Treatments

‘Oncology Massage Care’ enables clients living with cancer to experience another way of being. This form of massage (touch) therapy can be extended to many forms of chronic illness such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neuron Disease (MND), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.

This therapy provides care for people living with cancer and other chronic illness in a gentle, therapeutic and beneficial way. People who are ill are constantly subjected to many forms of treatment which tends to take its toll on the body, mind and spirit. This unique tactile therapy allows the person the opportunity to engage at a whole new level of being in relaxation, comfort and care in a safe environment with a qualified and experienced therapist.

This therapy can benefit clients in the following ways:

reduced anxiety and pain levels
helps alleviate nausea
improve bowel
stimulates circulation and the lymphatic system
reduced oedema
enhanced mood levels, and
assists with improved sleep patterns.

Read some client Testimonials....

Other treatments provided:

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)is a special technique in treating lymphoedema. It is a form of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural circulation of lymph through the body whether you suffer with lymphoedema or not.

- Post Surgery
• Clients are referred to OMC post surgery for rehabilitation/recovery management. Procedures would include: knee and hip replacements, falls, all cancer related surgeries, or procedures where lymph nodes may have been removed e.g., in the arm, breast (axilla) and groin (inguinal). Lymphoedema can be successfully managed, and the earlier treatment is commenced, the more successful the outcome. This will lead to a faster return to a more normallifestyle, especially post surgery.
“CiCi after the last treatment my leg has never been better, thank you so much. We are now able to go on our trip feeling much more confident and comfortable” - Rosemary C (hip replacement client)

• People who have undergone surgery may be now be adjusting to stoma bags, prostheses, ports, wounds and scarring, etc. CiCi has extensive experience in these areas when treating clients.
“I look forward to my monthly appointment with CiCi to ease the discomfort of my scar and for my lovely massage. My surgery has been years ago however it still gives me a deal of discomfort from time to time. CiCi writes a report to my oncologist giving him a progress report when I am due for my checkup” - Joan (breast cancer client)

• Remedial Massage Therapy
Remedial Massage treats the body holistically. The massage therapist endeavours to identify the original biomechanical dysfunction, thus healing the cause of the disorder, as well as the symptoms. Stretching of the muscles and hydration of the connective tissue allows the body to work in a more balanced way helping to avoid injury.

• Relaxation
Relaxation Massage is an experience of a ‘truly deeply’ letting go of tension and anxiety and feeling a profound sense of wellbeing. This form of massage received regularly helps you to avoid muscle aches and pains, e.g., joints, stress related symptoms, improves blood pressure and circulation, helps to alleviate fluid build-up and increases your range of movement thus feeling more motivated, flexible and mobile.
“I have never felt so relaxed in my entire life. I didn’t believe I could relax like that. That was amazing”. - Doug, 78yrs (client)
“My blood pressure is coming down since I have started the massages” - Joan, 76 (client)

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