Therapies - By appointment only

Counselling

Coping with a cancer diagnosis can be very stressful. Patients and their families sometimes find it difficult to come to terms with their illness. They can experience many forms of emotions such as shock, denial, fear, disbelief and isolation. Here at The Cuisle Centre we provide emotional support in a safe confidential environment. We have 2 experienced counsellors that work on a one to one basis with you.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture has being practiced for 2,000 years. It is based on the belief that vital energy flows throughout the body by certain pathways called meridians. The energy flow can be improved by puncturing the skin with hair thin sterile needles at particular locations called acupuncture points. It helps correct and rebalance the flow of energy, which is believed to promote pain relief and healing.

Known benefits: Studies have shown that it is useful for treating nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy or surgery. It has being known to improve back pain, dental pain, migraine, reduce blood pressure and anxiety in some people.

Massage

Massage is one of the oldest therapies that exist. It is the form of touch using manipulation, rubbing and kneading of the body’s muscle and soft tissue. It aims to relax, relieve muscle tension and reduce anxiety levels, which in turn reduces blood pressure.

Known benefits: Studies have shown that massage therapy helps reduce pain and fatigue in cancer patients having chemotherapy. It also helps reduce emotional problems related to a cancer diagnosis. Massage also helps with sleep and relieves muscle soreness, stiffness and spasm and also helps in relaxation.

Indian Head Massage

Massage technique that focuses on the upper body, back, shoulders, neck and head. It uses massages strokes and pressure points to reduce stress.

Known benefits: Relieves tension headaches, unblocks sinuses, improve circulation, reduce stress and promotes a sense of well-being.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

This therapy is used in the treatment of lymphoedema, which is excess fluid in the limbs after surgery to remove lymph glands. The therapy helps to move the excess fluid away from the swollen area so that it can drain away normally.

Known benefits: It is the conventional therapy for lymphoedema following surgery for breast, head and neck, cervix and prostate cancer. It relieves fluid congestion following surgery.

Reflexology

Reflexology is based on the belief that a specific areas of the foot/hand are connected to the body’s internal organ system. By putting pressure on these points, the flow of vital energy throughout the body can be balanced, and so relieve symptoms such as pain, constipation and sickness.

Known benefits: Studies show that reflexology can reduce stress and promote relaxation in cancer patients.

Reiki

Reiki is based on the belief that a universal energy flows through all living things and is vital for well-being. By placing their hands on or near a patient, practitioner’s believe reiki can balance the flow of energy through the Chakras (where energy is centred in the body). This in turn will affect the bodys natural healing system and balance the emotions.

Known benefits: For many people reiki can aid relaxation, relieve stress and promote a sense of calm.

Prosthesis Fittings

Breast Prosthesis fittings are provided by appointment.