The therapies offered at dove house encourage the relaxation response which helps to
- Reduce anxiety and stress
- Improve sleep patterns
- Increase and balance energy levels
- Strengthen immunity
- Reduce pain
- Relieve negative thought patterns
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
- Teaches how to relieve physical stress on the body.
- Gives freedom of movement through balance and correct muscles usage.
AROMATHERAPY
- Uses essential oils in massage oils, spritzers and ointments.
- Massage offered for back, body, feet and hands.
- No need to undress for feet and hand massages.
BEAUTY THERAPY
- Skin and nails are often affected during treatments required for your disease.
- Facials, pedicures and manicures are offered.
- Has uplifting factor as time is taken to care for self.
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ESSENE THERAPY
- Gentle, non intrusive, hands on technique.
- Stimulation of specific points in the body.
- Patient remains clothed.
HOLISTIC PULSING
- Gentle rhythmic rocking that produces a wave-like movement.
- Patient is clothed.
- Can also be incorporated during a massage.
REFLEXOLOGY
- Hands and feet have various zones that apply to specific areas of the body.
- Pressure is applied to these areas.
- Can be incorporated with aromatherapy.
REIKI
- Gentle, non intrusive, hands on technique.
- Hands placed in specific areas of the body.
- Patient remains clothed.
RELAXATION CLASSES
- Relaxation classes are held each Tuesday at 1 p.m.
- Techniques are taught that can be used for everyday life
- Major part of class is spent experiencing the relaxed state.
ACCUPUNCTURE
- insertion of needles
- creates balancing to improve health and wellbeing
- can be incorporated with massage
LYMPHOEDEMA THERAPY
Lymphoedema treatment involves :
- lymphatic drainage
- measurement for compression garments
- compression bandaging.
Appointments are by arrangement with Dove House, Eastern Bays Hospice. Phone: 575 4555.
HOME SERVICES
AROMATHERAPY
HAIRDRESSING
Eastern Bays Hospice will provide in your own home
- cut
- blow wave
- shampoo and set.
TIMETABLE:
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Madelene
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Essen Therapy, Reiki Massage
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Wed & Thurs
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Relaxation
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Felicity
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Reiki Massage & Relaxation
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Mon & Tues
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Meg
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Aromatherapy Massage
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Mon – Thurs
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Anne
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Massage (home visits)
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Wed & Thurs
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Farah
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Beauty Therapy
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Tues & Wed
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Aaron
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Acupuncture, Acupressure, massage & reflexology
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Friday am
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Graeme Kidd
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Medical Counsellor
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Wednesday am
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Bruce Connor
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Counsellor
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Thursday
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Denise
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Lymphodema
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Friday
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