CompleteLife Massage Therapy

IU Simon Cancer Center massage therapist Ann Maier offers massages that can relax tense muscles and reduce stress associated with cancer therapy.

Benefits of Massage Therapy

According to research conducted at the Stanford University Cancer Center, short periods of massage can provide physical and emotional benefits for cancer patients. Massage therapy can provide relief of muscle tension, low back pain, chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression.

Research conducted at the Fox Chase Cancer Center proved that massage therapy bolsters immune function in people fighting cancer.

Types of Massages Available

An initial consultation can help you find the right massage therapy for you.

Reflexology-hand massage is a type of massage therapy based on pressure and massage of certain points on the palms of your hands.

Chair massage occurs while a patient sits in a special, portable massage chair while their shoulders, neck, upper back, head and arms are massaged.

Will It Cost to Have a Masssage?

Massage therapy is free to IU Simon Cancer Center patients. This service is made possible by the generosity of the Debbie's Make You Smile Fund.

If you’d like to make a contribution to help us continue to offer this service free of charge, please make your gift payable to IU Foundation/CompleteLife Program and mail it to the IU Simon Cancer Center, c/o IU Foundation, P.O. Box 660245, Indianapolis, IN 46266-0245. Or call Amber Senseny at 317-278-4510 for more information.

How to Schedule a Massage

Call Ashley Shive at (317) 278-6663 to schedule your massage consultation appointment. Alternatively, schedule your massage with Ann Maier, massage therapist, Tuesdays and Wednesday on the 2nd floor in the Patient Resource Center of the Indiana Cancer Pavilion. You will be required to have written physician consent prior to a chair massage appointment.