Oncology Massage

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Gentle, light touch Biodynamic Massage and ScarWork techniques can safely be used  in situations where people are experiencing and recovering cancer.

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Benefits include:

Reduction in the experience of pain

Improved  sleep by helping boost serotonin levels

Reduction in muscular tension

Increased para-sympathetic nervous system activation promoting healing

Improvement in mood

Boost the immune system by improving its cytotoxic ability

Reduction in scar symptomology

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References:

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatment/coping-with-treatment/complementary-therapies/massage-or-other-touch-therapies

https://www.scienceofmassage.com/2019/03/oncology-massage-rehabilitation-part-i-newest-scientific-data-commonly-used-cancer-treatments-and-their-side-effects/?fbclid=IwAR3G1NhZAFoX-wjgO9NEfBcpmauicOkNXBO6Sghkx9Uxl5iVHT9F39nbTCI

https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/living-well/complementary-therapies/body-based-practices/massage/

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