Signed in as:. Sign out. At Boca Acupuncture and Massage, we believe in the power of holistic healing. Our philosophy is to treat the body, mind and spirit as a whole, while creating a peaceful and nurturing environment where our clients can unwind and rejuvenate.
Kristen has over 20 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist. In , Kristen earned her Bachelors of Health Science and Master of Oriental Medicine so she could incorporate massage with acupuncture to help clients achieve optimal health from simple rejuvenation to complex injury rehabilitation.
Kristen's own personal experience with a cancer diagnosis in and having surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation peaked her interest in becoming certified in oncology acupuncture and manual lymphatic drainage to help others combat side effects of cancer treatments. Kristen also obtained a certification in oncology massage. Treatment customized to client's needs. Pain management, stress reduction, side effects chemotherapy and radiation therapy such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting and neuropathy.
Provide customized massage from simple rejuvenation to pain management. Techniques can include deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myoskeletal alignment technique, sports massage, neuromuscular therapy, acupressure, oncology massage and Traditional Thai massage. Used to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and boost the immune system. Acupuncture and Massage. A complementary therapy used alongside cancer treatments to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life for cancer patients.
It involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to alleviate pain, reduce nausea, and alleviate stress and fatigue associated with cancer and its treatments. A specialized form of massage therapy focusing on gentle techniques to provide comfort, reduce pain, and alleviate stress during and after cancer treatments.
