Oncology massage and Scar therapy with Ellen Woodley

26/05/2025

Wise advice here from those that know ..

A deliciously long weekend gives an even more relaxed vibe to this Sunday - enjoy every minute but take the chance for some self care and that includes checking your breasts.

Feel and look - get to recognise your normal so you can spot more easily if anything changes.

Click the link to watch our amazing video on how to check your breasts.

Happy bank holiday weekend everyone! 💕

https://youtu.be/GRAxtFd60Ns?si=xtd2XQlMVjJceLMK

26/02/2025

Something to attend if it affects you, should be interesting chat!

💕 Lymphoedema - its causes and how to manage it. 💕

Book on now - full details below (booking is essential). Places are still available for this incredibly useful session.

This is a free education session, giving breast cancer patients the chance to learn more about lymphoedema, including its early warning signs & what to do if it develops.

We are so pleased to be joined by Karen Cooper of The Lighter Touch, Malvern.

Karen is a qualified Lymphoedema Practitioner and MLD (lymphatic drainage) specialist with 25 years’ experience. Karen is a nominated Trustee of the British Lymphology Society.

This session is free to attend, (donations are welcome).

To book, email corinna.parsons@nhs.net

06/10/2024

It's amazing the effect that Scar Therapy can have for restricted and uncomfortable breast surgery scars. Its very specific and specialist and I am so glad I completed the training to help so many women, please do call or message me to discuss how I treat these areas and how I could help you.

October is breast cancer awareness month. Someone you know may have been through breast cancer, as this is not always information people share, even with the...

19/09/2024

I will be attending tonight’s well-being event if anyone wants to pop along to see what the amazing WBUH offer patients. Hope to see you there.

Come along on Thursday this week to meet the team, our therapists and get a great feel for the services we offer to patients.

This is a lovely occasion and a great opportunity for patients and their families.

06/11/2023

Ohh I love a good course!!
Lymphatic unlocked by Gus The Body Rewired
an amazing x2 day learning bonanza to add to my bodywork skill set.
Encouraging the lymphatic system to work efficiently.. amongst other things this work can help hugely with fatigue, swollen glands, bloating, headaches, constipation, and above all will compliment all my work with oncology clients.

This is not manual lymphatic drainage it’s for everyday people with congestion and inflammation in the body. It can be delivered with the client in light loose clothing too which is a bonus for some.

I’ll be popping some insights on here soon!

22/03/2023

This is me, Ellen and I’m specialist trained in Oncology Massage and able to consider the unique needs of a cancer patient.
Did you know three key benefits of oncology massage?
1 - Pain relief - by improving circulation and promoting relaxation and encouraging reduction in muscle tension.
2 - Improved sleep - insomnia is a common problem for cancer patients, massage promotes relaxation, and improves sleep quality for many.
3 - Reduces anxiety - cancer patients often struggle with heightened levels of anxiety and depression - massage can promote relaxation and provides non clinical contact to calm the nervous system.

So lots of benefits here, do consider discussing massage therapy with a loved one and your health professional - do get in touch for a chat about your unique situation.

13/03/2023

Fantastic 3 days assisting on this Oncology Scar massage course - amazing group of ladies and some incredible free therapy treatments for patients over the 3 days. Inspiring group of women.

28/02/2022

C Section scars and after care... a brilliant video produced by my Scar Worker tutor Emma Holly.

Really informative and worth a watch if you have a C section scar or know someone who has.
As a ScarWorker professional I am trained in these skills and am here to work with you on C section scars, and infact any scars, so do get in touch if you have any questions or would like an appointment.

Scar massage can be very helpful when you have had a c-section birth. If you care for your scar little and often with some gentle scar massage this is a grea...

14/12/2021

Despite what this voucher might say on it, it is possible to gift Oncology vouchers too for use with me, a trained Oncology massage therapist.
An thoughtful and amazing gift for anyone going through treatment or post treatment.

Please do contact me for further details.

21/11/2021

I’ve yet to watch the referenced programme, but this sounds like amazing news!

Some amazing studies have taken place recently on Psilocybin-containing fungi, otherwise known as 'magic mushrooms’ capacity to improve people’s end-of-life experience.

Typically, we use strong op**te drugs in palliative care. The intention is to diminish pain (not always effective) and they come with a range of side effects. Clients end up having to take more drugs to deal with these side effects. Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin are being hailed as an alternative to opioids, their effect opening our minds and allowing us to find new acceptance.

Many peer-reviewed clinical studies have found that psilocybin, taken in a controlled environment with professional guidance improves:

➡️ Death acceptance

➡️ Life meaning

➡️ Well-being

➡️ Helps significantly with anxiety, depression, and even Alzheimers

➡️ Helps to suppress feelings of dread

➡️ Long-lasting, so you do not have to have repeated doses, it can last months

"It also plays a role in reducing symptoms of fatigue, pain, inflammation, and certain types of mushrooms increase the efficacy of chemotherapy and radiotherapy." - Dr. Esteban Sinde Stompel

Here is a really interesting documentary on Netflix called Fantastic Fungi https://www.netflix.com/title/81183477

To read more about the study follow the link below:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5367557/