Mind and Body Support
Cancer Connection offers programs and support free of charge for men, women and children living with a cancer diagnosis, their families and friends. Please read our information regarding the scheduling of appointments.
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS by Appointment. Please call 586-1642 to schedule.
Therapeutic Facials with Jennifer des Cognets
Appointments Tuesdays
Come put yourself in the caring hands of Jennifer who has a background in oncology, emergency care and home care.
Massage Therapy with Ann G. Wetherbee, LMT & Nanci Newton, LMT
Appointments Fridays
Massage Therapy by skilled licensed therapists Ann G. Wetherbee and Nanci Newton has many benefits for people with cancer, such as reducing anxiety, easing pain and fatigue, and improving sleep. Physician approval required.
Ear Acupuncture with Nancy Lustgarten, Lic.Ac., RN
Appointments Thursday mornings
Acupuncture is an ancient healing art. Endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and traditionally a preventive medicine, it continues to be used by over one-third of the world’s population as primary medicine. Acupuncture works by balancing the vital life energy present in all living beings. This energy, called Qi (or Chi), circulates throughout the body in channels, or meridians, in daily and seasonal cycles that reflect nature’s principles of balance and harmony.
Treatment is based on the premise that health is maintained by the free flow of Qi. A block in the flow may cause disease much like a blocked coronary artery may cause heart disease. Illness and symptoms are associated with some imbalance in the flow of Qi. Touching the Qi energy with acupuncture needles is like opening a gate or releasing congested areas, allowing the Qi to once again circulate freely. Acupuncture is recognized as effective in treating a wide range of medical problems, including, but not limited to: respiratory and digestive disorders; menstrual, reproductive, and menopausal problems; neuromuscular and circulatory problems; anxiety, depression and other psychological disorders; and insomnia. In addition, acupuncture can strengthen the immune system, provide relief from chronic conditions, and promote overall well-being, personal growth and inner strength.
At Cancer Connection, Nancy Lustgarten offers an individual 45-minute an auricular (ear) acupuncture protocol that is effective for anxiety, depression, trauma and high levels of stress. These private sessions take place on a table and include a check-in. Nancy is licensed in acupuncture by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.
Reiki with Nancy Carter-Price
Appointments Fridays
Reiki is a gentle but powerful hands-on technique that promotes relaxation, stress reduction, and healing. Reiki Master Teacher Nancy Carter-Price has more than 15 years of healing experience. Nancy is Adviser of the Reiki Team for Monthly Reiki Night.
Reflexology with Mary Ann Kelly
Appointments Wednesday mornings & Thursday afternoons
Reflexology is a gentle thumb-pressure technique that stimulates nerve endings in the feet and hands, corresponding to various parts of the body inducing deep relaxation. This soothing massage of the lower legs, feet and hands, combined with Reiki, help strengthen the immune system, activate circulation and restore a state of balance and calm. Mary Ann Kelly is a certified reflexologist and Reiki Master.
Calming Strategies & Relaxation for Every Step of Your Healing
& “Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster”™ with Ann Buscemi, CHT
By Appointmnt
Ann is certified in therapeutic hypnosis and emotional healing, and is certified to present "Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster"™ workshops. Her sessions focus on relaxation and visualization techniques. which impact all aspects of healing and self-care. Whether you are facing surgery, chemo or radiation therapies, any medical procedures, or simply the stress of life, these techniques make a profound difference.
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Monthly Reiki Nights 2012
Monday, January 16
Wednesday, February 15
Monday, March 19
Wednesday, April 18
Monday, May 21
Wednesday, June 20
Monday, July 16
No Monthly Reiki Night in August
Monday, September 17
Wednesday, October 17
Monday, November 19
Wednesday, December 19
Pre-registration is helpful, but not mandatory. Drop in anytime between 6:30-8:30 p.m. Reiki is an excellent complement to conventional medical treatment and psychotherapy. Experience this gentle but powerful method of relaxation and stress reduction with our phenomenal Reiki practitioners. A team of Reiki practitioners offers Reiki treatments for individuals and family members.
Our Reiki Team
Reiki is a gentle but powerful hands-on technique that promotes relaxation, stress reduction, and healing. Reiki Master Teacher Nancy Carter-Price has many years of healing experience. Nancy is team leader for the Reiki Team for Monthly Reiki Night. She offers private individual Reiki sessions on Fridays. She also teaches Reiki to cancer patients, their caregivers and others throughout the Pioneer Valley.
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Major funding of our programs and complementary therapies
is provided by Rays of Hope.
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