Complementary Therapies
At St. Joseph’s Hospice, we believe in nurturing the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Our Complementary Therapies are gentle, supportive services designed to enhance comfort, relieve pain, and improve quality of life for individuals living with a life-limiting illness.
These therapies can provide moments of peace, relaxation, and dignity during a difficult time.
All services are offered in a calm, respectful environment by trained professionals and volunteers who are here to care for you with compassion.
St. Joseph’s Hospice is pleased to offer you the following at no cost to you. To learn more or to book an appointment, please call 519-931-3474. All therapies are provided in private rooms. The duration of each session varies according to each individual’s needs and health status.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is intended to alleviate stress, muscle tension and pain and provide the
recipient with a sense of relaxation. After a brief consultation with the therapist, a relaxation
massage will be performed on your entire body, or a therapeutic treatment will focus on
specific areas. You may choose to remain fully clothed and sit in a chair or lie on a massage
table in a private therapy room. The therapist will adjust how they carry out a massage to
best meet the needs of each individual.
Reiki
Reiki helps to restore the body’s natural energy flow and provides an overall sense of calm
and relaxation. Reiki is not massage; there is no manipulation of the skin or tissue. The
practitioner places their hands directly on or above your fully dressed body in a specific
manner and sequence and through adjustments of the hand’s positions, brings balance and
harmony to your body, mind, and spirit. Reiki helps one to relax and consequently, stress
and anxiety is often alleviated. You may also experience a reduced level of physical
discomfort.
*Please Note: These programs are provided by volunteers who generously give their time to
support our clients. With limited resources, to be as fair as possible, programs are not
necessarily provided on a first come first served basis, but rather on a process to ensure
access is as equitable as possible. We thank you for your understanding.
“The support my daughter and I have received as bereaved has been great - group programs, wellness centre, and friends I have made… it is the informal connections and discussions that take place during breaks and on walks that resonate. Only others who are going/have gone through what I am going through truly connect and understand. Several people met through hospice have become ongoing friends and mutual support.”
Do you have questions about St. Joseph’s Hospice, our programs and services, or the hospice experience?
Please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’d be happy to speak with you and help in any way we can.
Call Us Today At 519-931-3474