Therapeutic Oncology Massage
Oncology massage uses light touch and slow steady movements, working with the central nervous system to help the body relax.
Oncology massage is the modification of massage therapy to safely work with the effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Everyone affected by cancer-people in active treatment, those in recovery or survivorship, those at the end of life can all benefit.
One of the main reasons people with cancers massage is because it helps them feel good. it is a way they feel they can help themselves.
Massage therapy can help lift your mood, improve your sleep and enhance your well being.
Physical benefits of oncology massage
Better ability to tolerate cancer treatment and side effects.
Better sleep.
Fewer headaches.
Less chemotherapy-related nausea.
Less chronic pain either from the cancer or treatment.
Less stress and anxiety.
Our therapists at the Highcliff Clinic are fully qualified and registered, with over 15 years previous experience within the NHS Palliative & Oncology care and Senior management sector. Treatment sessions are customised and designed to meet your unique needs as you go through treatment or if you have had treatment in the past.
