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Specialist therapies |
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Residents of our homes enjoy treatments aimed at stimulating the body, nerves and senses and promoting feelings of well-being and ease. |
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| These treatments are delivered by members of our care staff and freelance practitioners of mainstream and alternative therapies. Hydrotherapy is especially beneficial and purpose-built pools are available at both Deal and Hastings. |
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Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is a form of physiotherapy administered in a heated pool. Warm water supports muscles and joints, increasing ease of movement and helping to relieve pain and relax the body, while gentle exercise and play help build strength. Thanks to a generous gift by Kent Handicapped Caring Association in 2005 the hydrotherapy pool at Deal was equipped with phased lights, sound system, aromatherapy smells and mist effects, allowing care staff to create a full sensory experience for each resident’s needs.
In 2009 a new hydrotherapy pool will be opening at Mary House in Hastings. |
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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy stimulates the body’s own healing processes and is used in the treatment of a wide range of complaints including back and joint problems, damaged muscles and arthritis. |
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Reflexology
Reflexology works by the gentle application of pressure to different areas of the feet to relieve congestion or tension in the corresponding part of the body. Reflexology is used to restore and maintain the body’s natural equilibrium and encourage healing after illness, stress, injury or disease. |
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Music therapy
The ability to appreciate and respond to music is usually unimpaired by disability and is not dependent on musical training. Music therapy encourages a release of feelings and residents are encouraged to use percussion instruments, Soundbeam ™ technology and their own voices to create a musical language of their own. Involvement with creative music promotes physical awareness and helps develop attention, memory and concentration |
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Sensory room
Through the use of light projectors, gel wheels, shimmering fibre-optic light curtains and calming music, the sounds and lights of a sensory room stimulate and enhance residents’ awareness of their surroundings. Hearing, touch and vision are stimulated, which in turn encourage movement, and the effects can be controlled so that the sensory room becomes a calm, tranquil and serene place to help the user relax and unwind, or pulsating room awash with colour, lights and loud music. |
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Slide show of therapies
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