To help aid in your recovery, a comprehensive range of holistic therapies are available at Wollongong Private Hospital, provided by Botanical Living. These therapies include:
Remedial Message
½ hour: $65 / 1 hour: $95
½ hour Hand / Foot / Head Massage: $60
Remedial Massage is a therapeutic treatment using pressure from gentle through to deep depending on the patients’ condition. A combination of soft tissue techniques are used to locate and relieve tight, knotted, sore and fatigued muscles.
Pregnancy / Post Birth Massage
½ hour: $65 / 1 hour: $95
Pregnancy massage uses Remedial Massage techniques that are safe for pregnant women. This treatment is done in a side lying position supported with pillows. This is a nice way to support your changing body at this time as well as prepare for child birth.
Oncology Massage
½ hour: $65 / 1 hour: $95
A gentle, mindful, intentioned massage technique that is adapted to safely meet the needs of those with cancer. Oncology massage has shown to support symptom management associated with cancer treatment. Through gentle massage the relaxation response is activated through the body, which in turn, supports the immune system.
Yoga Nidra Meditation
40 minutes: $65
Yoga Nidra is an ancient Yogic Meditation technique that allows you to relax very deeply, recharge your energy and awaken your awareness to higher consciousness. The process is done in a lying down position (Savasana) which helps to remove fatigue and gives rest to the mind. It involves a series of steps including breath awareness, Sankalpa (a resolution or positive intention that is formed in the heart to guide you), body awareness rotation and awareness of opposites.
Depending on your level of extras cover, you may be eligible to claim a health fund rebate for these services. Alternatively, EFTPOS facilities are available.