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Oct 2022

Last Updated: 30/09/2022

Specialist spa treatments for people battling cancer launched at Grantley Hall

by Nina Meads Lifestyle Editor

| 02 Oct, 2022

Specialist spa treatments tailored to people who are battling cancer have been launched at Grantley Hall.

Specialist spa treatments tailored to people who are battling cancer have been launched at Grantley Hall.

The 17th century luxury hotel, near Ripon, has partnered with skincare specialist Jennifer Young in a bid to make spa experiences more inclusive.

Ms Young provides skincare products that have been created in collaboration with NHS cancer patients.

She has worked with Grantley Hall to train spa therapists in tailored oncology massage treatments.

As a result, the Three Graces Spa is now offering treatments, including facials, massages and reflexology, to clients at all stages of their cancer journey.

The treatments can be tailored to the individual and help ease the common side effects of cancer treatment.

Ms Young told the Stray Ferret that a person going through treatment should still be able to visit Grantley Hall and enjoy a full spa experience.

She said:

"What is really important is normalising the experience for someone going through treatment. If you want to come to Grantley, you should be able to, even though you are in a different place. It's really important to me that that normality is attainable.

"It has been a joy to work with a team who wanted not only to offer oncology massage, but to make sure that the experience was every bit as luxurious as any other treatment on their menu.

"While all of our oncology touch therapies are designed for enjoyment as well as efficacy, the collaboration with Grantley Hall has enabled us to take the experience even further, creating something really beautiful for anyone visiting the spa following a cancer diagnosis."

Ms Young has also created bespoke top-to-toe treatments for the luxury spa destination.

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Formulated around her collection of wellbeing body oils, the therapeutic body and face experiences focus on nine core objectives including relaxation, sleep, energy, headaches, nausea and calm.

Specialist manicures and pedicures are also being offered.

Emma Button, senior spa therapist and Jennifer Young ambassador at Grantley Hall, said:

"We found we had guests coming in who weren't sure if they could have treatments. As a therapist, it's quite a scary area, as you don't want to do anything wrong.

"We can now do treatments on people going through a cancer journey and it's great that we can offer that.

"If you are going through chemotherapy, it tends to dry out your skin. Your hands and nails also get quite dry. All the products are aimed at helping to relieve symptoms and side effects of treatment. Everything is really well thought out."

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