Who Qualifies? Therapeutic Healing Institute’s mission is to offer services, at no charge, to cancer patients of any age, gender, ethnicity, or economic background that are going through chemotherapy and/or radiation.

What is Complementary Integrative Medicine (CIM)? It combines traditional western medicine and complementary approaches and supports but does not replace conventional therapy. It is used for:

• Managing symptoms

• Increasing wellness, quality of life, sense of well-being
  

• Improving treatment efficiencies

Basic Principles of Integrative Medicine

• A partnership between patient and practitioner in the healing process

• Appropriate use of conventional and complementary methods to facilitate the innate healing response

• Consideration of all factors that influence health, wellness, and disease in mind, spirit, and community; as well as body

Guided Imagery/Visualization—Gently guides the mind into a relaxed calm state promoting reduction of pain, anxiety, and stress. Topics focused on are pain, fatigue, depression, grief, stress, and well-being. Guided imagery enhances personal awareness and improves psychological coping skills and results in regaining empowerment.

 Rhythmic Breathing—Learning nature's way of breathing. Conscious, focused breathing can help issues such as anger, fear, and depression; which affect us physically and mentally.

 Aromatherapy & Healing Oil Therapy—Working with the right combination of oils, the healing properties of oils nourish deep tissue layers, which support the immune system; relieving muscle tensions, pain, and anxiety.

 Tranquility Imagery with Aromatherapy—Theme based relaxation therapies with the use of aromatherapy and guided imagery dealing with core issues of cancer and stress.

 Mind/Body Therapy—Stress management techniques with guided imagery, visualization, and other relaxation therapies to assist in personal management in areas such as chronic pain, depression, and anxiety.

 Heated Stone Therapy—Warm stones provide relaxation, revitalization, and clear the body's energy channels to promote well-being and good health.

 Integrative Skin Care Therapies—Comprehensive skin care therapies specific for cancer patients. Managing dry and sensitive skin with intense hydration.

 Therapeutic Massage—Benefits cancer patients by reducing pain, helping with circulation, and restoring energy. Massage usually decreases stress and anxiety, which promotes well-being and positive body image.

Mindful Meditation—The aim is to achieve calmness or harmony as a natural aspect of the mind. Environment and structure play an important role in achieving this unique journey.

Prayer/Spirituality—There is a connection between prayer/ related practices and health outcomes. Religious affiliation and religious practices are associated with ber health and longer life.

 Therapeutic Touch/Healing Touch—Energy based healing on a mental, emotional, and spiritual level; promoting mental relaxation and increased sense of well-being.

Reiki Therapy—An energy technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. A simple, natural, and safe method of self-improvement, which treats the whole body.

Reflexology—Working with pressure points stimulates the nerves that give instruction to the brain. When the instruction improves, the body improves. It also stimulates the immune system and strengthens the body.

Photo Stimulation—Therapeutic light pulsed at specific frequencies to shift mental and emotional status. Promotes a deep state of relaxation and helps with reduction in stress-related illnesses.

Breath Work—With constancy of input, you can change the rhythms of your nervous system for better health. Integration of physical, mental, and spiritual functions.

Music Therapy—Healing tools with sounds and music. Can ease anxiety, manage chronic pain, and alleviate depression.

Guided Imagery—Power of your mind to heal your body. You no longer need to perceive yourself of having no control over a situation. Learn to make self-empowering changes.

Meditation for Optimum Health—Mindfulness and breathing to heal your body and nourish your mind. Can be described as a state of concentrated thought and awareness. It usually turns the attention inward, spiritually and emotionally.

Healthy Kitchen—Cooking for better body life and spirit.

Art Therapy—Using art and imagery for spiritual growth, creativity, and physical/emotional healing. Healing the heart and opening the wellspring of compassion that you carry within.

Walking Meditation—The ultimate exercise for optimum health uses breath work, walking, and mindful meditation to expand our awareness of our surroundings; including the wind, the sun, the rain, and the sounds of nature.

Therapeutic Hypnosis—Techniques of mind/body connections. Either conscious or unconscious, feelings come from our thoughts. You can change your feelings by changing your thoughts. Areas of treatment include depression, anxiety, stress management, visualization, and mental imagery.

Healthy Sleep—Techniques for a deeper sleep and waking up refreshed. Alleviate daytime fatigue and anxiety.