Complementary Therapy
Complementary Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive and therapeutic approach to the health and wellbeing of your mind, body and spirit through the medium of massage and gentle touch. It provides nonpharmacological and psychological support to our patients. Using a variety of techniques such as Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Beauty Therapy we will help to provide soothing relaxation and give you support in a warm, safe and confidential space. Our therapists will meet you and give you a complete explanation on Complementary Therapy and then carry out a full assessment. We will work with you and your families to provide support and advice.
Complementary therapy services available:
- Aromatherapy: Using natural essential oils through massage or inhalation to help relax and induce a feeling of calm and healing. Oils are specifically chosen to suit your individual requirements.
- Massage: Gentle touch often combined with aromatic oils to help relieve stress and tension. Massage can be directly on the skin or through clothing if you wish
- Reflexology: Specialised form of relaxational foot massage used to restore and balance all the systems of the body
- Indian Head Massage: Massage of shoulders, neck, head and face – provides relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Beauty Therapy: We offer manicures, make up and skin advice.
Benefits of Complementary Therapy:
- Provides wellbeing and relaxation
- Helps with managing feelings of anxiety and stress
- Helps with improving self-esteem
- Reduces muscle tension
- Helps to relieve aches and discomfort
- Improves circulation
- Helps with constipation
- Helps with sleep disturbance and fatigue
- Improves skin condition.
Our complementary therapists work in:
- Specialist Palliative Care Inpatient Unit
- Specialist Palliative Day Care Unit
- Residential Nursing Home
- Older Adult Day Care
Just ask any member of staff in these units and they will be happy to contact us for you.