Caregiver and Hospice Massage
The difficulties of coping with serious illness can be overwhelming. Regardless of how a person looks or feels, unconditional nurturing becomes essential. A skilled massage therapist can be an invaluable support during this challenging time for patient and caregiver alike.
A serious illness can be one of the most difficult challenges life can present. For those in hospital, home, convalescent or hospice care, comfort oriented massage can relive stress and anxiety, reduce pain and tension, and provide relaxation. Restorative to both body and spirit, caring human touch offers comfort and solace to those experiencing physical and emotional distress, the loss of function and the disruption of normal routines.
Massage can help a person feel better after invasive treatments by reducing muscle tightness and decrease painful swelling caused by fluid retention. Pressure sores often heal faster and their occurrence decreases as local circulation is gently increased to surrounding tissues. As attention shifts from physical discomfort to pleasurable sensation, the nervous system calms, breathing eases, rest deepens and pain is relieved or reduced.
A skilled practitioner can help ease the emotional strain of illness and its consequences. This kind of accepting, non-demanding presence can bridge the isolation and loneliness experienced by one who is ill and bedridden, offering reassurance that they are still touchable regardless of their changing situation.
Touch for the dying. A person approaching death may experience intense and rapidly changing feelings and physical responses. Caring touch is one way to make a difference in a person's remaining time with accepting and flexible nurturing. Regardless of specific needs, a skilled attentive touch can reassure a person of his or her worth and humanity.
Please call or email our office for pricing regarding this service - special pricing can be arranged upon financial need.
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