named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Clinical Research Support
Supports clinical research to advance understanding and knowledge of oncology massage
Community Development and Satellite Training
Provides funding and guidance for practitioners to establish clinics and conduct hands-on training in their communities
Oncology Massage Clinic Support
Funds and supports independent oncology massage clinics in New York City, including at Bellevue Hospital, to provide treatment for patients and caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program
Provides financial support for massage therapists enrolled in CATA’s 200-hour oncology massage training curriculum
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 2 activities
- Funding satellite training programs in local communitiesProvides grants to instructors to conduct hands-on oncology massage training programs in local communities, expanding access to specialized education.
- Providing tuition assistance for oncology massage trainingOffers financial support for individuals enrolled in NCBTMB-approved and CATA-recognized oncology massage training programs to increase access to certification.
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Short-Term Rehabilitation Therapy 1 activity
- Delivering direct oncology massage and supportive therapy servicesProvides oncology massage therapy, lymphedema specialist sessions, and symptom relief treatments to cancer patients, including structured programs such as 5-session therapy plans and limited clinic operations serving targeted patient groups.
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
- Offering cancer-related education classesDelivers 8-hour education classes on breast cancer, taught by paid instructors, to increase patient and community knowledge.
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Health Professions Education Programs 1 activity
- Operating a 200-hour oncology massage training programOperates a graduate studies program in New York City that delivers a 200-hour oncology massage training curriculum, including clinical internship components for students.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Supporting clinical research in oncology massageFunds and supports clinical research initiatives aimed at advancing knowledge and evidence-based practices in oncology massage therapy.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding and supporting independent oncology massage clinicsProvides funding, guidance, and business development support to help oncology massage practitioners establish and operate clinics in their communities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$96K
Contributions & grants$96K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$70%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$54K
balance sheet
Total assets$188K
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Net assets$188K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +51.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Michael Alicia — President & Executive Director
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Bellevue Hospital Partner — Hosts an oncology massage clinic supported by the organization.
- CATA Partner — Operates an oncology massage clinic in partnership with the organization.
- Center for the Advancement of Therapeutic Arts Partner — Hosts the oncology massage training program and clinic supported by Cornerstone.
- Harlem SHARE Partner — Conducts community outreach in partnership with Harlem SHARE.
- Oliver Sacks Foundation Partner — Leadership connection through board membership; shared focus on neurology and integrative health approaches.
- The Center For The Advancement Of Therapeutic Arts Partner — Provides tuition assistance for CATA's oncology massage training program.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Training and Treatment Modelmethodology: integrated training and treatmentBy funding both oncology massage training programs and direct patient treatment, the organization advances patient healing and builds professional capacity because education and clinical service are mutually reinforcing in developing a sustainable, skilled workforce.
- Interdisciplinary Integration of Oncology Massagemethodology: interdisciplinary-collaborationBy integrating oncology massage into broader patient care through collaboration with other practitioners, treatment outcomes are advanced because massage addresses physical and emotional needs that complement traditional medical interventions.
- Therapeutic Touch for Bodily Autonomymethodology: therapeutic-touch-for-bodily-autonomyBy providing oncology massage, patients regain bodily autonomy and emotional regulation during cancer treatment because therapeutic touch counteracts the dehumanizing effects of medical interventions and restores a sense of self-control.