It gives us great pleasure to invite you to participate in our schedule of Support Services presented at the Long Island Cancer Help and Wellness Center. We are excited about the comprehensive programs being offered for the Fall and Spring Sessions. These offerings incorporate alternative and integrative modalities that will allow you to be kind to yourself and focus on all aspects of your health and wellness, especially your inner self - both mind and spirit. It is important to recognize that complementary modalities that work in concert with traditional medical treatment are essential to the overall well-being of patients. In particular they help to enhance traditional medical treatment and recognize the necessity of treating the whole person - body, mind, and spirit, rather than merely the disease itself. Click here to see the programs being offered this month.
Cancer Patient and Survivor Support Group
Breast Cancer Help, Inc. offers a free support group for patients and survivors of breast cancer and other cancers at its Long Island Cancer Help and Wellness Center. The facilitator for the sessions is Laura Parisi King, who has experience working with other support groups. Both patients and survivors are encouraged to attend to share their thoughts, feelings and concerns with others. In conjunction with the support group, the center is offering free massage therapy sessions provided by Drusilla Burrough and Michele Scotto-Rosenblatt, Licensed Massage Therapists.
Weekly Yoga Classes for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Reduce stress, fatigue, insomnia and increase feelings of well-being and ease pain.
All classes incorporate music, aroma therapy and imagery to create an environment of
relaxation. The course will utilize gentle moving and breathing techniques allowing
participants to achieve a sense of control over their bodies.
The sessions are instructed by Lyda Olson, Certified TriYoga Teacher and
Reiki Master.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy
Lymphatic drainage therapy is applied to facilitate the removal of stagnant
toxins,
reduce swelling associated with lymphedema and achieve drainage of areas affected
by surgery. This program is designed for those interested in learning how to
achieve lymphatic system drainage maintenance and self drainage. Sessions will
offer clients an opportunity to experience a treatment, learn about their lymphatic
system, preventive maintenance and self-care practices to help control and
prevent
lymphedema. Clients will be eligible for one hour sessions on a rotating basis.
This
program is designed to meet the needs of clients with mild lymphedema, clients
that are experiencing a flare-up or suspect the onset of lymphedema,
and
clients that are interested in practicing preventive maintenance.
This program is not for individuals whose lymphedema is advanced.
Coming Soon
Reiki Therapy
Art Therapy
Support Group for Care Givers and Family Members
Reflexology