Massage therapy
The massages delivered by our specially trained in the field of oncology massage therapists certified by the Fédération québécoise des massothérapeutes provide many benefits, including stress and pain reduction, better sleep and a greater sense of well-being.
Thanks to our partnership with the Fondation de la massothérapie, the Quebec Cancer Foundation offers massage therapy sessions at only $25 for 60 minutes to all persons in treatment for cancer.
Service suspended due to COVID-19
This service is provided in the following hospitals:
All this is possible with the outstanding help of our partner, the Fondation de la massothérapie.

Thanks to our partnership with the Fondation de la massothérapie, the Quebec Cancer Foundation offers massage therapy sessions at only $25 for 60 minutes to all persons in treatment for cancer.
These massages let me relax completely, decrease anxiety and bring me back to the present moment. They have an immense effect on the healing process. » Marcel, brain cancer.
For whom?
For persons being treated for cancer and who wish:- To relax and reclaim their body
- To relieve pain
- To forget for a moment about cancer
Our massage therapists
Certified by the Fédération québécoise des massothérapeutes, our massage therapists have special training in massage in the field of oncology. Compassionate, respectful and ready to listen, these professionals can adapt to the physical condition of the patient in order to bring relaxation which will enable the person to devote more energy to getting well.The benefits
Due to its effects, both physiological and psychological, massage therapy can help reduce several of the symptoms brought on by cancer and its treatments, such as: nausea, pain, fatigue, anxiety, stress and depression. It can also increase the feeling of relaxation, sleep quality and the reaction of the immune system, at the same time bringing significant improvement to the mood of patients.Chair massage during chemotherapy
The Quebec Cancer Foundation offers in-chair massages about 20 minutes in length, while the cancer patient is receiving chemotherapy treatments in hospital.Service suspended due to COVID-19
This service is provided in the following hospitals:
- CH de Trois-Rivières
- CIUSSS-Fleurimont
- Hôpital Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins à Cowansville
- Hôpital de Granby
- Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus
- Hôpital du Centre-de-la-Mauricie
- Hôpital du Haut-Richelieu
- Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal
- Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement à Québec
- Hôpital Honoré-Mercier à Saint-Hyacinthe
- Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
- Hôpital Sainte-Croix à Drummondville
- Hôpital Santa-Cabrini
- Hôtel-Dieu d’Arthabaska à Victoriaville
- Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis
- Hôtel-Dieu de Québec
- Hôtel-Dieu de Sorel
All this is possible with the outstanding help of our partner, the Fondation de la massothérapie.

Schedules and registrations*
*Please note that massage therapy sessions are at a cost of $25/60 minutes.
Gatineau
Wednesday and Thursday
Registrations required
Registrations required
Information and registration: 819-561-2262
Laval
Upcoming
Friday
Registrations required
Registrations required
Information and registration: 514-527-2194
Lévis
Monday and Tuesday
Registrations required
Registrations required
Information and registration: 581-502-0184
Montreal
Tuesday and Wednesday
Registrations required
Registrations required
Information and registration: 514-527-2194
Quebec City
Munday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Registrations required
Registrations required
Information and registration: 418-657-5334
Sherbrooke
Tuesday
Registrations required
Registrations required
Information and registration: 819-822-2125
Trois-Rivières
Tuesday and Thursday
Registrations required
Registrations required
Information and registration: 819-693-4242