1400 Executive Parkway, Suite 245, Eugene, OR. 97401

HEIDI

VON BROCKDORFF

- MSTCM, Dipl. OM, L.Ac

Acupuncture and the Cancer Patient
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Eugene, Oregon

Acupuncture safely and effectively:

  • decreases the nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
  • manages cancer-related pain
  • increases immune function and white blood cell count to treat neutropenia
  • relieves fatigue
  • relieves feelings of weakness
  • decreases the severity of hot flashes
  • relieves dry mouth symptoms (xerostomia) induced by radiation therapy
  • increases energy and feelings of wellbeing

Acupuncture is used to treat a wide variety of symptoms and conditions associated with cancer and the side effects of cancer treatments.

In recent years a number of cancer centers in the United States including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston have successfully integrated acupuncture into cancer care.  In 2006, I attended the advanced training program at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for the use of acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment method for patients as they undergo treatment for cancer.

Acupuncture addresses all aspects of a patient’s being, by helping to calm anxiety and easing fear, while at the same time, supporting and strengthening the physical body.

Few things in life are as frightening and as disruptive as a diagnosis of cancer. As your practitioner, it is my goal to support you and to provide you with empowering therapy that will help you stay strong from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

I look forward to being a part of your health and wellness team.

Acupunture for Cancer Support
I began to work with Heidi in the 8th week of my pregnancy, when I was suffering a few of the discomforts common to the first trimester; nausea in the mornings; yielding to cravings rather than making good food choices, bloating and sluggish digestion; lack of energy, and general fatigue. After my first visit with Heidi I felt an immediate physical benefit and over the next several days my energetic and emotional outlook shifted and I felt more inclined to nurture myself and prove myself with the optimal nutritional and herbal support to feel well. Over the next few weeks and several visits, all of my complaints diminished and I felt like I was back “in charge” of my body, eating sensibly, and enjoying moving my body again. I know that women can be unlucky enough to suffer through the entire first trimester and sometimes into their 4th and 5th months; I am so glad that I had the access to wellness care that turned my situation around and now in my 13th week I am described as having a “radiant glow” and I feel happy, balanced, strong and supported.
~ Marta C. - Eugene, OR

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