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Oncology Rehabilitation Program

 

Improve and enhance your quality of life during cancer treatment and recovery through a prescriptive exercise rehabilitation program.  Our comprehensive 10-week program combines aerobic exercise, muscle strengthening, relaxation techniques and range of motion exercises.  We also incorporate mind and body healing through guided imagery, meditation and use of affirmationsA licensed physical therapist and registered nurse, both with extensive experience and training in oncology rehabilitation, supervise the classes.  Each participant will receive an initial assessment, individualized plan and exercise prescription in addition to the 10-week group classes.  A physician referral is required to participate in the program. Upon completion of the 10 week Oncology rehabilitation program, participants are encouraged to continue to exercise during the Open Gym hours.

Class schedules 
 • Mon & Th 10a - 12p
 • Mon & Th 1 - 3p
 • Tue & Fri 10a - 12p
 • Tue & Fri 3 - 5p
Open Gym hours variable Mon - Sat.
 
Our program also offers lymphedema services using complete decongestive therapy techniques and garment fitting by our certified lymphedema therapist.

The program welcomes participants at any time- from their initial cancer diagnosis through survivorship. Staff RN and Physical Therapists are available Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m..

We do all the foot work
Our emphasis is to decrease any stress so you can attend our quality program. We can obtain a referral from your physician and contact all insurance companies to check coverage. Please have your physician fax their referrals to: (907) 212-2326.

For more details, cost information and class scheduling call (907) 212-6872
3851 Piper Street, U-Tower, Suite 222

 


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