Oncology Acupuncture & Cancer Care Support

Support for the whole person

A cancer diagnosis touches every part of life. Acupuncture can be a gentle, supportive part of your care team, working alongside your oncologist and medical treatment, never in place of it. Our focus is on helping you feel more comfortable, rested and resourced so you can move through treatment with as much ease as possible.

Acupuncture does not add anything to an already taxed system. Fine, sterile, single-use needles encourage the body's own processes, and every session is adapted to your energy on the day.

People often come to us for support with

• Nausea and low appetite during chemotherapy
• Fatigue and low energy
• Pain, and tingling or numbness in the hands and feet (neuropathy)
• Hot flashes and sleep difficulties
• Dry mouth after radiation
• Anxiety, low mood and the emotional weight of treatment
• Recovery and maintenance care after treatment ends

Gentle options when needles aren't right

If your blood counts are low, or your care team advises against needles for a while, Delphine can use gentler approaches such as acupressure, moxibustion and low-level laser on acupuncture points until it is safe to return to acupuncture.

Reiki and acupuncture together

Reiki is a gentle, hands-on energy practice that many people find deeply calming during cancer treatment. Katie, our Reiki Master, works alongside Delphine on oncology support under the guidance of Delphine's oncology mentor, Gerard Tan. Reiki can be booked on its own or added to an acupuncture session, and people often tell us the combination leaves them feeling especially rested and grounded.

A growing body of research has looked at Reiki in cancer care, with studies suggesting it may help with anxiety, pain, fatigue, sleep and overall wellbeing during treatment. Like acupuncture, it is used alongside your medical care, never in place of it. About Reiki

Care with hope

Delphine has supported people living with cancer throughout her practice, guided by her mentor, Gerard Tan. We celebrate every small victory with our patients and care for the spirit as well as the body, staying focused on hope and healing.

Frequently asked questions

Is acupuncture safe during chemotherapy or radiation?

Acupuncture from a registered acupuncturist is generally considered safe for people in cancer treatment. Let your oncology team know you are receiving acupuncture, and tell us about your treatment schedule and recent blood counts so we can adapt each session.

How often should I come in during treatment?

It depends on how you are feeling and where you are in your treatment. Many people like to come in weekly, often timing sessions around their chemotherapy or radiation appointments, then space visits out as they move into recovery. We will find a rhythm together that supports you and adjust it as your needs change.

Can I come after my treatment has finished?

Yes. Many people continue with acupuncture during recovery and remission to help with energy, sleep and lingering side effects.

Is Reiki safe during cancer treatment?

Reiki is non-invasive: you stay fully clothed, and touch is light or hands rest just above the body. It is generally considered safe alongside chemotherapy, radiation and recovery from surgery. Let us know about ports, incisions or tender areas so we can work around them.