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Colorado Breast Cancer Support Resources Directory

Wellness

(S) = Servicios disponsibles en espanol. Services available in Spanish

A Way of Wellness

8795 Ralston Rd., Suite 112, Arvada, CO 80002, 303-456-6622, Dan Schupack, NCTMB

•   A wide range of options to support your self-care program, including hot stone therapy, Reiki, and massage

•  Certified in Lymph Drainage Therapy and Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP)

www.awayofwellness.com

Acupuncture of the Rockies

308 S. Howes St., Fort Collins, CO 80521, 970-416-9600, Diana Hermann, Licensed Acupuncturist

•  Acupuncture services to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation and or surgery to help with recovery from surgery or the effects associated with chemo and radiation.

•  Beneficial for both survivors and caregivers in reducing the effects of stress on the body and mind.

www.acupunctureoftherockies.com

email: diana@acupunctureoftherockies.com

Advance Physical Therapy

Mary Byrne, MSPT, 1549 Euclid Circle, Lafayette, CO 80026, 720-299-7822

•  Specialized treatment and exercise to regain range and strength following any breast cancer surgery

•  Lymphedema management.

•  Women's health specialist

Back on the Move

Gloria Kubel, MA, CN, Vibra Hospital, 8451 Pearl St., Thornton, CO 80229, 303-722-1043

•Ongoing support group that combines dance, exercise, and discussion faciliated by Gloria, a breast cancer survivor since 1974.

Boulder Lymphatic and Massage

Lynn Herklotz, NCMT, OTR, CLT, South Boulder off of Highway 36 and Table Mesa and Central Boulder near Boulder Community Hospital , 303-931-3469

•  Internationally certified manual lymphatic drainage therapist

•  Can bill insurance and offer a cash discount to United Healthcare patients

www.bouldermassage.net

(S) Boulder Community Hospital — Mapleton Center

311 Mapleton Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304, 303-441-0493

•  ”Cancer Survivors Make Waves” — Post-mastectomy pool class for mobility / exercise — Tuesdays, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Call 303-441-0542 to confirm

•  Breast Cancer Rehab Service — Individual exercise instruction to regain mobility; manual therapy techniques to improve scar and connective tissue mobility; education and support for return to full function and activity

•  Lymphedema treatment.

Breast Friends Massage

1761 S. Filbert Court, Denver, CO 80222, Contact Valerie Brown, 303-917-0090

•  Provides hands-on comfort of therapeutic massage to those in any stage of discovery, treatment and survivorship.

•  Advanced training for Registered Massage Therapists wishing to serve the breast cancer community.

email: info@breastfriendsmassage.com

www.breastfriendsmassage.com

Colorado School of Healing Arts

7655 West Mississippi, Suite 100, Lakewood, CO 80226, 303-986-2320

•  Special rates to the public for massage and spa treatments provided by students and certified therapists in advanced training programs.

•  Graduates specialized in oncology massage.

www.csha.net

Denver Personal Fitness Training

3211 Zuni St., #8, Denver, CO 80211. Contact Jennifer Twilley, 303-587-4732

•  One-on-one therapeutic movement-based fitness training for women who have undergone or are currently in breast cancer treatment.

•  Customized programs are a fusion of breath work, gentle stretching techniques, creative movement/dance and incorporate Pilates and yoga fundamentals.

email: jennifertwilley@hotmail.com

Denver Physical Therapy

Locations: Aurora: 303-755-8826, Castle Rock: 303-688-3914; Denver Athletic Club: 303-628-0871, Colorado Athletic Club: 303-892-8850; Englewood: 303-790-4495

•   Treatments specific to the recovery from breast cancer, including lymphatic drainage, scar tissue reduction, and movement therapy based on the Feldenkrais method

•  Manual therapy based techniques focusing on the individual’s return to wellness

•   Offering therapeutic techniques based on Pilates, Feldenkrais, and athletic training by physical therapists with advanced certifications

•  Personalized education and home programs

•   Pool therapy available at some locations

www.denverphysicaltherapy.com

Exempla Lutheran Medical Center

8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. To register, call 303-425-8391.

