Complementary Cancer Therapies to Support Healing and Recovery
At Wellbeing Medical Group, we know that cancer affects every part of your life. It can change how you feel physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Our care focuses on supporting you through all of this. We offer complementary therapies that work alongside your regular cancer treatment to help you feel stronger, calmer, and more comfortable during recovery.
Our private cancer clinic in London also supports patients across the UK through home visits and online appointments. These therapies are used with standard medical care, not instead of it.
What Are Complementary Therapies?
Complementary therapies are treatments that work alongside your regular cancer care to help manage symptoms and improve wellbeing.
They are not used to replace medical treatment but to support your recovery.
These therapies can help you feel more comfortable during chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery and may also assist in your emotional and physical healing afterwards.
At Wellbeing Medical Group, we integrate complementary care with your main oncology plan. Our team works closely with your NHS or private oncology providers to ensure that every therapy is safe, appropriate, and aligned with your overall treatment goals.
It is important to understand the difference between these terms. Complementary therapies are used with standard cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Alternative therapies are used instead of standard medical care, and we do not offer or recommend these. Integrative care brings both medical and complementary approaches together in a coordinated plan.
Wellbeing Medical Group provides complementary and integrative care only. We never claim to cure cancer, but we do aim to help patients feel stronger, more comfortable, and better supported throughout their treatment journey.
Many people choose complementary therapies to help manage common side effects of cancer treatment. These may include fatigue, nausea, neuropathy, or anxiety.
Others find that complementary care helps them sleep better, improve their appetite, or feel more in control of their health.
Our patients often describe these therapies as giving them “breathing space” — a chance to relax, regain balance, and support their body’s natural healing process during a challenging time.
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. Every patient is carefully assessed before starting complementary therapy.
We check for possible drug and herb interactions, explain each treatment in detail, and make sure your NHS or private oncology team is kept informed.
All our therapies follow evidence-informed protocols, and treatments are delivered by qualified clinicians under medical oversight. Consent, documentation, and communication are handled with the same level of care as any medical procedure.
Our main clinic is based in London, where most patients receive in-person consultations and therapies. For those living outside the city, we also offer secure telemedicine reviews and, where suitable, home-based therapy. This approach allows us to provide the same level of care and guidance across the UK, ensuring patients always feel supported wherever they are.
Our Complementary Therapies
At Wellbeing Medical Group, we offer safe, supportive therapies that work with your main cancer treatment. Each therapy is chosen and supervised by our medical team to help you feel better, recover faster, and cope more comfortably. We only use evidence-informed methods and always communicate with your NHS or private oncology team to make sure everything fits safely with your ongoing care.
Intravenous Vitamin C (HDVC)
High-dose Vitamin C infusions are sometimes used to support energy, reduce fatigue, and ease side effects during or after cancer treatment.
Before starting, our doctors check your medical history and run safety tests, including a G6PD blood test. People with certain kidney or blood conditions may not be suitable.
Each session takes place in the clinic under supervision.
We monitor your vital signs, review any new medicines, and adjust the schedule based on how you respond. We also share updates with your oncology team so that all parts of your care stay aligned.
Mistletoe Therapy (Viscum album)
Medical Ozone and Oxygenation Support
Acupuncture and Acupressure
Acupuncture and acupressure can help with symptoms such as nausea, hot flushes, anxiety, pain, and poor sleep.
Our therapists are trained in oncology care and adapt every session to your condition and treatment phase.
We avoid any areas that may be sensitive, such as near lines, treatment sites, or where there is swelling or risk of bleeding. All treatments are gentle, safe, and planned with your wider care team’s input.
Mind–Body Therapies
Gentle Manual Therapies
Nutrition and Lifestyle Support
Nutrition support helps you eat well, maintain strength, and manage side effects such as poor appetite or taste changes.
Our team offers practical meal ideas and hydration tips that fit your treatment and lifestyle.
We also guide you on pacing your energy, gentle movement, and rest. Regular follow-ups help us adjust your plan as your treatment and recovery progress.
