Therapies

Introduction

Photographs courtesy of Janet Jones Photography

Overgate Hospice offers a wide range of complementary therapies to the patients attending Day Hospice and those who are in the Inpatient Unit.

Each patient is treated as a unique individual, the therapies are carefully planned giving thought to mind, body, spirit strategies which can bring about profound benefits and a sense of wellbeing.

The complementary therapies are dedicated to serve the patients needs ‘in the moment’ relaxing boundaries to enable patients to experience compassionate empathy and connection with the therapist.

86% of patients attending Day Hospice request ccomplementary therapies.

Outcomes of the therapies are felt immediately giving time and space to reflect on their current state and the next steps.

For further information about complementary therapies at Overgate Hospice please call 01422 379151

Therapies Available

Overgate Hospice have a wide range of complementary therapies which include: 

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy has its roots in the most ancient healing practices of mankind.  It is the use of essential oils which are extracts from plant material which have the potential to provide a direct effect on the mind, body and emotion of a person.

Treatments are offered as:-

  • Gentle massage
  • Baths using essential oils
  • Cream/blends to moisturise the skin
  • Oil burners releasing vapours to soothe or to uplift the mind

Therapeutic Touch

Touch facilitates a closer relationship with patients, offering reassurance, comfort, warmth and security.

Massage

This therapy promotes physical and mental relaxation by bringing about a feeling of well-being.  This is achieved by increasing circulation of blood and lymphatic flow, thereby helping to eliminate toxins from the body.

Reflexology

This treatment is used to promote relaxation, relieve stress and tension and restore and maintain the body’s natural balance.  It involves the stimulation of specific reflex points on the feet by a trained Reflexologist.

Diversional Therapy

Our Diversional Therapist encourages patients to take part in creative activities.  For some patients, the opportunity to draw, paint and write can help to express creativity, bringing enjoyment and satisfaction.

Many of our patients enjoy sewing, knitting and other handicrafts and sometimes produce small items for sale in Overgate Hospice.