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A gentle practice where a practitioner places their hands lightly on or just above your body to help you relax deeply. Many people feel calmer, less anxious, and sleep better. You stay fully clothed; you can stop any time.
Knowledge base
For patients and families. Nothing here replaces advice from your doctor or care team — when in doubt, ask them.
These guides are for general understanding. Always discuss your own care with your medical team.
A gentle practice where a practitioner places their hands lightly on or just above your body to help you relax deeply. Many people feel calmer, less anxious, and sleep better. You stay fully clothed; you can stop any time.
Slow, gentle movements with breathing and focus — can be done seated. Eases stiffness, supports breathing, and brings a calm, settled feeling. Movements stay at your pace, never to the point of strain.
Supported, gentle postures and breathing, adapted to your body. Releases tension, calms the mind, and can improve sleep. We adapt around fractures, frailty, or recent surgery — always tell us first.
Gentle, comforting touch with pressure adjusted to you. Relieves muscle tension and pain, lowers anxiety, aids sleep. We avoid wounds, recent surgery, or blood clots — tell us if you bruise or bleed easily.
A qualified practitioner places very fine needles at specific points. May ease nausea, some pain, and fatigue. Important if you have low platelets, a bleeding disorder, blood thinners, or a weakened immune system — check with your care team first.
Gentle warmth from infrared light at a controlled temperature. Soothes aches and stiffness and supports relaxation. Short and supervised. Needs clearance first, especially with heart conditions, low blood pressure, or dizziness.
Guided attention and breathing to settle a busy or anxious mind. Reduces stress and anxiety and can help with sleep. Can be done lying in bed. If quiet focus ever feels distressing, tell us.
Soothing sound, music, or instruments used to relax and lift mood. Eases anxiety, can ease how pain feels, and supports rest. You listen or take part as much as you like.
Creative expression guided by a trained therapist. A safe way to process feelings, ease distress, and find meaning. No skill needed; the process matters, not the result.
A natural-health consultation covering diet, lifestyle, and gentle remedies. Supports energy, digestion, and general wellbeing. Herbs and supplements can interact with your medicines — every plan is checked against our interaction review first.
Gentle, diluted plant essential oils for scent and comfort. Can ease anxiety and nausea and support sleep. Tell us about asthma, allergies, or sensitive skin so we choose safe oils.
Alongside prescribed medicines, gentle therapies — massage, acupuncture, heat, relaxation, mindfulness — can help some people feel more comfortable. Always tell your care team about new or worsening pain.
Breathing practices, meditation, gentle movement, Reiki, and sound therapy can bring moments of calm. If anxiety feels overwhelming or constant, tell your care team — support exists.
A calmer evening routine, gentle relaxation, and aromatherapy may help. Mention ongoing sleep problems — a treatable cause may be behind them.
Acupuncture, certain scents, and relaxation may ease nausea for some people. Tell your care team about persistent nausea or weight loss — these can often be treated directly.
Gentle movement, balancing rest with small activities, and managing sleep may help. Report sudden or severe fatigue to your care team.
Used well, most are gentle and low-risk. The key is coordination: we discuss every therapy with you and your care team so it fits your medical treatment. They support comfort — they don't replace your medicines.
This is the biggest safety area. Some herbs change how your medicines work or raise bleeding risk. Never start a herb or supplement without telling your care team. Every herbal plan is checked against our drug–herb interaction review.
Pause and tell us if you notice new or worse pain, bleeding or unusual bruising, fever, dizziness or fainting, a skin reaction, breathlessness, or anything that just feels wrong.
No. Everything here works alongside your medical care.
Usually no. Most therapies are done fully clothed; for massage you uncover only what's comfortable.
Often yes — tell us; many sessions welcome a loved one.
Sessions adapt to your energy, can be shortened, done in bed, or rescheduled.
Evidence varies by therapy. We're honest about what's well-supported and what's mainly for comfort.
Complementary therapy — supportive therapies used alongside medical care.
Palliative care — care focused on comfort and quality of life in serious illness.
Integrative care — combining medical treatment with evidence-informed complementary therapies.
Contraindication — a reason a particular therapy isn't safe for you right now.