NURTURE & NOURISH SPA DAY
For World Cancer Support Month, we've created our Nurture & Nourish Spa Day to ensure everyone has the opportunity to relax, reset and reconnect with a spot of pampering.
Our spa professionals are specially trained in cancer-safe therapies designed to accommodate your unique needs. A soothing, deeply nourishing body treatment adapted to be both safe and profoundly relaxing.
A calming ambience and a healing environment. Our facilities are designed to provide a peaceful escape from the stresses of daily life and medical treatments.
Experience the benefits of holistic therapies from mindfulness meditation to gentle yoga. These practices are tailored to reduce stress, improve sleep and enhance overall well-being, supporting your journey toward healing and rejuvenation.
This spa day includes:
Full of spa facilities & wellness classes
Nourishing vegan lunch & fresh smoothie
Baobab Ritual treatment (55-minute)
The Baobab Ritual includes a full body exfoliation and application of oil. The Baobab oils are a treasure trove of essential fatty acids that help maintain the integrity of the skin. Improving hydration, plumpness and elasticity. The baobab oil’s vitamin rich profile protects the skin and promotes healing via collagen production. Supporting the skin through harsh treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
People understandably have questions when it comes to what treatments guests with cancers or in recovery can enjoy. While the following does not replace any expert medical advice, we have provided answers below to a few general concerns.
Can you have a massage if you have cancer?
Related to this is whether you can have a massage during chemotherapy. The answer is generally, yes. However, firmer pressure massages (such as deep tissue massage) should be avoided. It is also advisable to avoid essential oils.
The therapist should take extra care around any particularly sensitive areas of the body, avoiding those which are being treated with radiotherapy. If you have lymphoedema, the massage should avoid the affected arm and shoulder.
Some people are concerned that a massage can somehow encourage the spread of cancer around the body. However, the Breast Cancer Now website confirms “there is no evidence that massage can encourage breast cancer cells to spread around the body”. The charity adds: “it’s safe to have a massage even if you’re currently having treatment such as chemotherapy.”
You can find more information on cancer and massage from Macmillan Cancer Support.
Advantages of massage for cancer patients
Gentle massage is often used as a complementary cancer treatment, alongside conventional treatment options. Among the benefits of massage for cancer patients are:
- General relaxation
- Combatting fatigue
- Boosting overall wellbeing
- Improving muscle stiffness
Can cancer patients use hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms?
In general, extreme heat facilities, including saunas and steam rooms, should be avoided to protect sensitive skin. Increased body temperature can also be a risk factor in developing lymphoedema.
So, the best advice is to check with your doctor. Ultimately, the choice is yours, but many people prefer to err on the safe side.
Price & Booking
Weekday: One person £135 | Two people £250
Weekend: One person £165 | Two people £310