Complementary therapy

Oakhaven complementary therapies to improve your wellbeing

The Oakhaven Complementary Therapy service offers tailor-made treatments to Oakhaven patients, those caring for someone with illness, and those who are bereaved. Our team of qualified and experienced therapists may offer one of the following treatments:

Aromatherapy
Reflexology
Reiki
Massage

These complementary therapies can be used alongside medical treatments. The aim is to support your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Following an assessment with one of our therapists, a specific treatment plan will be put together to meet each individual’s needs, with an agreed number of sessions.

Treatments to help you - at the Hospice or at home

Appointments for treatments are generally made in our complementary therapy room, where we have a dedicated space to help you relax. However, if patients cannot travel to the hospice, we can visit them at home. We also offer treatments to our patients in our Inpatient Unit.

In addition to our qualified therapists, we also have a team of Relaxation Volunteers who have been trained to offer Hand and Foot Massages to patients and carers attending our Day Hospice, Carer's Day, and Inpatient Unit.

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Wellbeing support for Oakhaven patients and their families

Wellbeing support available to all our community

Support available for carers

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Oakhaven Wellbeing News

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