Massage therapy is manual soft tissue manipulation that causes movement and applies pressure to the body with the intention of increasing health and well-being. The beneficial effects of a massage can include overall relaxation, an easing of stress and anxiety greater ease of movement, a decrease in low back pain, removal of metabolic wastes and toxins from the body, a slowing down of muscle, the soothing of stiffness and sore, achy muscles, an increase in circulation, reduction of inflammation, pain and swelling, and a strengthening of the immune system.
Complementary Therapy Program
What is offered through Complementary Therapy?The CancerConnects Complementary Therapy Program is a voucher award program that provides funding to cancer patients for several specific complementary therapy treatments. Central to complementary therapy is the concept of the overall wellness, and the relationship between mind, body and spirit. These therapies are used to help cancer patients manage symptoms, reduce side effects, and restore and promote a sense of control and vitality. Additionally these therapies foster positive healthy attitudes that increase overall well-being. They work in tandem with a patient's medical plan and are never intended to replace conventional treatments. These therapies are typically not covered by health insurance. CancerConnects is proud to offer these services free to patients who otherwise may not have access to them. A panel of complementary therapy practitioners have agreed to provide their services at a reduced rate for cancer patients who participate in this program. The services offered through the Complementary Therapy program include message therapy, Reiki, healing touch, foot reflexology, yoga therapy, and acupuncture. Learn more about our treatmentsMassage TherapyReikiReiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. The word “Rei” means universal, the word “KI” means life energy. It is a precise vibrational frequency that brings harmony, balance and well-being to mind, body, and spirit. Healing TouchHealing Touch is an energy-based approach to health and healing. The goal of Healing Touch is to restore harmony, energy and balance within the human energy system. This goal supports the client’s self-healing process of becoming whole physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. Foot ReflexologyFoot reflexology affects various parts of the body through the use of thumb, finger and hand pressure on specific areas of the foot. It is a natural healing art based on the scientific principle that reflexes in the foot correspond to an organ or gland in other parts of the body. AcupunctureAcupuncture encourages the body to promote its own natural healing and improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points. |
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