Complementary Therapies
I believe very much in the holistic treatment of cancer: Mind, Body, and Spirit. Once you have found a medical team that you have complete confidence in for your cancer treatment, start assembling your team of holistic and integrative practitioners who can help you to keep your mind, body, and spirit in the best place for healing.
Radical Remission Health Coaching
Based on the New York Times bestselling book, Radical Hope: 10 Key Healing Factors from Exceptional Survivors of Cancer & Other Diseases, this hands-on program will teach you to integrate 10 key healing factors into your life.
Energy Healing and Body Work
LifeSpark Reiki and Healing Touch
LifeSpark is a non-profit organization that provides FREE Reiki and Healing Touch wellness therapies that transform the experience of dealing with cancer. You will be matched with an experienced Healing Touch or Reiki LifeSpark provider, and weekly LifeSpark sessions are scheduled at a time and location convenient for you. Family members and caregivers of cancer patients are also eligible. For more information, please call 303-425-5670.
Strength and Fitness
This free, 12-week program meets twice a week for 90 minutes. Participants work with YMCA staff trained in supportive cancer care to safely achieve their goals such as building muscle mass and strength; increasing flexibility and endurance; and improving confidence and self-esteem. By focusing on the whole person and not the disease, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is helping people move beyond cancer in spirit, mind and body. To learn more about LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, call: 720-283-5003.
Live By Living offers walks, hikes, retreats and a Cancer to 14k program that combine camaraderie, nature, and exercise to help cancer survivors feel better emotionally and physically. You can check out their event calendar here: https://www.livebyliving.org/programs/
Live By Living also offers free online Pilates, Movement for Cancer Survivors, and Mindfulness: https://www.livebyliving.org/calendars/online/
Cancer Exercise Specialist
Terri Ross, Certified Personal Trainer and Cancer Exercise Specialist
Move Conquer Live
720-583-5422
Fitness Therapy for Cancer Program is an online, supportive group-based exercise program designed for cancer survivors at any phase of the cancer journey, including those who have become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from the treatment process. For enrollment information, go to: https://spaaces.studyenrollment.com/
Oncology Rehab recognizes the need for comprehensive, rehabilitative care during and after your cancer treatment. They offer Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy cancer rehabilitation programs designed specifically for patients with all types of cancer diagnoses, in all phases of treatment.
Nutrition
Sheila Gannon is the owner and founder of Seeds of Nutrition. Sheila’s passion for holistic nutrition began after she experienced her own health challenges. In 2005 she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). After completing both conventional treatment and a stem cell transplant, nutrition played a significant role in her journey back to health. Her first-hand knowledge of nutrition facilitates healing and enables overall wellness.
Art Therapy
Sites and Insights offers healing art workshops, classes, and retreats generating hope and motivation to both the survivor and the caregiver. This new and innovative program helps cancer patients, survivors and caregivers with emotional healing through therapeutic art.
Integrative Therapies
Nancy’s List is a national listing of providers who offer integrative therapies to complement traditional cancer treatments. The list includes yoga, qigong and tai chi teachers, acupuncturists, massage therapists, chiropractors, health and wellness cancer coaches, psychotherapists, cancer fitness programs, nutritionists, mindfulness and meditation teachers, spiritual guides, and more extraordinary generous people.
Mental and Emotional Support
Colorado Cancer Counseling
720-984-1582
Get the emotional support, coping skills, guidance and resources you need to successfully navigate the difficult journey through cancer treatment and survivorship with Colorado Cancer Counseling! Melanie Stachelski is a Cancer Counselor, Psychotherapist, and an 13-year Cancer Survivor who is dedicated to helping people not only survive cancer, but to THRIVE!