An oncology massage is a specialist massage therapy for those who have been diagnosed with or are recovering from cancer. It uses expert techniques and works therapeutically to give a renewed sense of deep relaxation.
Possible benefits:
- prevention of skin problems (e.g. bed sores)
- relives muscle soreness
- increase uptake of nutrition
- stimulation of lymphatic flow
- increases range of motion
- increase in relaxation – encourages deeper respiration (O2)
- decreases oedema & lymph-oedema
- decrease or stimulation of parasympathetic system
- stimulates digestive system
- improves quality of sleep
- increase alertness & mental clarity
- decrease chemo & radiotherapy symptomology
- faster recovery from anaesthesia
- faster wound healing
- improves scar tissue elasticity
- improve effectiveness of medication, physical therapy, medical procedures
- relief from touch deprivation
- re-establish a positive body image
- decrease anxiety and depression
- provides a form of distraction
Call Sarah on 07904 900383 to discuss treatment before booking.
(Please note – this is not a cure for cancer, but a way of helping yourself through the journey)