Integrative Cancer Care on Salt Spring Island
Comprehensive support alongside conventional treatment.
Integrative cancer care works alongside conventional oncology to support your body through treatment, reduce side effects, and optimize quality of life. My role isn't to replace your oncologist. It's to fill the gaps that conventional care often leaves open.
A cancer diagnosis changes everything. Suddenly you're navigating a medical system built for urgency, and the things that matter most to how you feel day-to-day (nutrition, energy, sleep, emotional resilience, immune function) often fall through the cracks. Research from the Society for Integrative Oncology shows that patients who incorporate integrative therapies alongside conventional treatment report significantly improved quality of life, reduced treatment side effects, and better emotional well-being. That's where integrative cancer care comes in.
I work with patients at every stage: newly diagnosed, actively in treatment, and in post-treatment recovery. During chemotherapy or radiation, I focus on reducing side effects like nausea, fatigue, neuropathy, and immune suppression using evidence-based natural therapies that are safe alongside conventional protocols. Clinical trials at the University of Iowa have demonstrated that high-dose intravenous vitamin C can improve quality of life and reduce chemotherapy-related side effects without interfering with treatment efficacy. Every recommendation I make is cross-referenced with your oncology treatment to avoid interactions.
As the Society for Integrative Oncology recommends: 'Integrative therapies should be considered as part of a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.' Beyond managing side effects, I focus on the foundations that support your body's ability to heal: optimizing nutrition, restoring depleted nutrients through IV therapy, supporting detoxification pathways, and addressing the emotional toll that a cancer journey takes. This isn't about false promises. It's about giving your body the best possible conditions to respond to treatment and recover.
Why Integrative Cancer Care
Oncology-Informed
Every protocol is cross-referenced with your conventional treatment plan to ensure safety and avoid interactions.
Side-Effect Management
Evidence-based natural therapies to reduce nausea, fatigue, neuropathy, and immune suppression during treatment.
Whole-Person Support
Addressing nutrition, emotional health, and quality of life: the things conventional oncology often overlooks.
Conditions Treated With Integrative Cancer Care
Chemotherapy Side Effects
Radiation Recovery
Cancer-Related Fatigue
Immune Support During Treatment
Nausea & Appetite Loss
Peripheral Neuropathy
Post-Treatment Recovery
Nutritional Depletion
Emotional & Psychological Support
Prevention & Recurrence Reduction
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IV & Injection Therapy
IV therapy delivers vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system for maximum absorption and immediate therapeutic effect.
Clinical Nutrition
Clinical nutrition addresses nutrient deficiencies, optimizes digestion, and builds a plan around your life. Whether you're managing a chronic condition, working through gut issues, or just want to feel better day-to-day, I'll focus on whole foods, targeted supplementation, and realistic lifestyle shifts.
Targeted Supplementation
Not all supplements are created equal, and more isn't always better. I prescribe professional-grade supplements based on your lab work, health history, and specific deficiencies. The goal is precision: the right nutrients, in the right forms, at the right doses.
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