Touch Therapies
Touch Therapies, Hand and Arm | 20 mins
Think of touch therapy as a chance to ‘rest and digest’. Safe for those that may have had Lymph Node Dissection (LND) or Radiotherapy to the Axillary Lymph Nodes, as an adaptive or alternative technique. Gentle movements and powerful pressures have been specifically designed to awaken our Parasympathetic nervous system, and invoke feelings of calm and warmth. Touch therapies boost endorphins that give the feeling of strength and healing.
Touch Therapies, Legs and Feet | 20 mins
​Think of touch therapy as a chance to ‘rest and digest’. Safe for those that may have had Lymph Node Dissection (LND) or Radiotherapy to the Axillary Lymph Nodes, as an adaptive or alternative technique. Gentle movements and powerful pressures have been specifically designed to awaken our Parasympathetic nervous system, and invoke feelings of calm and warmth. Touch therapies boost endorphins that give the feeling of strength and healing.
What are touch therapies?
When talking ‘touch’, these gentle movements and powerful pressures have been specifically designed to awaken our Parasympathetic nervous system and invoke feelings of calm and warmth. Boost endorphins that give the feeling of strength and healing. To ‘rest and digest’. Safe for those that may have had Lymph Node Dissection (LND) or Radiotherapy to the Axillary Lymph Nodes, as and adaptive or alternative technique.
How does touch therapies work?
Allow plenty of time for your treatment; arrive 10 minutes early so there’s time to relax in our waiting area. If it is your first time, you’ll be asked to complete a pre-treatment client questionnaire. Avoid drinking alcohol prior to the treatment. Our skilled therapist will guide you into the holistic suite and ask some questions to establish your needs. This will help to identify any areas or aspects of your body or skin which may require more focus during your treatment. Once your needs have been established your therapist will start your sensory experience by asking you to take 3 meditative breaths at each of our massage oils to determine which aromatherapy fragrance suits to enhance your treatment experience. Your therapist will then leave the treatment room to give you time make yourself comfortable. Touch can be performed lied down or in a chair. Fully clothed or undressed covered by blankets, how ever you feel most comfortable. You will not be completely exposed at any point during your treatment; your therapist will uncover one little bit of you at a time depending on the area she is focusing on. Your therapist uses comforting hand positions and gentle pressures to bring relaxation, acceptance and positivity to mind body and spirit. Your treatment will finish with a mindful moment where you are encouraged to take 3 deep meditative breaths, followed by a glass of water and specific aftercare advice.
Is touch therapy right for me?
Touch is a non-invasive, gentle and comforting experience specially designed and safe for those that may have had Lymph Node Dissection (LND) or Radiotherapy to the Axillary Lymph Nodes. Can also be the perfect introduction to a touch therapy treatments for clients that may be a little nervous to try a full treatment, this is a great alternative for the client to gain a little experience of what a specially designed cancer treatment would entail and feel like. Also, to come and meet the team and ensure that they feel safe and calm in the environment. We understand that sense of smell and olfactory senses may be affected by current treatments or medications and change daily, which is why we aim to create a sensory experience that is personal to you. Giving you the choice of aromatherapy that you enjoy on that day! We are committed to ensuring your full comfort in positioning, sense of smell, down to the sounds that you can hear.