treating cancer patients
“We recommend using the soft flexible gels, as these are best suited to damaged and sensitive nails,” Bio Sculpture say.
Another great treatment to help boost the clients’ self-esteem and confidence is Micropigmentation.
For the last decade, Finishing Touches have developed and improved the medical tattooing sector, targeted specifically for cancer patients. They offer Micropigmentation for clients who have recently had a reconstructive breast treatment. The procedure is simple and fast, and adds pigment to the breast area, which is ideal for disguising scarring, or alternatively, they can use their ‘3D nipple technique’ to portray the illusion of a real nipple and areola.
You can also offer natural remedies such as massage – using a combination of soft movements with natural oils to provide a relaxing experience, taking extra care to avoid bruised areas – or Reiki, which is gentle and calming and can improve levels of comfort and well-being throughout Chemotherapy.
Dr. Sumi Chatterjee decided to attend Alexandra House Spa after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. She chose to receive both Reiki and Reflexology treatments and spoke of how they’re having a great impact on her cancer journey.
“I’m doing very well thanks to Reiki,” she told us. “For me, I feel that the biggest benefit is the sense of well-being without having to take medication.”
Crystal Clear Skincare also suggested Reiki as an alternative treatment, saying: “Chemotherapy is a toxic treatment and both Reiki and massage treatments will assist in flushing any toxins from the body. In the cycle between treatments, when your client could experience low energy, it is important not to overdo things, so any treatment should promote rest and relaxation.”
If your client is seeking aesthetical care after their cancer treatment, it is usually recommended to wait approximately one month – following the doctors’ orders – before carrying out more specific and intense facial and body treatments.
“It is necessary to respect that time, as you have to be sure that the body eliminates the medication adequately,” agree skin care and Spa specialists, Germaine de Capuccini. “It is recommended to carry out a new skin analysis to adapt the cosmetics to the new needs.
Reflexology is gentle, and can help to relax your client. Image: ©
iStock.com/KayarzynaBialasiewicz
“If [your client has] undergone Radiotherapy, it is probable that there is residual damage on the treated area that manifests with pigmentation alterations, telangiectasias, finer and more sensitive skin, etcetera. These alterations can be solved with treatments like Intense Pulsed Light, neodymium laser or photodynamic therapy.”
insurance and training
For a topic that’s so heavily controversial, it’s a good idea to ensure you’re properly protected. Ask your client for written consent from their doctor or consultant before you complete any treatment, and keep hold of any records, along with a back-up in case these get lost.
You should also speak to your insurance provider to clarify any questions you may have; they will be able to explain their guidelines and whether or not you’re insured to treat such clients.
Specific training in treating cancer patients will benefit you hugely. Sarah Clark, Founder and Director of The Old Mill Foundation, a holistic cancer support centre, says: “When looking for training it is important that the providers are also practising and up to date with new conventional and holistic treatments. Also [they must know] where to direct clients for more help and advice.”
The Amethyst Trust has developed a specialist training course which offers a new approach to treating clients with cancer in your salon or Spa.
The course is one of the first to be approved by a leading insurance provider, which offers a bespoke ‘top up’ policy for individual therapists and beauty salon and Spa businesses. The Trust works specifically to dispel the myths surrounding massage in cancer sufferers, teaching good practice with clear guidance and providing accredited training that is safe, effective and insurable.
Julie Speed, trustee of The Amethyst Trust and Director of International Beauty & Holistic Therapy sums everything up perfectly, saying: “There are a plethora of myths surrounding whether massage is safe whilst undergoing cancer treatment and the reality is that it is perfectly safe if adaptations are made.”
Ensuring you know your patients’ cancer history means you’ll be able to provide them with a service that’s tailor made to suit them and their illness.
With statistics suggesting a large number of our population will experience cancer at some point in their lives, this highlights exactly how important it is for beauty professionals to banish their fear and misinformation, so that when a cancer patient walks into their salon, they can be met with confidence, and understanding and leave feeling refreshed and reconnected.
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