Cancer Touch Therapy

CANCER TOUCH THERAPY

Cancer Touch Therapy enables qualified therapists to confidently carry out effective and safe spa treatments on clients living with, undergoing treatment for and recovering from cancer, including post lymph node dissection.

The treatments are akin to a period of meditation, allowing the body to access the parasympathetic state. This is where the heart rate slows down and the brain is encouraged into Alpha-Theta waves. This prompts the mind and body into a ‘state of allowing’ so that body and mind re-connect. This time allows rejuvenation on all levels – mind, body and spirit – including a natural boost to immunity. We use techniques that are light, non-invasive, gentle and we avoid undue pressure for those suffering with cancer. These truly meditative and calming treatments will help cancer patients to disconnect from daily stress and reconnect body and mind in a tranquil environment.

During these treatments we only use the hand made 100% organic Made For Life Organics products to nourish the soul and give you reassurance that whichever treatment you choose, it won’t pose a risk to any therapies you’re currently receiving.

Benefits

Cancer Touch Therapy can help to soothe the often painful, distressing and uncomfortable side-effects resulting from cancer treatment and bring profound benefits such as:

• Moisturises the skin, particularly after radiotherapy damage
• Relieves muscular atrophy (wasting) and soreness due to prolonged bedrest and inactivity
• Increases range of motion in tight or dysfunctional muscles due to inactivity whilst healing
• Soothes aches, pains, tension and stiffness in the joints and muscles
• Decreases oedema associated with inactivity
• Helps relieve pain and reduces need for pain medication by stimulating endorphin secretion
• May help to decrease symptoms related to chemo and radiation, such as fatigue, nausea, headaches, diarrhoea or constipation and loss of appetite
• Increases elasticity to scarred areas and assists with breakdown of scar causing adhesions
• Increases relaxation, mental clarity, mindfulness and sleep
• Decreases stress, anxiety and depression and encourages deeper respiration – bringing about deep relaxation by stimulating the body’s own “self-soothing” system (the parasympathetic nervous system)
• Bring relief from sore hands and feet – also known as “Hand-foot Syndrome” a skin reaction caused by certain chemotherapies.
• Reduce the pain and stiffness caused by lymphatic cording (also known as Axillary Web Syndrome) resulting from lymph node removal under the arms.
• Re-establishes a positive body image

Treatments

All of our CTT treatments use Made for Life Organics and are specifically designed for people diagnosed with and recovering from cancer.  All of our CTT therapists are specially trained in unique cancer therapy techniques.

Touch Therapy                                                                             

Therapeutic, nurturing and gentle touch therapy, using adaptive techniques to full body or part body. Induces a deep sense of relaxation by using slow, soothing movements tailored to your needs, post Lymph Node Dissection or Radiotherapy to the Lymph Nodes, thus enabling you to find peace and enjoy the present moment.

Hand On Heart  Back, Face & Scalp Treatment                   

Slow, rhythmic Tui Na Chinese movements on back, neck, shoulders and head allow you to drift away into a meditative state of relaxation and take the body out of fight or flight. This is combined with a deeply relaxing facial to refresh and illuminate your skin and create a true sense of well-being.

Catch The Breath Back & Head Treatment                          

This nurturing and calming treatment for the back, neck, shoulders and head was created to allow you to drift away into a meditative state of relaxation. Slow Tui Na techniques rebalance and calm the upper body using soothing and rhythmic techniques, providing complete tranquillity and relaxation.

Soothe & Nourish Organic Facial                                                                  

100% organic Made For Life balms and oils will cleanse, nourish and return natural balance to the skin, whilst a deeply relaxing face and scalp massage calms the mind and soothes the soul. Restores natural luminosity to the skin, leaving you looking and feeling radiant.

Made For Life Gentle Touch Spa Manicure                          

A full manicure using 100% organic skincare products. A natural treat adapted to suit those living with and beyond cancer.

Made For Life Gentle Touch Spa Pedicure                                         

A full pedicure using 100% organic skincare products. A natural treat adapted to suit those living with and beyond cancer.

Reflexology In Cancer Care

The idea behind foot reflexology, is that each area of the foot corresponds to an organ or system in the body and is connected via energy channels and meridians. Massaging specific points will bring blood flow and healing to that corresponding area.

In cancer care, reflexology has been shown to improve overall wellbeing through it’s relaxing effects, and may help patients cope with stress, reduce anxiety, lift mood, reduce nausea and help those with trouble sleeping.

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Accredited by the Complementary Medical Association.

Endorsed by CIBTAC (The Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology).