Complementary therapies

Complementary therapies are offered (as appropriate) to children, young people and family members, both in the hospice and the family home.

We offer a range of therapies delivered by trained and accredited therapists.

What are the benefits of complementary therapies?

Complementary therapies can help improve both physical and emotional health in children and family members by:

  • Alleviating symptoms such as pain, nausea, anxiety, depression and fatigue
  • Relaxing the mind and body
  • Relieving tension and stress
  • Enhancing general well being
Complementary therapy room at Acorns. A bed is set up in the middle of the room with a dark purple towel on it. The lighting in the room is set low

Where can you access complementary therapies?

  • To children and families when staying at or visiting the hospice
  • To family members during a visit to the hospice
  • To children and family members in their homes as part of Acorns Outreach service

Each hospice has a dedicated complementary therapies room with specialist equipment designed to provide a safe and relaxing environment.

Our range of complementary therapies

The therapies that we are able to offer will vary with the availability of therapists.

If you are a complementary therapist and would like to volunteer your time, please get in touch

Make an appointment

If you would like to make a complementary therapy appointment please contact your hospice:

Acorns in Birmingham

103 Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak, Birmingham

Tel: 0121 248 4850

Acorns in the Black Country

Walstead Road, Walsall

Tel: 01922 422 500

Acorns for the Three Counties

350 Bath Road, Worcester

Tel: 01905 767 676

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