In 2015, I had a skin-sparing double mastectomy that not only removed two invasive breast cancer tumors but also removed both my nipples. I had to wait 8 months to heal before trying have a surgical procedure to reconstruct nipples and then wait another 4 months after that surgery for areola … [Read more...] about Dana Reinke, Ambassador for Pink Perfect, Breast Cancer Survivor, Patient Advocacy
Illinois
Barbara Shapiro, Certified Personal Trainer, Cancer Exercise Specialist, Owner of BeFit Personal Training Studio
I have worked for the Cancer Wellness Center in Northbrook, IL for 15 years. It is one of the most satisfying feelings to see the difference that exercise makes in a cancer survivor’s life. We not only work on physical strength but emotional and mental strength as well. After being beaten down … [Read more...] about Barbara Shapiro, Certified Personal Trainer, Cancer Exercise Specialist, Owner of BeFit Personal Training Studio
Margaret Dubay Mikus PhD, Poet, Healer, Singer, Photographer, Storyteller, Author
Margaret Dubay Mikus Ph.D. was a molecular genetics research scientist and teacher who healed from serious illnesses including multiple sclerosis and breast cancer using an integrative approach. In 1995, after healing from MS, she began a poetic journal to “sing from the heart.” She is now a poet, … [Read more...] about Margaret Dubay Mikus PhD, Poet, Healer, Singer, Photographer, Storyteller, Author
Block Center Integrative Cancer Treatment
Medicine is a science. To offer you your best chances of successful treatment and cure — for any problem — doctors follow the science and use the treatments and methods that have been shown to have a positive benefit and are known to help. At the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment in … [Read more...] about Block Center Integrative Cancer Treatment
Jenna S. Kiel Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR Specialist
Dr. Kiel has been working with individuals who have been impacted by cancer since 2008. She is a clinical psychologist and has experience working both with diagnosed individuals as well as caregivers. There are several significant points of time during the cancer experience in terms of emotional … [Read more...] about Jenna S. Kiel Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR Specialist
Wellness House of Illinois, Center for Integrative Therapy
Psychosocial care can heal your whole self Cancer reaches every aspect of your life. Beyond the medical, it touches on social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological health for those diagnosed, caregivers, and loved ones. It’s thought more than 50% of people with cancer are … [Read more...] about Wellness House of Illinois, Center for Integrative Therapy
Sylvia Hood Washington PhD, ND, MPH, BCTMB, CLT-LANA, BCTMB, HTCP, RYT-500, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Massage Therapist, Integrative Healthcare Practitioner, Naturopathic Coaching
Sylvia Hood Washington is an interdisciplinary trained and Board Certified Lymphatic Therapist and complementary alternative healthcare practitioner. Born with congenital lymphedema, she is dedicated to working with patients suffering from lymphedema, chronic edema, and those with compromised … [Read more...] about Sylvia Hood Washington PhD, ND, MPH, BCTMB, CLT-LANA, BCTMB, HTCP, RYT-500, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Massage Therapist, Integrative Healthcare Practitioner, Naturopathic Coaching
Wanona Wellspring Ceisel, Total Body Balancing, Owner of Spring Creek Holistic and Organic Farm, Detox, Mind Body Medicine
Dr. Wellspring has been in the field of bodywork and alternative medicine since the age of 8. She opened Austin Centre of Well Being in 1986 and began teaching massage and healthy lifestyle to her students and held a successful practice in Massage Therapy in Austin until 1995. After completing a … [Read more...] about Wanona Wellspring Ceisel, Total Body Balancing, Owner of Spring Creek Holistic and Organic Farm, Detox, Mind Body Medicine