Oncology Massage

A message from our Oncology Massage Therapist- Debbie Lyon

“I am so pleased and excited to join the team at the One Allan park wellbeing clinic in Stirling, offering Oncology massage to clients who have had or are currently receiving treatment for cancer.

When someone asks ‘what is an oncology massage?’ I explain it’s a restorative form of massage, provided by a therapist who has received extra specialised training in Oncology.

The therapist looks at how to make the massage safe for you and to enhance your quality of life, having full knowledge about the side effects, such as lymphoedema caused by cancer treatment, and adapting the treatments to your needs.

Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stressed and defeated. With the constant flow of cancer treatments and appointments it can be a constant form of trauma.
Ask yourself, are those cancer treatments invasive or connective? The majority of the time you’ll find it’s very invasive, especially if going for blood tests, radiotherapy, chemotherapy etc.

Introducing nurturing sessions, to counteract all the invasive sessions, will restore your wellbeing, calm and peace.

Oncology massage gives the client a sense of control with their body and mind. It makes you feel good, provides a soothing and supportive touch and enhances your quality of life by promoting sleep. The goal is to help with your relaxation, bringing you back into alignment.

There are so many benefits with Oncology massage, it decreases stress levels and pain, improves mobility by increasing range of motion, especially after surgeries, It also decreases the intensity of peripheral neuropathy.
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Massage during cancer treatment and recovery have numerous benefits

●  Better ability to tolerate cancer treatment side effects.

●  Fewer headaches.

●  Less chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (numbness)

●  Reduced nausea caused by chemotherapy or other pharmaceutical treatments.

●  Less chronic pain either from the cancer itself or treatment.

●  Reduces stress and anxiety and depression

●  Strengthened immune system and improves mood and sleep.

As an informed therapist I have to consider the clients stage of health, treatment, their goals and most important their emotional state. Providing a safe space for your client is just as important, so It’s always wonderful to hear genuine feedback expressing this;

‘Before meeting Debbie, I had been looking for someone that I could relax with but trust to massage me without the fear my tumours would be aggravated.

Debbie was amazing throughout the full process. She was kind and compassionate, listening to my journey and then adapting my sessions based on my requirements.

I’ve had three sessions with Debbie so far and will be back for more. Each time I’ve been in Debbie has cared enough to remember what we have been chatting about before, showing an interest in me which was just as important as the massage itself.’

Lee-Ann

Gifting your loved one a massage can help them in so many ways through their cancer journey, it’s also extremely beneficial for the caregiver too. If you know someone who would benefit from having a massage please get in touch, it can make a significant difference to someone’s well-being and health.”