In this hands-on webinar, Erlene Chiang, DAOM, Dip. OM, L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist with 41 years of clinical experience and over 25 years specializing in cancer care, teaches accessible acupressure techniques that patients, caregivers, and loved ones can use at home to manage common treatment side effects. Drawing from Traditional Chinese Medicine’s 3,000-year lineage and her extensive clinical practice, Erlene offers clear, step-by-step guidance on locating and activating specific acupressure points to address nausea, neuropathy, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, pain, and more.
Highlights include:
1. The foundational principles of acupressure and qi: Understanding how acupressure—the non-needle cousin of acupuncture—works by stimulating specific points along meridians to regulate the body’s vital energy (qi), blood flow, and organ function. Erlene explains that acupressure can activate the parasympathetic nervous system (the body’s “rest and digest” mode), reduce pain signals, improve circulation, and support the body’s natural healing capacity. She emphasizes that while acupressure cannot cure cancer, it can significantly improve quality of life during and after treatment by addressing uncomfortable side effects and supporting overall well-being.
2. Creating the right environment for healing touch: Practical guidance on establishing the mindful, peaceful conditions necessary for effective acupressure. Erlene emphasizes that whether treating yourself or a loved one, acupressure requires a quiet, sacred space free from distractions like television, phones, or multiple people. This intentionality allows the recipient to feel the practitioner’s qi and healing intention flowing through their touch.
3. Key points for common treatment side effects: Acupressure points for side effects such as nausea, anxiety, insomnia, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue and immune support are discussed in the webinar.
Throughout the presentation, Erlene’s passion for empowering patients and caregivers shines through as she bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary cancer care.
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