Our goal is to enhance a person’s quality of life through the holistic benefits of complementary therapies. Our team of experienced and qualified staff and volunteer therapists offer bespoke treatments to aid and support emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

We provide a variety of therapies including Reiki, Reflexology and Aromatherapy in the quiet, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere of the Hospice’s complementary therapy suite.

Restoring Balance and Wellbeing

After an initial consultation to assess an individual’s needs, and introduce the different therapies we offer and their benefits, our therapists will create a bespoke treatment plan tailored to meet the needs of the individual.

We offer up to four treatments to patients, dependent on their needs, and sessions for close family or caregivers will be at the therapist’s discretion.

Sessions are usually 20-30 minutes long and can include relaxing music, soft lighting and defused aromatherapy oils, as selected by the individual.

As part of each treatment, our therapists discuss different self-care tips that can be practiced at home to maximise the benefits of each treatment and share contact details for any follow-up questions or concerns.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

REIKI or Spiritually guided life force energy is a hands-on technique for relieving stress and restoring balance. A treatment often feels like a lovely glowing radiance that flows through and surrounds the body, treating the whole person including body, mind and spirit, resulting in many beneficial effects such as relaxation, peace and a sense of wellbeing.

REFLEXOLOGY is a gentle therapeutic foot massage which can alleviate the effects of stress by inducing deep relaxation.

AROMATHERAPY massage is a gentle body massage using a bespoke blend of pure essential oil and a carrier oil which is then applied to the body using slow rhythmical movements and techniques to relieve stress, aid relaxation and give a sense of wellbeing.

HOW TO ACCESS OUR SERVICES

Our therapists care for adults aged 18 years and over who are either a resident or registered with a GP within Tameside and Glossop, and who have been diagnosed with any life-limiting illness and currently receiving support from Willow Wood Hospice, or a patient’s close family member/caregiver.

Access to our Complementary Therapy service is through referral from a GP or another healthcare professional, or through another Willow Wood Hospice service.

Based at Willow Wood Hospice, the Complementary Therapy team services are available 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Wednesday.

We care for everyone, regardless of gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation and diagnosis and we are proud to be recognised as a ‘Homeless Friendly’ hospice.

For our latest Complementary Therapy leaflet, you can browse a digital version by clicking below or click here to download a printable version.