After watching my husband journey thru cancer treatment, we decided to get facials to help with his changed skin condition. He was not given a facial as no one at the spa knew what or how to deal with a cancer patient. I knew then I really needed to become certified in Oncology skin care. I would … [Read more...] about Debra Schreck, Licensed Esthetician Certified in Oncology Skin Care
Archives for June 2019
Sherry Gordon, Esthetician licensed in Oncology Skincare, Owner of Skin Bliss
People living with cancer or other immune-compromised conditions often have a difficult time adjusting to the physical and emotional side effects of their treatment. Whether you are a cancer survivor or undergoing therapies, you may experience unexpected changes in your skin as a result of … [Read more...] about Sherry Gordon, Esthetician licensed in Oncology Skincare, Owner of Skin Bliss
Denise Giovinazzo LMT, CLT, S4OM Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Oncology Massage Therapist
I had cancer three times and am very passionate about helping others, especially those who are going through treatment or in remission. Manual Lymph Drainage, also known as MLD or Lymph Therapy, is an extremely gentle and relaxing specialized hands-on physical technique that promotes the … [Read more...] about Denise Giovinazzo LMT, CLT, S4OM Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Oncology Massage Therapist
Elana Rosenbaum MS, MSW, LICSW, Mindfulness Coaching, Mentor and Professional Trainer, Author
Elana has been integrating mindfulness with psychotherapy for over 30 years. Elana Rosenbaum, MS, MSW & LICSW, is a leader in the clinical application of mindfulness meditation to cancer care and a pioneering teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at the Center for Mindfulness, the … [Read more...] about Elana Rosenbaum MS, MSW, LICSW, Mindfulness Coaching, Mentor and Professional Trainer, Author
Healwell, Center for Integrative Therapy
Healwell is answering the call to improve the experience of living with acute, chronic and terminal illness by solving what we see as three main problems. First, we train massage therapists to bridge the gap between their foundational massage education and the skills and knowledge they need to make … [Read more...] about Healwell, Center for Integrative Therapy
Natalie Ledesma MS, RD, CSO, CLT, Integrative and Personalized Nutrition Counseling, Functional Medicine Practitioner
Natalie is passionate about the science of nutrition and how to optimize one’s health assessing diet, nutritional supplements, and functional medicine testing (laboratory analysis for gut, brain, and/or genetic imbalances). Natalie is an experienced registered dietitian nutritionist who practices … [Read more...] about Natalie Ledesma MS, RD, CSO, CLT, Integrative and Personalized Nutrition Counseling, Functional Medicine Practitioner
Women’s Inner Fitness & Wellness Center for Integrative Therapy, Mind Body Medicine, Counseling
Cancer is more than an invasive disease that affects the body, it is also a condition that causes emotional reactions that affects lives. The stressors related to the disease extend beyond the patient’s physical ailments and disrupts the patient’s beliefs about all aspects of her life. A review of … [Read more...] about Women’s Inner Fitness & Wellness Center for Integrative Therapy, Mind Body Medicine, Counseling
Jeff Lin MD, Gynecologic Oncologist, Integrative Internal Medicine Physician
I am a board-certified gynecologic oncologist and come from a family of strong, caring, resilient women – from my mother who didn’t know much English but immigrated with my sister and myself to southern California for our better future, to my aunt Jennifer who started with a college degree and a … [Read more...] about Jeff Lin MD, Gynecologic Oncologist, Integrative Internal Medicine Physician