  • Pilates for Cancer Survivors: Class helps build a strong core; develop strength; and improve posture, balance, and flexibility. Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m., daytimes on Wednesdays. Call Lauren Garretson, 303-425-2431.
  • Lymphedema classes: Meet with specialists to learn how it occurs and how to manage it.  Last Tuesday of the month, 6-7:30 p.m. Call AnswerLine at 303-689-4595 to register for this free class.

e-mail: fiskel@exempla.org

www.exempla.org

"Focus on Healing" - Lebed Method therapeutic dance

Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge.  Drop-ins welcome. Private sessions are also available.  Call Fran Hogan CLM, CLMC at 303-738-9759.

• Aa gentle therapeutic hospital based dance and movement program for women with lymphedema, breast cancer, as well as any cancers or chronic illnesses. 

•   Through the use of specifically designed movements, the curriculum enhances physical and emotional well-being.  No special abilities are required and it is fun and easy to do. 

www.coloradolebedmethod.com

Front Range Cancer Specialists

2315 E. Harmony Rd., Suite 110, Fort Collins, CO 80528, 970-212-7600

•   "Gentle Yoga": A class specially designed for breast cancer patients. Held every Tuesday at The Other Club, 1227 Riverside Avenue, Fort Collins. Led by Hillary Beck-Gifford, certified personal trainer. Cost: $10/class. Please call Hillary at 970-484-1724 or 970-221-4348 to confirm class availability.

www.frontrangecancer.com

Harmony Physical Therapy

3014 Bluff St., Suite 201, Boulder, CO 80301, 303-440-6028. Contact Kristi Jordan, PT.

•   Knowledgable in needs of breast cancer patients. Friendly personalized attention in a safe and supportive environment.

•   Skilled in manual therapy to restore mobility and improve posture

HealthLinks Clinic, LLC

3434 47th Street, Suite 105, Boulder, CO 80301, 303-443-1937

•   Individualized exercise programs for during and after medical treatment for cancer related fatigue and deconditioning

•   Nutrition and lifestyle counseling

email: shaun@healthlinksclinic.com

www.healthlinksclinic.com

HealthONE Cancer Exercise Program

Locations: Rose Medical Center, 303-320-2818, Sky Ridge Medical Center, 720-225-1030, Swedish Medical Center, 303-788-4668

•   Improve your quality of life by reducing fatigue and boosting your immune response during and after cancer treatments

•   Comprehensive lymphedema program.

•   A certified exercise specialist works with you daily to develop an individualized program

www.healthOnecares.com

Debra L. Kuhn, L. Ac., Dipl. OM - Integrative Health, Inc. Wellness Center

5191 S. Yosemite St., Suite B, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, 303-577-9977

•     Board certified and licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist utilizing acupuncture, massage, herbal and nutritional therapy as well as relaxation/breathing exercises for cancer patients. caregivers and survivors.

email: dkuhnacupuncture@yahoo.com

www.integrativehealthinc.com

(S) LifeSpark Cancer Resources

Energy Partners Program, 303-425-5670 or 303-940-4965 for Spanish speakers. Available in Denver, Boulder, Englewood and Lakewood.

•   Matches individuals with cancer to Healing Touch and Reiki providers who offer weekly sessions

•   Aims to improve participants' overall quality of life while going through treatment or recovering from cancer

•   Services offered on a sliding scale based on ability to pay

e-mail: info@LifeSparkNow.org

www.LifeSparkNow.org

Longmont United Hospital Therapy Services

1950 Mountain View Avenue Longmont, Co 80501 Phone 303-485-4163. Contact for Breast Cancer and Lymphedema Services: Jodi Winicour PT, CMT, CLT-LANA

•   Outpatient Physical Therapy Services and Exercise Specialists

•    Exercise rehabilitation Pool therapy - supervised exercise program

•    Yoga for Cancer Survivors

•   Pre and post operative breast cancer physical therapy

•   Axillary web syndrome Lymphedema treatment including manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging, therapeutic exercise, and patient education.

email: jwinicour@luhcares.org

www.luhcares.org

Manual Therapy Associates, Inc.

