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 The
Relaxation and Massage Suite located across from the nurses’
station at G100, opened in August. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, and features soothing music, soft lighting, and a relaxing atmosphere.
All Heart Center (G71, G80, G90, G91, G100, G101) patients and family
members are encouraged to use this room to take a quiet break from their
daily hospital routine. Heart Center patients in all nursing units are
welcome to visit the Suite. Patients from other units must notify their
nurse prior to leaving the floor.
Massage
Therapy
The Heart Center has partnered with John
Roberts Spa to offer massages to patients and their visitors. For
patients, massage can help reduce tension, increase blood supply to the
muscles and soothe pain. For family members and caregivers, massage can
be a great stress reducer.
Trained, licensed
massage therapists from John Roberts Spa are available and will escort
patients from their hospital room to the Relaxation and Massage Suite.
Call 216/839-4850 to schedule a massage. Physician approval may be required.
Therapists are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 pm until 7 pm.
A 30-minute massage
is $40; a 60-minute massage is $75; and a 90-minute massage is $100. Payments
are made via credit card. This is a
great gift for patients and their visitors while in the hospital.
Other Integrative Services
Guided
Imagery: A process of focusing on or imagining positive
thoughts and feelings to induce peace calm, strength and control. Heart
Center surgery patients receive a free guided imagery CD and are encouraged
to listen to it twice a day before and after surgery. For many other procedures,
Heart Center patients may bring their own relaxation or guided imagery
tapes. Click
here for more information.
The Center
for Integrative Medicine Clinical Practice also provides a variety
of integrative services for patients, including:
Reiki:
A method of energy-based healing in which a practitioner lays his or her
hands on the client to promote a deep sense of relaxation. A 60-minute
session is $60.
Mind-Body
Coach: A trained professional who can teach patients how
to tap into their inner strength so they can reach a higher level of peace,
calm and comfort before surgery. Patients will also learn helpful techniques
to use during the recovery process, including guided imagery. A 60-minute
session is $100.
Click
here for information on additional services
These services can
be scheduled by calling the Center for Integrative Medicine Clinical Practice
at 216/986-HEAL (4325).
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