VITA Skin Spa in Salisbury is one of only five spas in the UK to become a cancer aware spa.

The team at the St Ann Street spa has undergone training with Wellness for Cancer who have awarded them the accreditation.

Vita Skin Spa managing director Nikki Spicer said: "One of only five spas in the UK have been awarded this accolade, we are extremely proud to be one of them."

She says that currently in the UK most spas do not offer treatments to those suffering from or recovering from cancer.

"Many studies have shown that relaxation plays a huge role in helping cancer patients cope with treatment and in recovery. Treatments and their drugs can cause big skin changes and who better to help with this than experienced spa therapists. Nail changes are also experienced with many treatments and having an experienced therapist help you with the care of your nails can be a real help," said Nikki.

"Most importantly those going through cancer will be able to enjoy time at the spa knowing that their therapist is knowledgeable about the side effects they may be experiencing and knows how to help."

The team at Vita Skin Spa can offer massage, facials with skincare advice and manicures, pedicures and nail care advice. They are also able to help with neuropathy and lymphedema and can work at any stage of cancer treatment including active treatment.

Nikki said: "Most importantly we should never have to turn you away. When energy levels are low and some factors mean massage is not an option on that day, we have wonderful relaxing holding techniques so we can always create a place of safe haven and relaxation at a time when it is needed the most. Sufferers never need worry about surgery sites or ports, we are trained to work with them to find comfortable positions and to work safely around any equipment they may have."

For more information on cancer aware treatments go to vitaskinspa.co.uk