12001 W. 63rd Pl., Arvada, CO 80004; 800 S. Public Rd., Suite 100, Lafayette, CO 80026; 2801Youngfield St., Golden, CO 80401,303-456-2671. Contact Dr. Sandra Do, PT.

Physical therapists trained at the doctoral level with special interest in needs of women:

•  Improving range of motion and strength following mastectomy

•  Myofascial release for scar tissue mobility and improving soft tissue motion, which can improve range of motion and decrease pain

•  Manual lymphatic drainage massage

•  General exercises to improve endurance, including yoga and Pilates

e-mail address: mtapt@aol.com

www.manualtherapyassociates.com

Massage Therapy by Cheri

3550 S. Harlan St., Bldg. 20, #194, Denver, CO 80235, Contact Cheri Lind, LMT, NMT, 303-985-9633

•  Certified and licensed massage therapist, who is also a breast cancer survivor, providing deep tissues, sports and neuromuscular bodywork in a supportive and caring environment.

•  Discount to patients, survivors or caregivers.

email: cherilind@juno.com

Massage Works Healing Center

5808 S. Rapp St., Suite 108, Littleton, CO 80120, contact Charmaine Stattman or Marie Sandoval-Warner, 720-283-1370.

•  The Willow Tree Program - A complimentary outreach effort to support those undergoing treatment for cancer.

•  Massage ro reduce pain, anxiety and nausea, minimizing the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Modalities included are Reiki, Healing Touch, CranioSacral Therapy and Hot Stone Massage. 

email: mainehansen@yahoo.com and/or mariewarner@yahoo.com

www.massageworkshealingcenter.com

Nutrition and Cancer

Nutrition Foundations, 4770 E. Iliff Street, Suite 231, Denver, CO 80222, 303-810-8612 Contact Colleen Gill, MS, RD for more information.

•  Free classes on nutrition and cancer on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Room 3007, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, 1635 N. Ursula Street, Aurora, CO. For additional information, call 720-848-0268.

•   Individual counseling available •   18 years experience with oncology services

email: colleen@nutrition-foundations.com

www.nutrition-foundations.com

The Optimizing Presence

5330 Manhattan Cir., Suite F, Boulder, CO 80303, 303-775-1885 . Contact Jennifer Hudson, CMT, BCST, MNLP

•  Certified Oncology Massage Therapist, palliative touch, therapeutic treatment, biodynamic craniosacral therapy, lymph drainage.

•  Works with oncology, chronically and terminally ill patients. Body work is designed to reduce pain, anxiety and sctress and increase ease of movement, quality of life and well being.

email: jennifer@optimizing presence.com

www.optimizingpresence.com - website under construction

Pinnacle Health Care

3434 47th St., #107, Boulder, CO 80301, 303-440-7078

•   Staffed by a wellness oncologist, exercise physiologist, physical therapist, and certified polestar pilates instructor

•   Providing post-mastectomy physicial therapy, post-reconstruction therapy, lymphedema treatment, comprehensive exercise programs during chemo, radiation and hormonal therapy, including Pilates

•     Nutritional counseling for treatment-related symptoms and weight loss

email: pinnaclept@qwest.net

Presbyterian/St. Luke's Outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Center featuring Navitas Clinical Model of Care

1601 East 19th Ave., Suite 6100, Denver, CO 80218, 303-905-6386

•  Individualized services for: •   Physical therapy•   Prescriptive exercise•   Therapeutic lymphedema services •   Nutritional assessment and counseling•   Psychosocial counseling

www.BestCareforMe.com

Re-Org

259 Delaware St., Denver, CO 80223, 720-837-5223. Contact Robyn Aasmundstad 

•  Connects cancer survivors with qualified and compassionate massage therapists in the Denver area to provide free bodywork sessions

