Our Therapies

We offer a range of therapies to help manage physical symptoms such as pain, nausea, fatigue or sleep problems, as well as emotional symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, stress and bereavement.

Massage
Massage is a form of structured therapeutic touch, relaxing the mind and body, relieving tension.

Aromatherapy
The use of essential oil aromas from plants, trees and flowers can be used to enhance physical, psychological and emotional wellbeing. These can then be massaged into your skin, the smells inhaled during sessions or taken home.

Reflexology
Working with the acupressure points and massaging of the feet and lower legs, a truly blissful experience, promoting a sense of wellbeing.

Reiki
‘Rei-Ki’ is a Japanese word and means ‘life energy’. There is no requirement to remove any clothing for this treatment. The Practitioner will gently place their hands upon your body and channel the life-force energy. You may feel the heat of the energy and experience feelings of deep peace and relaxation.

Indian Head Massage/Daoyin Tao
Both deeply relaxing treatments to the shoulders, face, neck and head areas, relieving stress and tension.

Bach Flower Remedies
A gentle way to balance the emotions. Back Flower Remedies are taken orally. Our Practitioner will guide you as to how to choose the ones that you may find beneficial, and a blend will be made up for you to take away.
(A £3 donation would be gratefully received for this service).

Complementary Therapy
FAQs

How much does the service cost?
We do not charge for treatments, however donations to the hospice are gratefully received (although there is no obligation to do so).

Who are Complementary Therapy Sessions for?
Anyone who is receiving support from Wakefield Hospice, whether an in-patient, service user, carer or bereaved loved one, can access our complementary therapy sessions. We offer up to six free sessions per person and our friendly and professional complementary therapy team will be happy to talk to you about the different therapies available.

How do I book a session?
To find out more or to book a session, please call the hospice on 01924 331400.

Meet our Team!

Linda Birch

Job Title: Complementary Therapist
When Joined: Volunteer from 2015, employed from 2016
Previous employment: I qualified as a Complementary Therapist in 2007 and worked on a self-employed basis. Prior to this I worked for the local Trading Standards Service.
Why did you want to join Wakefield Hospice? My father passed away in a hospice and I will never forget the care, empathy and compassion we all received.
What does your role entail? Giving therapeutic touch to patients and their loved ones as listed above
Outside of work I enjoy: learning more about the work I do!

Ruth Bullett

Job Title: Complementary Therapist
When Joined: Staff Nurse since 2015, Complementary Therapist since February 2022
Previous employment: I completed my nurse training in 1988 and worked at cockridge hospital for three years then spent 20 years working in a district nursing team. I commenced complementary therapy training in 2018, I have since qualified in Swedish massage, Reflexology, and Daoyin Tao at the Harrogate NHS Natural Health school. I’m also qualified in Reiki level two,
Why did you want to join Wakefield Hospice? I have always had a keen interest in palliative care and get great job satisfaction in my role.
What does your role entail? Providing a range of Therapies to help ease physical psychological, social and spiritual distress to patients, carers and bereaved at a very difficult time. Our aim is to reduce stress and offer solace.
Outside of work I enjoy: walking, yoga, reading, travelling, and I am currently learning to sail. And of course, receiving complementary therapy.