Integrative Oncology Program Patient Stories

During Kellan’s treatment for an aggressive brain cancer, he was having a session with CHOP yoga therapist Tonia Kulp, MS, C-IAYT. She explained what a mantra was, and how he could use one in tough times to center himself. Kellan picked a card that said: Today I choose happiness.

When Angel’s leukemia relapsed, yoga and other Integrative Health practices were vital to keeping him calm through his aggressive treatment plan.

Johanna, used integrative health techniques including massage therapy to relax during treatment for leukemia. Today, she’s in remission.

As Lucas undergoes chemotherapy, he uses yoga to stay calm, offered as part of the Integrative Health Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Yoga classes offered by the Integrative Health Program at CHOP helped Quinn and her family cope with her cancer diagnosis.