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Integrative Wellness Palliative Medicine
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6715 N. Charles St.
Sandra R. Berman Pavilion - Suite 115
Towson
, MD 21204
Berman Parking Garage
Monday
8:00am
- 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am
- 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am
- 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am
- 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am
- 5:00pm
Now Located in the Sandra R. Berman Pavilion
Focused on caring for the body, mind and spirit, using evidence-supported complementary therapies to help you manage symptoms and enhance your physical and emotional wellness
Cancer is much more than a medical diagnosis; it affects every aspect of a person’s life. At the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute at GBMC, we are committed to treating the whole patient, not just the disease. That's why we offer evidence-based holistic services that work hand-in-hand with the latest clinical treatments.
Our integrative medicine team is focused on caring for a patient's mind, body, and spirit. Services help prevent and manage symptoms for cancer patients who are experiencing pain, fatigue, depression, or anxiety. Our integrative medicine team creates individual treatment plans that may include:
- Meditation
- Guided imagery
- Massage
- Yoga-based wellness education
- Learn more about our treatments
The Integrative Wellness Palliative Medicine program is available to all patients receiving outpatient cancer treatment at GBMC.
Our Team
Lolly Forsythe-Chisolm, MS
Mind Body Specialist
Suki Parks, PhD, PA-C
Advanced Practitioner - Outpatient Oncology
Paul Celano, MD, FACP, FASCO
Herman and Walter Samuelson Medical Director, Sandra and Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute
Ask an Oncology Expert
Mind Body Specialist, Lolly Forsythe-Chisolm, sits down with Mary Beth Marsden to discuss techniques for our patients to use during their treatment journey.
Our Treatments
Mind Body Medicine
Mind body medicine refers to a group of treatments that decrease the ‘fight or flight’ response and teach your body and mind to relax. Stress causes changes in your body that can worsen pain, sleep, and anxiety. Therefore, stress makes it harder for your body to heal from illness and injury. Mind body techniques can help relieve this stress. They are easy to learn and are appropriate for anyone going through a stressful experience such as cancer.
Integrative Stress Management
Cancer and cancer treatment can be very stressful. Managing the side effects of treatment and the worry that comes along with cancer can be challenging. Your worry may make it hard to relax and to sleep. In addition, it may impact your energy level and your mood. Even your family can be affected. Our integrative medicine providers can teach you and your family practical and effective tools to manage your stress.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy can be helpful for lifting your mood, promoting sleep, managing nausea, and enhancing general relaxation. Some people use it as part of a stress reduction plan. In addition, it can be used alongside massage and other wellness techniques. Offered at The Boutique.
Massage Therapy
Massage techniques can be helpful in reducing pain, fatigue and anxiety. We proudly offer oncology massage therapy at The Boutique.
Acupuncture
Offered by referral through local practitioners with advanced training, knowledge, and experience. For more information, please contact Oncology Support Services.
Guided Meditation Video Series
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