At the Dempsey Center, we offer a range of Bodywork Therapies designed to support the well-being of our clients during and after cancer treatment. These therapies include:
Oncology Massage Therapy
Reiki
Acupuncture
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All these bodywork modalities have shown to reduce side effects of cancer treatment and improve physical and emotional well-being. Our therapists are licensed professionals with specialized training in oncology. We are pleased to offer all of our bodywork therapies at no cost to patients, survivors, and care partners.
BODYWORK SERVICES
MASSAGE
Massage at the Dempsey Center is provided by licensed massage therapists who have specialized training in oncology massage Sessions are focused on helping to alleviate common symptoms and side effects of cancer, including reducing pain, alleviating stress, improving sleep, preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, and managing lymphedema.
COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE
Offered in a community-style setting, acupuncture can provide numerous benefits to cancer patients and survivors. Each client is able to discuss their specific concerns with the acupuncturist who personalizes their session to the client's concerns. Acupuncture has been reported to relieve pain, reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea, decreased fatigue, lessen nerve pain as a result of cancer treatments, and help relieve anxiety
REIKI
A gentle relaxation therapy intended to relieve stress and discomfort. Dempsey Center Reiki practitioners provide individual sessions of light touch energy work to promote relief from pain, nausea, depression, fatigue and anxiety
CLASSES + WORKSHOPS
Discover how to incorporate bodywork therapies at home through in-person and virtual classes and workshops The Dempsey Center offers a workshops focused on providing tools and strategies you can use at home to manage the side-effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Workshops focus on providing accurate and helpful information about acupressure, self-massage, and alternative therapies.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY:
“I am incredibly grateful for my time at the Dempsey Center. Reiki, acupuncture, and massage were crucial to my recovery. These made me able to relax and function even though I was very stressed out and sore.”
“Since I have attended the center, I am feeling calmer and I am able to relax and sleep better. Reiki has been a big help.”
