Planetree Component: Healing Touch & Complementary Therapies
Planetree encourages evidence-based alternative, complementary and integrative modes of healing. Each patient’s health and wellness needs are approached holistically and in consideration of the person’s expressed health goals and priorities.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential oils for a therapeutic purpose. Enloe offers five essential oils for use by patients:
- Lavender
- Ginger
- Bergamot
- Peppermint
- Stress Relief
See a brochure about aromatherapy at Enloe Medical Center. (Adobe PDF)
Acupuncture
A licensed acupuncturist offers services at a weekly, low-cost outpatient clinic in a group setting. Learn more about Enloe's acupuncture clinics.
P.A.W.S. (Pets Assisting With Service)
The volunteer Pets Assisting with Service (PAWS) program provides an animal’s unconditional love and acceptance to patients, visitors and staff. Ask your nurse if you are interested in a PAWS visitation while in the hospital.
Palliative Care: Holistic & Dignified Support for Chronic Illness & End-of-Life Issues
Supportive & Palliative Care Services offers assistance to patients and families facing chronic, long-term illnesses and end-of-life questions. Learn about Supportive & Palliative Care Services at Enloe Medical Center.
Reiki
Reiki volunteers offer Reiki treatments to patients during their treatments in the Infusion Therapy Clinic at the Enloe Cancer Center.