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| "V" is for Victory!
5532 W. Central Ave.
Suite B
Toledo. OH 43615
PH: 419-531-7600
FX: 419-531-7687
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Massage Therapy
The role of massage therapy in the support of cancer patients is receiving approval from organizations such as the American Cancer Society. Comfort-oriented massage therapy may lessen the physical and emotional effects of cancer as well as the side effects of cancer treatment. Massage therapy has been shown to reduce stress and induce relaxation. It may also boost the immune system. Massage therapy for a cancer patient is different from a deep tissue massage. It is very important that massage therapists who work with cancer patients be specially trained in the physiology of cancer and the special considerations for those undergoing treatment. All massage therapists who provide services at The Victory Center are licensed by the State of Ohio Medical Board and have a special certification in Oncology Massage. These steps ensure that cancer patients will receive the safest and most effective massage possible. Benefits may include reduced anxiety and tightness in muscles; increased relaxation, flexibility, and ability to sleep; and enhanced emotional well-being. During a session, the cancer patient will disrobe as much as is comfortable, will be fully covered at all times to maintain complete privacy, and will lie on a comfortable massage table in a quiet room. The massage therapist will use a hands-on approach to different areas of the body systematically to achieve results. The cancer patient maintains control by talking to the massage therapist about areas of discomfort and areas to avoid touching. | |
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