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La Jolla Oncology Acupuncture & Massage

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La Jolla Oncology Acupuncture & Massage

Integrative acupuncture, massage and wellness for the cancer community.

02/11/2025

I am thrilled to share that you can access my services through in San Francisco, which provides free, compassionate, integrative care to low-income women with cancer before, during, and after treatment. I am excited to volunteer with them and to advance their mission to make integrative treatment available to all, and I hope someday to be able to create a clinic like this in San Diego. Learn more about them at charlottemaxwell.org.

01/20/2025

Massaging the Lower Dan Tian, on the midline of the lower abdomen, one and a half finger widths below the umbilicus, is a physical reminder to lower and deepen our breaths, which can have a profoundly positive effect on reducing and nervous . Massaging this point can also help regulate the body's circulation to draw strength and energy.

12/23/2024

As 2024 draws to a close, I feel honored to have been a part of your health journey and wish you health and happiness in the coming year.

I am excited to share that Dr. Mitch Schreiber, an experienced and compassionate oncology acupuncture practitioner, will be joining my practice in January, seeing patients on Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

If you or someone you know would benefit from our services, please use code FRIENDS20 when booking your appointment for 20% off the first session. Happy holidays and warm wishes from the La Jolla Oncology Team, including Pickle the cat!

09/12/2024

...and 5 out of 12 of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Supportive Care Guidelines recommend oncology acupuncture for pain, fatigue, nausea, palliative care, and survivorship. Acupuncture is increasingly incorporated into cancer centers — with 3/4 of National Cancer Institute-designated centers offering it — and 90% providing information on it.

Sources:
Hyeongjun Yun, Lingyun Sun, Jun J. Mao, Growth of Integrative Medicine at Leading Cancer Centers Between 2009 and 2016: A Systematic Analysis of NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Websites, JNCI Monographs, Volume 2017, Issue 52, November 2017, lgx004, https://doi.org/10.1093/jncimonographs/lgx004

ASCO Daily News: Integrating Acupuncture Into a Cancer Treatment Plan

08/09/2024

Oncology acupuncture is a specialized form of acupuncture that takes a holistic and whole-person approach: oncology acupuncturists work together with patients’ care teams, whether in private practice or hospital-based settings, to create a comprehensive care plan that supports treatments they are getting to promote overall wellness.

Key components of oncology acupuncture include:

- Comprehensive Treatment Plan: Developing a coordinated care plan that includes input from a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers.
- Patient-Centered Care: Prioritizing the patient’s preferences, values, and needs in decision-making.
- Integrative Medicine: Combining conventional medical treatments with complementary and alternative therapies tailored to the patient’s unique situation.
- Supportive Care: Ensuring access to palliative care, pain management, and symptom control to improve quality of life.
- Rehabilitation and Survivorship: Focusing on physical rehabilitation, nutritional support, and survivorship planning to help patients regain strength and maintain long-term health.

02/15/2024

Research shows that aromatherapy can be useful for chemotherapy-induced nausea. Depending upon whether you run hot or cold, you might consider differing formulas of essential oils. If you tend to be on the warmer side, consider cooling oils like peppermint, eucalyptus, and lavender. If you tend to be more chilly, look into ginger, bergamot, and cardamom.

I always recommend using a blend of oils so that you don’t form a negative association with any one particular aroma. Many of my patients carry a vial of blends like the ones mentioned above for inhaling as needed.

Sources:
Toniolo, J., Delaide, V., & Beloni, P. (2021). Effectiveness of Inhaled Aromatherapy on Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: A Systematic Review. Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.), 27(12), 1058–1069. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2021.0067

Reis, D., & Jones, T. (2017). Aromatherapy: Using Essential Oils as a Supportive Therapy. Clinical journal of oncology nursing, 21(1), 16–19. https://doi.org/10.1188/17.CJON.16-19

Farahani, M. A., Afsargharehbagh, R., Marandi, F., Moradi, M., Hashemi, S. M., Moghadam, M. P., & Balouchi, A. (2019). Effect of aromatherapy on cancer complications: A systematic review. Complementary therapies in medicine, 47, 102169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2019.08.003 Table 1 in this Systematic Review is very helpful in analyzing outcomes, interventions, and results from current aromatherapy research in oncology clinical settings.

07/28/2023

Thank you Ranch & Coast Magazine for profiling my work in their August 2023 issue! So grateful to be able to serve in this community. Read the whole story here: http://ranchandcoast.uberflip.com/i/1504492-august-2023/46?

12/30/2022

With cold and flu season upon us, eucalyptus essential oil is one to consider for a host of respiratory issues -- especially when there is excess mucous. Eucalyptus oil relieves chest congestion, helps free the body of pathogens, and its fragrance can be used to balance emotions like despair, and psychological traits like perfectionism, egotism, and stoicism (examples of an excess of the "metal" element in traditional Chinese medicine.

In massage, we use its anti-viral elements to relieve respiratory issues and chest congestion. For acute treatment, concentrations of up to 20% can be used for chest or back rubs, diffused in a room to clear the sinuses and lungs, or used in a steam shower or bath.

Source: D. Wilmont (2003), Aromatherapy with Chinese Medicine: Healing the Body / Mind / Spirit with Essential Oils.
Image: Photo by Iain Robertson

11/18/2022

In Chinese medicine, lavender (xun yi cao) is the synthesis of polar opposites: red (hot) and blue (cold) creates a violet color, symbolizing the psychospiritual connection with all things that is important for the Shen (spirit of the heart).

Practically speaking, lavender dispels pathogens and fights infections, and can be used for applications like genitourinary and respiratory infections, cough, asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough. It also calms and frees the spirit, helping to break unwanted habits, and treating emotional symptoms like irritability, loss of concentration, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, frustration, and self-consciousness.

It can benefit the heart qi, liver qi, tonify the yin, helping with such varied ailments as insomnia, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, muscle spasm, headache, constipation, menstrual pain, animal and insect bites, and parasites.

Source: D. Wilmont (2003), Aromatherapy with Chinese Medicine: Healing the Body / Mind / Spirit with Essential Oils.

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11/04/2022

Aromatherapy is the use of aromatic plant extracts (essential oils (EOs)) for healing purposes. It is a powerful tool for regulating physical, mental, and emotional health. EOs work on the body and the mind by:

1) directly affecting the brain, and thereby mood and emotion, when inhaled, and

2) entering the bloodstream through the skin when applied topically, affecting internal organs -- including the brain.

I'll dive more into specific EOs and their uses in future posts, but you can also administer some simple aromatherapy at home by putting a few drops of EOs on a cotton ball, or taking a few deep breaths from an EO bottle.

oils

10/25/2022

Oncology massage can help to decrease stress and anxiety levels by slowing down the thoughts and breath of the person receiving the massage. This in turn helps reduce feelings of tension, nervousness, and irritability.

Oncology massage can also improve quality of life for cancer patients by improving circulation, increasing flexibility and range of motion, and reducing pain. Additionally, oncology massage can help to provide symptom relief from chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

10/21/2022

When I designed my treatment space, I wanted to be intentional about the environment I created for patients. I used organic textures and materials to create a sense of serenity, and took advantage of the beautiful natural light from the floor-to-ceiling window. What elements of a room make you feel calm and safe?

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Monday	9am - 5am
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+18582243690

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http://lajollaoncology.com/

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