•  Massage therapy promotes greater health by helping the body to function more effectively and increasing an overall sense of well-being

e-mail address: contact@re-orgdenver.org

www.re-orgdenver.org

Rocky Mountain Cancer Rehabilitation Institute

10th Ave. & 19th St., Ben Nighthorse Campbell Center, Greeley, CO 80639, Carole M. Schneider, PhD, Susan D. Carter, MD, Directors, 970-351-1876

•     Specializes in clinical services, clinical and basic research, and education on cancer treatment-related symptoms

•  Provides individualized prescriptive exercise and dietary intervention in recovery from cancer treatment

Rocky Mountain Team Survivor

303-247-1212

•     Provides health, education, and fitness program for all women cancer survivors, open to women of all ages, fitness levels, and stages of cancer. Call for more information or visit our website.

e-mail: rmts_info@msn.com

www.rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org

St Mary’s Regional Cancer Center

750 Wellington Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501, 970-244-2351

•   Cancer Survivorship Program provides complimentary massage therapy and Reiki- Healing Touch therapy

•   Guided MeditationLearn to Meditate class offered every Wednesday, 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. in Pavilion Reflection Room

•   Living ArtPastel art therapy classes offered second and fourth Mondays, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., in Pavilion Java City; free lessons include all art supplies

www.stmarygj.org

Sport and Spine Physical Therapy, Inc - Moving Through Cancer Program

Dry Creek: 720-493-1181, Inverness Colorado Athletic Club: 720-873-6866, Ken Caryl: 303-996-8024

•   Personalized and closely supervised exercise programs with Physical Therapists and Certified Cancer and Exercise Specialists

•   Your physician is kept informed of your progress at all times and all contraindications to exercise from your physician are followed

•   One-on-one personal training, Pilates and Yoga classes – Pink Ribbon Pilates

•   Aquatic exercise and therapy available at the Inverness location

•   Lymphedema drainage and scar tissue release. Manual therapy techniques to improve mobility with reconstructive surgeries

 www.sportandspine.net

Stretch Move and Tone

Kim Robards Dance Company and School, 3350 Walnut St.,, Denver, CO 80205, 303-825-4847. Contact LaRana Skalicky

•   Class designed for women recovering from breast cancer surgery and does not require any previous dance experience

•   Gentle stretch and strengthening exercises are combined with basic modern dance movement in a safe, nurturing environment to improve physical, mental and emotional well-being

e-mail: larana@kimrobardsdance.org

Summit Cancer Solutions, Inc.

Call 303-409-2206, for more information . Locations:

  • Wheat Ridge Recreation Center: 4005 Kipling Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • La Alma Recreation Center: 1325 W. 11th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204
  • Goodson Recreation Center: 6315 S. University Boulevard, Centennial, CO 80121
  • Carmody Recreation Center: 2200 S. Old Kipling, Lakewood, CO 80226
  • The Peak Community Center: 6612 S. Ward Street, Littleton, CO 80127
  • Montbello Recreation Center: 15555 E. 53rd Ave., Denver, CO 80239

Fitness evaluations, exercise prescriptions, personal training, support, education, use of facilities and fitness classes for all cancer survivors

e-mail: info@summitcancersolutions.org

www.summitcancersolutions.org

Textured Motion, LLC

2812 Umatilla St., Denver, CO 80211, 720-270-3633, contact Hillary Olsen Hilliard, MT, RTT, RYT

•    Massage and manual therapy techniques that support post-operative breast cancer patients

•    Treatments focus on improving flexibility and mobility after surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Most major medical insurance accepted for treatments.

•   Specialties include: Thai Yoga Massage --"Lazy Man's Yoga" --Thai herbal compresses that reduce inflammation and pain, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue and neuromuscular technique.

email: hillary@texturedmotion.com

www.texturedmotion.com

Yoga for Survivors with Laura Kupperman

Various locations in Boulder/Denver area 303-601-4603

•    Safely stretch, strengthen, and restore your body in the camaraderie of other cancer survivors.

•    Group classes and 1-on-1 sessions available, including post-chemo home visits and hospital visits.

•    You must contact instructor prior to your first class. Laura is a certified yoga instructor, certified yoga therapist, and cancer survivor.

www.yogaforsurvivors.info