Integrative Wellness Fair Brings Yoga, Music, Wellness Services to Cancer Patients
By: Liz Allwes
LanieFrancis, M.D., a hematologist and medical oncologist at Hillman Cancer Center, was searching for ways to further support her patients through what can sometimes be a long and complex cancer journey. Many of her patients asked how they could help themselves, which sparked her interest in integrative cancer care, a comprehensive approach addressing both the body and the mind.
As a result of her patients’ inquiries, Dr. Francis secured a grant from the Shadyside Hospital Foundation to organize the inaugural Integrative Cancer Wellness Fair. The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Herberman Conference Center at the UPMC Cancer Pavilion.. Guests will be able to ask questions, see demonstrations, and receive information from the following vendors:
Yoga Hive
Schoolhouse Yoga
BYS Yoga
Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health and Healing
La Vida Massage
Bloom Organic Skin Care
Pillar Wellness
Music for Life
The Wellness Chef
UPMC CancerCenter Nutrition Services
UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine
Reiki Hands Open Hearts
Pittsburgh Nutrition Counseling
Aryuvedic Center of Pittsburgh
Nugo Nutrition
For more information about the event, call 412-623-4636. Also, you can visit the Wellness Fair webpage for information about the event, and UPMC CancerCenter Facebook page for posts spotlighting different vendors attending the fair.
