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Complementary and Alternative Medicine
A cancer diagnosis may send some people seeking answers in the direction of nonstandard treatment. Standard treatments are those that have been scientifically tested, found to be safe and effective and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Non-standard approaches to treatment, referred to as complementary and alternative medicine, are those treatments that have not undergone the same type of rigorous safety and efficacy testing, and have not been evaluated in structured unbiased clinical trials. Usually, healthcare practitioners refer to any form of therapy used in combination with other alternative treatments or standard medicine as complementary. Those therapies that are used alone, in place of the recommended standard treatments, are considered alternative. Complementary medicine can be an important element in your cancer care. Research has shown that some complementary therapies may help ease side effects of traditional treatments and promote healing in the mind and body. Other alternative therapies may be potentially harmful due to unknown drug/herb interactions. Be sure to discuss the advantages or contraindications for use of alternative medicines with your oncologist and health care team.
Challenge: Where can I find additional sources of healing support in my community?
Solution: There are a number of complementary health practitioners on the East End who represent a wide range of philosophies, practices and services. Below you will find a list of basic definitions for some complementary medicine practices as well as a list of practioners. Remember, as with any health practioner, be selective!
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapeutic technique wherein the body is pierced with fine needles to promote healing and provide pain relief.
Massage Therapy is a “hands-on” form of medical treatment, based on an indepth understanding of musculoskeletal, circulatory, lymphatic and nervous systems of the body. The goal of massage therapy is to increase mobility and reduce swelling, pain and scar tissue formation.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Removal of the lymph nodes is a common intervention to diagnose and prevent the spread of cancer. Often this surgery can cause lymphedema or swelling due to congestion in the lymphatic pathways. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a massage therapy technique that aims to activate and to regularize the circulation of the lymphatic system and reduce the pain and swelling associated with some cancer treatments.
Reiki is a traditional Japanese healing technique that focuses on tapping into “life force energy.” It aims to improve emotional, spiritual and physical well-being through stress reduction and relaxation.
Transformational Breath Work is a breathing technique used for therapeutic purposes in order to release blocked energy from the physical, mental and spiritual self and promote healing on all levels.
Yoga is a series of exercises intended to make the body strong and flexible, it also improves the functioning of the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and hormonal systems. Yoga brings about emotional stability and clarity of mind.
Acupuncture
Mary Beth Armstrong
Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 ........................................................... 631-725-8131
Julie Siegler-Baum
East End Accupunture Association
200 Pantigo Place
East Hampton, NY 11937 ........................................................................... 631-329-5292
Michelle Iona, L.Ac
Peconic Family Medicine
33 Montauk Highway
Quogue, NY 11959 ..................................................................................... 631-653-6000
Denise Maletta, M.S., L.M.T., L.Ac
Center Point Wellness Center
202 East Main St, Suite 102
Hungtington, NY 11743 ............................................................................ 631-547-5433
Betina Schuler, M.S., L.Ac
acuwoman23@yahoo.com...............................................................631-255-9225
www.oceanhealingarts.com
Massage Therapy
Cindy Grant B.S, L.M.T.
Southampton Hospital, Department of Massage Therapy
240 Meeting House Lane
Southampton, NY 11968 .................................................................631-726-8574
Oncological Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Saundra Perry, P.T., C.L.T.-L.A.N.A
Saundra Perry Physical Therapy
57190 Main Road
Southold, NY 11971 ........................................................................631-765-3620
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Kathleen Tilley, L.M.T., C.L.T., RM/T
Peconic Family Medicine
33 Montauk Highway
Quogue, NY 11959 ..........................................................................631-653-6000
Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Integrative Medicine at Memorial Sloan-Kettering at Hauppague
800 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppague, NY 11788.....................................................................631-863-5150
Nutritionists
Donald Garrity, R.D., C.D.N.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1429 First Avenue,
New York, NY .................................................................................212-639-4700
Paula Montagna, Dietician, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.
Provides consults and nutrition counseling for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers
Peconic Family Medicine
Quogue, NY 11595 .......................................................................... 631-833-6404
Nutrition For Wellness Foundation
Aims to educate the community about the healthful benefits attained through proper nutrition.
65 Dunemere Lane
East Hampton, NY 11937 ................................................................ 631-329-2590
www.nutritionforwellness.org
Yoga
Ananda Yoga Center
Mary Angela Buffo
Group and private classes that are appropriate and specifically for cancer patients.
20 Hampton Road
Southampton, NY 11968 ................................................................. 631-204-1219
www.anadayogawellness.com
Mandala Yoga
Jolie Parcher, Director
156 Main Street
Amagansett, NY 11930 .................................................................... 631-267-6144
www.mandalayoga.com
One Ocean Yoga Center
264 Butter Lane
Bridgehampton, NY 11932 .............................................................. 631-537-5522
www.oneoceanyoga.com
Yoga Shanti Yoga Center
23 Washington Street
Sag Harbor, NY 11963....................................................................... 631-725-6424
www.yogashanti.com
Practitioners Providing Multiple Services
Alison M.Caiola, C.HT.,
Provides imagery and visualization to help with stress management, pain management,
smoking cessation, bereavement issues and overall well-being/adjustment
Riverhead, NY 11901 .......................................................................... 631-779-3333
www.hypnosishealthcds.com
Sharmila J. Cohen-Gold, L.M.T.,
Gentle & Restorative Yoga, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Therapeutic Massage.
Sag Harbor, NY 11963......................................................................... 631-725-4995
Lisa Cowely, D.C.
Wholistic chiropractic care and nutritional counseling
44600 County Road 48
Southold, NY 11971 ............................................................................ 631-765-1216
Pat Jeski
Certified Healing Touch Pracitioner, Crainosacral Therapy
Southampton, NY 11968 ..................................................................... 631-727-4156
Lauren Matzen, L.Ac
Acupuncture/ Reiki. Works with patients on improving their immune system, coping with
stress, increasing energy, and offers advice on supplements.
Southampton, NY 11968 ..................................................................... 631-287-1465
Charyl Ozkaya
Transformational Breath, Reiki, Massage Therapy.
Hampton Bays, NY 11946 ................................................................... 631-723-0029
Pamela Reid, L.M.T.
Classic western/eastern massage, accupressure, heat, cryotherapy, assessment of tissue qualities, postural patterns, and energy balancing.
Sag Harbor, NY 11963......................................................................... 631-725-0199
www.wholisticmassage.com
Linda Statam, Certified Hypnotherapist
Hamptons Hypnosis - Relaxation & Meditation
Sag Harbor, NY 11963......................................................................... 631-725-3510
www.hamptonshypnosis.com
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