What is Palliative Reflexology?
Being advised of a life-threatening illness such as Cancer, can be emotionally traumatic and as a result affect you as an individual physically. Reflexology is a great tool in which we can perform which can help re-balance the mind and body.
It is a gentle, nurturing treatment that can provide you with support emotionally and help to bring about some symptom relief and improving your well-being overall.
We can help to improve your quality of life by reducing anxiety, stress and depression. Improve sleep, immune function, energy levels and restore hormonal balance. We can also help reduce swelling and pain.
That said, given the one to one, close contact treatment, sometimes just having someone there to walk with you on your journey and to be a good ear to listen, is another huge benefit to you, the patient.
Benefits of Palliative Reflexology
Palliative Reflexology offers a range of benefits that can significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Here are some key benefits:
- Pain Relief
Gentle pressure applied to specific points on the feet and hands can help alleviate pain by promoting the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, and improving blood circulation.
- Stress Reduction
This therapy helps reduce stress and anxiety by inducing a state of deep relaxation. The calming effect can ease the mental and emotional strain associated with chronic illness.
- Improved Sleep
By promoting relaxation and reducing discomfort, palliative reflexology can help improve sleep quality, allowing individuals to rest more peacefully.
- Enhanced Mood
The soothing nature of reflexology can help elevate mood and improve emotional well-being, providing a sense of comfort and support during challenging times.
- Better Circulation
Stimulating specific reflex points can enhance blood flow, which aids in delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells while removing toxins, thereby supporting overall health.
- Boosted Immune Function
Regular sessions can help strengthen the immune system, making the body more resilient against infections and illnesses.
- Alleviation of Symptoms
Palliative reflexology can help manage various symptoms associated with serious illnesses, such as nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath, contributing to an overall sense of well-being.
- Non-Invasive and Gentle
This therapy is non-invasive and gentle, making it suitable for individuals with fragile health. It can be adapted to meet the specific needs and comfort levels of each person.
- Improved Digestive Function
Reflexology can aid in relieving digestive issues by stimulating the digestive tract through specific pressure points, helping to reduce symptoms like constipation and indigestion.
- Support for Emotional Health
The supportive nature of reflexology provides a nurturing touch that can offer emotional comfort, helping individuals cope with the psychological challenges of their illness.
Palliative reflexology is a compassionate and holistic approach to care, offering physical relief and emotional support to improve the overall quality of life for those in palliative care.
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Locations we service
As part of our domestic services, we operate across the united kingdom, providing mobile in home services as well as providing clinic locations. Some of the areas we cover, including surrounding towns and villages up to 25 miles in all directions are listed below, however this is not an exhaustive list. If your area is not mentioned but you want to benefit from our services, please contact us directly via our contact page.
Some of our areas are:
- Birmingham - Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Walsall, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Smethwick, Lichfield and Tamworth.
- Colchester - Tiptree, Wivenhoe, Stanway, West Mersea, Marks Tey, Rowhedge, Brightlingsea, Layer-de-la-Haye and Great Horkesley.
- Coventry - Canley, Tile Hill, Wyken, Whitley, Earlsdon, Radford, Cheylesmore and Foleshill.
- Derby - Chesterfield, Ilkeston, Swadlincote, Belper, Long Eaton, Glossop , Staveley, Ripley and Heanor.
- Gloucester - Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Dursley, Cinderford, Lydney, Coleford and Stonehouse.
- Leicester - Loughborough, Hinckley, Wigston, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Market Harborough, Oadby, Shepshed and Syston.
- Leeds - Horsforth, Morley, Garforth, Pudsey, Wetherby, Rothwell, Guiseley, Otley and Yeadon.
- Sheffield - Chapeltown, Ecclesfield, Stocksbridge, Darnall, Woodseats, Hillsborough, High Green, Stannington and Mosborough.
- Barnsley - Wombwell, Hoyland, Cudworth, Penistone, Royston, Darton, Darfield, Mapplewell and Grimethorpe.
- Bradford - Keighley, Shipley, Bingley, Ilkley, Baildon, Silsden, Clayton, Queensbury and Haworth.
- Liverpool - Childwall, Allerton, Aigburth, Broadgreen, Canning, Childwall, Church and Clubmoor.
- London - Croydon, Barnet, Bromley, Enfield, Wandsworth,Greenwich, Brent, Newham, Lambeth and Ealing.
- Maidstone - Sittingbourne, Bearsted, Coxheath, East Farleigh, Allington, Loose, Penenden Heath, Barming, Boughton Monchelsea and Shepway.
- Manchester - Bolton, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Wigan, Bury, Altrincham and Sale.
- Nottingham - Mansfield, Hucknall, Beeston, Carlton, West Bridgford, Worksop, Arnold, Newark-on-Trent and Retford.
- Telford - Dawley, Donnington, Hadley, Ketley, Madeley, Malinslee, Oakengates, Priorslee, Stirchley and Wellington.
- Wolverhampton - Bilston, Wednesfield, Penn, Tettenhall, Oxley, Whitmore Reans, Finchfield, Merridale and Codsall.
- Worcester - Redditch, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Malvern, Stourport-on-Severn, Evesham, Droitwich Spa, Bewdley and Pershore.