Oncology Massage

Oncology Massage is a form of non-invasive, gentle, light pressure massage with slow and steady movements to help your body relax. 

 

It is a holistic therapy, based on compassion, care and specialised massage techniques to help you manage the physical and emotional reactions that you are going through due to your cancer.

 

Much of the evidence around oncology massage show the benefits to be improved relaxation, sleep, and immune function as well as helping to relieve anxiety, pain, fatigue and nausea. Where surgery has occurred, oncology massage also helps to mobilise scar tissue.

 

As Oncology Massage Practitioners we understand that individuals have their own personal experience with cancer and we are here to tailor your treatment to help with what you need. Whether that be some relaxing time to escape your thoughts or whether you by combining our skills dealing with injuries, pain, post-operative healing and scars along with lymphatic massage techniques to help your body relax and to support you with your healing journey.

 

The massage treatment itself will incorporate any recommendations that your oncologist or consultant has made. This is why it is essential to obtain consent from your medical provider before going ahead with an oncology massage treatment, so that we can ensure we are providing the best care to you and provide an holistic oncology massage experience.