Wellness & Recovery - for Chemo & Major Surgery

It can be a mental blow to get a diagnosis that recommends extensive treatment, such as Chemo or major surgery. The mind races, trying to understand the implications. How will this affect my family, my work, my life passion? For whatever reason an affliction has occurred, consider it a way to re-access your life and your relationships.

First, it's important to reduce anxiety and depression because calmness facilitate the body's healing process. As we increase calmness, we tend to decrease worry and pain. Qigong Meditation has a long history of regulating blood pressure and easing muscle tension. As we ease the internal tension, the mind begins to reduce fear and regrets. Now we can open up to the joy of speculating a new life... a new future... after recovery.

Second, it's encouraging to have a support team. We recommend you bring a friend or family member with you. For our Wellness & Recovery Program, you may bring up to three friends and relatives to each session. You can choose different family members to attend, so it doesn't need to be the same group for every session. The point is to welcome your family and friends to participate in the process. This helps them heal... because they are affected too.

TaiChi & Qigong have been effectively used to reduce the side-effects of chemo and major surgery for more than 20 years. This includes fatigue, insomnia, numbness, heartburn, dizziness, psychological distress, cognitive impairment, nausea, pain and depression. TaiChi also can increase bone density, muscular strength, ambulatory stability and joint flexibility.

Call for a consultation to see if Qigong Meditation is a comforting addition to your recovery. 

DaoShima Susan, 907-562-2863