Everyone knows about the conventional treatment pathways for cancer…. Chemotherapy… Radiation… Surgery. This three-pronged approach has been the bedrock of cancer treatment since the 1940s. But since then, so many other pathways to healing have emerged. Immunotherapy… Targeted Therapies… Hormone Therapy… have all changed the landscape of care. But there is an underpinning modality which weaves in, and around them all – Integrative and Supportive Care. This care is now available through Cancer Lifeline. The Orion Center for Integrative Medicine, located in Cancer Lifeline’s Dorothy O’Brien Center, is dedicated to transforming cancer care through evidence-based integrative therapies. Founded by Dr. Bonnie A. McGregor, a clinical health psychologist with a background in cancer research, the center aims to bridge gaps in traditional cancer care by integrating holistic treatments. In 2023, the Orion Center merged with Harmony Hill and in 2025, both the Orion Center and Harmony Hill merged to become part of Cancer Lifeline. The Orion Center programs focus on healing the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—by offering a range of services designed to support patients before, during, and after cancer treatment – in concert with the care the patient receives from their primary care and oncologists. Therapies Offered: Psychotherapy: Assists patients in processing the emotional challenges of cancer treatment, utilizing methods such as behavioral therapy, mindfulness meditation, and guided imagery. ​ Oncology Massage: Customized massages aimed at alleviating side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, helping to reduce nausea, anxiety, and pain. ​ Acupuncture: An ancient Chinese medicine practice shown to improve conditions like nausea, bodily pain, peripheral neuropathies, and fatigue associated with cancer treatment. Oncology Nutrition: Focuses on maintaining good nutrition to reduce fatigue and enhance quality of life during and after cancer treatments. Energy Medicine/Reiki Healing: Promotes relaxation and stress reduction, addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual healing needs, particularly beneficial for patients recovering from surgery and cancer therapy. ​ Reflexology: Involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet and hands to stimulate healing of internal organs and systems, offering benefits like pain reduction and improved sleep. ​ Beyond therapies, the Orion Center is committed to education and research. As a clinical research institute, they conduct studies on the efficacy of integrative treatments like psychotherapy and acupuncture, aiming to establish these as standard practices in cancer care. ​ Connect with the Orion Center: Address: 6522 Fremont Ave N., Seattle, WA 98103 Phone: 206-525-0414 Website: orionskywellness.org For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit their website.