How We Personalise Your Plan
At Wellbeing Medical Group, every patient receives an individual care plan designed around their medical treatment, symptoms, and goals.
We take time to understand your needs, review your medical background, and work closely with your NHS or private oncology team.
Our process is clear, safe, and supportive from the first call to each review stage.
Safety, Interactions and Red Flags
At Wellbeing Medical Group, patient safety is always our first priority. Complementary therapies can offer real comfort and relief, but they must be used with care and clear communication.
Our team checks every treatment for safety, interactions, and timing alongside your prescribed cancer therapies.
We also encourage you to tell your oncology or GP team about all supplements, herbs, or over-the-counter products you use so your care stays fully coordinated.
Some natural remedies and supplements can affect how cancer medicines work. For example, certain herbal products such as St John’s wort can reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy or hormone treatments by changing how drugs are broken down in the body.
Others, like high-dose antioxidants or turmeric capsules, may interfere with the way radiotherapy or targeted therapies act.
This is why it is essential to share a full list of everything you take, including vitamins, teas, or over-the-counter products, with your oncology team.
At WMG, we check all therapies for possible herb-drug or supplement interactions before you start, following guidance from trusted sources such as Cancer Research UK and the NHS.
Complementary treatments should never replace urgent or essential medical care. If you have a fever, infection, or are feeling suddenly unwell, contact your oncology or hospital team first.
You should avoid complementary therapies if you have neutropenia (low white blood cell count), uncontrolled pain, or complications with lines or ports until cleared by your doctor.
During times of active infection or unstable symptoms, medical treatment always comes before supportive therapies.
We follow national guidance, including advice from Macmillan Cancer Support, to make sure every decision keeps you safe.
Always choose practitioners who are trained and insured to work with cancer patients.
Oncology-trained therapists understand how to adapt treatments safely for people who are undergoing or recovering from chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
At Wellbeing Medical Group, every therapist is fully qualified, registered with an appropriate professional body, and works under medical supervision. Treatments are delivered in safe, clinical settings that meet infection-control standards. You can also ask to see registration details or credentials before starting any therapy.
If you ever feel unwell after a therapy or notice symptoms such as fever, chest pain, shortness of breath, bleeding, or sudden swelling, contact your oncology team or call 111 for advice.
For severe or worsening symptoms, call 999 immediately or go to your nearest emergency department.
You can also contact the Wellbeing Medical Group team for guidance if you are unsure what to do. We work closely with your primary clinicians to ensure that any concerning symptoms are assessed quickly and appropriately.
Your safety always comes first, and no complementary therapy should delay urgent medical care.
Evidence Snapshot by Therapy Category
These short notes explain how each therapy is commonly used in UK cancer care. We will always tailor advice to your plan and check for safety and interactions first.
- Mind–Body Relaxation, mindfulness and CBT-style coping can ease anxiety, improve sleep and help you feel more in control, with generally low risk when taught by trained staff. UK information services recognise these as helpful add-ons during treatment.
- Manual/Touch Oncology massage and gentle reflexology may support relaxation and ease tension or pain when delivered by oncology-trained therapists who avoid contraindications such as infection, open wounds or clot risk.
- Acupuncture-Based Acupuncture can help some people with nausea, pain or hot flushes, though results vary. It needs bleeding-risk checks and careful timing around treatment. Use oncology-aware practitioners.
- Biologically Based Vitamins, supplements and plant extracts require caution because they can interact with cancer drugs or radiotherapy. Always share everything you take with your oncology team and follow evidence-informed guidance.
- Whole-System or Anthroposophic Mistletoe is used in some European integrative settings as a monitored quality-of-life adjunct within structured protocols. It should be delivered under clinical supervision and coordinated with your oncology schedule.
Access, Locations and Pricing
We aim to make integrative and complementary cancer care easy to access wherever you live in the UK.
Whether you visit our London clinic, connect through video consultation, or receive care at home, every service follows the same medical standards and safety checks.
