Bodywork

Overview

Bodywork which includes massage, Feldenkrais, Shiatsu and chi reflexology treatments is offered from qualified, experienced bodywork therapists.

Can help with side effects of conventional treatment
Can reduce pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression and nausea
Can improve quality of life
Can improve positive body image and experience
Can have other benefits such as improvements in
Sleep, neuropathy, mental clarity and alertness, meaningful social interaction
Can help in the reduction of lymphoedema-swelling of tissues caused by build up of fluid
Can foster an experience of love, acceptance, comfort and care
Can improve sense of wellbeing
Can invoke the healing power of touch

Bodywork can be done comfortably and safely, taking into account any special requirements an illness may present.

Sessions are one hour.

Massage and body treatments are available for program participants only, by appointment, at the Yarra Valley Living Centre.

We have a range of body therapists who work within a variety of modalities to provide a personalised healing treatment.

Call The Gawler Foundation on 03 5967 1730.

*Listed from the Cancer Council's brochure 'Massage and cancer: an introduction to the benefits of touch.'