Complementary Therapies

Listed below are the current services we are able to offer both face to face and virtually.

These services may be subject to change. To access our virtual services you must have access to a mobile device or computer with a camera.

Register for access to our services.

If you haven't registered with the Fountain Centre for any of our services before, please register here.

Complete booking/ course form.

If you have already registered at the Fountain Centre and are interested in one of our courses, please complete course booking form here.

Acupuncture & Acupressure

Can be beneficial in helping symptoms of anxiety, pain and insomnia. Studies have shown that Acupuncture and Acupressure significantly relieves the severity and frequency of menopausal hot flushes. We also run group acupuncture sessions for this. Acupuncture is a face to face service.

Exercise

Research has shown that physical activity reduces your risk of developing cancer and its recurrence. Maintaining or increasing your levels of activity can help with side effects of treatment. This is a face to face service.

Yoga Therapy

The main emphasis of Yoga Therapy is to take an individual approach with each person and to apply the tools in a unique combination. It focuses on re-establishing the balance necessary for health and well-being using breathing, meditation, visualisation and gentle movement. This is a 1:1 face to face service.

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a way of safely connecting the subconscious to elicit changes in feelings, thoughts and behaviours. This is a face to face service.

Massage

Massage can help relieve everyday anxiety, reduce stress, help relax, help sleep and promotes a sense of well-being. This is a face to face service.

Reiki

Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive treatment and aims to bring about balance in mind, body and spirit to improve wellbeing. This is a face to face service.

Reflexology

Reflexology involves gentle massage on the feet (or hands). It can be used to alleviate and improve symptoms such as stress and tension. This is a face to face service.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

MLD is a gentle technique used mainly on people with lymphoedema. It is specially designed to manipulate lymph drainage from areas that are congested. This is a face to face service.
Please Note: Patients cannot be seen for MLD unless they have first been referred to a lymphoedema clinic by their medical team. An assessment will be required.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Also known as tapping, gives you the skills to manage stress and anxieties when faced with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. These sessions are 1:1 and are available virtually or face to face.

Meditation

Meditation can help relax, destress and quieten a busy mind. We hold a group session every Tuesday at 9.00am to 9.30am. No need to book please drop in.



Groups

We are currently running a number of face-to-face and online groups for patients.

You can find a full list of groups and how to register here.

Wig Service

Patients can obtain a wig via the NHS wig service or our wig bank. Our hairdresser will also provide advice and information on hair care during and after treatment. Strictly by appointment.