Welcome to Ariel's Wings

At Ariel's Wings, we specialize in providing tailored massage therapy for women and men undergoing breast cancer treatment. Our compassionate care aims to promote healing and well-being during their journey in the comfort of their own home.

 

Empowering Healing Through Compassionate Touch

When my dear friend Ariel was diagnosed with breast cancer, I walked alongside her through the ups and downs of her journey. I saw the toll that treatment took on her body and spirit, but I also witnessed something beautiful—the profound comfort and relief she found in oncology massage.

 

That experience changed me. It opened my heart to the need for a service that brings this same relief, not in a clinic or a spa, but in the warmth and familiarity of home. I knew then that my purpose was to provide specialized oncology massage, offering a gentle, healing touch to those facing breast cancer.

 

My mission is simple: to bring peace, relaxation, and support to you at every stage—whether you're undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or adjusting to life after treatment. You are not alone. I am here to help ease discomfort, soothe the stress of the journey, improve your symptoms, and provide a space where you can simply breathe and be cared for.

 

Revive, Restore, Renew - Let's Celebrate YOU Together!

Discover the healing power of touch and let us help you find comfort, strength, and balance during this time. Schedule your personalized consultation today and take the first step toward renewed wellness.

“People will forgot what you say, people will forget what you did but they will not forget how you made them feel.”

 - Maya Angelou

Benefits of Oncology Massage

  • Assists in eliminating metabolic waste
  • Calms anxiety
  • Decreases nausea
  • Eases peripheral neuropathy symptoms
  • Enhances overall well-being
  • Helps relieve pain
  • Improves circulation
  • Improves sleep
  • Lowers stress hormones
  • Offers emotional support
  • Provides deep relaxation
  • Reduces cancer-related discomfort
  • Relaxes the nervous system

  • Supports immune function

Testimonials

"Bobbie is a rare healer whose heart, compassion, wisdom and skill make her an exceptional gift for all of us that work with her."

"Thank you for the wonderful session! I felt a deep sense of profound well being after our session.  It felt like my nervous system rebooted."

"Bobbie has a lovely effective and powerful way of working.  She demonstrates the love and compassion that bring us all here."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oncology Massage?

Oncology massage is a specialized style and involves thorough assessment and adjustments made in response to the side effects of treatment and the complications from cancer. The touch is compassionate, gentle, light, slow and steady intended to help you reconnect with your body. Each session is customized to meet your changing needs. Attention to the pressure, the direction of the strokes, positioning, risk for lymphdema and areas of concern such as ports, incisions and painful sites are all taken into account.

What makes your massages different?

Our massage is a highly specialized massage that requires additional training in oncology massage. Oncology trained therapists provide safe, supportive care for those clients who have or are undergoing breast cancer treatment. This gentle yet effective massage is based on compassionate touch and designed to help you manage your experience with cancer, its symptoms and improve your quality of
life.

What is the difference between Swedish Massage and Oncology Massage?

Oncology Massage aims to ease cancer symptoms and side effects of treatment and relax you. Its light, compassionate gentle touch is slow and steady. Each session is customized to meet your needs in the moment following your changes.


Swedish massage uses long strokes, kneading and tapping to relieve tension, improve circulation and promotes relaxation. It can be gentle or deep.

Can Oncology Massage be done before chemotherapy?

Oncology Massage can be done before chemotherapy to help ease the anxiety associated with chemotherapy just prior to your chemotherapy session.

Can I get oncology massage if I am undergoing chemotherapy, having radiation or surgery?

If you are taking oral chemotherapy drugs your therapist will be gloved for safety.

If you are having injections or have an IV you can receive oncology your massage 72 hours afterward.

If receive radiation you many get your oncology massage if treated for 1 week, you wait one week. If treated for 3 weeks, you wait 3 weeks.

The focus is on the surrounding area not directly on the radiated area. We wait till the radiated has healed and skin irritation has subsided.

After surgery we wait 6 weeks allowing time for the incision to fully heal but the surrounding area can be worked on immediately but not directly on the scar until it has visibly healed. (usually six weeks)

Can I get an Oncology Massage if I am going through chemotherapy?

Yes, with decreased red and white blood cells gentle touch of Oncology Mssage is appropriate.

Is Oncology Massage safe?

Yes, when received from a trained Oncology Massage therapist. It provides a safe, effective massage for any one at any stage of your cancer journey whether during or after treatment, in remission, cured or at end of life.

The Science Behind Oncology Massage Resources

Research has shown that oncology massage can significantly enhance the well-being of cancer patients by reducing stress, pain, and discomfort. A study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) highlights that therapeutic massage:


✔️ Helps alleviate anxiety and depression
✔️ Improves sleep quality
✔️ Reduces muscle tension and pain
✔️ Enhances relaxation and emotional balance

For more details, visit the NIH study: Read More

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) provides insights into the benefits of massage therapy for various health conditions. Research indicates that massage therapy may offer short-term relief from certain types of pain, including low-back and neck pain. Additionally, it may help alleviate anxiety and depression in individuals with conditions such as fibromyalgia, cancer, or HIV/AIDS. For cancer patients, massage therapy has been associated with reduced pain and improved mood. However, the NCCIH notes that while these findings are promising, more rigorous studies are needed to fully understand the long-term benefits and mechanisms of massage therapy.

 

Incorporating massage therapy into cancer care can provide patients with:

  • Temporary pain relief
  • Reduced anxiety and depression
  • Enhanced relaxation and mood

These benefits contribute to a holistic approach to improving the quality of life for those undergoing cancer treatment.

 

For more details, visit the NIH study: Read More

“Gentleness is not the absence of force. Gentleness is a state of kindness, mercy and trust that leads each person to their own well being and health."

 - Gayle McDonald MS, LMT