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What treatments are on offer and what are the benefits?

Indian Head Massage

Indian Head Massage is performed on the clothed body, massaging the back, neck, shoulders, arms and head. This is a very relaxing massage and is effective at reducing stress and tension. It can help improve mental concentration, relieves eye strain, sinusitis and promotes health hair growth.

Reflexology

Reflexology is performed on the feet, providing a therapeutic massage that clears toxins from the body, alleviates stress and helps to balance the body. It can alleviate the effects of stress by inducing deep relaxation and allowing the nervous system to calm down and function more normally.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy massage is an individual prescriptive blending of essential and carrier oils applied during a body massage. A hand and arm massage is a very effective way of relaxing the body and a useful first treatment for anyone new to massage. The scents are pure essential oils extracted from plants valued for their therapeutic properties. Treatments look to improve aiding healing, physically, mentally and emotionally.

Holistic Facial

A facial cleanse followed by a relaxing face and neck massage.

Reiki Healing

“Reiki” means lifeforce energy. This hands on healing treatment helps to balance and restore depleted energy in the body promoting harmony and healing. A reiki practitioner is trained to detect imbalance in the body and a reiki treatment helps to correct this imbalance. Promotes relaxation and healing.

How long does a treatment last?

All therapies will last for 30 minutes

Is there a charge for this service?

There is no charge for therapies. If you would like to make a donation towards the running costs of the centre, this would be very much appreciated.

Can anyone have a treatment?

Treatments will be offered to people living with cancer. However, a referral by a GP will be necessary before any treatments can commence.

All therapists are fully qualified and insured to practice.

To make an appointment or for any further information, please telephone 0161 906 2940

The Oldham Cancer Support Centre is an exciting new patient lead initiative working in partnership with Oldham Primary Care Trust to offer help and support to patients, carers and family members affected by cancer. The centre is based in Failsworth Primary Care Resource Centre. It offers support with information, self help and support groups, benefits advice, complimentary therapies, counselling and an opportunity to talk in a relaxed atmosphere about various needs and concerns relating to any aspect of cancer.