Oncology & Cancer Support

Acupuncture and oncology massage can provide supportive care for people living with cancer, during treatment and throughout recovery. Melissa Steger, L.Ac., LMT, has specialized training with world renowed multi generational practitioner, Jeffrey Yuen, as well as through the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.  Missy has experience providing individualized acupuncture to help address symptoms such as pain, nausea/vomiting, insomnia, hot flashes, neuropathy, fatigue, anxiety, and stress while coordinating care with your medical team.  In the past Missy has worked in conjunction with Johns Hopkins for the Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center and currently 1 day a week at Mercy Hospital.

"It was a safe place where I wasn't poked and prodded.  Melissa's touch felt relaxing and healing" - Susan, breast cancer patient
"My nausea was always better after a treament.  It really made my side effects feel less difficul to manage" - Peter, lymphoma patient
"During my treatment, I tried to visit Melissa at least twice a month. I found that once I began getting massages my anxiety went down considerably.  It was one appointment in the middle of many appointments that I looked forward to.  My body and mind felt much better after each session.  I also believe my body recovered much quicker because of Melissa's talented hands." - Stacey

Lessening of pain, reduced nausea, reduced anxiety and stress, sleep promotion.  A place to experience a healing touch and feel like a beating heart on a treatment table. 

Massage treatments will be tailored around your treatment schedule, medical equipment, and level of exercise your doctor recommends. Melissa (Missy) Steger has years of experience working with this population as well as cordinating care with your physician and medical providers.