Rosie Mayhew

Integrated Holistic Therapist

Hello, I’m Rosie.

I have been working as a complementary therapist for over ten years. My expertise lies in providing holistic integrated aromatherapy massage in palliative care and oncology settings, with a particular specialism in breast cancer scar care. I help to alleviate the side effects of cancer treatment by providing compassionate, nurturing, after-care when the chemo nurses, radiologists and surgeons have done their work. 

My journey began at St Joseph’s Hospice in East London where for six years I offered aromatherapy palliative care to people living with life-limiting illness. I then worked for a wonderful charity called Breast Cancer Haven (before it sadly closed due to the pandemic) where myself and the rest of the therapy team worked to develop scar massage techniques through specialised training and patient research. It was here that my experience and area of particular interest developed into working with women on self-care techniques for scar pain after breast cancer surgery. My ongoing mission is to broaden the understanding and incorporation of post surgical scar-care within routine breast cancer treatment and management.

I currently offer aromatherapy breast cancer scar massage and oncology massage treatments from my therapy room on the South Coast, as well as online scar care consultations - helping to manage symptoms with gentle techniques and home-care advice. I also work for the NHS and Macmillan Services at Whittington Hospital, North London, predominantly working with cancer patients diagnosed with Hospital Anxiety and Depression. 

I am passionate about widening education on this subject and teach after-care workshops and give scar-care education talks for care givers, patients, nurses, surgeons and physical therapists.

It is a privilege to do this work, providing support and after-care for people going through a life-changingly difficult time.

My qualifications include: ITEC Level 3 Holistic Massage Diploma, ITEC Level 3 Aromatherapy Diploma, Federation of Holistic
Therapists Manual Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner Diploma, Reiki Level 1.

  • “Today is my last day of the treatment and I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and help. It’s been great. I do hope you will go on for many more years to help people like me and women who get help from you will appreciate your work for ever. I’d like to think we will win the cancer war one day, especially breast cancer very soon. Meantime best of luck and a massive THANK YOU! Xxxx”

    Mollie

  • “I have been coming here since March to have aromatherapy massage with Rosie, and it has certainly helped me with my recovery journey. I always look forward to coming here for just ‘me’ time. Thank you so much and looking forward to seeing you soon. Xx”

  • “You have been a Godsend, as spas don’t want anything to do with cancer patients!!! I honestly can’t thank you enough and I hope many more ladies in my position are able to relieve some of the stress of such an overwhelming experience through the aid of your massage therapy services for many more years to come. #FuckCancer. All my love and gratitude, xxxx”

    Sarah

  • “After a year of treatment to fight a triple negative breast cancer my body was so tired and was aching all over. Rosie, your magical hands and aromatherapy were just amazing. It finally helped my body and mind relax. Huge thank you!! xxx”

    Amelie

  • “I was apprehensive about coming for scar massage but I needn’t have worried. Rosie put me at ease immediately and her explanations of what she was doing were helpful. I thought I might feel strange having someone touch my reconstructed breasts but it was actually soothing and relaxing and I could feel my scars were so much softer after she’d massaged them. After nearly a year of surgery and treatment, I feel I am coming to terms with my ‘new’ body and this massage has helped.”

    Clara

Relax . Rejuvenate . Heal . Educate . Inspire . Empower .

Relax . Rejuvenate . Heal . Educate . Inspire . Empower .