If You Have Cancer
If you are on the journey through cancer, self-care is key to improving your outlook and outcome. Naturopathic medicine will improve your energy, immunity, and balance. This means you will better tolerate treatment, increase your chances for a successful outcome, and reduce your risk of recurrence. With my focus on treating you as an individual, my care is the ideal complement to traditional, Western medicine. Working with me in addition to your oncologist ensures all your health needs are considered before, during, and after conventional treatment.
I discovered my passion for working with cancer patients during medical school and devoted two years of training to working with cancer specialists, including Western oncologists, medical herbalists, and senior naturopathic physicians. I learned a broad spectrum of approaches to cancer treatment, both conventional and alternative, as well as many of the “cutting edge” treatments available today. Most importantly, I witnessed over and over that patients who were supported by the combination of conventional and natural healthcare completed treatment more successfully with fewer side effects, and had many fewer recurrences and residual health issues. These are the benefits I wish to bring to you.
As your natural healthcare provider, I will be part of your treatment team. I’ll work closely with your oncologist to make sure you receive consistent, comprehensive care. My goal is for you to feel whole, valued, and safe.
Cornerstones of your natural cancer treatment will include:
- Careful labwork analysis: Labwork values reveal much about your particular cancer’s survival strategy. This information allows me to identify treatment targets over and above those identified by your oncologist. I’ll use this information to develop a comprehensive treatment plan highly tailored to your needs.
- Nutritional therapy: Nutrition is powerful medicine. I’ll walk with you through your cancer journey, at each stage adapting your nutrition to your needs. We’ll pay special attention to your digestive capacity before, during and after treatment to assure that you eat comfortably and receive maximum benefit from your food. And I won’t forget to make it tasty!
- Herbal medicine: Herbs are remarkable for their ability to support harmonious organ function, and are powerful synergists with Western oncological treatment. We will select the optimal array of herbs to play a wonderful, supportive role in your healing.
- Movement and breath: The benefits of movement and conscious breath are available to you no matter what stage of treatment you are in. Together we will create the movement and breath regimen that most benefits your body and spirit.
- Stress management: Emotional wellbeing is a key element of successful cancer treatment. I will carefully assess your needs and set in place reliable, compassionate support.
- Support for your loved ones: The loved ones of people with cancer often put aside their own needs while providing support for the patient. I offer loving care for your support circle, ensuring that they remain strong while tending to your needs.