FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VIRGINIA RESORT LAUNCHES AN ONCOLOGY SPA PROGRAM:
FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE MID-ATLANTIC
Virginia Resort Massage Therapists are Trained in Oncology Massage
to Care for Cancer Patients and Survivors in the Spa
Leesburg, VA (April 2017) – Lansdowne Resort and Spa, A Destination Hotel is excited to offer oncology spa treatments at Spa Minerale. This will be the first oncology spa program of its kind at a resort in the Mid-Atlantic region.
As a part of Lansdowne’s commitment to the community and enriching lives, the team at Spa Minerale is now trained in proper massage techniques by Healwell, a non-profit that specializes in providing hands-on therapy for people affected by acute, chronic and terminal illness.
In 2016, an estimated 1,685,210 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. Of those millions of new cases, many cancer patients and doctors aren’t aware that patients undergoing treatment can safely receive a massage from a trained oncology massage therapist. In addition to the important benefit of relaxation, a massage during treatment can measurably decrease common side effects like pain and anxiety as well as mitigating depression, fatigue and nausea.
“With so many new cancer cases each year, Spa Minerale is answering a need in the community,” explains Amanda Vassar, Director of Spa at the resort, “Our team at Lansdowne is so proud and humbled to have the opportunity to bring comfort and the gift of touch to people affected by cancer.”
Spa Minerale’s new oncology menu, Road to Recovery, will include treatments such as the Road to Recovery Massage (modification of existing massage techniques in order to safely work with complications of cancer and cancer treatment for anyone who has ever received cancer treatment from those in active treatment to those in recovery or survivorship); Hair Piece Consultation (a salon stylist helps you find a wig style, color and fit to compliment you); and Complimentary Head Shaving.
Oncology massage is also ideal for cancer survivors; many cancer survivors don’t realize the ways in which their bodies have been permanently affected by treatment, but most people who have been treated for cancer at any time in their lives would be best and most safely served by receiving massages from a massage therapist who has been trained in oncology massage. A properly trained massage therapist can make important adjustments for issues related to scar tissue, range of motion limitations, energy level, Lymphedema and a host of other long-term, but often overlooked effects of treatment.
“We partnered with Lansdowne Resort after hearing their compassion for people affected by cancer,” explains Lauren Cates, Executor Director of Healwell, “We’re excited to support Lansdowne in bringing this important and personalized level of care to thousands more people each year at the resort.”
The initial Road to Recovery menu is slated to make its debut in Spa Minerale at Lansdowne Resort and Spa to the public on April 1st.
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About Lansdowne Resort and Spa, A Destination Hotel
Slip into the good life, the Lansdowne Life. Lansdowne Resort and Spa, A Destination Hotel sprawls across 476 acres along the banks of the Potomac River in Leesburg, VA. Rich in history and at the Gateway of Virginia wine country, the resort creates an environment that enriches lives. Lansdowne Resort and Spa cultivates an atmosphere deeply connected to nature and the destination. The resort features exquisite cuisine, recreation and experiences tied to the destination, leaving guests feeling inspired with a new sense of purpose and perspective. The resort is the ultimate sanctuary of sophistication and renewal, perfect for families, romantic getaways, business travelers and private events. Just miles away from Washington, D.C., Lansdowne is heir to a cherished tradition of Virginia hospitality and is the only full-service, four-diamond resort in the area that provides authentically immersed experiences that are true to its place. Visit www.destinationhotels.com/lansdowne-resort to learn more or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter #LansdowneLife.
About Destination Hotels
Destination Hotels (Destination) is a collection of luxury and upscale independent hotels, resorts and residences across the United States. Offering authentically-immersed and enriching experiences, each property is individual at heart, yet connected by a commitment to drawing upon the best of each location. Highly distinct, the Destination experience is always memorable and matchless; guests will feel the locale in a genuine way through each property and during the engaging moments cultivated both in and outside of them. Continuously growing with more than 40 properties from coast to coast, the award-winning portfolio features 20 renowned golf courses, 19 indigenous spas, and 105 exceptional bars and restaurants. Destination Hotels are true to our place; diverse by design. For more information, visit www.destinationhotels.com. Follow us on Twitter: @Destination. Like us on Facebook: DestinationHotels.
About Healwell
Healwell is an Arlington, VA-based 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to improve quality of life for people affected by acute, chronic, and terminal illness through integrative hands-on therapies, education, and research. They have a team of massage therapists practicing in 5 clinical programs throughout the Washington, DC metro area, specialized in providing therapeutic massage for hospitalized and medically complex patients. Currently, 4 of their 5 clinical programs represent direct collaboration with the palliative care teams at those facilities. Healwell trains massage therapists and other health professionals in clinical massage therapy, ethics and other aspects of the integration of massage therapy into healthcare around the world. To learn more, visit Healwell.org.
Sarah Crisafulli, Lansdowne Resort and Spa
(703) 729-4086 | scrisafulli@destinationhotels.com
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