At Dignity Health – Cancer Institute, a major goal of our oncology program is to change the approach to medicine and healthcare by bringing in a more comprehensive, integrative, compassionate and multi-dimensional approach to oncology care. This transformative approach offers care towards the whole person’s health. Whole person health refers to helping individuals, families and communities by restoring their health through interconnected areas of mind, body and spirit, rather than just treating a disease. Our complementary health approach offerings include sound therapy, yoga nidra, gentle movement, guided meditation, nutrition, psychosocial counseling and much more.
Integrative Oncology for the Whole Person: A Multidimensional Approach to Cancer Care says, “Whole person health refers to helping individuals, families, and communities, by improving and restoring their health in multiple interconnected areas—mind, body, spirit —rather than just treating disease. Today, more than ever before, millions of people are seeking an approach to medicine and health care that is more comprehensive, more holistic and integrative, and more compassionate and sensitive to their needs as a whole person. This is particularly true for those dealing with cancer.”
What we offer
Sound Meditation
Pet Therapy
Yoga Nidra
Meditative Art
Teaching Kitchen
Intro to Ayurveda
Gentle Movement
Gentle Yoga
Guided Meditation with Mantra Chanting
Wig Fittings and Style – as needed
Support Groups
Enrich Your Life
Our classes will help you get the most out of your mind and body. That’s our mission.
Our program offers a wide variety of health and wellness classes for people of all ages and abilities. Our classes are designed and taught by health care professionals who understand the unique, complex health care needs of different individuals and groups of people. Our teachers are skilled clinicians who can also keep a watchful eye and refer you for medical care if needed.
Ayurvedic medicine (Ayurveda for short) is one of the world’s oldest holistic – whole body – healing systems. This practice is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body and spirit. Intro to Ayurveda classes are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Dignity Health – Cancer Institute in our multipurpose room on the 2nd floor. Click below to register or email [email protected] for more information.
A regular practice of gentle movement can improve strength, balance and flexibility. This can also help calm your mind, reduce stress and anxiety. Please join us as we work to bring whole person health to the forefront of cancer treatment. Gentle movement classes are held the 4th Tuesday of each month at Dignity Health – Cancer Institute in our multipurpose room on the 2nd floor. Click below to register or email [email protected] for more information.
Practiced at a slower, gentler, and less intense pace, gentle yoga is designed to relieve stress and cultivate peace. For more information on class schedule, email [email protected].
Guided Meditation with Mantra Chanting
Join us every month to hear the beautiful voices of Keli of Bjoiful Sound and Art and Lakshmi of Chanting Sacred Melodies. Whether you practice guided, mantra or another style of meditation, you’ll often see many benefits, including increased self-awareness, reduced stress, increased focus, improved mood, reduced anxiety and less fatigue. Guided meditation with mantra chanting classes are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Dignity Health – Cancer Institute in our 4th floor lobby. Click below to register or email [email protected] for more information.
Animal-assisted therapy may help decrease anxiety and pain, lower blood pressure and help alleviate depression, while offering welcome companionship and a positive distraction from treatment schedules and worries.
Meditative Art
Meditative art is a creative form of meditation. Whether you’re an experienced artist or have no previous experience, this practice is for you! The benefits of meditative art are the following:
A safe, non-judgmental space to create (no artistic experience required – this creative work is about the process).
Fun and simple art explorations while receiving guidance and encouragement.
Discover a new way to turn inward and express yourself.
Right brain stimulation (which helps calm the mind and body).
Feelings of empowerment, self-acceptance and gratitude.
More clarity and insight into your life, emotions and thoughts.
Meditative art classes are held the 1st Tuesday of each month at Dignity Health – Cancer Institute in our multipurpose room on the 2nd floor. Click below to register or email [email protected] for more information.
Cancer Support Groups are meetings for people diagnosed with cancer and anyone touched by the disease. These support groups can foster community, helping you feel less alone. At Dignity Health – Cancer Institute, our support groups are open to patients, survivors and families. They are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Dignity Health – Cancer Institute in our multipurpose room on the 2nd floor. Click below to register or email [email protected] for more information.
Vibrational sound meditation can relax your body, mind and spirit, encourage healing, and offer stress and anxiety relief. Please join us as we work to bring whole person health to the forefront of cancer treatment. Sound meditation classes are held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at Dignity Health – Cancer Institute in our 4th floor lobby. Click below to register or email [email protected] for more information.
Join us in our Teaching Kitchen to learn how to make simple, cost-effective and delicious recipes that can help you to live a healthier life and/or manage your disease. For more information on class schedule, email [email protected].
Yoga Nidra
Yoga nidra is a form of guided meditation also known as yogic sleep or effortless relaxation. This takes us effortlessly into a state of harmonious, restful being while restoring and awakening us to our deepest, all-knowing and all-welcoming self. It’s a sublime practice that continues to gain popularity all over the world and ongoing research continues to prove its effectiveness. Yoga nidra classes are held the 4th Thursday of each month at Dignity Health – Cancer Institute in our 4th floor lobby. Click below to register or email [email protected] for more information.
