Our Treatments
The treatments we offer
We offer a course of six treatments to cancer patients and a course of three for loved ones or carers. Treatments can be tailored to suit, allowing each to benefit the individual in a way that works best for them.
These treatments can be arranged at any stage of illness or recovery. Treatments are delivered within the Borders General Hospital, Macmillan Centre, Margaret Kerr Unit, Complete Health Borders in Galashiels or at home; wherever you feel most comfortable.
Massage
Healing happens when we feel relaxed and rested. With that in mind, our massage treatments are created to relieve any symptoms that may make it difficult for you to get comfortable or sleep. In addition, the massages help with circulation and reduce stress and anxiety.
Reflexology
Using the healing power of touch applied to the hands and feet, reflexology has proven to be a very popular treatment for those with cancer. It works by gently applying pressure to the feet to help with lymphatic drainage and encouraging your body’s natural healing powers.
How our therapies have helped
How we help
Treating, and hopefully curing cancer, should always be left up to healthcare professionals. Our aim at The Lavender Touch is to provide therapeutic treatments tailored to relieving stress, anxiety and other symptoms associated with the disease and its treatment.
We help to fund complementary therapeutic treatments, including massage, reflexology, and aromatherapy, delivered by our qualified therapists. Alongside medical treatment, our therapies create a holistic approach to managing your illness and recovery.
Our treatments can help provide relief from symptoms including:
- Stress, anxiety, and depression
- Trouble sleeping
- Oedema and other skin conditions
- General aches and pains
- Circulation problems
- Nausea
- Breathing difficulties
The cancer journey can be challenging for carers and loved ones too, which is why we also offer our services to them. We aim to make the experience as stress-free as possible for all involved.
Our complementary therapies are fully recognised by NHS Borders as an important addition in helping those living in the Scottish Borders with a cancer diagnosis and those who care for them.
HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM OUR SERVICES
The Lavender Touch’s therapies are available to all who are living with the symptoms and side effects of cancer and its treatments. We believe that they provide relief and relaxation, which, in turn, can aid the body in healing and recovery.
If you live in the Scottish Borders and have a cancer diagnosis or care for someone with cancer, speak with an NHS Borders health professional involved with your or their treatment. They can submit a referral to our Therapies Coordinator.
All referrals must be made through the healthcare system for confidentiality and health reasons.
Here are some examples of who you can chat with to request a referral:
- District nurse
- Doctor
- Macmillan nurse
- Palliative care consultant
- Dietician
- Physiotherapist
- Occupational therapist
They can provide you with help and advice on what will best suit your particular needs.
Health Care Professional
Do you have a patient that you feel could benefit from our services?
It is important to us that people continue their NHS treatment and that our work is seen as a complementary, holistic therapy that works alongside their care. If you feel any of your patients could benefit, we would love for you to chat with them about it. To ensure that we meet their needs fully, we ask that you make the referral on their behalf.
If you would like more information on the process, please contact us to arrange to speak to our Therapies Coordinator.
NHS Borders healthcare professionals who can request a referral:
- District nurse
- Doctor
- Macmillan nurse
- Palliative care consultant
- Dietician
- Physiotherapist
- Occupational therapist
They can provide you with help and advice on what will best suit your particular needs.