About

A remedial therapist since 1997, Kate Butler is now recognised as one of the leaders in the massage community, in particular for her lymphatic and oncology practice. 

She was accredited with the Epworth hospital (neurological, oncology wards and drug & alcohol rehabilitation), The Melbourne Clinic, and qualified with the highest level of training in Complex Lymphatic Therapy.  Kate is registered with the Australasian Lymphology Association, referred to by the medical sector. 

 In 2012 Kate assisted the delivery of the first hospital-based Oncology Massage courses at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer, Research & Wellness Centre at the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg.  The success of this program led to Kate’s position as the first salaried Oncology Massage Therapist at the Centre in 2012.  Two more therapists were employed in 2013 and the service continues today.   

In 2015, Kate co-authored the Victorian Cancer Council Handbook on Massage & Cancer and continued her role as the Victoria Coordinator for Oncology Massage Limited. 

Kate has been privileged to present at conferences within Australia, including the Australian Association of Massage Therapists (now Massage & Myotherapy Australia), and at the Oncology Massage Conference in Canberra. She has also conducted in-service education sessions with several organisations including the Cancer Council and the Prostate Cancer Support Group of Victoria. 

Representing Australia in 2016, Kate spoke at the Society for Oncology Massage in Minneapolis, USA, on the Australian hospital advancements in oncology massage and current research. 

Eleanor Oyston invited Kate to become the lead facilitator for courses in Barcelona and Argentina.   Kate is now managing director of “Oncology Massage Global”, teaching international students online. 

As a specialist therapist, Kate feels privileged to assist people suffering from complex problems associated with their illness.  She is able to ‘hold the space’ and assist people in their physical and emotional well-being. 

Foundational Courses:

• OMG Module 1 (24 hours)
• OMG Module 2 (24 hours)

Find upcoming oncology massage foundational classes in the S4OM Education Calendar 

Supplemental Courses Available