Our therapists are confident and trained in providing oncology massage for clients who are coping with the effects of treatment for cancer. We have taken special training and an oncology massage course provided by the Amethyst Trust, endorsedby Penny Brohn UK, who are pioneers in the “whole person” approach to cancer. We are fully insured too.
We believe that our therapies are safe and effective for everyone.
Generally, massage therapy can help lift your mood, improve your sleep and enhance your well being. Massage for people with cancer is recommended as a natural way to help you relax and cope with:
Massage helps you feel good. It is a way to help you feel like yourself again
Our therapist will ask you some general questions about your health, lifestyle, and medical history on your first visit. We may ask to speak to your GP if we are concerned that massage could interfere with your treatment. In general, it is rare that your doctor will say “no”, or indeed that we will need to ask. We will tailor your massage treatment around any medical care that you may be receiving.
In recent years much more research has gone into the benefits of massage for cancer patients. In this research paper the SATCC looks at the current evidence on the effects of massage on cancer patients.
Physical activity can improve outcomes, help people regain control in their lives and has been described as a ‘wonder drug’ . Macmillan have published a document addressing physical activity in cancer care and its importance in integrating for person centred care.
You will begin to relax from the moment you lie down…. Our warm water filled Hydrotherm cushions allow an uninterrupted full body massage, no face holes, no turning over.
Hydrotherm massage provides the perfect opportunity to rest and allow your mind to drift away. We use the same techniques as traditional massage therapists (such as Swedish massage) whilst your body is supported by our warm water bed. Yet because our therapists work using an upwards pressure between you and the waterbed you won’t need to turn over half way through!
The Hydrotherm massage system – warm, water filled cushions used to facilitate massage treatments.
You won’t get wet! The water in the pads is thoroughly sealed in
