The Melonhead Foundation,Inc.
P.O. Box 1333
Scottsdale, AZ 85252-1333
(520) 413-2808
(888) melon21
information@melonhead.org

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Resources for Cancer Patients

Here are some resources for natural healing, support, and financial aid.

Support Organizations

The Melonhead Foundation, Inc.

Supports the needs of children with cancer and their families who are seeking alternative methods of healing. The foundation also raises and disperses funds to patients for treatment needs and to the families for their personal needs. See the Request for Patient Financial Assistance form for more information.

Unravel Body Therapy and Wellness Center

2055 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ  85282

These are Melonhead's recommended practitioners!

Our therapies can be used as a complement to your treatment plan or as an alternative... we treat body, mind and soul to affect balance and health.

Unravel Body Therapy is the professional private practice of Michael W. Shuey, Arizona State Licensed Massage Therapist and Aesthetician. Michael will customize your treatments using a variety of techniques for maximized results. Michael offers massage therapy including reiki and cranialsacral massage, facials and skin care, body treatments, and waxing, tintings and peels.  Learn more about Michael and the services he offers at UnravelBodyTherapy.com or give Michael a call 480-540-0166.

Deb Leone, in addition to being founder and president of The Melonhead Foundation, is also a natural and integrative healer whose practice can be found at the Wellness Center. She focuses on Chinese Medicine using methods that include energy and bodywork, emotional trauma release therapy, hands on healing, auricular acupuncture, Tarot, Feng Shui, and past life regression. She also teaches healing classes. For more information, download Deb's brochure, then make your appointment with Deb by calling 480-699-7644 or send Deb an email at debleone@cox.net.

Jara Salmon offers Spiritual Response Therapy (SRT) at the Wellness Center. SRT is an ancient form of healing that researches your subconscious and soul records, identifies themes and challenges, and works to remove programs and blockages that inhibit your life. Visit SRTEmpowerment.com for more information or visit Jara at the Wellness Center and have Jara facilitate your healing process and release your emotional baggage and help move you forward with a new outlook. Visit  for more information, give Jara a phonecall at 480-213-5472 or send her an email at jmsalmon2@cox.net.

DR. JOE BROWN

2055 E. Southern Ave., Suite B

(in same center as Unravel Body Therapy and Wellness Center)

602-421-2613

Website: www.DrJoeBrown.com

Email: CancerAlternatives@DrJoeBrown.com

"Your alternative when diagnosed with cancer!"

A past cancer survivor himself, "Dr. Joe" attended Southwest College, a 4 year accredited Naturopathic Medical School.  Because of his own battle with cancer, Dr. Joe chose to work mostly with M.D. oncologists in hospitals and clinical settings, then opened his own clinic which focuses on treating people diagnosed with cancer, using natural treatments, high dose I.V. therapy, injection therapy, immune stimulation, oral supplementation and complete nutritional assessment of what to eat and what to avoid when diagnosed with cancer.  Visit his website for more great information about Dr. Joe at www.DrJoeBrown.com.

DR. CARLOS SANTO
Naturopathic Physician

Four Corners Healing Center

480-363-2501

Email:  drcarlosanto@yahoo.com

Website:  http://www.doctorsanto.com

8880 N. Via Linda, Suite 107

Scottsdale, AZ  85528

(Northwest corner at Via Linda)

Google Maps

480-363-2501

ANDRE SOBEL RIVER OF LIFE FOUNDATION

info@AndreRiverOfLife.org

The Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation enables single parents of children with life-threatening illnesses to care for their children full-time by relieving financial burdens when other resources are exhausted or unavailable.

Natural Healing

ACUPUNCTURE

The most effective and powerful therapy to support a cancer patient during their process is acupuncture. This treatment will support the body in restoring the immune system to its fullest potential resulting in the bodies own ability to heal itself. It will also detoxify the system of the poisons resulting from chemotherapy and radiation if acupuncture is used on an integrative basis. Some insurance companies do cover this treatment

A.R.E CLINIC
4018 N. 40th St.
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
602-955-0551

Perpetuating and practicing the work of Edgar Cayce. This is a residential program for many levels of healing.

CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
(combined with the University of AZ)
Vail, AZ
520-647-7858 (recorded message)
520-694-6555 (clinic)
Dr. Andrew Weil

Dr. Weil is the director of the Integrative Medicine program at the University of Arizona and creator of his center. He is the Author of several best sellers including Eight Weeks to Optimum Health and Spontaneous Healing. The information you will receive just from a phone call will set you on the right path.

THE GERSON INSTITUTE - THE CANCER CURING SOCIETY
P.O. Box 430
Bonita, CA 91908-0430
619-472-7450, 619-585-7600, 1-888-4-GERSON
www.gerson.org

An effective natural treatment using fresh, raw foods, reactivating the immune system, helping the body heal itself. Dr. Gerson established his therapy in the United States in 1938 and has been curing "incurables" ever since. Dr. Albert Schweitzer was his most famous patient.

GERSON CENTER AT SEDONA
78 Canyon Diablo
Sedona, AZ 86351
(same phone numbers as above)

Specializing in the holistic, nutritional treatment of degenerative diseases.

CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS of AMERICA
3455 Salt Creek Lane
Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
847-342-7485, 800-955-2822
www.cancercenter.com

A center which encompasses all methods of treatment, traditional and innovative and works with the patient to individualize the best treatment program.

THE LIVINGSTON FOUNDATION MEDICAL CENTER
3232 Duke St.
San Diego, CA 92110
619-224-3515, 1-888-777-7321

Established in 1969, the center provides immunological treatment programs.

SOUTHWEST NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL CENTER
8010 E. McDowell Road, Suite 205
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
602-970-0000

The center offers a complimentary staff of naturopathic physicians, medical doctors and osteopathic physicians.

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH ASSOCIATES
123 N Centennial Way, Suite 216
Mesa, AZ 85201
480-703-0151
http://www.integrativehealthassociates.com

Completing the cycle of total health care through natural means, this clinic bridges the gap and crosses over into other worlds of medicine. Sharing in the great mysteries of life and healing, they are professional healers with a mission to work with one another in harmony. Dr. Bernie Massari, Homeopathy & Natural Medicine.

Reiki Master
Mega Mease
www.reikiinfoline.com

Natural & Integrative Healing

Deb Leone, Practitioner

Chandler, AZ 85226
480-699-7644

Natural healing modalities of Auricular Acupuncture, Energy Work, Body Work, Healing with Sound and the Crystal Singing Bowl. Chinese Medicine believes that the body will heal itself if the whole being is in balance and energy is flowing freely through the meridians of the body. The practice of Auricular Acupuncture allows the physical being to balance. Energy, Sound and Body work brings into balance the Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Bodies. Healing can be accomplished for ALL ailments with this complete modality. AcuDetox therapy is also a part of Deb's practice, freeing a person from addiction to smoking, alcohol, drugs, food and obsessions. Heal the physiological aspect of the addiction and the body has no desire to exhibit addictive behaviors.

Integrative Therapies Program for Children with Cancer
Columbia University
161 Ft.Washington, Rm.728
New York, New York 10032
Phone (212) 305-7835
Fax (212) 305-5848
carolann.hs.columbia.edu

Sunstone Healing Center
2545 N. Woodland Road
Tucson, AZ 85749
Phone (520) 749-1928
Fax (520) 749-2456
http://www.sunstonehealing.org/index.htm

Other Therapies To Support The Body's Natural Recovery

MASSAGE THERAPY
REIKI THERAPY
BODY WORK & ENERGY WORK
BACH FLOWER ESSENCES
ESSIAC TEA
HERBOLOGY

Most Highly Recommended Book

Eat Right for Your Type
Dr. Peter D'Adamo

Reduced or No Cost Flights for Families with Dependent Disabilities

Virgin Atlantic

(800) Fly - 4 - Les / (800) 862 - 8621
Special Needs Dept.
Ted Hollingsworth

Miracle Flights for kids

(800) Fly - 1711

National Patient Air Transport Hotline

(800) 296 - 1217
Helps people find free or reduced rates for air travel for medical purposes.

Angel Flight

4620 Haygood Road, Ste. 1
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Admin. Phone: 1-888-662-6794
Patient Phone: 1-877-621-7177
Fax: 1-757-318-9107
Email: angelflightamerica@erols.com

Charitable Organizations

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