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Acorn Cancer Support Group (The)
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Acorn Cancer Support Group’s aim is to alleviate the physical and emotional distress of cancer patients and their carers. Meetings and support covers St Ives, Huntingdon, Ramsey and surrounding areas. The three groups meet once a month, Ramsey 1st Monday, Huntingdon 2nd Wednesday and St Ives 3rd Wednesday. They offer aromatherapy, creative visualisation, massage, reflexology, reiki, tranquillity and seated exercises. There are health professionals and volunteers on hand to lend an ear and offer refreshments. They have social outings and also a film club that meets in St Ives. Individual telephone support is available via a ‘buddy’ system.

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No Hands Massage, Aromatherapy, Creative Visualisation, Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, tranquility and seated exercises, online therapy sessions for seated exercises and creative visualisation.



Last Updated:05/08/2023
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Acorn Cancer Support Group (The)
St Ives, Huntingdon and Ramsey, UK

+44 7739 934524 (Julia) info@acornsupportgroup.org.uk http://www.acornsupportgroup.org.uk
All therapies provided at this location:
Reiki
Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) literally means universal life force energy and is a system of healing that is believed to stimulate the body's natural ability to heal itself on all levels, whether physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.

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Reflexology
Reflexology is a very gentle and rhythmic foot massage.

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Meditation / Creative Visualisation
Meditation is a technique where the attention is focused on a point of reference, such as the breath or an object, in order to help you create a peaceful, quiet state of mind.

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Oncology Massage
Massage is the practice of manipulating, applying pressure, and rubbing or stroking soft tissue and skin to promote physical and mental relaxation, well-being, and circulation.

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Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being.

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