 Andrea L. Canada, PhD — Dr. Canada received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Biola University. She completed a medical psychology predoctoral internship at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee, and a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in psychosocial oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences, Psychosocial Oncology Section, at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Canada is a licensed clinical psychologist with training in both cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Her primary clinical interest is providing psychosocial interventions to improve quality of life for those affected by cancer. Dr. Canada's research interests include sexuality/fertility after cancer and religion/spirituality and cancer outcomes.
Janine E. Gauthier, Ph.D — Dr. Gauthier is the director, Psychosocial Oncology and director, Clinical Services for the Cancer Integrative Medicine Program at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Gauthier is an assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences at Rush University. Dr. Gauthier is a licensed clinical health psychologist specializing in psychosocial oncology. She has unique training and expertise in psychosocial issues specifically in oncology settings. Dr. Gauthier completed a National Cancer Institute Cancer Prevention and Control post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas, working in collaboration with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Her research interests include integrative medicine, emotional distress, mind body medicine, health-related quality of life, spirituality and spiritual issues in cancer and coping in cancer patients.
Michelle Haugen, LMT, NCTMB, CLT — Michelle is a nationally certified and licensed massage therapist. As a massage therapist, Michelle's goal is to alleviate tension and restricted musculature and fascia and promote improved physiological function. She is dedicated to the art and science of massage therapy, which has the potential to improve physiological function and restore homeostasis so the body can function optimally. The bodywork is enhanced by receiving therapy in a calm, peaceful environment that enhances relaxation and results in a greater sense of well-being. Michelle has a degree from Chicago School of Massage Therapy, Chicago's premier massage school. In addition, she has been trained in numerous massage techniques: Swedish relaxation, deep tissue, clinical, trigger point therapy, manual lymph drainage, seated chair, pregnancy, sports/athletic enhancement. Additional certifications include: myofascial release, massage for clients with cancer, lymphatic face lift massage, complete decongestive therapy for lymphedema, precision neuromuscular therapy for the head and neck. Student of Healing Touch.
Angela M. Johnson, Dipl OM, LAc, MSTOM, MPH — Angela is a nationally board-certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine providing acupuncture for patients at Rush University Medical Center. As a practitioner, Angela's treatment style is gentle, gracious and nurturing. She enjoys working collaboratively with her patients and empowering them to tune into their own innate ability to achieve optimal health and well-being. One of Angela's greatest strengths is in the treatment of a variety of chronic health conditions. She has achieved significant improvements in patients who come for help in helping to reduce or alleviate the side effects of traditional cancer therapy (i.e., chemotherapy, radiation, surgery). In addition to her credentials — which include national board certification, a master of science of traditional Oriental medicine, a master of public health, and a license in acupuncture by the state of Illinois, Angela's post-graduate training has included "Acupuncture for the Cancer Patient: An Integrative Oncology Seminar for Licensed Practitioners" from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, "MindBodySpirit Medicine: Advanced Professional Training Program" and "Cancer Guides" from The Center for Mind-Body Medicine. Cancer Guides is the world's first and only comprehensive training program in integrative oncology. In addition to her work in the CIMP, Angela conducts research, publishes, and lectures on evidence-based role of acupuncture. She is also an assistant professor in the College of Nursing.
Aisha Kazi, Ph.D — Dr. Kazi received her doctorate in clinical health psychology from the University of Miami, where she spent five years participating in research with breast cancer patients, focusing on the relationship between stress and immune functioning. Her specialty area includes working with oncology patients and their families and helping with the adjustment process from initial diagnosis to treatment and beyond. Dr. Kazi's research interests include stress management and relaxation training while focusing on the mind-body connection.
Mimi M. Lo, PharmD — Dr. Lo is the cancer pharmacy specialist at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Lo's areas of interest include pain management, drug interactions with herbal medications and enhancing cancer supportive care.
Karen Lustig, IKYT — Karen is a yoga alliance certified teacher and completed her training in Kundalini Yoga at Spirit Rising in Chicago. Karen provides private and personalized yoga therapy for both individuals and family members at Rush University Medical Center. Yoga sessions are available on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Additionally, she teaches relaxation and meditation classes for the oncology nursing team. In her practice, Karen incorporates meditation, yoga, breathwork, guided imagery and prayer practice with clients at the level appropriate to each individual's phase of treatment. She works to support each person in mind and body by increasing strength, flexiblity and balance, as well as encouraging comfort and peace in the spirit.
Virginia Nothnagel, MS, RD, LDN — Virginia is a clinical dietitian at Rush University Medical Center. Virginia> received her undergraduate degree in applied health science from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and received her master of science in clinical nutrition from New York University. She completed her dietetic internship through New York University in affiliation with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, YWCA of the City of New York and New York University College of Dentistry. Virginia> has received certificates of training in weight management for adults, adolescents and children. She provides medical nutrition therapy to patients within the Medical Center and offers nutrition counseling to patients undergoing radiation therapy.
Anjali Shah — Anjali is a certified yoga instructor at Rush University Medical Center. Anjali completed her training in yoga and ayurvedic education in Southern India. She is currently teaching private sessions and providing yoga therapy for the Cancer Integrative Medicine Program. The program offers one-on-one personalized sessions, regardless of ability and condition, that bring awareness to pranayama (control of breath), meditation, and gentle asanas (postures). Anjali wholeheartedly believes in complementary therapy and the tremendous healing power that resides within all of us and hopes to communicate this through her practice.
Cheryl Sullivan, MS, RD, CNSD, LDN — Cheryl is a clinical dietitian and graduate faculty member at Rush University Medical Center. Cheryl earned her undergraduate degree in food, nutrition and dietetics from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. She then completed her dietetic internship and master of science in clinical nutrition here at Rush University. Cheryl is a nationally board certified Nutrition Support Dietitian with an emphasis in hematology and oncology. In addition to providing medical nutrition therapy to patients residing within the hospital, Cheryl also provides counseling to patients undergoing radiation therapy. Cheryl counsels patients and their families in coping with nutrition-related side effects during treatment, and provides guidance for general healthy nutrition.
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