Complementary Therapies

Body, Mind and Spirit

Hospice focuses on caring for the “whole person” – body, mind and spirit. At Care Dimensions, we integrate mind-body complementary therapies as an essential feature of total hospice care. Working in harmony with traditional medical and psycho-social services, these non-invasive, holistic practices help ease tension, reduce anxiety and improve overall comfort for patients. Our patients tell us they experience a sense of peace and well-being after receiving complementary therapy.

Complementary therapies are provided by staff and volunteers, and even animals, in the case of our multiple therapy dogs.

Therapies include:

• Art therapy—using imagery, drawing, painting and other visual arts to foster self expression and relaxation
• Massage—gentle massage provided by our licensed massage therapists can provide relief to sore muscles and reduce tension
• Music therapy—using live or recorded music to promote relaxation, stress reduction and feelings of joy
• Reiki—a gentle hands-on relaxation technique to reduce stress and promote a feeling of well-being
• Pet therapy—visits with therapy dogs increases relaxation and triggers happy memories

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