Care For The Whole Person 

The Center for Integrative Care, located in the Tebo Family Medical Pavilion on the Foothills Campus, provides the following care for the person with cancer during and after active cancer treatment:

Massage, reflexology and acupressure are also offered in the chemo infusion area.

Additionally, our complementary care treatments (massage, acupuncture, Reiki, and healing touch) are available for the benefit of family members and other caregivers of those with cancer.

These therapies have been proven in clinical research to be safe and effective for:

• improving post-operative wound healing
• promoting deep relaxation to boost the body's own power to heal
• reducing the need for pain medication
• reducing symptoms resulting from chemotherapy and radiation therapy
• decreasing stress
• improving clinical outcomes 

Integrative care is also known by other names, including complementary medicine, alternative medicine, complementary healing and adjunctive care.      

Our staff at the Tebo Cancer Center consists of experienced, oncology-trained, certified and licensed practitioners, trained in safe, evidence-based complementary care practices but also having thorough knowledge of conventional cancer treatment.  Our team works in collaboration with Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers practitioners and other members of the healthcare team toward the goal of obtaining the best outcome for each individual.

The Center for Integrative Care is primarily an outpatient care program. A physician order is preferred but not required. Integrative Care services are also available for those on the inpatient cancer care unit of Boulder Community with a physician or nurse referral. Treatments can also be requested in a cancer-related outpatient service, such as Imaging or Surgery, and a physician or nurse order is required. Home-based palliative care is also available.   

To schedule an appointment or to obtain more information regarding our services, hours of operation, and fees please call our patient service representative at 720.854.7292. 

Practitioners

Acupuncture

Stephen Corsale, Dipl. O.M., L.Ac., OTR

Stephen has worked in the healthcare field since 1982 in a variety of capacities and settings.  He is nationally certified in the fields of Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine and Occupational Therapy.  He has completed additional study in the area of oncology and Oriental Medicine, with a focus on providing treatments that are compatible with Western medical interventions and help improve patient outcomes.  Stephen strives for a collaborative relationship with his patients, helping them prioritize their physical, mental and/or emotional needs.

Rachel Horner, M.Ac.OM, L.Ac.

Rachel is nationally board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.  She is also certified as a massage therapist, Qi Gong instructor and Jin Shin Do practitioner.  Rachel earned her Master's dgree from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2001.  She spent two years exploring the applications of Oriental Medicine through independent research, internships and study throughout China, Korea and Thailand.  Rachel's clinical experience includes private practice and integrative hospital environments in both China and the U.S.  Rachel combines the principles of Chinese medicine to encourage the internal harmony that can help restore health and well-being.

Healing Touch/Therapeutic Touch/Reiki and
Wellness and Integrative Care Consultations

Deborah Benyik, RN, BSN, MPH

Deborah earned a B.S. in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and began her nursing career as an Oncology nurse at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in 1993.  She is a Reiki Master and Healing Touch Level 1 practitioner.  Currently, Deborah is a nurse on the inpatient Cancer Care unit of Boulder Community Hospital, where she has voluntarily provided energy healing to patients both on Cancer Care and other units through the hospital. She strives to promote the highest level of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health in her clients by honoring cancer as their sacred journey, assisting them in tapping into the source of their true nature, and empowering them to make decisions honoring their highest path.

Massage Therapy and Manual Lymph Drainage

Rene' Janiece, NCTMB, CLT

Practicing since 1987, Rene' is nationally certified in both massage and lymphedema therapies. She is also a Reiki Master. Since 2002, she has specialized in Oncology massage, having studied with recognized leaders in the field. She provides training in Manual Lymph Drainage throughout the U.S. Rene' serves on the faculty of the Peregrine Institute of Oncology Massage Training in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Music Therapy and Guided Imagery

Linda Flinkman, M.A., MT-BC 

Linda Flinkman is a board certified music therapist and counselor.  She earned a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Counseling and Music  Therapy from Naropa University in 1999. Linda’s clinical music  therapy experience includes working with abused children, nursing  home and hospice patients, and private practice. She is an adjunct  faculty member at Naropa University, teaching the therapeutic uses of  music in the Wilderness Therapy program. Linda provides a variety of  music-centered techniques, including guided imagery and music, music  for relaxation, listening to music and creating music to support  healing, emotional expression and enhance quality of life for cancer  patients and their families.

