Physical Support For Cancer Patients
How We Can Support You With The Physical Effects Of Cancer
We have number of services that are focussed on making your life a little easier.
Complementary Therapies
Why Do Complementary Therapies Matter to People with Cancer?
Undergoing cancer treatment can come with physical side effects. They shouldn’t be allowed to spiral and be left unchecked to impact the quality of your day to day life.
How Can This Service Support You?
Aiming to reduce stress, alleviate pain, and enhance the overall sense of well-being during the challenging journey of cancer treatment.
What Does It Include?
Our expert therapists work to address the physical side effects of cancer. Tailoring each therapy to the individual’s needs, we aim to provide relief and improve well-being in a holistic manner.
We offer several therapies including;
Reflexology:
This therapy applies pressure to specific points on the feet or hands, believed to correspond to different body organs, promoting relaxation and restoring energy balance.
Reiki:
A form of energy healing where practitioners aim to encourage emotional or physical healing through a non-invasive, hands-on approach.
Acupuncture:
This traditional Chinese medicine technique involves inserting fine needles into the body’s specific points to alleviate pain and offer various health benefits.
M Technique:
A series of structured hand movements over the skin or through clothing, designed to provide comfort and relaxation, differing from massage in its standardised approach.
Massage:
A hands-on technique focused on manipulating the body’s muscles and soft tissues to relieve tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation.
Indian Head Massage:
Concentrates on the head, neck, and shoulders, this massage technique is used to relieve stress and tension, often resulting in improved scalp and hair condition.
Bowen Technique:
A gentle, therapeutic approach that uses non-invasive rolling motions to stimulate the muscles and soft tissues of the body for healing and pain relief.
Scar Work:
Specialised techniques aimed at improving the appearance, sensitivity, and mobility of scar tissue from surgeries or injuries.
Chair Yoga:
A form of yoga modified to be accessible while sitting on a chair or using it for support, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Look Good Feel Better Groups
How Do Look Good Feel Better Groups Make a Difference for People with Cancer?
Going through cancer treatments can be tough, both physically and mentally. An important aspect of mental wellbeing is being happy with your appearance, and we believe you can still look your best!
How Do These Groups Make A Difference?
Workshops open for anyone suffering from cancer, we focus on helping you boost self-esteem by addressing the appearance-related side effects associated with cancer.
What Do They Include?
Short sessions where participants learn how to style their hair, do their make-up, and deal with things such as sensitive skin associated with cancer treatments.
Duration: 1 hour sessions
Cancer Exercise Groups
Why Are Exercise Groups Beneficial To People Facing Cancer?
One of the most important aspects to having a good quality of life when you’re going through a cancer journey is keeping physically healthy.
How Do They Work?
These groups are a supportive and motivating environment for participants to engage in physical activity. Helping to boost energy and reduce fatigue all whilst promoting recovery.
Who Can Come To These Groups?
We offer several groups focusing on safe, cancer-sensitive workouts that are open to people of any fitness level.
Not finding what you’re looking for?
Drop in – we love to welcome anyone in for a coffee or a chat, just pop by for a tea or a coffee!
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