Our main clinic is located in central London, within easy reach of public transport and parking facilities. The building is fully accessible, with step-free entry and lift access for patients using mobility aids.
Comfortable treatment rooms are equipped for IV and infusion therapies, consultations, and relaxation sessions.
Clinic photos, opening hours, and travel guidance are available on our website. Our support team can also help you plan your visit or arrange coordinated appointments if you are coming from outside London.
For patients who prefer to stay closer to home, we offer secure video consultations with our medical and complementary care team. Telemedicine reviews include a discussion of your medical history, symptoms, supplements or medications, and goals for care.
You will receive a written care plan after each session. Where suitable, prescriptions or referrals for local services can be arranged. Most patients begin with a 45-minute review and schedule short follow-ups every few weeks to monitor progress.
Selected therapies, such as mistletoe injections or IV vitamin infusions, may be provided at home through our trained nursing partners. Before any home visit, we confirm that the treatment is safe for your setting and that appropriate monitoring and equipment are available.
Each visit includes a safety check, consent review, and after-care guidance. Home therapy allows you to continue treatment comfortably while keeping close contact with our clinical team.
Selected therapies, such as mistletoe injections or IV vitamin infusions, may be provided at home through our trained nursing partners. Before any home visit, we confirm that the treatment is safe for your setting and that appropriate monitoring and equipment are availableWe believe in clear and transparent pricing. Initial integrative oncology consultations are priced according to session length and complexity, with follow-up appointments at a reduced rate. Therapy sessions such as IV infusions, acupuncture, or mind–body sessions are billed per visit or as part of a personalised package.
All fees are outlined before treatment begins and include medical oversight, safety monitoring, and written summaries for your records. Itemised receipts are available for insurance or reimbursement claims. Please contact our patient coordination team for a full fee schedule or to discuss which package best fits your care plan.
Taking the first step towards supportive care can make a real difference in how you feel during and after cancer treatment. At Wellbeing Medical Group, every plan is created around you, focusing on your comfort, safety, and recovery goals. Our GMC-registered doctors and integrative care team will guide you in finding the right therapies to ease side effects, restore energy, and support your wellbeing.
You can start with a simple call or consultation to discuss your needs and choose the best way forward. Whether you visit our London clinic, connect online, or arrange care at home, we are here to help you at every stage of your journey.
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Each visit includes a safety check, consent review, and after-care guidance. Home therapy allows you to continue treatment comfortably while keeping close contact with our clinical team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Integrated oncology is a revolutionary new way to approach the treatment of cancer. It seeks to combine the best of Western medicine with the best of alternative medicine. Most importantly, it applies alternative medicines and treatments in a way which does not limit the effectiveness of western treatments.
Yes, your oncologist should know that you are seeking integrated treatments. Ideally, there should be excellent communication between your oncologist and your integrated oncology team, in order to ensure you the best possible care, fastest recovery times and best overall outcomes.
Yes. One of integrated oncology’s greatest strengths is dealing with the side effects chemotherapy and other western anti-cancer therapies produce. The goal of integrated oncology is to reduce the effects, severity and duration of your side effects, to speed your recovery time and to help you live your best life while undergoing treatment.
Ideally, both. Pre-chemotherapy treatments can focus on improving your immunity, reducing your stress and generally putting you in the best position to receive treatment. Post-chemo, integrated oncology treatments can focus on minimising side effects and speeding your recovery.
Yes. We have integrated oncology specialists. Your care program will always be overseen by an expert in integrated cancer care, and each patient’s programme is designed bespoke with their needs and situation in mind.
Not generally. While IV therapies might involve a slight pinch and a little discomfort, the therapy is completely painless. And because our IV therapy specialists are very skilled, most patients report that they feel no pain from the procedures.
Yes, absolutely. Integrated oncology is Wellbeing Medical Group field of speciality, and all our doctors, nurses and coordinators know how to provide excellent care for people in all stages and degrees of illness.
We are medical professionals, we adhere strictly to the best hygiene practices of the medical and integrated care communities. Your health and wellbeing is our primary concern.