Center for Integrative Care

Care For The Whole Person

The Center for Integrative Care, located in the Tebo Family Medical Pavilion on the Foothills Campus, provides the following care for the person with cancer during and after active cancer treatment:

• Acupuncture
• Healing touch
• Lymphedema treatment
• Massage therapy
• Reflexology
• Reiki
• Wellness and Integrative Care consultation with a Registered Nurse
• Yoga: Kundalini Yoga for breath, movement, sound and meditation techniques
• Resource Center for cancer-related information (books, pamphlets, DVD's, online) and volunteer-assisted confidential research

Massage, reflexology and healing touch are also offered in the chemo infusion area.

Additionally, our complementary care treatments (massage, acupuncture, Reiki, and healing touch) are available for the benefit of family members and other caregivers of those with cancer.

These therapies have been proven in clinical research to be safe and effective for:

• improving post-operative wound healing
• promoting deep relaxation to boost the body's own power to heal
• reducing the need for pain medication
• reducing symptoms resulting from chemotherapy and radiation therapy
• decreasing stress
• improving clinical outcomes

Integrative care is also known by other names, including complementary medicine, alternative medicine, complementary healing and adjunctive care.

Our staff at the Tebo Cancer Center consists of experienced, oncology-trained, certified and licensed practitioners, trained in safe, evidence-based complementary care practices but also having thorough knowledge of conventional cancer treatment. Our team works in collaboration with Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers practitioners and other members of the healthcare team toward the goal of obtaining the best outcome for each individual.

The Center for Integrative Care is primarily an outpatient care program. A physician order is preferred but not required. Integrative Care services are also available for those on the inpatient cancer care unit of Boulder Community with a physician or nurse referral. Treatments can also be requested in a cancer-related outpatient service, such as Imaging or Surgery, and a physician or nurse order is required. Home-based palliative care is also available.

To schedule an appointment or to obtain more information regarding our services, hours of operation, and fees please call our Patient Service Coordinator at 720.854.7292.

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Practitioners

Acupuncture

Stephen Corsale, Dipl. O.M., L.Ac., OTR

Stephen has worked in the healthcare field since 1982 in a variety of capacities and settings. He is nationally certified in the fields of Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine and Occupational Therapy. He has completed additional study in the area of oncology and Oriental Medicine, with a focus on providing treatments that are compatible with Western medical interventions and help improve patient outcomes. Stephen strives for a collaborative relationship with his patients, helping them prioritize their physical, mental and/or emotional needs.

Rachel Horner, M.Ac.OM, L.Ac.

Rachel is nationally board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.  She is also certified as a massage therapist, Qi Gong instructor and Jin Shin Do practitioner.  Rachel earned her Master's degree from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2001.  She spent two years exploring the applications of Oriental Medicine through independent research, internships and study throughout China, Korea and Thailand.  Rachel's clinical experience includes private practice and integrative hospital environments in both China and the U.S.  Rachel combines the principles of Chinese medicine to encourage the internal harmony that can help restore health and well-being.

Mary Berg Malkiel RN, BSN, MS, LAc., OCN

Mary is a nationally certified (NCCAOM) acupuncturist, and licensed to practice in the state of Colorado. She received her Master of Science in Acupuncture from John Bastyr University and studied Chinese Herbal Medicine at the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, both of Seattle, Washington. Mary believes that kindness, caring, and humor are invaluable tools during the healing process. By creating a safe, nurturing environment where clients can experience healing and renewal, she engages people on a personal level, listening, learning, and sharing their pathway through life. As a cancer survivor and oncology/bone marrow transplant nurse for over 20 years, Mary has gained unique knowledge, skills, and insights. She embraces this experience, and shares it with individuals and families who are experiencing cancer in their lives. Mary is also the founder of Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a local non-profit fitness and activity program for women cancer survivors, and has completed the CancerGuides training program through the Center for Mind-Body Medicine

Healing Touch, Reiki and Wellness and Integrative Care Consultations

Deborah Benyik, RN, BSN, MPH

Carol Hiesterman, RN, MSN, OCN

Carol received a Diploma in Nursing in 1964 and a Master of Science Nursing in 1992. She has worked in several areas of nursing, has done Oncology Nursing since 1993, and is an Oncology Certified Nurse. She learned Therapeutic Touch in 1986 and is now also practicing Healing Touch. Energy healing fits nicely into Carol's theoretical framework of nursing, defined by Florence Nightengale as placing the patient in the best situation for healing to occur. She believes that integrating the best of traditional medical care with energy healing supports the patient as they journey through cancer, allowing them to heal on a multitude of levels.

Massage Therapy and Manual Lymph Drainage

Nicola McGill, LLSA, NCBTMB

In 1997, Nicola completed her Complementary Healthcare training in London, England where she received a Diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy, Manual Lymph Drainage and Reflexology. Since residing in the USA she has received further education in Oncology Massage and in 2004 she became NCBTMB Certified.

Tonya Gideon, CMT, LPN

Clinic Information

Hours of Operation

Appointments are scheduled Monday-Friday 8am-6pm.

Evening and weekend appointments may be available upon request.

Location

We are located in the Tebo Family Medical Pavilion on the Foothills Campus of Boulder Community Hospital.

Address: 4715 Arapahoe Ave Boulder CO 80303

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Phone Numbers

Information and Scheduling: 720.854.7292

Operations Manager: Susan Elling 720.854.7026

Director of Oncology Services: Connie Holden 720.854.7340

All services are provided as fee-for-service.  Information regarding financial assistance is available upon request.

Gift certificates are available.

