Integrative Medicine

An Evidence-Based Field of Cancer Care

How to Make an Appointment

Let your care team know you are interested in seeing a Fred Hutch Integrative Medicine provider or you may self-refer by contacting us directly. The scheduling team will provide instructions on your appointment location and how to check-in.

Fred Hutch Integrative Medicine
Phone: 206.606.5500

 

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, we believe state-of-the-art care includes support for the healing of our patients in body, mind and spirit. 

Integrative oncology is an evidence-based field of cancer care that utilizes mind-body practices, natural products and/or lifestyle modifications from different traditions alongside conventional cancer treatments. Our integrative medicine providers have expertise in mind-body medicine, acupuncture and naturopathic medicine.

All In-Person Classes and Events Temporarily Canceled

For your safety, we have temporarily canceled all in-person classes and events. This includes transplant and nutrition classes, yoga, gong bath meditation, crafts, and other patient groups that meet at Fred Hutch and our housing facilities. 

For updated information on COVID-19 as it relates to our clinics and community, please view our COVID-19 information page.

What to Expect

During your first appointment, your Integrative Medicine provider will take a thorough history about your health and lifestyle. Together, you will discuss your health and wellness goals and work with you to design an individualized plan to help you achieve them.  Our providers collaborate closely with Fred Hutch providers from all supportive care services, including medical nutrition, physical therapy, psychology/psychiatry, social work and spiritual health, to improve quality of life during all stages of cancer care and survivorship. Our providers can refer to all services at Fred Hutch as needed for optimal support for you.

  • Initial consultations are typically 60 minutes and follow-up visits are typically 30 minutes.
  • Dietary supplement consultations typically require 2 visits.
  • To learn a mind-body medicine technique, 1 to 4 visits are typically needed. Sessions can be audio recorded for home practice.
  • Acupuncture is an evidence-based integrative medicine modality that can help improve well-being and reduce many side effects associated with conventional cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.   
    • Initial acupuncture treatment lasts 60 minutes with follow-up treatments taking approximately 45 minutes. 
    • A typical course of acupuncture includes weekly treatments for 8 to 10 weeks.

Meet Our Team

Fred Hutch Integrative Medicine services are currently available to all hematology oncology patients receiving care at the South Lake Union clinic. Integrative medicine therapies and practices can be empowering therapeutic tools to help relieve cancer and treatment-related side effects as well as improve overall wellness and quality of life at any point following a cancer diagnosis.

Heather Greenlee, ND, PhD

Heather Greenlee, ND, PhD

PHYSICIAN

South Lake Union Clinic

Zachary Kadro, ND, MPH

Zachary Kadro, ND, MPH

PHYSICIAN

South Lake Union Clinic

Susanna R. Myers, ARNP

Susanna R. Myers, ARNP

ADVANCED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER

South Lake Union Clinic

Heidi Stecher, MN, RN, OCN

Heidi Stecher, MN, RN, OCN

South Lake Union Clinic

Acupuncturists

Jonathan Siman, DACM, MS, LAc

Jonathan Siman, DACM, MS, LAc

Manager, Integrative Medicine 
Acupuncturist

Susan Veleber, DACM, MS, LAc

Susan Veleber, DACM, MS, LAc

Acupuncturist, Integrative medicine

Kathy Taromina, DACM, MS, LAc

Kathy Taromina, DACM, MS, LAc

Acupuncturist, Integrative medicine

Melissa Romeo, PhD, MAOM, LAc

Melissa Romeo, PhD, MAOM, LAc

Acupuncturist, Integrative Medicine

Patient and Caregiver Resources

Classes for Patients and Cargivers at Fred Hutch

Therapeutic yoga for cancer patients, caregivers and survivors

**Currently in-person yoga classes at Fred Hutch for patients and caregivers are not being offered due to COVID-19. 

Please visit the Cancer Lifeline for more information on virtual yoga and exercise programs online.
Cancer Lifeline

Community Resources

Below are community resources for cancer patients and caregivers:

Insurance Reimbursement and Coverage

Our Integrative Medicine team works in collaboration with the Fred Hutch Patient Financial Services team to help you determine and understand your benefits. The amount of benefits or coverage for services provided by integrative medicine providers depends upon your medical insurance company and your specific plan.

If you have specific questions about your benefits, please contact our Integrative Medicine scheduling staff at 206.606.5500 or Fred Hutch Patient Financial Services at 206.606.6226.

Websites

We recommend these websites as resources to learn more about integrative oncology: