Treatments

Oncology Massage

Your Comfort

At Swaby’s it’s all about making you comfortable! Whether you are still going through treatment or have finished. If you are still going through treatment, you may have one of these devices still attached: Hickman Line, PICC Line, or a Portacath (PICC) or if you are part-way through or have finished your treatment, you may have a Urinary Catheter, a Stoma Bag, a Colostomy Bag, or be in a wheelchair, it’s okay... it won’t affect your treatment, remember; I’m here to make you comfortable.

Some Side Effects of Cancer Treatments

Cancer may affect people in different ways and in parts of the body the side effects may also differ for each patient. The side effects may include Fragile Nails, Thick Calluses and Blisters on the Palms and Soles of the feet, Redness to parts of the body, Fatigue, Nausea, Skin Sensitivity, Chapped Lips, Thinning Hair, Thin and Sensitive Skin etc.

The Jennifer Young Collection

Jennifer Young and her team have formulated all the products that will be used throughout your treatment, ‘The ‘MPlus’ collection are specialist skin care products, designed for women, to ease your emotional and physical effects of menopause. To raise your comfort, specifically for clients pre or post cancer treatments. All the ingredients are truly organic, using a combination of oils suited for both vegans and vegetarians. The collection is divided into two, a morning collection – (Motivating Morning) and a night collection – (Comforting Night). There is also a men’s collection. The products are available for purchase.

Jennifer Young Qualification:

• Control in Cross-infection in post Covid-19 World
• Cancer Awareness Level 1
• Advance cancer Awareness Level
• The Jennifer Young Certificate Advanced Menopause Awareness
• Hormone Balancing Body – Menopause

Other Treatments

• Tuina
• Reflexology
• Reiki

Tuina

Tui Na - (Tuina), pronounced (Twee Nah) is a non-invasive deep tissue Traditional Chinese Medical Massage (TCM).

The treatment is performed through clothing, with a cotton sheet placed over the body, to preserve the client’s privacy and to protect the practitioner’s hands.

Tuina is not generally used for relaxation, but rather as a treatment to address specific tightness/stiffness anywhere in the body.
Tuina is one of the most popular treatments in treating injuries and trauma. It involves manipulation of the joints and the muscles where injury has accrued by strengthening the nerves to stimulate the muscle tissue, improving growth and repair.

The benefits of Tuina massage is to focus on the specific problems, whether it is an acute or a chronic pain associated with the joint, muscle of the skeletal system. This technique is very beneficial in reducing the pain in the neck, shoulders, back, arms, hips, legs, and ankles.

Tuina is a form of alternative medicine, like Shiatsu, as a branch of TMC it is often used in combination with acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping.

Benefits

• Breaks down scar tissue

• Improves gait and balance

• Increase mobility

• Promote circulation and Qi (movement of energy)

• Relieves chronic conditions

• Promotes the healing process

• Relieves headaches

• Relieves joint pain - sciatica, muscle spasms, neck, back, and shoulder pain

• Speed up recovery from injuries

• Prevent injuries

Reflexology

Reflexology is a form of bodyworks that focuses primarily on the feet, there are reflex areas on the feet, hands and ear, that correspond to specific organs, glands, and other parts of the body. It is a popular alternative therapy. It promotes relaxation, improves circulation, reduces pain, soothes tired feet, and encourages overall healing.

Benefits

• Stress and stress related conditions

• Tension headaches

• Digestive - disorders such as constipation

• Arthritis

• Insomnia

• Hormonal imbalance

• Menstrual disorders - premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

• Sports injuries

• Back pain

Reiki

Rei – (Scared or Spiritual) Ki – (Energy)

The practice of Reiki is a natural method of healing. It is also a Japanese form of alternative medicine, which is a healing system that uses natural occurring frequencies to restore the body’s natural balance.

Benefits

• Relieves anxiety

• Promotes harmony and balance

• Relaxes and releases tension from the body

• Cleanses the body of toxins and supports immune system

• Helps insomnia

• Accelerates the body’s self-healing ability

Massage

Massage therapy is the practice of manipulating a person’s muscles by rubbing and kneading the soft tissue to improve their wellbeing. It is a form of manual therapy that includes holding, moving, and applying different degrees of pressure to the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia.

Benefits

• Reduces muscle tension

• Improves circulation

• Stimulation of the lymphatic system

• Reduction of stress hormones

• Relaxation

• Improved skin tone

• Heightened mental alertness

• Reduced anxiety and depression.