Today’s busy lifestyles demand that we regularly take time to reflect, relax and pamper ourselves. That’s why Carroll Hospital Center’s Complementary Health Program offers a range of services to help you care for your mind, body and spirit.

Complementary health therapies are used in conjunction with traditional medicine to help relieve symptoms of illness and disease, boost energy, reduce stress, manage pain and foster recovery. Many of these therapies have been practiced around the world for thousands of years. Today, more and people are realizing their benefits.

Whether you’re looking for a way to treat yourself or trying to find the perfect gift for that busy person in your life, Carroll Hospital Center brings these benefits to you by offering individual treatments, group classes and educational programs. All of the following therapies are available at The Women’s Place. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Health Access at 410-871-7000.

Massage
Anyone can benefit from the soothing effects of massage. Our certified therapists offer a variety of bodywork techniques—including Swedish, pregnancy, cancer and mastectomy massage—to promote mental and physical relaxation, relieve muscle tension and increase energy, circulation and alertness.

Infant Massage
Infants and parents alike can benefit from this participatory therapy. The release of “feel good” hormones during massage offers babies ages three weeks to six months welcome relief from the discomforts of teething, colic, congestion and emotional stress. One or both parents work directly with the certified message therapist to provide the treatment, which fosters family bonding. An introductory one-hour session includes personalized instruction, massage, oil and a resource book.

Japanese Hot Stone Facial Massage
Using polished, smooth, round stones, our therapists provide a soothing, 30-minute treatment that stimulates facial tissues and nerves, while increasing blood circulation in the face. This brings added moisture and nutrients to the tissues and promotes cell regeneration for a healthy, glowing complexion.

Reflexology
During this gentle treatment, pressure is applied to specific points on the feet that correspond to various parts of the body. Skilled reflexologists use their thumbs and fingers to relax the feet and, in turn, stimulate reflex zones that help to relieve tension, ease pain and improve circulation.

Reiki
A Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation, Reiki creates many beneficial effects, including feelings of peace, security and well-being. During the treatment, a Reiki practitioner transfers energy to the patient through light touch or by placing his or her hands above specific parts of the body. Like other complementary therapies, Reiki also can help to promote recovery and relieve side effects and symptoms of illness or disease.

Group Classes

Yoga
During our six-week yoga sessions, participants have the opportunity to experience this ancient exercise practice, which combines controlled breathing and a series of postures to help build strength, increase flexibility and promote balance. Beginner, advanced and prenatal classes are offered.

Educational Programs
Throughout the year, Carroll Hospital Center offers a series of introductory classes that allow you to explore how mind-body techniques can enhance your health and well-being. Presented by trained experts, these programs focus on a range of timely and popular topics—from meditation and stress management to feng shui and acupuncture.

For more information or to schedule an appointment for any of these services or programs, call Health Access at 410-871-7000.