Complementary Therapies
Complementary Therapies
Complementary Therapies
Poor mental health can often lead to poor physical health and we recognise the correlation between the two. Also having cancer or a cancer treatment can also lead to physical discomfort and varying levels of trauma and pain. Complementary therapies can help reduces some of these symptoms by treating the whole individual, physically and emotionally. All of our therapists are fully trained and vetted to ensure the beneficiary has a safe and pleasurable experience.
Our therapies include (but these can vary depending upon volunteer availability):
Reflexology.
A non-invasive holistic therapy that works on the idea that the body is mapped out on the feet, hands and face. The practitioner uses varying pressures to the extremities which reflect the areas of the body. This stimulates nerve endings and activates the body’s healing mechanisms. Reflexology can aid sleep, reduce stress, anxiety and pain as well as boosting general wellbeing.
Facial massage.
The practitioner massages the face, scalp, shoulder and tops of the arms. Facial massage relieves tension, increases blood circulation, improves lymphatic flow and muscle tone.
Reiki.
Reiki means universal life energy, it is a non-invasive, holistic therapy where practitioners place their hands just off the body to aid the flow of energy to unblock any stagnant energy. The therapy promotes deep relaxation, improved sleep and balance to the mind and body.
Energy healing.
Energy healing is used to restore equilibrium to the body by detecting blockages followed by clearing and revitalising. It uses methods such as dowsing and attunement to spiritual guides, which enables the healer to channel through their hands or thoughts, specific energies needed at any one time. It can promote better sleep, improved mood, decreased pain and improved circulation.
This is a subtle therapy that aids the client’s general wellbeing,
Back/body massage.
Massage may benefit you by relaxing your mind and body; improving your mood; relieving tension and pain in muscles or tissue and improving circulation.
