guided imagery and relaxation reflexology energy therapy

Massage Therapy

The gentle, nurturingtouch of TherapeuticMassage reduces stressby helping to create adeep state of relaxationthat calms the mind andbody, promoting and sup-porting healing and restor-ing a sense of wholenesswhile undergoing radiation treatment.

Reflexology

Reflexology is an ancient therapeuticpractice of applying light pressure

and gentle stimulation tosensor reflexes on the

feet, inducing a natu-ral state of relaxationthat helps toimprove the flowof energy and pro-mote the healingprocess.

Guided Imagery and Relaxation

Guided imagery is the practice of visualiz-ing positive outcomes to lessen anxiety, pro-vide relaxation, and help alleviate some ofthe side effects of radiation therapy. Thisprocess can enhance the body's immunesystem and promote healing.

Meditation

Meditation is a way of quieting the mindand calming the nervous system.Reducing mental, physical and emotionalstress helps to promotepeace of mind andhealth.

Energy Therapy(Reiki, Healing Touch and Therapeutic Touch)

Energy work is based on a fundamentalunderstanding that everything in the universe is made up of energy. It is the lifeforce of our cells, organs, glands and sys-

tems of our body. Energy therapies work to enhance

the ability of the bodyto bring its energy

to balance, and topromote the

healingprocess.

Dedicated to the integration of

mind, body, spirit and emotions

for health and healing.

Where are the sessions held and is there a fee?Brief sessions are provided in thecomfort care room in RadiationTherapy and are free to oncologypatients. Patients currently receivingRadiation Therapy will have sched-uling preference for the comfort caresessions and programs. Each month,a schedule of therapies and programswill be available at the RadiationTherapy reception desk.

How can other CHI services beaccessed? Call 860-889-8331, ext.2483 to make an appointment.Family members, patients, or health-care providers may call for inpatient services. All services are open to the community.

Extended sessions of Massage,Reiki, Healing Touch, Reflexologyand Acupuncture are offered at theCenter for Healthcare Integrationacross from the hospital and areavailable to patients, families and thecommunity. No referral is required.The cost for extended sessions isdirectly paid to the therapist.

Gift certificates are also available in theHospital gift shop or at the CHI Center.

www.backushospital.org

The Radiation Therapy staff and physi-cians, in collaboration with the BackusCenter for Healthcare Integration,believe there are many paths to healing,and that the integration of complementa-ry therapies along with your excellentmedical care may lead to more effectiveand satisfying outcomes.

Complementary therapiescan help you by:1. Reducing stress2. Calming anxiety, depression3. Decreasing pain4. Strengthening the immune system5. Promoting recovery from surgery,

chemotherapy, radiation6. Supporting cancer care7. Enhancing a sense of well-being

For more information or to schedule an appointment call:The William W. Backus Hospital Center for Healthcare Integration

Amy Dunion, R.N., L.M.T.Coordinator, 860-889-8331, ext. 2483

The Center is located at 115 Lafayette Street,

across from the Hospital.

“There has been such a greatresponse from our patients whoare receiving these complemen-tary therapies. They reallybenefit from the relaxation,which seems to support themthrough the course of theirradiation treatments.”- Meena Savur Moran M.D.

Backus Radiation Therapy andCenter for Healthcare

Integration (CHI)

Collaborate to provide

Comfort and Carefor Oncology Patients