Nutritional Consultations

Clare Young, MS RD

Clare has been a Registered Dietitian since 1997. She has a Masters of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Utah.  She consulted as a holistic dietitian for an oncology clinic in Greeley CO, working with an array of cancer patients and survivors.  She also has specialized training in Ayurvedic Medicine, Metabolic Typing, and Functional Medicine. Clare is also an active member of Nutrition in Complementary Care, a professional practice group of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Clare is a published author and has contributed to consumer magazines and natural health books.   Clare maintains an open-minded approach to nutrition, supporting self-knowledge and personal empowerment in each person's healing journey.

Yoga

Laura Kupperman, MA, RYT-500 

Laura is a certified yoga therapist, certified yoga instructor, and cancer survivor.  Laura practiced and taught yoga throughout her own treatment, and believes that yoga significantly contributed to her recovery and healing.  She started the Yoga for Survivors ™ program in 2005 and is delighted to share the healing path of yoga with others.

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Hours of Operation

Appointments are scheduled Monday-Friday 8am-6pm. 

Evening and weekend appointments may be available upon request. 

Location

We are located in the Tebo Family Medical Pavilion on the Foothills Campus of Boulder Community Hospital.

Address:
4715 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder CO 80303

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Phone Numbers

Information and Scheduling:
Monica Ainsworth
720.854.7292

Operations Manager:
Susan Elling
720.854.7026

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Payment is expected at the time of service. 

Information regarding financial assistance is available upon request.

Gift certificates are available.

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Acupressure Seminar Series

Facilitated by Stephen Corsale, staff acupuncturist

Cost: $80 for full seminar

This 4-week seminar will focus on providing information and hands-on instruction on the use of acupressure points to promote overall well-being, as well as helping to address specific symptoms that are common to patients undergoing cancer treatment.  Attendees are encouraged to bring a family member, friend or caregiver with them to practice with at no additional cost.

Areas to be addressed include:

Week 1 - Immune system, respiratory system, energy support

Week 2 - Cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system

Week 3 - Endocrine/hormonal system, cognitive function, emotional support

Week 4 - Neuropathy, musculoskeletal pain

For next available class dates and to register please call our patient representative at 720.854.7292.

Support Groups

Friday Café

Meets each Friday 1:30-3:30 in the Tebo Community Room

Events 

The Community Room will be available on a drop-in basis for anyone wanting a space to work on personal art and craft projects, scrapbooking, playing quiet board games, doing puzzles, or just having a cup of tea.  Tea and cookies provided.

Patient Forms

Patient forms will be available for download in Summer 2008.

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ACS Salon

Visit our onsite Salon , sponsored by the American Cancer Society, anytime during business hours, or after hours by appointment, on the first floor of the Tebo Pavilion for a head covering such as a hat, wig, scarf or turban. Prosthesis fittings are available.  For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call Emmy Anderson, ACS Patient Navigator, at 720.854.7290.

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 BCH Cancer Resource Center at Tebo

If cancer strikes you or a loved one, the first thing you want is some straight facts about the disease. 

At the Tebo Pavilion, our Resource Center, located on the first floor, is the place to start.  Our goal is to help cancer patients and their families get good solid information about the disease and its treatment options, whatever the diagnosis.

Stop by Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm, to take advantage of our free online services.  We have searched the Internet to identify the best websites for accurate and understandable information on many types of cancer.  You will find those sites clearly organized by type of cancer on our Resource Center computers.

Although the Resource Center is designed for self-service use, we can provide specially trained volunteers to guide you to the answers you need.  Providing good, clear, comprehensive information is part of the Tebo Pavilion's commitment to addressing every aspect of a patient's difficult journey through cancer's uncertain passages.  Volunteers are available by appointment; call 720.854.7293 or email us at resourcecenter@bch.org to request research information or to schedule a session.

Here's what our Resource Center offers you:

• In-depth, medically sound information on most cancer diagnoses from our stock of books, broschure and DVD's.
• Free Internet access to carefully selected medical websites.
• Caring expert volunteers to help guide you through the online search process.
• Information about and contacts for cancer support groups in our area.
• American Cancer Society brochures and other materials.
• Information from Lance Armstrong's "Live Strong" Survivorship Program.