INtegrative Navigation
Support for Cancer Patients
INtegrative Navigation in a nutshell:
For people with cancer and their loved ones
Assists in accessing and navigating western medicine as well as complementary or supportive therapies
Works to remove or reduce physical, spiritual and emotional barriers you are encountering
Provides information, assistance, and support as you select and access resources
Offers guidance in coping with your disease and its impact on your life
Scheduled as needed
Available in conjunction with Spiritual Direction
Why Integrative Navigation?
All people facing serious illness deserve access to integrative care that brings together the best of both worlds: western medical treatments and the variety of evidence-based supportive therapies that can assist in physical, emotional and spiritual healing and wellbeing. And they deserve reliable support and guidance in blending these worlds into their personal plan for dealing with cancer.
Integrative navigation is a service for people with cancer and their loved ones. Its purpose is to assist in accessing and navigating western medicine along with complementary or supportive therapies, and to provide support on all levels in facing the challenges of illness.
My focus is on working with you to create a personal healing plan that brings together medical treatments and supportive therapies so that you have information about and access to the best of what is available, empowering you to live your life more fully, on your own terms.
Dealing with cancer doesn’t mean you have to give up your autonomy
In a safe, confidential space, we explore what you feel stands in the way of your healing and wellbeing. You are in charge of what we address; together we work to reduce or remove barriers you are encountering, whether they be physical, emotional or spiritual.
Working your way through cancer can feel overwhelming, confusing and lonely; you may feel like you have lost your center.
Think of me as your sherpa
Sherpas are the individuals supporting mountain climbers to ensure their successful ascent of the world’s most challenging mountains.
From my own cancer experience and over 25 years of working with others with cancer, I know that each person’s experience is unique; each of us has our own “mountain” to climb.
I have been up and down the mountain with hundreds of people and bring with me the tools, skills and knowledge of the mountain to better equip you for the journey.
Integrative navigation Services Include:
Compassionate Listening
Compassionate listening to help identify your needs, concerns and personal healing goals
Information on Supportive Therapies
Information on evidence-based/evidence-informed complementary (supportive) therapies that encourage physical healing and emotional and spiritual well-being
Assistance with Selection and Access
Assistance in selecting and accessing appropriate supportive resources
Guidance for coordination
Guidance on coordinating your integrative care with your health care team
Self-care skills and tools
Skills and tools to reduce stress and enhance self-care
Support
Support in coping with your disease and its impact on your life.
My Commitment to
Your Care
As your navigator, I commit to honoring you as an individual with a unique set of circumstances. Your needs are at the heart of our work together. I meet you wherever you are on your journey: whether you are newly diagnosed, dealing with treatments and side effects, recovering, dealing with recurrence, or perhaps facing the end of life. I am available to support you every step of the way.