Integrative Oncology Navigation
A cancer diagnosis changes everything. In an instant, you are navigating a world of unfamiliar terminology, complex treatment decisions, and an overwhelming number of voices telling you what to do next. You should not have to figure it out alone.
Integrative Oncology Patient Navigation is a specialized service designed to help cancer patients and their families understand, access, and coordinate integrative care alongside conventional cancer treatment. As a Trained Integrative Oncology Patient Navigator — certified through the Smith Center for Healing Arts and Maryland University of Integrative Health — I bring both clinical expertise and deep compassion to this work.
What integrative oncology navigation includes
Helping you understand what integrative oncology is and how it fits alongside your conventional treatment plan Identifying evidence-informed complementary therapies appropriate for your diagnosis and treatment phase Connecting you with trusted integrative oncology resources and providers Supporting you in communicating with your medical team about integrative care options Helping you sort through the overwhelming amount of information — and misinformation — that often accompanies a cancer diagnosis Providing continuity of support across the cancer continuum, from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, and beyond
This service is available to
Adult cancer patients at any stage of diagnosis or treatment
Parents and caregivers of children with cancer
Cancer survivors navigating life after treatment Family members and support circles seeking guidance
My perspective
I have spent years working alongside children and families facing cancer at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. I have sat with patients in their hardest moments. I have supported parents who were terrified and exhausted and doing their absolute best. I understand this world from the inside — and I bring that understanding to every navigation session.
Integrative care does not replace your oncology team. It works with them. My goal is to help you feel less overwhelmed, more informed, and more supported throughout one of the most difficult experiences of your life.
You deserve care that sees the whole person — not just the diagnosis.