Supportive Care for Cancer Treatment
Dr. Anne Shelton Crute & Dr. Adam Okerblom
Licensed Acupuncturists (LAc), Doctors of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM)
Let Us Help Guide Your Journey
Over the years in our clinical practice, we have been continually amazed at the capacity of our patients to make it through the many challenges of cancer treatment with inspiring grace and strength. We have been honored to work with them and play a role in their success.
Our job is to provide tools and resources to support our patients as they navigate the arduous journey of oncology treatment. We work with each patient to develop a customized plan, according to their specific health needs, oncology treatment regimen, and life circumstances. We do not see your cancer. We see you. Our work is to help you through this challenge and feel like yourself again!
Discover a Therapeutic Space to Relax and Restore
Cancer treatment involves an exhausting litany of doctor’s office visits, laboratory visits, and other unwelcome “to-do lists”. A visit to our acupuncture clinic is not another unwelcome chore. An acupuncture treatment creates a restorative, therapeutic space for you to deeply relax, recharge, and connect to your inner healing capacity.
A Higher Level of Care
advanced theory rooted in the ancient traditions of eastern medicine. A multi-disciplinary approach including Chinese Medicine, Tibetan Medicine, and Ayurvedic Herbalism. Advanced level diagnostic skills of including pulse reading. years of experience with celebrated and renowned mentors around the world. Customized treatment plans and one-on-one personalized care including diet and lifestyle counseling. we are a step above!
Symptom Management Backed By Modern Research
Modern medical research supports acupuncture as an effective treatment for many common signs and symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatment. fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, CIPN, nausea, indigestion, loss of appetite, weight loss, edema, “chemo brain”, and more…
Individualized, Patient-Centered Care
At our clinic, we specialize in individualized, customized care, offering treatments tailored to each patient’s unique health concerns and wellness goals. Eastern Medicine recognizes the importance of each person’s constitution according to the Five Elements-a foundational theory reflected in Chinese, Tibetan, and Ayurvedic traditions. This approach provides deep insight into your specific condition and helps us determine your optimal treatment path.
Advanced Diagnostic Methods
Each visit begins with a focused analysis of the pulse according to the ancient diagnostic theories of Chinese and Tibetan Medicine. This helps us monitor your treatment progress and derive a great wealth of insight into your health.
Benefits of Care
Reconnect, Soothe and Restore
Feel like yourself again!
Ancient Knowledge Backed by Modern Research
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Serving the East Bay and Greater Bay Area
With two locations as well as online services.