Our Services
WHO WORKS AT SOLARISCARE?
As well as an administration & research staff, we currently have over 150 volunteers comprising professionally qualified therapists and 'meet and greet' staff.WHAT ARE COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES?
Complementary Integrated Therapies are evidence-based and used alongside mainstream cancer treatments to improve quality of life. Therapies fall into three broad categories; Touch-based, mind-body and energy-based, with details below.Please note that therapy provision and availability differs between centres. Please contact us for further information.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture, the placing of sterile needles in the skin, is part of traditional Chinese medicine. Its ability to reduce or avoid pain and relax muscles has created a lot of interest recently in the medical profession. In the last twenty years, studies have shown that acupuncture can help to relieve pain and nausea, relax muscles and promote general wellbeing.Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants for healing and relaxation. Essential oils contain a specific combination of constituents that give it a therapeutic value. When absorbed through the skin in massage, or inhaled, it stimulates the body’s tissues to promote wellbeing.TOP
Bowen Therapy
The Bowen Technique balances and stimulates energy flows in the body resulting in a deep sense of relaxation . It involves a series of gently rolling connective tissue moves, using a light touch and may be done through clothing.TOP
Guided Meditation
Chi Breathing has been found to be most helpful as a supplementary self-healing therapy. Breathing techniques are most useful for pain relief and are a major contributor to the well being of patients. The treatment activates and accumulates energy for well being and also uses easy movements to enhance energy flow.TOP
Counselling
Support is something that goes on informally all the time between partners, friends, parents and children these people can be invaluable during your diagnosis and treatment. However, it may be beneficial to talk to someone who is outside that immediate circle. Counselling can provide emotional support and guidance to aid mental wellbeing and decision-making processes.Creative Art Therapy
Release your intuitive, playful and creative self to manage your stress and by-pass the ‘chattering mind’ within. This group is run as a 6-week course but each week is a stand alone session so you can enter or leave the course at any time.TOP
Healing Touch
Healing Touch facilitates a deep sense of calm and relaxation as well as overall and specific responses for mind-body healing. Practitioners use a light, gentle touch to facilitate physical, emotional and mental health and self-healing.TOP
Kinesiology
Kinesiology uses muscle testing to locate stress in the body. Techniques such as acupressure are then applied to release this stress and enhance the body’s ability to relax, heal and maintain balanced energy levels.TOP
Pranic Healing
Pranic Healing corrects the energy imbalances underlying physical, psychological and emotional disorders. Pranic Healing involves simple techniques of removing negative, stale or contaminated energy from the body’s electromagnetic field and energizing it with fresh vital energy.TOP
Qi Gong (Chinese Meditation)
Based on the ancient arts of Chinese healing and philosophy, Jing Guan Qigong can be effective in treating illness, promoting longevity and improving general well being. Qi Gong involves simple exercises, meditations and relaxation techniques, including soft movements, meditation and deep breathing.TOP
Reflexology
Reflexology is a specialized form of foot massage that dates back millenia. In reflexology the body organs are reflected onto specific points on each person’s foot or hand. Specific types of massage movements are used to promote balance and relaxation, achieving homeostasis.Reiki
Reiki is the name for a Japanese healing method that corrects energy imbalances in the body, and is applied through the hands. The result is a deeply relaxing experience which is excellent for stress management and self-healing.Relaxation Massage
Relaxation massage incorporates the movement of soft tissue using various strokes including rubbing, pressing and kneading the skin and superficial muscles. Relaxation massage is relaxing and invigorating, and may help to reduce both emotional and physical stress.TOP
