Welcome to Wellness
The Linda B. and Robert B. Wiggins Wellness & Integrative Health Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute offers classes and services to foster lifelong well-being for people affected by cancer. Wellness & Integrative Health Center services are open to current and former Huntsman Cancer Institute patients by appointment. Many services and classes are also open to loved ones and staff.
Learn more about integrative medicine on our blog.
Services
Integrative health and medicine brings conventional and complementary medical approaches together to treat cancer-related symptoms. We provide supportive treatments and services to patients, caregivers, family, and staff including acupuncture, massage, nutrition counseling, and more.
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Acupuncture
Adapted from traditional Chinese medicine, fine needles are placed at specific points to treat symptoms such as pain and nausea. Available at the Wellness Center and South Jordan Clinic.
Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine
Cancer and its treatments can impair physical function and can even result in disability. The goal of cancer rehabilitation medicine is to restore and improve physical function.
Creative Arts
Play a drum. Paint a picture. Write a poem. Tell your story. The creative arts allow you to express yourself in many ways. Participation in our programs and classes is free. Many are also open to loved ones and staff.
Fitness and Exercise
Exercise has many benefits for people affected by cancer. Services and classes are low cost and many are free. Group exercise events and classes are also open to loved ones and staff.
Massage Therapy
Techniques that apply fixed or movable pressure, holding, and movement of the body to reduce stress, anxiety, and pain. Available at the Wellness Center and South Jordan Clinic.
Nutrition Support
Our dietitians provide information about nutrition through groups, cooking classes, one-on-one sessions, and family counseling. They also offer a weight-reduction and healthy lifestyle program that is covered by most insurance.
Osteopathic Manipulation
A gentle hands-on technique performed by a physician to help muscles, joints, and other body parts and improve motion, reduce pain, and improve health.
Inpatient Services
These services are available to patients in their rooms while they are staying at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Inpatient acupuncture or massage requires physician or advance practitioner's approval. Please ask your care team for a referral.
Acupuncture
Adapted from traditional Chinese medicine, fine needles are placed at specific points to treat symptoms such as pain and nausea. Available at the Wellness Center and South Jordan Clinic.
Massage Therapy
Techniques that apply fixed or movable pressure, holding, and movement of the body to reduce stress, anxiety, and pain. Available at the Wellness Center and South Jordan Clinic.
Music Therapy
The Music Therapy program uses live music to help patients and caregivers take their minds off of cancer and its treatments, share emotions, and ease symptoms.
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