In Aromatherapy, essential oils from aromatic plants are added to a massage, where the oils are inhaled and absorbed via the skin.
This can deepen the relaxation on the physical and mental level and help to reduce stress, anxiety and depression.
 

Complementary therapies have become an integral part of palliative and supportive care. They give relief to many of the symptoms that accompany cancer and other terminal illnesses. But the most important part they play is the support and sense of well-being they create. The space and stillness during and after a treatment is a gift. The therapies offered at Skanda Vale Hospice are to complement other treatments like for example chemotherapy and are discussed with the patient’s doctor. The Hospice works closely with the local surgeries.