Reflexology for Cancer care RLD
I have previously worked as a Community Sister and have years of experience supporting people and their families going through the emotional pain and stress of a cancer diagnosis. I have also worked at a Hospice in Bristol and provided Reflexology treatments within a Macmillan centre. My passion with Reflexology enables me to provide the most calming, restorative and safe experience during what is often one of the most stressful life events. RLD is a calming treatment that helps support the lymphatic system post surgery and when experiencing lymphoedema through cancer treatment. Reflexology aims to stimulate the function of the lymphatic system and help reduce excess lymph fluid from the arms and legs, thus reducing tightness and discomfort.
Lymphoedema following cancer treatment
Many people experience lymphodema (swelling of a limb) following surgery or radiotherapy to the axillary nodes, as part of cancer treatment. This can result in emotional and psychological problems in addition to the physical swelling. RLD can help in the management of lymphodema by helping lymph fluid move around the body thus reducing swelling.
RLD for auto immune conditions
RLD can often help with auto immune conditions, for example; Rheumatoid arthritis, Fibromyaligia, ME and Eczema. It helps stimulate lymph drainage and reduce the body's inflammatory process.
How RLD can help
Reflexology Lymphatic drainage is a calm, relaxing reflexology treatment given to you while resting in the reclining reflexology chair. After a full consultation and assessment of the the lymphodema, the reflexology treatment is then given to both feet. Weekly treatments are advised initially to help with the reduction and management of the lymphodema.
