Pediatric Oncology Touch Therapy Certification
Minneapolis • June 11–12, 2026
The Liddle Kidz® Foundation is bringing its internationally respected Pediatric Oncology Touch Therapy Certification training to Minneapolis in June 2026.
This immersive, hands-on certification course is designed specifically for massage therapists and healthcare providers who want to safely and confidently support children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment, while expanding their practice into the specialized field of oncology and hospital-based touch therapy.
You will learn practical, evidence-informed techniques to support children experiencing cancer, chemotherapy, radiation, pain, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, and emotional distress, while also learning how to work safely within medical environments, including hospitals and infusion settings.
Train with the Global Leader in Pediatric Touch Therapy
This course is taught personally by Tina Allen, founder of the Liddle Kidz® Foundation and one of the world’s most recognized leaders in pediatric massage and touch therapy.
With 25+ years of experience, Tina has trained professionals and helped implement pediatric touch therapy programs in 200+ hospitals worldwide, including:
• Stanford Children’s Health
• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
• UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
• University of Maryland Medical Center
Her work has helped integrate touch therapy into oncology units, infusion centers, and pediatric hospitals worldwide.
What You Will Gain
• Oncology-informed touch therapy techniques for children and adolescents
• Safe adaptations for working during chemotherapy and medical treatment
• Understanding contraindications, precautions, and clinical considerations in oncology care
• Techniques to support pain relief, relaxation, and emotional comfort
• Approaches for working in hospital, bedside, and infusion environments
• Skills to confidently integrate oncology touch therapy into your massage practice
You will leave with techniques you can immediately and safely apply in clinical and therapeutic settings.
What Massage Therapists Say
“The Pediatric Certification class this past weekend is an experience not to be missed for those who love children! Tina’s energy, enthusiasm, and passion for the empowerment of children is exhilarating and inspirational. I came away with more than new strokes and hands on techniques, but with an awakened sense of the excitement in learning!”
T. Ochenkoski, LMT, CPMT®, CIMT®
Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Certification Benefits
When you train with Liddle Kidz® Foundation, you receive:
• Internationally recognized certification
• Hands-on training you can immediately apply
• CE/CEH/CEUs available (NCBTMB, NYS, CE Broker and more)
• Lifetime access to course materials and updates
• No annual recertification fees — ever
• Return-to-Learn Guarantee allowing you to revisit training in the future
• Complimentary Virtual Knowledge Vault with extensive pediatric clinical resources ($500 value)
Rare In-Person Training Opportunity
In-person courses with Tina Allen are offered only a few times each year and typically fill quickly.
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dates: June 11–12, 2026
Early registration is strongly encouraged.
BABS Members: Use code BABSROCK10 for your exclusive discount.
Learn More & Register
Full details and registration:
https://www.liddlekidz.org/minneapolis-2026-courses/
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