Cindy Spence has been a massage therapist specializing in oncology and hospice care since 1999, after her father-in-law’s dying wish for gentle touch inspired her to attend massage school.  As a pancreatic cancer survivor for many years, she believes in the power of choice and the pursuit of optimal wellbeing at all phases of life, particularly during serious illness and the dying process.

Cindy’s training includes a master’s degree in public health, multiple continuing education courses from MD Anderson Cancer Center, and certification in the Vodder technique of Manual Lymphatic Drainage. She is a member of the Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM) and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA).

Cindy has worked for several hospice agencies in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, providing home-based massage services to thousands of patients across seven counties. Since April 2017, she has cared for people with complex medical needs at the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Inpatient Center.  She received the Irene Smith Palliative Care Award from the Society for Oncology Massage in 2023 and is the author of Palliative Touch: Massage for People at the End of Life, available at Singing Dragon and Amazon.

With her dear friend and colleague, Susan Gee, Cindy is co-creator of Final Touch Training. She finds food for her soul in deep connection with family and friends, quiet time at the beach, reading, writing, and playtime with her dog, Luna.