Complementary Therapies, such as massage, Yoga, T'ai Chi and
meditation can help patients manage their symptoms and improve quality of life
when they are combined with conventional treatment and care.
Cancer patients benefit from
these therapies by enabling them to cope with the psychological, emotional, spiritual
and social effects of cancer.
At Alegent Health,
Complementary Therapy services specifically designed for cancer patients and
their caregivers include Yoga, T'ai Chi and meditation classes.
We also offer The Lebed Method therapeutic
exercise program for persons who have had any kind of breast surgery, node
dissection, radiation, chemotherapy or who suffer from chronic fatigue. The program
helps increase range of motion and balance,
decrease frozen shoulder, depression and pain,
and reduce limb swelling. It's also lots of fun! You can get
class information below:
To get more infomation or to register for classes,
please call 572-2768.
Journaling and special retreat programs for
patients and caregivers are available at various times throughout the year.
Aquatic Therapy and Pet Therapy programs are also available at specific
Alegent Health campuses at scheduled times.
Massage
The National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) sees the use of massage for
people with cancer as a safe and good practice. At Alegent Health, our massage
therapy is an important component of our Image Recovery Center, helping patients
heal their spirits and cope with the illness by addressing temporary and
long-term physical changes.
Massage can do
several helpful things for you:
- Relax muscles
- Increase your circulation
- Help you sleep better
- Help you to feel better
- Give you a connection with someone else
- Calm you if you are restless and perk you up if you're
feeling down
The cost
is:
$30.00 for 30 minutes of therapy
$60.00 for 60 minutes of therapy
To schedule an appointment, call the Image Recovery
Center at Bergan Mercy at 402-398-6464 or Midwest Cancer
Center at 402-717-4700.
