Cancer / Oncology Massage in Bristol
There is a plethora of myths surrounding whether massage is safe whilst undergoing cancer treatment or for those who have had cancer and recovered. The reality is that it is perfectly safe if adaptations are made.
Experts predict that one in two people are going to experience some form of cancer in their lifetime. Sobering news and the main reason why now, more than ever, it is important that at FeelGood Fitness we provide safe and inclusive treatments for those touched by cancer and that we are able to fully embrace the amazing benefits of massage therapy to treat those clients safely and effectively.
To this end, Sian has undergone training with the Amethyst Trust who developed a specialist massage training course for treating clients with and recovering from cancer.
Dr Catherine Zollman, Medical Lead at Penny Brohn UK says “We are pleased to offer our endorsement of the course that the Amethyst Trust has created. Penny Brohn UK believes that practitioners who have completed this course will have the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to work safely and appropriately with cancer clients.”
In the past, clients have only been able to receive massage therapy with a signed referral from their GP. With my endorsed training I am able to welcome clients and provide treatment without the need for a GP letter and am fully equipped and insured to do so.
There has never been any reason behind the exclusion of people living with cancer for massage therapy and anyone who has been affected by cancer will know that all the hospices throughout the UK provide massage therapies to the benefit of the patients who attend. We also know that there is a strong desire when we are ill or recovering to be treated as ‘normal’, to be able to choose where, when and what treatments we would like to have and to be able to attend therapies without the fear of being turned away.
Cancer/oncology massage can be combined with general sports massage and/or scar massage therapy, making it one of our most holistic treatments.
Prices and the number of treatments recommended will depend on your needs. Contact Sian for more information or to book.
