Integrative Care

Your Health and Wellbeing

It is the “little things” - a poem, music, massage - offered to simply improve the moment, which make an enormous difference. While alternative therapies are not a substitute for proven cancer treatments, they can improve the quality of life for some patients and their families.

Integrative therapies are offered in Providence and South County, RI.

Contact Information:

For appointments in
Providence, call (401) 274-1122, ext. 47247
South County, call (401) 789-2867

No Show Policy
We have a policy for missed appointments at all Women & Infants' physician practices. If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment, please give us at least 24 hours notice.

Please be advised that this location is a provider-based clinic and both a physician and facility fee will be assessed, which may result in a higher out-of-pocket expense.

Our Services

Acupuncture

Acupuncture, practiced around the world for thousands of years, was developed from traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of symptoms and diseases. The classic explanation is that acupuncture treats energy imbalances in the body and any resulting symptoms by activating the body's own healing potential. Acupuncture is widely recognized for:

  • Relieving pain
  • Enhancing immunity
  • Increasing energy or fertility
  • Treating and preventing diseases
  • Boosting relaxation and general well-being

The acupuncturist uses sterile needles the size of a hair to stimulate the body's energy channels. The needles rarely cause any discomfort and the treatment is safe and gentle. Researchers believe that stimulating specific acupuncture points can help manage the side effects of cancer treatment such as nausea, neuropathy, headaches, pain and discomfort.

Massage

When the body relaxes, it heals. Our experienced massage therapists can help patients release tension, aches and pains. The Integrative Care Program offers a wide range of massage and massage enhancements. Descriptions and pricing are as follows:

  • Relaxation Massage
    Relax and restore your vital energy with a soothing whole-body massage. Tension and accumulated stress will be relieved with each stroke. This massage uses Swedish-style movement incorporating long strokes and kneading techniques that increase circulation, improve skin and muscle tone, and soothe tired muscles. The price for oncology patients/caregivers/senior citizens is $35 an hour or $50 for 90 minutes; for the general public, it is $50 an hour or $70 for 90 minutes.
  • Therapeutic Precision Massage
    Allow your massage therapist to design the ultimate massage experience for you, incorporating various techniques from holistic relaxation to therapeutic deep tissue. This style is directed toward specific areas of tension and imbalance in the muscular system. The price for oncology patients/caregivers/senior citizens is $40 an hour or $55 for 90 minutes; for the general public, it is $60 an hour or $85 for 90 minutes.
  • Aromatherapy Massage
    Therapeutic essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers, and barks are used with massage techniques to restore a sense of harmony and balance, energizing the body. The price for oncology patients/caregivers/senior citizens is $40 an hour or $55 for 90 minutes; for the general public, it is $60 an hour or $80 for 90 minutes.
Mind-body techniques

People have long used their minds to draw on their bodies' natural abilities to prepare for and enhance medical treatment. Our mind-body facilitator uses relaxation and visualization techniques to help implement beneficial suggests that address your specific concerns. Many have found hypnosis and/or guided imagery reduces levels of pain, discomfort, anxiety, sleep disturbances, hot flashes, stress, and even sadness.

Beyond alleviating these symptoms, the mind and emotions can be directed to create a positive attitude toward treatment and healing, while increasing levels of well-being, confidence and a sense of calmness.

Nutrition and Wellness
Foods can affect your mood, energy level and overall sense of health and well-being. A session with a registered dietitian can help you achieve mind and body wellness, as well as optimal health. Together with the dietitian, you will develop a healthier diet that is customized to meet your individual needs. Some insurance plans will cover the cost of these sessions. 
Reflexology

A natural healing therapy, reflexology is a pressure-point foot treatment with whole-body benefits. Stimulation of these points can release patterns of stress and tension held within the body.

A session with one of our certified reflexologists can also help increase circulation, reduce pain, and promote a deep sense of relaxation and well-being for you.

Reiki

Reiki is an ancient Japanese form of hands-on treatment designed to balance the energy flow in the body by effectively eliciting the "relaxation response" to release stress and tension. The deep relaxation and stress relief experienced can help the body's immune response by creating a sense of balance and well-being.

Our certified practitioners perform reiki with light touch to the bio-energetic fields of the body while you are fully clothed. It is a gentle but powerful therapy to relax the body, reduce stress, reduce pain, ease emotional distress, and enhance the body, mind and spirit connection.