Complementary therapies are used alongside, or in addition to, conventional medical treatments. Whilst they do not claim to treat or cure cancer, many people are choosing to use
complementary therapies to help support with their physical and emotional health,
to relieve symptoms and side effects of medication.
Some of the ways in which our therapies may help you:
• Feel better and improve your quality of life
• Reduce stress, tension and anxious feelings
• Improve the quality of your sleep
• Feel more in control by making a positive lifestyle change.
Our therapists Rachel and Mike, are both highly trained, fully insured, and each have
many years of different experiences under their therapeutic belts!
At Cancer Support Salisbury we can offer you the following non clinical treatments,
which are provided to all those affected by a cancer diagnosis,
this includes carers, partners, husband, wife and family members too.
More widely known as Swedish Massage, and involving only
the soft tissue areas of the body.
A variety of strokes and pressure techniques are used to
improve circulation, remove natural waste products from the
tissues, stretch ligaments and tendons and generally
ease physical, and emotional tension.
A good treatment for those seeking relaxation
and improving energy levels.
If you have recently had surgery on your under
arm lymph nodes, it is advised not to have any deep tissue
massages around that area.
It is also important to know that during your radiotherapy
treatment any areas being treated should not be massaged.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Recommended for :
Acute muscle tension, Stress related anxiety disorders, Sciatica, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Circulatory problems, Tension headaches and Migraine.
REIKI
The Japanese word Reiki, literally translates as Universal Life Force Energy. It is a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the client, by means of touch. Activating the bodies natural healing processes, and restoring physical, and emotional wellbeing.
During your session, you do not need to remove any clothing, you may sit, or lie down whilst our therapist gently places his hands on or just above your body.
A sequence of positions that cover most of the body
will be used. Each position is held for about 2 to 5 minutes
or until our therapist feels the flow of energy
has slowed or stopped.
Some of the ways that Reiki may help you:
• Deep relaxation
• Encourage a calmer response to life’s challenges
• Promote a sense of peace and calm
• Support positive personal choices
Reiki can support orthodox medicine, or be used alone, but it
is not a replacement for traditional medication, or treatment.
AROMATHERAPY
The Greek physician Hippocrates wrote:
” The way to health is to have an aromatic bath, and scented massage every day”.
This treatment uses essential plant oils, (essences
extracted from various parts of plants – petals, berries,
zest, leaves and roots) which are personally blended
for the specific needs, or symptoms of the person
being treated. Each oil has its own unique healing
and therapeutic potential, which when used with
gentle massage, offers a powerful treatment that’s
especially useful to enhance and support our health and wellbeing. Aromatherapy massage makes use of the senses of touch and smell. Our therapist will blend a mix of essential oils, together with a carrier oil, created specifically for you.
Whilst Aromatherapy is most commonly combined with massage, it can also be used effectively in diffusers, compresses, aromatic baths, foot baths, steam inhalations, creams and ointments.
Recommended for : Anxiety and stress, Muscular aches and pains, Digestive problems, Menstrual and menopausal problems, Asthma, Eczema, Sleep disorders, Skin problems, Fluid retention.
