Complementary Therapies
Many people with breast cancer use complementary therapies to help support themselves through cancer and it's treatment. Complementary therapist usually work with the person as a whole, not just the part of the body with cancer. This is called a holistic approach and is something good medical practitioners also do. A complementary therapist who listens and cares may help you cope with some of those difficult feelings, which can be an effective way of getting back some control.
» Help you feel better and improve your quality of life
» Improve your general health
» Give you a sense of control over what is happening to you
» Reduce stress, tension, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression and make
you feel more relaxed
» Help to reduce the symptoms of cancer, such as pain, feeling sick,
breathlessness, constipation, diarrhea, tiredness and poor appetite
» Help to reduce some of the side affects of cancer treatments.
Betterdays currently offers the following body therapies
Aromatherapy Massage:
A subtle yet powerful healing form massaging oils into the body to
promote and maintain physical, spiritual and psychological well-being.
A unique blend of oils is selected for the individual client, which will
work to alleviate and heal levels of emotional, psychological,
physical and spiritual distress.
Shiatsu:
A simple yet effective from of bodywork. It is a deeply relaxing
therapy which addresses not just physical ills but also
emotional and spiritual aspects aiming to guide the
whole person into a greater sense of well being.
Shiatsu works by applying pressure along the
meridians to stimulate the body's own healing
process. It is a non-invasive therapy with clients
remaining clothed throughout the sessions and provides
a relaxing, nurturing and calming space.
Yoga:
Betterdays provides group yoga. Yoga is an ancient meditative practice and is used to create tranquillity, flexibility and encourages healing energies to flow throughout the body.