Yorktown's Support Connection Sets Forum On Complementary Therapies

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Support Connection in Yorktown and Northern Westchester Hospital announced their latest educational forum, now set for Tuesday, May 19 at the Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco.

Jim Barg

04/27/2015 5:00 a.m.

“Complementary Therapies and Cancer Care” will cover the utilization of complementary therapies when coping with the regular medical practices of breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer.

The forum will take a look at acupuncture, meditation, reiki, reflexology, therapeutic massage and yoga through the eyes of the four members of the panel.

Mia Azcue has been a licensed physical therapist for over 20 years specializing in yoga, Allison Brates is a licensed massage therapist and works with oncology patients, Marilyn Leroy-Sterling has 18 years of oncology experience and is NWH's Care Coordinator and Anne West is a licensed acupuncturist with experience in other modalities.

The event runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and it's open to the public. As with other Support Connection programs, pre-registration is required. Registration can be completed by calling the Connection offices at (914) 962-6402 or (800) 532-4290.

To learn more about Support Connection's work, go online to www.supportconnection.org.

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