An unexpected beginning… Cancer has taught me so much about taking care of myself and living my life to the fullest. On Valentine’s Day in 2003, I was diagnosed with a rare and incurable (yet thankfully slow-growing) stage IV cancer. This WTF moment sparked a deep desire in me to stop holding back … [Read more...] about Kris Carr, Author of the Crazy Sexy Cancer books
Practitioner Offerings
Ellen Rohr M.Ed., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Counseling and Health and Wellness Coaching, Creative Art Therapist, Meditation and Mindfulness
I support people experiencing a cancer diagnosis, caretakers, and partners. I believe we all thrive on healthy connections with other people. Sometimes we need help repairing and facilitating our relationships. Sometimes we want to clarify what is working and not working in our lives. Maybe you need … [Read more...] about Ellen Rohr M.Ed., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Counseling and Health and Wellness Coaching, Creative Art Therapist, Meditation and Mindfulness
Debra Schreck, Licensed Esthetician Certified in Oncology Skin Care
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
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
Elana has been integrating mindfulness with psychotherapy for over 30 years. She 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 University of Massachusetts Medical … [Read more...] about Elana Rosenbaum MS, MSW, LICSW, Mindfulness Coaching, Mentor and Professional Trainer
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