Integrative Therapies & Rehabilitation for Cancer

Acupuncture is a component of traditional Asian medicine, which promotes natural healing in the body through a comprehensive approach of evaluation and treatment for the whole person.

Acupuncture is proven to be effective in treating these conditions:

• Relief of symptoms associated with cancer treatments such as nausea, fatigue and peripheral neuropathy
• Neurological ailments such as migraines and nerve pain
• Musculoskeletal pain including back pain and pain from arthritis
• Emotional distress including stress and depression
• Digestive problems such as indigestion, constipation and diarrhea
• Respiratory ailments such as asthma and allergies
• Physical injuries including chronic pain and acute sprain
• Chronic disease management

Acupuncture can also be effective for:

• PMS symptoms
• Infertility
• Smoking cessation
• Many other chronic ailments

The initial consultation fee is $130 and follow up treatments are $100 per session. Lahey does not bill insurance companies directly for acupuncture services but in some cases, you will be able to self-submit claims for reimbursement. For an appointment, please call acupuncturist Sophie Barkan at 781-640-2815.

Sophie believes that treatment is most effective when it uncovers the underlying roots of illness and her goal is to restore each patient’s core balance. Through the lens of Chinese Medicine is the recognition that true healing occurs when our minds, bodies and spirits are aligned. She currently sees patients in Oncology and in private practice.

• Art therapy: Expressing one’s self through art to improve or restore functioning and a sense of personal well-being.
• Massage therapy: Treatment of the soft tissues of the body by use of pressure, friction or kneading to help with muscle flexibility.
• Reiki: A special technique to reduce stress and enhance relaxation, administered by the “laying on of hands.”
• Yoga: A six-week program for the renewal of body and spirit.
• The YMCA Pink Program: An exercise program at all levels of activity for breast cancer patients.

We use a team-approach as our foundation for delivering cancer services to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients. This same multidisciplinary approach also extends to post-cancer care and we are committed to providing the best survivorship care.

Our staff have been specially trained and certified in oncology rehabilitation care to help cancer survivors regain their highest quality of life. Our team consists of physicians, nurses, radiation therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, registered dietitians, and mental health professionals. Each team member provides expertise, guidance, training and support throughout your rehabilitation treatment.

Your cancer rehabilitation plan will depend on individualized goals that focus on increasing strength and energy, managing pain and improving your functioning and quality of life. We work with you to identify resources and develop skills that will help you physically and emotionally heal from your cancer care.