Wellness Activities

Healing Meditation Group

Mission:  To promote healing, peace and wellness, open to deeper levels of awareness, enhance meditation ability.

This will give you the opportunity to grow, expand, develop, and thrive as you BECOME more. Through your ability to access awareness of your inner self and inner resources, a deeper understanding of your life experiences can emerge. Promote quieting of the body, mind & spirit by allowing the body to clear, balance and align which can lead to a more peaceful state of being. Deb will assist you in this process through guided meditation and energy healing techniques as you sit silently in this quiet, sacred space.

This group is designed for individuals who wish to help them promote optimum health and who feel they could benefit from the stated mission. Personal growth is unlimited and is possible with any state of health.

Held at 31 Smith Pl Cambridge, Ma. Facilitator: Deb DeMella RN. Weekly on Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 pm.  No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Suggested donation $10.00 however, we would appreciate a donation amount as a reflection of your valuation of this service. Call Deb at 617-543-1709 for questions and registration appt. Download flyer.

Private Wellness Sessions
Wellness Programs can provide relief and support related to cancer, its care giving, and grief. A customized private wellness session is designed specifically to meet the needs of the client and incorporate any of our available therapies. Sessions are appropriate for anyone dealing with the pressures of chronic medical conditions, care giving or for people simply seeking higher levels of wellness and greater quality of life. Contact CCSE to schedule a private session.

Polarity Balancing Therapy/ Light Massage/Acupressure/Reiki
Private Therapy Sessions
Facilitator: Deb DeMella, RN, RPP, RYS, Reiki Master
Polarity therapy is a synthesis of ancient Eastern and integrative medicine health philosophies, centered on the concept of a human energy field. It utilizes touch, verbal interaction, exercise, nutrition and other methods. Fee: $70/hr for cancer patients, caregivers and health care professionals. $85/hr for general public. Six-session discount available.

Acupuncture
Facilitator: Kate Ruma, MAOM, Lic. AC – Board Certified Acupuncturist/Herbalist
Acupuncture has helped many in relieving nausea due to chemotherapy and radiation treatments, boosts immunity and increases energy levels. Fee: $70 per session.

The Writers’ Group for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
Selected Saturdays, 10:00 AM – noon
Facilitator: Angelika Festa, M.A., Artist, Writer, Teacher & editor of the literary publication WRITING IT DOWN participants explore writing as an expression of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences of living with cancer. Emphasis is on the writing process rather than a final product. Fee: $5 per session to support the Wellness Program. Meets Jan. 28, Feb. 11 & 25, Mar 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, and May 12.

Creative Arts for Cancer
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM, second Wednesday of each month
Facilitator: Regina Fetterolf
A creative group for anyone who has been touched by cancer or is in any stage of treatment and would like to meet each month and be creative! Basic art supplies will be available but donations are welcome. A new project will be chosen for each session. Future meetings will be on the second Wednesday of every month. Topics will be announced at the previous meeting. Meets Jan. 11,. Feb. 8, Mar 7, and April 11.

Professional Essay Writing for Caregivers and Family Members
Look for a new session summer 2012
A new class for those who have lost someone, or cared for someone, with cancer. Are you a motherless daughter? Or the spouse of someone who has suffered with cancer? We know there’s a story you might want and need to tell about your loss, fears, or experiences, but haven’t figured out a way to put form to your words. Bystanders and loved ones suffer too.

While their stories and perspectives are different, they’re just as valid, and just as valuable to hear. To give those folks voice, we have developed a personal essay-writing course that will teach how to express yourself in a concise, highly readable way. Taught by a professor of journalism at Northeastern. Previous writing experience not needed, but you will need to feel comfortable with being edited and rewriting your work. Bring pens and paper. Fee: $5.00 to support the Wellness Program.