Dr Martinez, a paediatrician, and his team, which includes two experts in reflexology and oncological massage, support cancer patients aged between 0 and 25.
Aromatherapy is one of the complementary approaches, or non-pharmacological interventions, used within the Integrative Paediatric Oncology Unit (IPOU), which is composed of a team of doctors and nurses.
The award-winning protocol consists of a welcome kit given to families, containing five essential oils and an information brochure, designed to help patients and their families manage the side effects of cancer treatment and promote self-care.
Aromatherapy is a humanising, safe therapeutic tool that is suitable for modern paediatric oncology.
Dr Martinez was elected by the aromashowcase participants for the innovative character of her protocol, and wins €1,000 to continue her project!