Care
Acupressure
Firm, steady touch on points of the hands, forearms, feet, ears and shoulders, with no needles at all. It is the choice on days when your blood counts are low, when you bruise easily or when needles feel like too much. I work alongside your oncology care.
Who usually comes for it
People with low blood counts or on blood thinners
People who dislike needles
People who are tired and want a gentler visit
Services
What a visit is like, in order
- 01
Step 1: We talk
About 10 minutes on how you are today and where you would like me to work.
- 02
Step 2: Touch
You stay clothed, in a recliner or on a table. I press on points with my fingers and thumbs, and you tell me how much pressure you want.
- 03
Step 3: Rest
A few minutes of quiet at the end, with a blanket.
- 04
Step 4: We plan
I show you one or two points you can press at home, and we choose the next visit.
Services
Before and after
Afterward people tell me they feel warm, loose or sleepy. A little tenderness where I pressed is common and fades quickly.
Tell me first
The same list as before any visit: your latest blood counts, blood thinners, lymph node removal, ports and lines, skin that was radiated or is healing, and any area that hurts to touch.
How many visits
I suggest a plan after the first visit, and acupressure is often what I use when counts are low. It is a suggestion, not a promise, and results vary.
What it doesn't do, and when to call your oncology team instead
Acupressure does not act on a tumor or change your oncology team's plan, and it does not replace any medicine. A fever, chills, bleeding that won't stop or a sudden change means calling your oncology team's number now, or 911 in an emergency.
Questions about acupressure?
Call or write and I will answer within a working day.