Oncology Support
Integrative East Asian Medicine cuts through the chaos of conflicting health data to offer an evidence-informed, whole-systems approach to oncology symptom management. Our practice combines rigorous, trial-backed clinical protocols with a deeply heart-centered presence, recognizing that a cancer diagnosis never occurs in a vacuum. We reject generic, depersonalized algorithms to focus entirely on your unique story, empowering you with a science-aligned toolkit for genuine resilience, connection, and recovery.
Our primary focus is alleviating the exhausting side effects of conventional cancer treatments—including chemotherapy-induced nausea, peripheral neuropathy, chronic fatigue, and insomnia. Rather than interfering with your oncology protocol, we protect your blood counts, soothe inflammation, and rebuild your vital reserves, giving you a safe space to reclaim your physical resilience and emotional agency.
Benefits of acupuncture in cancer care
In cancer care, acupuncture is a natural way to manage symptoms without adding new drugs.
Some symptoms that acupuncture can help with include:
Nausea and vomiting
Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy
Dry mouth, especially after radiation to the head and neck
Constipation
Hiccups
Hot flashes
Pain, including musculoskeletal pain and joint pain related to aromatase inhibitors
There is also some evidence that has suggests acupuncture combined with other activities and lifestyle changes can help with fatigue and improve mood.
Core Needle Techniques
Acupuncture: Inserting hair thin sterile needles into specific acupuncture points to stimulate nerves, muscles, and connective tissue.
Electroacupuncture: Applying low to mild electrical current through the needles. This techniques provides continuous stimulation and is highly effective for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) and severe joint pain from aromatase inhibitors.
Auricular Acupuncture: Stimulating points on the ear using tiny needles, tacks, or magnetic seeds.
Non-Invasive Modalities
Acupressure: Applying physical pressure to specific points (such as PC6 for nausea and vomiting). Patients can be taught this technique for self-care at home during chemotherapy cycles.
Moxibustion (Indirect): Warming acupoints by burning moxa (mugwort) near the skin without touching it. This is used to alleviate fatigue, diarrhea, and immune suppression, provided the patient does not have heat-sensitive conditions or open wounds.
Let’s collaborate to build a customized,
supportive blueprint that honors your body,
protects your peace,
and strengthens your spirit.
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