Arts-in-Medicine Resource List for Cancer Patients

Educational and Support Resources

American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas ……………………………………...………. 260-2105

Cancer Information Service, www.cancer.gov ……………..………………...…. 800-422-6237 (anonymous; trained info specialists; current treatment info, etc.)

Cancer Services of New Mexico (free educational retreats and more ……...…….. 259-9583

I Can Cope, UNM Cancer Research & and Treatment  ………………………...…... 272-1463

Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 3150 Carlisle  ………………………………...…….. 830-6040

Look Good... Feel Better, UNM Cancer Research & Treatment Center ……...…... 272-4553

Patient Education, UNM Hospital …………………………………………………….... 272-2340

People Living Through Cancer, 3939 San Pedro …………………………….…..…. 242-3263

Prostate Cancer Support Association of NM, 909 Virginia NE, #109 …………...… 254-7784

Proyecto Comadre a Comadre, UNM Cancer Research & Treatment Center ….. 272-5644
(one on one peer support for Hispanic women with breast cancer)

Southwest Lymphedema Services (treatments and patient education) …………. 323-8811
10409 Montgomery Parkway Loop NE, Suite 101

Transportation, Housing, Financial Aid

Angel Flight, www.angelflight.org (free air transport to treatments) …………. 888-426-2643

Casa Esperanza, 1005 Yale …………………………………………………………… 277-9880
(housing for out-of-town patients and families; free under certain conditions)

Corporate Angel Network (free air transport to treatments) ………………….. 866-328-1313

Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 3150 Carlisle NE  (financial aid) …………………. 830-6040

Road to Recovery, American Cancer Society (free rides to appointments) ……… 260-2105

Note:    There are many more resources available than those listed here.                 For more information, contact the organizations listed above.

Alternative Therapies          ++  Return to Wholeness   ++

Acupuncture

East West Acupuncture, Alexcia Trujillo, 135 Madison NE ………………………… 265-6206

Japanese Acupuncture Center, Kazuhiko Watase, 457 Washington SE ………… 266-1752

Southwest Acupuncture College, 7801 Academy NE ………………………………. 888-8868
(free treatments for people with cancer)

UNM Family Health, Northeast Heights Clinic, 7801 Academy NE ……………….. 272-2700 (available to any CRTC patient; need PCP referral)

Vitality Works, 126 Quincy NE (also, massage and other therapies) …………….. 268-2772

Wei Zhou, 1330 San Pedro NE ………………………………………………………... 265-5168

Community Art Centers

ArtStreet, 1st St and Mountain Road NW (free open studio) ……………………….. 248-0817

Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th St NW (classes; scholarships available) ………... 242-6367

OffCenter Community Arts Project, 808 Park Ave SW (free open studio) …..…….. 247-1172

VSA's North Fourth Art Center, 4904 4th St NW (low cost Saturday classes) …… 345-2891

Body Movement and Yoga

Ayurvedic Institute (yoga), 11311 Menaul NE ………………………………………… 291-9698

High Desert Yoga, 4600 Copper NE  &  1835 Candelaria NW ……………………. 232-9642
(classes are free for UNM cancer patients and primary caregiver)

Kristine Maltrud (authentic movement), 
@ Caravan of Dreams Dance Studio, 139 Harvard SE ………………………… 255-2727

Manzano Mesa Multi-Generational Center, 501 Elizabeth SE ……………………... 275-8731
(free classes in Tai Chi and Chi Kung; ask for Jim)

Radiant Health (yoga), 8618 Menaul NE ……………………………………………... 299-0041

Silent Thunder Center for Asian Studies, 136 Jackson NE ………………………... 265-3112 (classes in T’ai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung, taught by Taoist Master Mokurai)

Karen Swift (movement therapist, PT, body-centered therapy) ……………………. 401-8206

T’ai Chi Chih Center, 3107 Eubank NE, #19 (classes in T’ai Chi Chih) …………. 299-2095

Massage Therapy

Betty's Bath and Day Spa, 1835 Candelaria NW ……………………………………. 341-3456

Body Dynamics School of Massage Therapy ($10 intern treatment) ……………... 881-1314
3901 Georgia NE, Suite B-6

Crystal Mountain Massage School and Clinic ($25 intern treatment) ……………. 872-2030
4125 Carlisle NE

Healing Arts for Recovery, Diane Chase (also: art, movement, reiki) …………….. 884-1820

New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics ($25 intern treatment) ……………… 268-6870
202 Morningside SE

Radiant Health, 8618 Menaul NE (also acupuncture) ……………………………… 299-0041

Seed to Earth Massage Therapy, Coyle Domina, 6208 Montgomery NE ………... 306-4475

Juan Carlos Zavala @ Center of Healing Arts, 416 Washington SE , Suite A …… 453-0749         

Other Therapies

Ayurvedic Institute (ayurveda), 11311 Menaul NE …………………………………… 291-9698

Center for Holistic Health, 8307 Constitution NE  (acupuncture, chiropractic, art therapy, massage, hypnotherapy, herbal/nutritional and more ……………. 883-1011

Valerie Clement, Associate Polarity Practitioner …………………………………….. 265-9000
St Joseph Square, 715 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Av NE, Suite 112 A

Rita Crever (combines energy, neuro-muscular and massage therapies) ……... 867-8422

Earthwise Therapy Polarity Programs, 5517 Mountain Road NE …………………. 262-1711
(student clinic with outreach program; free polarity treatments)

Isis-Sophia Women's Health, 11930 Menaul NE  (nutrition and herbs) …………. 266-4050

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, UNMH Patient Education (classes) …….. 272-2340

Gonzalo Nava, curandero/energetic healer (reiki and massage) ………………… 261-5848

Reaching Out with Reiki (free or donation; for cancer survivors) ………………….. 271-6900

Bodywork Unlimited Massage and Wellness Center, 11000 Spain NE

Relaxation Training, Jean Stouffer (free or donation) ………………………………. 269-8423
2403 San Mateo NE, Suite W-15A

Tami Vaughn @ Cottonwood Polarity & Massage Therapy Clinic ………………… 306-3326

Disclaimer:   Please note that the above information is provided as a resource only.  The Arts-in-Medicine Program and UNMH do not recommend any particular practitioner or therapy.  Any additional therapies you choose should not take the place of medical care prescribed or provided by your medical doctor, and you should consult your doctor before pursuing alternative modalities.