Oncology Acupuncture
Christine Pellegrino, M.S., L.Ac, is Certified from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Oncology Acupuncture provides cancer patients symptom management and pain relief through natural therapies that coincide with their cancer care plan. Personalized treatments offer patients scientifically-tested methods to care for cancer pain, fatigue, neuropathy, and more.
Oncology acupuncture can help the following symptoms and side effects:
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Dry mouth
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Fatigue
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Immune suppression
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Pain
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Neuropathy
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Hot Flashes
Book an Oncology Acupuncture Consultation
We have a solid knowledge base of cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and herb-drug interactions. We have also received advanced education on the management of lymphoma and leukemia, as well as cancer of the breast, colon and rectum, lung, prostate, and other parts of the body.
Focus Areas Include:
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Mainstream pain management
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Psychiatric & psychological problems among the cancer population
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Palliative care approach to pain and symptom management
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Acupuncture mechanisms of action
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Acupuncture for cancer pain
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Chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting symptom relief
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Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
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Cancer-related fatigue
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Patient to provider communication
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Safety & clinical practice guidelines
All new oncology acupuncture patients will be booked in for a consultation, where a customized treatment plan will be created especially for you.
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Christine Pellegrino
M.S., L.Ac, Co-founder, Owner, Director & Lead Acupuncturist
Certifications through the Memorial Sloan Kettering Integrative Medicine Program:​
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Fundamentals of Oncology Acupuncture
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Fundamentals of Integrative Oncology
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Oncology Acupuncture: From Neuroscience to Patient Wellbeing
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Herbs & Dietary Supplements in Cancer Care
