Complementary support in every phase
A breast cancer diagnosis changes a great deal. Cancer treatment naturally takes priority — but it often leaves little room for another important question: What can you do yourself? How can you support your body during treatment, manage side effects, and take early steps to protect your health in the longer term?
This is where complementary support can make a difference.
If you are in Berlin, I see you in person at my practice in Berlin-Mitte. If you live further away, consultations and many aspects of your support can also take place online via Zoom. Laboratory testing can often be arranged remotely as well — blood samples, for example, can be taken at a doctor’s or Complementary Medicine Practitioner’s practice near you.
Therapiezentrum Mitte · Christinenstraße 5 · 10119 Berlin
I support women with breast cancer at different stages — before treatment begins, during chemotherapy or radiation therapy, throughout endocrine therapy, and during follow-up care. My work is designed to complement your cancer treatment, not replace it. I always take your current treatment and medications into account and carefully check my recommendations for possible interactions and contraindications.
Prevention is an important part of this work, too. With some treatment-related side effects, supportive measures can begin before symptoms develop — with the aim of reducing their risk or severity where possible.
Nine Topics, One View of the Whole Person
Fatigue & Exhaustion
Fatigue is one of the most common and burdensome effects of cancer and its treatment, and it can persist long after treatment has ended. Together, we look at factors that may be contributing in your individual situation — such as changes in your blood count, poor sleep, inflammation, or nutrient deficiencies. Exercise is one of the best-supported approaches for cancer-related fatigue; beyond that, we address additional factors where there is a clear reason to do so.
Digestion & Gut Health
Cancer treatment can affect digestion, the intestinal lining, and the gut microbiome — sometimes beyond the acute treatment phase. Depending on your symptoms, I work with nutrition, fibre, pre- and probiotics, and other targeted approaches. When appropriate, stool testing can provide additional information about digestive function, the intestinal lining, and the gut microbiome and help me tailor your treatment more precisely.
Sleep
Sleep problems are common during and after cancer treatment and can have a considerable impact on quality of life and recovery. Hot flashes, medications, anxiety, pain, and stress can all play a role. We look at what may be disrupting your sleep and use sleep routines, stress regulation, exercise, and selected complementary approaches to support more restful sleep.
Anxiety & Emotional Strain
A cancer diagnosis can bring anxiety at many different points — before treatment, when waiting for results, when side effects occur, or when fears of recurrence arise. There is space for this in my care. Relaxation techniques, yoga, breathing exercises, and other mind-body approaches can help reduce stress and support emotional well-being. When anxiety becomes severe or persistent, psycho-oncological or psychotherapeutic support is an important part of care.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Tingling, numbness, pain, or altered sensation in the hands and feet can occur with certain cancer treatments and significantly affect everyday life. New or worsening symptoms should always be discussed with your oncology team. Exercise, balance and functional training, and selected complementary approaches can help support function and symptom management.
Mucous Membranes
Dry, irritated, or sensitive mucous membranes can occur with a range of cancer treatments — affecting the mouth and nose as well as the vaginal and genital area. Yet these symptoms often receive surprisingly little attention. Depending on the cause, symptoms, and treatment phase, we look at appropriate care, preventive strategies, and targeted options to relieve discomfort and protect the mucous membranes.
Endocrine Therapy
Five to ten years of endocrine therapy can have a significant impact on everyday life. Hot flashes, joint pain, sleep problems, changes in metabolism and body composition, and loss of bone density are among the possible effects. Many of these can be actively managed through exercise, nutrition, sleep and stress regulation, and other complementary approaches tailored to your individual situation. Learn more in my 3-month program “Safe & Stable Through Endocrine Therapy”.
Diagnostics & Micronutrients
Inflammation, thyroid function, iron metabolism, and micronutrient deficiencies can all contribute to how you feel during and after treatment. Carefully selected laboratory testing can help identify relevant imbalances or deficiencies and allow me to tailor recommendations to your individual needs.
Follow-Up Care & Long-Term Health
For many women, the end of acute treatment marks the beginning of an unexpectedly challenging phase. Appointments become less frequent, while many questions remain. This is often when support and guidance can be particularly valuable. Together, we look at what can help you stay physically strong and support your long-term health — from nutrition, exercise and maintaining muscle mass to sleep and other lifestyle factors — while gradually rebuilding confidence in your body.
“I bring my own breast cancer experience to this work — both from my own diagnosis and from growing up in a family affected by the disease. I know what it means to be on both sides. That experience shapes how I listen, the questions I ask, and what I pay attention to.”
I work integratively, always alongside your cancer treatment. I take your current treatment and medications into account and carefully check my recommendations for possible interactions and contraindications. When appropriate and with your consent, I can also coordinate directly with your treatment team. For me, complementary medicine means supporting your cancer treatment — never working against it.
My methods: Ayurveda · Functional Medicine · Phytotherapy · Nutritional Medicine · Mind-Body Medicine · Environmental Medicine · Laboratory Testing
Individual Support & Retreats
Depending on your individual situation, IV micronutrient therapy may also be an option. You will find more under IV Micronutrient Therapy.
For more in-depth information on side effects and other topics related to breast cancer, visit the Blog & Knowledge section.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve just been diagnosed. Is it too early to come to you?
No. Many women come to me soon after diagnosis, even before treatment begins. This gives us the opportunity to look at what may support you during the treatment ahead — for example nutrition, exercise, micronutrient status, and ways to prevent or manage potential side effects.
I’m already in the middle of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Is it too late?
No. Complementary support can also be helpful during chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Which approaches are appropriate depends on your specific treatment, your symptoms, your medications, and how you are feeling at the time. Some complementary measures need to be adapted or avoided during certain phases of treatment.
Do you work with my oncology team?
Yes, when appropriate and with your consent. I always take your current cancer treatment and medications into account and check my recommendations for possible interactions and contraindications. When needed, I can also coordinate directly with your treatment team.
What’s the difference between Individual Treatment Support and “Safe & Stable Through Endocrine Therapy”?
Individual Treatment Support is flexible and adapts to your current situation — for example before or after surgery, during chemotherapy or radiation therapy, or during follow-up care.
“Safe & Stable Through Endocrine Therapy” is a structured 3-month program specifically for women starting or already receiving endocrine therapy, with a defined schedule and a particular focus on the challenges and long-term effects associated with this treatment.
I don’t yet know whether I’ll be taking tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor. Can I still start the program?
Yes. We can start before your endocrine therapy begins and take a closer look at your individual starting point and the areas that may need particular attention. Once your treatment plan has been decided, I tailor the support accordingly.
Does your support replace my oncological follow-up care?
No. My work complements your medical and oncological care; it does not replace it. All recommended oncological follow-up appointments, examinations, and screening remain an essential part of your care.
Is Ayurvedic massage suitable during or after breast cancer treatment?
That depends on your current treatment and physical condition. Adapted massage may be possible during some phases of cancer treatment, but positioning, pressure, technique, and the areas treated need to be considered individually.
I take particular care after surgery, with radiation-related skin reactions, lymphedema, bone metastases, or certain changes in blood counts. If there is any reason a massage may not be appropriate at that time, we will not do it. The tumor area itself is never massaged.
Book a Free Introductory Call
Meet me in a free, no-obligation introductory call, and find out whether and how I can support you. In my Berlin-Mitte practice or online via Zoom.
Therapiezentrum Mitte · Christinenstraße 5 · 10119 Berlin