Hematology & BMT Resources: Integrative Medicine, Exercise & Retreats

Integrative medicine

Note: Please consult your physician before trying any herbs or supplements, as they may interact with your medical care.

Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic
Offers free acupuncture, herbs, massage and guided imagery to low-income women with cancer in Oakland and San Francisco.
Phone: (510) 601-7660

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Provides information and education about complementary and alternative medicine.

Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Osher Center for Integrative Health
Offers integrative medicine services including acupuncture, massage, meditation, guided imagery, nutritional counseling and yoga.
Phone: (415) 353-7718

Pine Street Clinic
Integrative medicine clinic in San Anselmo, with an extensive online shop.
Phone: (415) 485-0484

Exercise, movement and yoga

Ko Wong Chi Kung Institute
Free walking chi kung class for individuals with cancer in San Francisco.
Phone: (415) 837-0128

Patient and Family Cancer Support Center
Offers classes in Pilates, yoga and qi gong.
Phone: (415) 885-3693

Cancer Exercise Counseling
Phone: (415) 514-6430

Healing Yoga Foundation
Phone: (415) 931-9642

Retreats

Camp Make-A-Dream
Retreats in Montana for adults and young adults. Hosts Young Adult Survivor Conference. Scholarships available.
Phone: (406) 549-5987

Commonweal Cancer Help Program
Week-long retreat in Bolinas that includes services such as massage, yoga, meditation, imagery and psychotherapy.
Phone: (415) 868-0970

First Descents
Free seven-day survivorship camp offering activities such as climbing and kayaking for young adults age 18 to 39.
Phone: (303) 945-2490

Healing Journeys
Sponsors free inspirational conference, "Cancer as a Turning Point."
Phone: (800) 423-9882

Healing Yoga Foundation
Yoga, day-long cancer retreats and cancer support classes in San Francisco.
Phone: (415) 931-9642

Kokolulu Farm and Cancer Retreats
Retreats offered in Hawaii. Scholarships available.
Phone: (808) 889-9893

Reel Recovery
Fly-fishing retreats for men with cancer.
Phone: (800) 699-4490

Smith Farm Cancer Retreat
Day- and week-long retreats in Washington, D.C. Scholarships may be available.
Phone: (202) 483-8601

Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Day-long and residential meditation retreats in Woodacre. Scholarships offered for those with medical conditions.

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Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program

400 Parnassus Ave., Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94143

(415) 353-2421

M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m

Osher Center for Integrative Health

1545 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 353-7700

M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Hematology & BMT Resources: Integrative Medicine, Exercise & Retreats

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