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Nobody becomes a healthcare provider for the paycheck.
You chose this work because something convinced you that your presence could change outcomes—especially when people are at their most vulnerable.
That conviction is exactly why this matters.​
Across every community, people living with cancer are often making complex care decisions without clear, evidence-based guidance about integrative oncology. Some are asking direct questions: Is acupuncture safe for me? Can integrative therapies help with pain, fatigue, or treatment side effects?
Others don’t know these options exist.
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At the same time, many providers want to help—but hesitate. Not from lack of care, but because integrative oncology training is rarely embedded in standard healthcare education. The result is a real gap: uncertainty, misunderstanding, and missed opportunities for supportive, coordinated care.
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With nearly 4 in 10 people facing cancer
in their lifetime, that gap matters.
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You could be the one who changes that.
Whether you work in oncology and want deeper clinical confidence, are an acupuncturist exploring cancer care for the first time, or are a licensed provider seeking clarity about where integrative therapies truly fit—there is a place for you here.
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Over 19 years and 18,000+ patient visits, I've built what didn't exist when I started: a playbook for stepping into this work with clarity, confidence, and clinical judgment you can trust. The safety protocols that protect vulnerable patients. How to meet people where they are—in pain, overwhelmed, scared—and guide them with skill and compassion. The communication skills that earn credibility with oncology teams while staying in your lane. The resilience practices that keep you whole when the work gets heavy.
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I'm teaching all of it. Three courses. Early 2026.
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You'll walk away knowing exactly how to work safely with people living with cancer, how to support their physical and emotional wellbeing, how to collaborate with oncology teams, and how to sustain yourself in work that matters. This isn't theory—it's what actually works, from someone
who's been in the room 18,000 times.
Limited seats. This is your chance.​
Be part of the network people with cancer can rely on.
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Early 2026. Three Courses. Hybrid. Live @ Zen Shiatsu (Evanston, IL) & Virtual. Limited Seats.
February | March | April 2026
Open to Illinois licensed professionals across disciplines:
Acupuncture, Shiatsu, Massage Therapy, Nursing,
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy,
Social Work, and Naprapathy.
All courses provide license renewal CE hours for all professions,
plus NCCAOM PDAs and NCBTMB CE Hours.
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Need more information? Please me!
February 28th & March 1st (12 - 5pm)
10 CE Hours ($300)
"Pulling Back the Curtain:
The Integrative Oncology Practice Blueprint"
A cancer diagnosis reshapes everything—for patients, partners, parents, and children. In an instant, control slips: over schedules, bodies, choices, even identity. Integrative oncology is one of the most powerful ways people regain steadiness, agency, and relief—care that feels human and clinically grounded.
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The problem: there aren't enough clinicians with specialized training to safely and skillfully provide this support. Patients struggle to find credible options. Oncology teams want trusted partners. With nearly 4 in 10 people in the U.S. facing cancer in their lifetime, the need is immense—and growing.
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If oncology isn't yet part of your scope—or you want to deepen your confidence—this is your moment to serve at a higher level, stand out in your community, and step into a space of profound need and meaning. While examples may highlight acupuncture, this curriculum's framework translates across disciplines.
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What You'll Gain
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Foundations that matter — the core of integrative oncology and where it belongs in modern cancer care
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Behind the curtain of the patient experience — how cancer care unfolds, the physical and emotional toll, system barriers that shape every visit, and the oncology safety essentials you must know
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Acupuncture in oncology: the where/when/how — where it helps most, when to wait, and how to integrate safely alongside medical care
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In-the-room mastery — what to ask, what to listen for, and how to respond with skill and compassion—plus when to pause or refer
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Resilience & credibility — habits that protect your presence, and communication that earns trust with patients, oncology teams, and institutions
When cancer becomes part of the story, the people sitting across from you aren't just patients—they're survivors, fighters, and families searching for steadiness and skill they can trust. This training gives you the confidence to step into high-stakes care, the language that builds credibility with providers, and the clarity to expand your reach without losing your heart.
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This is the room to be in.
Saturday, March 21st (12 - 5pm)
5 CE hours ($150)
Burnout Reset: Evidence-Based Resilience
for Clinicians
You know the signs: the charting that stretches into the night, the conversation that keeps replaying, the faces that stay with you long after you've clocked out. The work follows you home because you're human. If you've asked, How do I keep caring without losing myself?—this is for you.
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Whether you're new to patient care or years in, burnout doesn't crash in—it creeps in: chart by chart, conversation by conversation, until you realize it's taken more than you intended to give.
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This evidence-based reset blends neuroscience, compassion, and lived experience from the front lines of emotionally demanding care. You'll leave with frameworks, micro-practices, and real-world tools that actually fit clinical life.
This is how you stay in the work without losing yourself.
Come reset—and reclaim the purpose and power that brought you here.
Saturday, April 25th (12 - 5pm)
5 CE hours ($150)
Breaking the Silence on Cancer Pain:
How Acupuncture Changes the Story
Cancer pain isn't just a symptom—it's a thief. It steals sleep, function, identity, and joy. For many, it lingers long after treatment ends, turning simple tasks into daily hurdles. This is the raw human toll we meet in clinic: hands that can't button shirts, feet that fear the first step, joints that sabotage livelihoods and dreams. Pain remains chronically under-treated. Patients are desperate for relief.
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If you've ever wanted to do more for these patients—but weren't sure where to start, or how to do it safely—this course is your entry point. And if you already treat people with cancer, it's your chance to sharpen confidence, expand competence, and earn the trust of patients and oncology teams alike.
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With 19 years on the front lines of integrative oncology and more than 18,000 patient visits—the majority for pain management—this course pulls back the curtain on what works: the current evidence, oncology-safe acupuncture approaches for real-world cancer pain, the safety essentials to practice responsibly, case-based teaching from clinic, and the plain-language scripts that earn trust with oncology teams.
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While the focus is acupuncture, allied health professionals and integrative providers will gain a clear understanding of where acupuncture fits, how to collaborate effectively, and how to guide patients toward credible, safe care.
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What You'll Gain
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A clear framework for where acupuncture fits in modern cancer pain care
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Oncology-specific safety essentials: cautions, contraindications, when to pause/refer
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In-the-room mastery: what to ask, what to notice, and how to respond with skill and compassion
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Evidence-informed, clinic-ready protocols for the pain scenarios you must be ready to address
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Documentation & communication that build credibility with medical teams
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Practical resilience tools so you can keep showing up strong
Walk in curious. Walk out oncology-ready—able to turn "we've tried everything" into "this finally helped." Give patients back hope, sleep, and small daily wins while earning the trust of the teams who care for them.
That's the work. That's this course.