Join Twist Out Cancer and The Cancer Wellness Center for a collaborative Twistshop Cancer has an immense impact on our bodies and well-being. We often feel disconnected and estranged from our bodies during treatment and lose our sense of self. This Twistshop will introduce participants to an integrative, sensorimotor-based non-clinical art therapy activity that allows […]
This virtual series will empower participants to take an active role in their health and wellbeing. Join us to learn and practice a series of scientifically based mindfulness skills to reduce stress, emotional reactivity, and improve mood and focus. Presented by: Angela Lorbeck, DACM, MSTOM, MPH, LAc, DiplOM Manager of Integrative Medicine, Rush University Medical […]
Join us at the Cancer Wellness Center for our family cooking program "Culinary Connections". This program is for families with children ages 6-12 that are affected by cancer and would like to learn age-appropriate recipes. In this program, we will help your children feel empowered with the ability to make healthy foods for themselves and […]
Acupuncture is a safe and effective healing technique that has been used for over 2,000 years. It involves the insertion of very fine, hair-thin, single-use sterile needles into acupuncture points on the body. Acupuncture can help you along the path toward optimal health and vitality- physically, mentally and emotionally. In recent years, acupuncture has been […]
Our Breath is the link between our mind and emotions. If the breath is channeled in the right direction, one can experience release of toxins, peace, clarity of mind and strengthening of the immune system. In this Breathe-in class, each week, we will explore easy yet powerful breathing techniques to breathe mindfully and release stress. […]
Join us for an informal meet and greet with certified therapy dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. There will be plenty of opportunity for hands-on interaction with the dogs, and to watch them show off their skills. Please note: This is an in-person event. Registration is required Proof of vaccination will be required for anyone […]
Join us at the Cancer Wellness Center for Zentangle, an easy-to-learn, meditative and fun way to create art by drawing structured patterns. No art experience required. It is a journey of relaxing creativity. Presented by: Mary Hamming, CZT Limit of 10 participants. This is an in-person event. All participants must provide proof of Covid 19 […]
This virtual series will empower participants to take an active role in their health and wellbeing. Join us to learn and practice a series of scientifically based mindfulness skills to reduce stress, emotional reactivity, and improve mood and focus. Presented by: Angela Lorbeck, DACM, MSTOM, MPH, LAc, DiplOM Manager of Integrative Medicine, Rush University Medical […]
Do you have questions about diet, nutrition, or other food-related concerns? Join us for a quick session for an opportunity to learn from our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition. Our theme for this program will be: "Nutrition Confusion: Do you have questions about a food or nutrition topic that confuses you?" Please submit questions related […]
This is a hybrid program offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom Creative and journalistic writing can both heal and calm the mind. As you explore new possibilities and realities by putting pen to paper, you are free to be as goofy or serious as you would like to be […]
