Our Services: Cancer Care - Wellness Services

Cancer Care - Wellness Services

Patients undergoing cancer treatment at Greenslopes Private Hospital now have access to a range of group and individual wellness programs.

Group activities held in the Cyril Gilbert Cancer Centre include relaxation, meditation, yoga and tai chi. Patients are also able to access one-on-one exercise physiology sessions in the Wellness Centre tailored to their specific needs. The Wellness Program offers a variety of services including assessments, and designing home-based and gym-based programs. Because Wellness Exercise Physiologist’s are accredited, there is the potential for rebates from Medicare, Private Health insurance providers and DVA. A massage therapist is also available onsite for patients.

Click here to view the upcoming session dates for 2010

A private dietetics service has been established for patients undergoing their treatment in the Cyril Gilbert Cancer Centre. The accredited dietitian has experience in a broad range of oncology specialist areas and a particular interest in nutritional management strategies for cancer patients requiring treatment side-effect relief.

For more information please contact the Cyril Gilbert Cancer Centre t: (07) 3394 7818 or the Greenslopes Wellness Centre t: (07) 3394 7831.

 

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