Eileen Lander Holistic Therapy

24/07/2026

As a complementary therapist offering aromatherapy massage and reflexology, I appreciate and observe the calming benefits of touch therapies in my patients. Touch is one of our senses and a basic need to feel connected and cared for.

Whether working with individuals experincing anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, dementia patients, sensory learners with profound learning difficulties, individuals living with life limiting conditions, cancer diagnosis, palliative and supportive care to end of life care, touch therapies play an important, supportive non-medicalised role.



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Physical contact is vital for our wellbeing. New research is revealing why

15/05/2026

RIP. 5th May 2026.

Dad passed away very peaceful last Tuesday evening. I was holding his hand as he drew his last breathe. He did not suffer. I told him - safe journey. I will see you on the other side. Very blessed to have been on this soul healing journey with him this past week to help him passover peacefully. 🍀 🙏😇🙏🍀
So full of love and gratitude. ###

I am a clinical complementary therapist working out of Myton Hospice predominantly.

I experienced amasing end of life care for my late dad at The George Elliott Hospital.
I could not fault the care.
What became apparent to me was that the staff were doing there up most best to look after my father and provide excellent care, dignity and respect. What struck me was whilst they offered the best that they could. At one point, the end of life experience was going to be behind drawm curtains on a 6 bed ward. Staff moved my dad as soon as a side room became available. They were utterly amasing and so kind and professional. My dad finally got a room at Arbury Lodge. I was so grateful. He finally got the space so his last moments were less clinical.

Palliative care nurse was in the midst of referring my dad to Myton. We had a chat about that. Bank holiday weekend approaching and my dad rapidly deterioratong. Palliative nurse said Myton were full, but could go on waiting list. I would have loved that for my dad at one point, but we had missed the window. He was comfortable were he was and moving him at this stage would not be in his best interests.

Thank you to each and every kind individual who made my dad's experience, whilst he was still living and whilst he was dying meaningful.

Also thank you to all the staff who took care of me whist I attended to and stayed with my beloved father and enabled both myself and my father to reconnect and make peace whilst we still could.

People say that they are sorry for your loss.

I did not lose my father. I lost him years ago through estrangement.

I did not lose my father. I found him again.

I was given that gift and I walked him home and said " see you on the other side"

05/04/2026

This is for all the care givers and nurses who stay by the side of, and care wholeheartedly for the sick, the wounded, the traumatised, the newly diagnosed, those living with life limiting conditions, and those who are coming close to end of life.

Listen to this raw and beautiful poem called
"A nurse said" Lucas Jones.

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04/04/2026

This is for all the care givers and nurses who stay by the side of, and care wholeheartedly for the sick, the wounded, the traumatised, the newly diagnosed, those living with life limiting conditions, and those who are coming close to end of life.

Listen to this raw and beautiful poem called
"A nurse said" Lucas Jones.

19/01/2026

Insightful.

Poignant.

Trauma is not what happened to you, it's how your autonomic nervous system responds.

Insightful. Trauma is not what happened to you, it's how your nervous system responds.

10/01/2026

Essential oils are like nature's medicine and our sense of smell directly evokes memory and emotion via the amygdala in the limbic system in the brain.

Inhaling essential oils can help to regulate our emotions and impact our autonomic nervous system, switching off the stress response by moving from sympathetic state ( flight & flight) to parasympathic when you feel calm and safe.

Eileen Lander Holistic Therapy

25/12/2025

The Myton Hospices and everyone who crosses the threshold becomes part of the community and family of Myton. I am so blessed to be part of Myton supporting our patients, their families and loved ones as well as staff and colleagues.

Merry Christmas from all of us at The Myton Hospices 🎄

Today, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to every nurse, doctor, support staff member, and volunteer who is working this Christmas Day to care for our patients and their loved ones. Your dedication and compassion mean the world - especially on a day like today ❤️

We also want to thank all healthcare professionals across the country and beyond who are working today to provide vital care 👏🏻

We hope that all of our supporters have a wonderful Christmas Day. Thank you for all that you do to help us provide the best care possible to those in need ❤️❤️❤️

15/11/2025

13/08/2025

Great work from everyone who works at and supports The Myton Hospices.

Great care, compassion and ethics.
Great Hospice. 🦋

We’ve launched our first podcast … Care Within Care! ❤️

Care Within Care was created to explore the unique emotional challenges faced by those working and volunteering in the hospice sector.

Hosted by Emily Young, Employee and Volunteer Wellbeing Co-ordinator at The Myton Hospices, and self-help author Donna Higton, the podcast offers a compassionate and honest look at the pressures that come with caring for people towards the end of life - and how we can support those who do this vital work.

Each episode delves into topics such as burnout, grief fatigue, emotional resilience, and navigating boundaries in emotionally demanding environments. The podcast combines real-world insights with practical self-help tools, mindset strategies, and stories from those on the frontline of hospice care.

Emily Young, shared:

“I’m so excited about this brand new podcast, which is all bout helping people working in hospice care to manage their wellbeing.

At Myton, it is incredibly important that we support the emotional needs of our staff and volunteers – and this podcast is one way we’re doing that. We hope it will also provide support to people working in other hospices across the UK and beyond.”

We know how rewarding it is to work in a hospice setting, but also how challenging it can be at times – supporting our staff and encouraging self-care is vital.

By sharing these conversations and offering guidance on a range of topics, we hope to encourage more open dialogue and practical support across the wider hospice community. ❤️❤️

Care Within Care is now available to stream on Spotify! Find out more and listen online at https://tr.ee/sCpUCP

01/06/2025

The beauty of nature, whatever the season, whatever the weather. Spend time in nature and let stress slip away.

Take a moment to breathe, to notice what you notice through your senses. We perceive our environment and our experiences through our senses.

Pause and take a moment to focus on the breath and notice what you See, Hear, Smell, Feel and Touch. This will ground you and bring you back to the present moment where all exists.