Integrative Oncology
Evidence-based TCM support to protect your quality of life during and after cancer treatment.
Why Integrative Support Matters
A cancer diagnosis fundamentally changes the architecture of one’s life. In Integrative Oncology, we bridge the gap between highly specialized acute medicine and your individual well-being.
Drawing from my clinical experience at KEM (Klinikum Essen-Mitte)—one of Germany’s leading hospitals for integrative oncology—and my research in the UK, I provide evidence-based support that stabilizes your system while the medicine fights the disease.
Clinical Focus & Indications
Integrating Chinese Medicine into your oncological care plan aims to alleviate specific side effects and strengthen your somatic resilience:
Polyneuropathy (Tingling & Numbness)
Chemotherapy-induced nerve damage can cause pain, numbness, or sensitivity in hands and feet. I use specialized acupuncture protocols and external herbal foot soaks to promote microcirculation and nerve regeneration—safe for use even during active therapy.
Fatigue & Exhaustion
Restoring energy during or after chemo, radiation, or surgery. Through gentle acupuncture and targeted herbal medicine, we rebuild your body’s resources.
Hormonal Side Effects
Relieving hot flushes, joint pain, and mood swings caused by aromatase inhibitors or anti-hormonal therapy (such as Tamoxifen) using body acupuncture, ear acupuncture, or selected formulas.
Hair Regrowth & Skin Regeneration
Supporting blood flow and “substance building” to improve the quality of hair regrowth, skin tone, and tissue recovery following intense treatment phases.
Emotional & Sleep Support
Treatments focused on calming the nervous system, reducing inner restlessness, and improving sleep quality—essential during the most taxing phases of therapy.
Scar Integration with Acupuncture
Post-surgical scars can interfere with local circulation or energetic balance even years later. Using gentle needling techniques, I support blood flow, neuronal signaling, and the reduction of tension or numbness.
Digestive & Metabolic Balance
Addressing common disruptions such as loss of appetite, reflux (often post-radiation), bowel irregularities after surgery, or metabolic sluggishness due to long-term medication.
NADA Ear Acupuncture & Ear Seeds
A protocol ideal for oncological care to manage stress, nausea, and hormonal imbalances. Ear seeds (tiny adhesive beads) can be applied to extend the treatment’s effect between sessions.
Important: I do not treat the cancer itself. My work provides complementary support: mindful, safe, and always in alignment with your medical oncology team.
My Background: Clinical Excellence
Integrative Oncology KEM (Klinikum Essen-Mitte): Years of experience as a TCM therapist and researcher in one of Europe’s leading centers for Integrative Oncology in breast and ovarian cancer.
Research at KEM: Active in the scientific study of complementary oncological support strategies. Co-author on a manuscript currently under peer review examining acupuncture for post-cancer fatigue.
- PhD candidate & researcher, University of Lancaster. This programme is built on an academic, evidence-tracking approach, not just clinical instinct.
- Lecturer, City College of Acupuncture, London. I teach Western Medical Science and Practitioner Development which is how to handle complex clinical cases.
- Registered with the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM) and a German-qualified naturopath (Heilpraktikerin).
Safety & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Highest clinical safety is the foundation of my practice. Through my years in clinical environments and cooperation with specialised pharmacies, I ensure every intervention harmonizes with your medical plan.
Pharmacological Screening: Every individual herbal prescription is checked for potential interactions with your current medication.
Phase-Adaptive Acupuncture: Treatments are precisely adjusted to your current blood counts (e.g., platelet levels) and your specific treatment cycle.
Transparent Communication: I am happy to coordinate with your oncology team to ensure a seamless, “whole-person” approach.
"I do not treat the cancer; I treat the person moving through the therapy. My goal is for you to feel 'at home' in your body again, despite the clinical challenges."
Options for Working Together
My expertise is available to you both digitally and at my London-based clinic:
Digital Clinic (Global): Focused on strategic herbal medicine, dietary therapy, and supportive consulting. Ideal for patients seeking highly specialized, location-independent guidance.
In-Person Clinic (London): Physical intervention through acupuncture and somatic regulation.
What Patients Say
“After surgery and chemotherapy, I felt completely drained. With Jasmin’s compassionate support through acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, I was finally able to sleep again, regain strength, and settle my nervous system. I never expected these treatments to help so much – now I know they truly can.”
– D.F.
“After chemotherapy, I experienced severe tingling and numbness in my hands and feet – everything felt both numb and painfully sensitive. Through Jasmin’s treatment with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, the symptoms improved significantly. I regained sensation in my fingers and can now walk without pain. I’m deeply grateful.”
– A.W.
Structured Oncology Support
Two ways to work together, matched to where you are in treatment.
Active Treatment Support
Initial Assessment | £170
6-Session Pack | £550
For patients currently in chemotherapy, radiation, or post-surgical recovery.
Treatment schedules shift: A delayed cycle, an unplanned pause, a change in protocol. This support is built around that reality rather than a fixed weekly commitment.
Your Initial Oncology Assessment (75 min) is followed by a pack of 6 session credits with no expiry pressure, use them whenever suits your treatment calendar, not on a fixed weekly schedule.
Included:
- Acupuncture (in-person) or acupressure (via Digital-Clinic)
- NADA ear acupuncture & ear seeds for stress, nausea, and hormonal imbalance between sessions
- Yangsheng: TCM dietary guidance calibrated to treatment side effects
- Qi Gong & meditation guidance for nervous system regulation
- Guided creative expression: drawing based practice to support the body-mind connection during treatment
- Phase-adaptive protocols, adjusted to your current blood counts and treatment cycle
Not included by default: Herbal formulas. During active treatment, herbs are only introduced once I’ve screened for interactions and confirmed with your treating oncologist.
Begin with a free 15-minute call to confirm fit and clinical eligibility before anything is booked.
Post-Treatment Recovery
£1,400 | 3 Months
Once active treatment ends, the work shifts from stabilising through unpredictability to structured rebuilding. This is where a defined programme makes sense.
Over 3 months, we work systematically through what active treatment leaves behind: rebuilding energy and blood, restoring hormonal stability, and supporting the body’s physical recovery from surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. Unlike the flexible pack above, this phase benefits from a consistent weekly rhythm, since recovery itself follows a more predictable arc than treatment does.
Includes everything in Active Treatment Support, plus:
- Initial Recovery Assessment (90 min)
- 12 weekly sessions over 3 months
- Herbal pharmacology, individually formulated and adjusted through recovery
- Hair regrowth & skin regeneration support
- Scar integration acupuncture (post-surgical)
- Hormonal side-effect management for ongoing endocrine therapy (Tamoxifen, Letrozole, aromatase inhibitors)
- Digestive & metabolic rebuilding
Ideal for:
Anyone who has completed active treatment and wants structured support returning to full strength both physically, mentally and in how it feels to live in your body again.
Begin with a free 15-minute call to confirm fit and clinical eligibility before anything is booked.
FAQ: Safety & Integration
- Can I take Chinese herbs during chemotherapy? In many cases, yes. But only under expert supervision. I screen every formula for known interactions. If there is any clinical doubt, I do not prescribe herbs during that specific phase.
- Is acupuncture safe during cancer treatment? Yes. Acupuncture has very few contraindications and is used in leading oncology centers worldwide (including the NHS and Mayo Clinic) to manage treatment side effects.
- Can you help with hormonal side effects (e.g., from Tamoxifen)? Absolutely. I regularly support patients experiencing joint pain, sleep disturbances, or hot flushes triggered by anti-hormonal therapies.
- Do you work with my oncologists? Yes. Transparent communication with your medical team is always available upon request to ensure the best possible integrated care.
