Oncology Massage
Explaining the Benefits of Oncology Massage:
Massage can be one of the most relaxing, beneficial and restorative processes, but
when going through cancer treatment it can be difficult to find a salon that caters for
your specific needs. Oncology massage therapy aims to provide a safe,
comfortable and non-invasive salon treatment, whilst offering you all the benefits of a
good massage.
What is an oncology massage?
As a general treatment, massage can be one of the most relaxing and restorative
methods of beauty therapy, and it boasts a variety of benefits. Following cancer
diagnosis, however, it can be much more difficult to find a therapist that caters for
patients’ specific needs. During cancer treatment, a patient needs to feel taken care
of more than ever – and at EL Beauty Therapy we believe that absolutely everyone
deserves the right to a brilliant salon experience, and to feel pampered and beautiful.
That’s why we offer oncology massage! Our primary goal with this is to provide a
safe and comfortable environment where a patient doesn’t feel pressured or on
display – they can simply relax and let us take care of them. Oncology massage is a
relaxing, soothing and gentle touch sensation that can help to relax and unwind the
person we’re treating, no matter what stage of their treatment they’re at.
What is oncology massage designed to do?
The main goal of oncology massage is to help a cancer patient feel as comfortable
as possible, giving them a safe environment in which we help them to relax and
reduce symptoms.
Oncology massage can be used to treat cancer symptoms such as pain, nausea and
mood issues, but also to ease symptoms of cancer treatment that commonly cause
considerable discomfort. Oncology massage is also often used as part of palliative
care, and many hospitals and healthcare professionals either offer it or recommend it
as a useful treatment to support patient wellbeing.
The short term benefits of oncology massage:
In the first instance, oncology massage can have a psychological impact, as it can
be deeply relaxing and de-stressing for the patient. This could include reduced
stress, anxiety and depression. However it can also have short term physical
benefits such as:
• Reduction of pain, perception of pain and nausea, both during and immediately after treatment.
• An immediate lowering of pulse rates and respiratory rate immediately post-treatment.
• Decreased fatigue.
• An improvement in mood resulting in lowered anxiety, depression, stress
What’s also important for us at EL Beauty Therapy is to help patients feel pampered
and taken care of. They deserve to feel beautiful, and to have a great salon
experience, just as much as someone who isn’t going through cancer treatment. We
aim to help them receive just that, in an environment that’s safe and private.
The long term benefits of oncology massage:
As well as boasting many short term benefits that can support a patient immediately
post-treatment, oncology massage can also have more long term, lasting effects.
These can range from:
• An overall reduction in depression, anxiety and hostility.
• Increased levels of dopamine and serotonin in the body.
• Reduced disturbances in mood.
We recommend multiple courses of oncology massage to maximise these benefits.
Oncology massage can be seen as an ongoing treatment to support and supplement medical treatment.
Interested?
If you’d like to learn more about oncology massage and it’s benefits, as well as what to expect when you book an appointment, please feel free to get in touch with us via email through hello@elbeauty.co.uk.