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Upcoming Talks and Classes

Talks - none scheduled at this time

Classes

All classes are held in the Community Room at the Tebo Family Medical Pavilion.

Financial assistance information available upon request.

Acupressure Seminar Series

Facilitated by Stephen Corsale, staff acupuncturist

Cost: $80 for full seminar

This 4-week seminar will focus on providing information and hands-on instruction on the use of acupressure points to promote overall well-being, as well as helping to address specific symptoms that are common to patients undergoing cancer treatment. Attendees are encouraged to bring a family member, friend or caregiver with them to practice with at no additional cost.

Areas to be addressed include:

Week 1 - Immune system, respiratory system, energy support

Week 2 - Cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system

Week 3 - Endocrine/hormonal system, cognitive function, emotional support

Week 4 - Neuropathy, musculoskeletal pain

For next available class dates and to register please call our Patient Service Coordinator at 720.854.7292.

Kundalini Yoga 8-week class

Facilitated by Evie Zepernick, KRI Certified Yoga instructor

Cost: FREE

Dates: call for upcoming class dates

For more information contact: Evie Zepernick 720.352.8346

In this gentle beginner's class, you will be introduced to simple and effective breath, movement, sound and meditation techniques to relax the nervous system, activate self-healing, reduce pain and boost energy levels. 

All levels of experience welcome.  Drop-ins welcome.

Please bring yoga mat, towel, or meditation pillow.

REIKI LEVEL 1 & 2

ONGOING CLASS FOR CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS AND PARTNERS

Facilitated by Deborah Benyik, RN MPH

Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:30am

Reiki Level 1 Four Week Class $160 + $15 book

Reiki Level 2 Two Week Class $80

Become a Reiki Practitioner by learning simple and effective self healing techniques to promote deep relaxation, alleviate pain, stress and anxiety. Reiki works energetically to assist in balancing your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being, supporting your body's natural ability to heal.  You will receive instruction in basic anatomy, the energy system of the body, the origins and philosophy of Reiki, hand positions for self-healing and healing others, distance healing techniques and time to practice on yourself and each other in a very supportive and nurturing environment. Cost Includes Partner:PRE-

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY CALLING 720-854-7292 

Patient Forms

New Patient Packet

Financial Aid Application

BCH Cancer Resource Center at Tebo

If cancer strikes you or a loved one, the first thing you want is some straight facts about the disease.

At the Tebo Pavilion, our Resource Center, located on the first floor, is the place to start. Our goal is to help cancer patients and their families get good solid information about the disease and its treatment options, whatever the diagnosis.

The Resource Center is staffed by trained and caring volunteers from the Grillo Health Information Center.  You are welcome to request information by phone, email or stop in.  A volunteer is avavailable onsite Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm to provide the following:

• Confidential research for your personal health questions 
• Give you free access to the latest science-based medical information
• Help you make better decisions about your health
• Support your conversations with your doctor and improving health outcomes.

For more information:

Grillo Health Information Center

720.854.7293

http://www.grillocenter.org/

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Patient Comments

“I have received acupuncture, massage and Reiki. These have been a tremendous boost to my immune system and mental health. The nerve pain has subsided, lymphedema is under control and my outlook has improved."

“I have lymphedema and fibromyalgia. All my improvements in my physical and psychological health I attribute to Reiki, acupuncture and massage at the Center. I have increased energy and sense of well-being, decrease in pain, increased mobility and most of all I appreciate the clarity I now have as a result of discussing medical and psychological issues with my practitioners.”

“The benefits have been physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. I have relief, a little at a time, from the pain both post-operative and whole –body and the edema. I have professional information of the highest caliber of what has happened to me, what the problems are on a week to week basis and what I may well have to anticipate in the future with the post-op complications and radiation reaction. The early part of my journey through cancer at a different facility left me feeling like just another case instead of a suffering person. The staff at the complementary center, each in his/her special way, helped me heal from that experience, bring closure to it and become secure enough to make new decisions about my health future. I have never felt more supported in my life. Spiritually, as the burdens fall away during treatment, I find myself becoming more capable of opening and attending to my spiritual self. I feel that the care I am getting here is not just equally important to the lumpectomy and radiation, but more important because it works to remind me of my wholeness. Lastly, it is also very supportive of strengthening my immune system, so that it can deal with the Lyme disease as well as the cancer.”

“Acupuncture helped my sleep disorder and gave me some energy.”

“I have experienced immense benefits from weekly acupuncture and either healing touch/Reiki or massage during chemo. My counts have remained high – I have been able to avoid white and red blood cell count booster shots!!! Symptoms are managed well, too.”

“The lymphedema massage has helped tremendously with the swelling in my right hand/arm. Reiki and acupuncture have helped with mood/depression, energy level and ability to sleep.”

“Acupuncture helps with the fluid retention and neuropathy. Integrative Care nurse and healing touch VERY helpful with anxiety, which helps with everything else.”

“The nerve pain has subsided, lymphedema is under control and my outlook has improved.”

“The treatments are very relaxing. Usually, the few days following treatment I feel more energized. The people I have come in contact with have all been wonderful and encouraging. I look forward to seeing them.”

“I have experienced benefits in stress management and menopausal symptoms.”

“My side effects seem much less. I don’t get nausea as often and am not as fatigued. This also helps my overall positive attitude.”

“Pain relief, increased energy, enhanced sense of well-being.”

“Reduction of pain, reduction of stress, increased stamina, general feeling of returning wellness, emotional and psychological support of Integrative Care Center team.”

“Relaxation and peace of mind!”

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