Community & Recovery Resources

Navigating life during and after treatment can be overwhelming. These are local Denver practitioners who offer exceptional care, specialized expertise, and true comfort. Each one comes personally vetted by yours truly, and are my personal recommendations. These include resources that I’ve discovered throughout my own journey, and I wanted to share them as “things I wish I knew sooner”. I hope you find these helpful in your healing process. Feel free to reach out to me or the amazing human listed for further information.

Specialized Recovery & Pain Management

The Subtle Point | Acupuncture & Pain Management

The Experience: Throughout my cancer journey, Michael has assisted me in managing pain, anxiety, and sleep issues. He utilized red light therapy and specialized acupuncture techniques to relieve the intense, painful scalp soreness that happened when I began to lose my hair during chemo, it was incredibly helpful in relieving my pain.

• Provider: Michael Sugiura

• Address: 3600 S Beeler St Suite 150, Denver, CO 80237

• Phone: (720) 285-6251

• Website: thesubtlepoint.com

Creative Healing & Art

Color Riot | Art Healing Workshops

The Experience: Jen is an amazing artist who is deeply passionate about the healing power of art. Taking one of her art workshops is an unforgettable, joyful experience that is incredibly good for the soul.

• Provider: Jen Jursnick

• Website: jenjursnick.com

Holistic Wellness, Mindfulness & Movement

New Lotus Collective | Mindfulness, Movement, & Breathwork

The Experience: Kathryn blends meditation, mindfulness, movement, and breathwork to help create a healthier, less stressed version of you. She is a breast cancer thriver and a beautiful soul—just being around her makes you feel lighter!

• Provider: Kathryn Pol

• Email: kathryn@newlotuscollective.com

• Phone: (303) 506-1699

• Website: newlotuscollective.com

Mariel Little Physical Therapy & Yoga | Oncology PT & Yoga

The Experience: Dr. Mariel is an expertly trained physical therapist and certified yoga instructor who comes highly recommended within the Denver oncology community. She brings immense passion, kindness, and deep clinical expertise to her patients.

• Provider: Mariel Little, PT, DPT, CLT, CYT

• Website: mariellittle.com

Hair, Texture & Confidence

Blank Barbers Wash Park | Post-Chemo Curl & Hair Specialist

The Experience: The absolute go-to for navigating the "chemo curl" phase. Mariah is an executive barber and curl specialist who is incredibly knowledgeable. She not only gives great haircuts as your hair grows out but actually teaches you how to style it and what products work best as you transition from bald, to curly, to whatever your new texture becomes.

• Provider: Mariah (Be sure to ask for her specifically!)

• Address: 90 N Washington St, Denver, CO 80203

• Phone: (720) 688-3013

• Website: blankbarbers.com

Icelandic Fitness | Personal Training & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

The Experience: Jason is incredibly kind and accommodating. I found that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) chambers are fantastic for clearing post-treatment brain fog and accelerating healing (especially right after surgery). Jason also designs custom personal training programs tailored specifically to cancer survivors, meeting you exactly where you are in your physical recovery.

• Provider: Jason Stone

• Address: 600 S Holly St Unit 104, Denver, CO 80246

• Phone: (303) 641-8149

• Website: icelandicfitness.com

Mental Health and Emotional Support

Shane Hodges Counseling | Counseling & Coaching

The Experience: If you are looking for a safe, genuinely welcoming space to take care of your mental health, I cannot recommend Shane enough. He has been an incredible pillar of support for me, both before and after my cancer diagnosis, walking with me through some of the most challenging chapters of my life. I can honestly say he helped me become the best version of myself, and he will always hold a truly special place in my heart. He specializes in supporting adults and adolescents through life transitions, self-discovery, communication challenges, trauma, and family or couples conflict. He is also a passionate advocate and safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. If you want a therapist who is profoundly kind and truly listens, Shane is your person.

• Provider: Shane Hodges

• Address: 3955 E Exposition Ave, Denver, CO 80209

• Phone: (720) 261-9537

• Website: shanehodgescounseling.com

Trenna Terrill | Reiki & Intuitive Healing

The Experience: Trenna creates a beautiful, intentional space to just slow down and breathe. She has a background in engineering, so she has this really cool way of bridging structure with deep intuition. Her approach is incredibly calm and compassionate-she uses Reiki, Tarot, and intuitive insight to help you release stress, clear out whatever feels heavy or stuck, and just return to yourself.

Her sessions are a gentle reminder that your body and spirit already know how to heal; it's just about remembering how. Trenna's work is profoundly comforting if you are navigating a season of transition, burnout, caregiving, grief, or recovery—basically any time life is asking a little too much of you and you need a grounded, safe space to reconnect with your own inner knowing.

• Provider: Trenna Terrill, PE

• Address: 1545 South Pearl Street, Denver, Colorado 80210

• Website: soulgrowthnetwork.com

• Booking: vagaro.com/soulgrowthnetwork

• Email: tren10terrill@gmail.com

• Phone: 307-460-8375

VIBE Gym & Wellness | Fitness & Personal Training

The Experience: Meghan is the owner and a personal trainer at VIBE Gym and Wellness Collective. VIBE is an incredibly supportive, LGBTQ+-friendly Denver space specifically created for women and genderqueer folks. Meghan has years of experience coaching hundreds of clients, but her real magic is prioritizing your safety, comfort, and creating a space of total acceptance. If you are navigating a cancer journey or healing in general, VIBE is a beautiful, judgment-free place to nourish both your body and mind at your own pace.

• Provider: Meghan Nelson

• Address: 4045 N Pecos St #160, Denver, CO 80211

• Website: vibegymandwellness.com