Guide for Hope started organically as friends and family reached out to Ruth for support and advice after being diagnosed with cancer. As a licensed registered nurse in Pennsylvania with 25 years of clinical experience in Oncology, Ruth was able to take her passion for helping cancer patients and … [Read more...] about Ruth Phillips RN BSN MS OCN, Certified Holistic Cancer Coach, Founder of Guide for Hope, Author of Hope for Your Cancer Journey
Practitioner Offerings
Heather Borders MBA, RD, LD/N, Registered Dietitian, Culinary Coach, Founder, Kailo Nutrition
Kailo Nutrition began in 2013 with the philosophy that nutrition has a profound impact on our health and quality of life. “Kailo” is an Indo-European root word for health, heal, whole, uninjured, and of good omen. Kailo Nutrition combines traditional nutrition counseling with practical culinary … [Read more...] about Heather Borders MBA, RD, LD/N, Registered Dietitian, Culinary Coach, Founder, Kailo Nutrition
Diana Martins Pereira PA-C, NBC-HWC, Advanced Practice Practitioner, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Mind Body Medicine
You don't always have the power to change your circumstances, but you do have the power to change how you feel about them. I would be privileged to guide you. I have 20 years of experience working clinically in the breast surgical oncology field. As a Physician Assistant, I know first-hand the … [Read more...] about Diana Martins Pereira PA-C, NBC-HWC, Advanced Practice Practitioner, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Mind Body Medicine
Shari Berman, Cannabis Educator and Coach, Patient Advocacy and Navigation, Author, Speaker
I am a cannabis educator and two-time cancer survivor. I have a Master’s Degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics from the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy. Cannabis helped me deal with nausea, pain, and anxiety and continues to help me deal with long-term side effects. My … [Read more...] about Shari Berman, Cannabis Educator and Coach, Patient Advocacy and Navigation, Author, Speaker
Palliative Care
Possibly the most misunderstood medical term for patients, not to mention some health professionals, is Palliative Care. And this distinct medical specialty does itself no favors in the public relations field! Palliative care is way more than caring for the terminally ill at end of life. Many … [Read more...] about Palliative Care
T’ai Chi Chuan
T’ai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese martial and healing art. Most obviously characterized by the slow motion manner in which its choreographed movement patterns are carried out, T’ai Chi Chuan is more accurately defined by its attention to correct body alignment and structural detail. T’ai Chi … [Read more...] about T’ai Chi Chuan
Supportive Care and Education
Supportive care includes physical, psychological, social, and spiritual support for patients and their families. There are many types of supportive care. Examples include pain management, nutritional support, counseling, exercise, music therapy, meditation, and palliative care. Cancer supportive … [Read more...] about Supportive Care and Education
Reiki
Reiki healing is a hands-on energy healing art. It originated in Japan in the early 20th century. The founder of the system, Mikao Usui, had a life-changing experience of light and energy that he recognized as reik i— sacred life force — and that awakened his innate healing abilities. Usui developed … [Read more...] about Reiki