Cancer Recovery Support

Holistic, Integrative Support During and After Cancer

Cancer recovery is about more than completing treatment. It’s about restoring strength, resilience, emotional balance, and confidence in your body again.

At Kurrajong Natural Medicine Centre, cancer recovery support is offered as complementary, integrative care to support wellbeing before, during and after cancer treatment, alongside your medical team. We provide supportive cancer care for people across Richmond, Kurrajong Kurrajong Heights, Bilpin, Windsor, North Richmond, the wider Hawkesbury and Western Sydney.

Who Is Cancer Recovery Support For?

Is this support suitable during cancer treatment?

Yes. Support may be appropriate for people receiving conventional treatment and are seeking complementary care focused on wellbeing and quality of life.

Is this support suitable after cancer treatment?

Yes, very much so. Many people seek support after treatment has finished to address ongoing symptoms and rebuild vitality.

Cancer Recovery Support may be suitable for people who:

• Are recovering from surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy

• Are experiencing long-term or delayed side effects

• Want integrative support alongside oncology care

• Are in remission and seeking holistic recovery support

• Are managing anxiety, fatigue, or emotional distress after cancer

• Are seeking support with post-cancer recovery

What Makes This Cancer Recovery Support Different?

A practitioner with lived and clinical experience

This service is informed by both professional training and lived experience.

As a registered doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and a cancer survivor, this approach recognises:

• The physical impact of cancer treatment

• The emotional and psychological challenges of recovery

• The importance of realistic, compassionate, and safe care

This service also provides support to a patient’s family from the perspective of a spouse who has lived experience of supporting her partner while coping with the stresses and anxiety of facing the challenges of having a spouse who is seriously ill.

Experiencing cancer from the patient’s perspective reinforced the importance of compassionate, practical, and evidence-based supportive care. It highlighted the challenges that often continue long after treatment has finished, including fatigue, anxiety, digestive changes, sleep disturbances, reduced resilience, and the adjustment to a “new normal.”

Danny’s wife, Susan, a highly qualified naturopath and medical herbalist with close to 5 decades of experience, shared Danny’s cancer journey in her own way. The fears and worries with respect to the uncertainty of the potential outcomes of Danny’s treatments, provided her with a unique and compassionate view of family members in a similar position.  

This unique combination of professional training and personal experience allows Danny and Susan to offer a level of understanding that many patients find reassuring during what can be one of the most difficult periods of their lives.

At Kurrajong Natural Medicine Centre, our goal is not to replace conventional cancer treatment. Rather, we aim to support patients before, during, and after treatment while working alongside their oncology team and other healthcare providers.

Meet Your Cancer Recovery Support Team

Dr Danny Siegenthaler

Danny is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine with extensive clinical experience in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and integrative healthcare.

His professional background is complemented by his own experience as a cancer survivor, providing a unique perspective that combines clinical knowledge with personal understanding of the cancer journey.

Danny’s approach focuses on supporting patients through treatment, recovery, and long-term wellbeing with compassionate, practical, and individualised care. His goal is to help patients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their recovery process.

Susan Siegenthaler

Susan is an experienced naturopath and medical herbalist with a longstanding commitment to helping patients improve their health and wellbeing through holistic, patient-centred care.

She has extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing stress, fatigue, chronic health concerns, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and the challenges that often accompany significant health events.

Susan’s caring and practical approach helps patients develop realistic strategies to support recovery, resilience, and overall wellbeing. She is passionate about creating a supportive environment where patients feel understood and encouraged throughout their health journey.

How Does Chinese & Naturopathic Medicine Support Cancer Recovery?

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Chinese and/or Western herbalism and naturopathic medicine, all view recovery as a gradual process of restoration and regulation.

Support may focus on:

• Rebuilding the body’s Qi and Blood after treatment

• Supporting digestion and nutrient absorption

• Calming the nervous system and stress response

• Supporting emotional balance

• Using food as medicine to gently nourish recovery

All care is individualised and adjusted to your health status and medical care.

What Symptoms Can Cancer Recovery Support Help With?

People commonly seek support for:

• Cancer-related fatigue

• Digestive symptoms and appetite changes

• Pain, inflammation, or stiffness

• Peripheral neuropathy or nerve symptoms

• Sleep difficulties

• Anxiety, low mood, or fear of recurrence

• Hormonal changes and reduced vitality

Support focuses on quality of life and functional recovery, not disease treatment.

What Services Are Included in Integrative Cancer Care?

Individualised, integrative care may include:

• Chinese herbal medicine and/or Medical herbalism/Naturopathy and/or Acupuncture (when appropriate and coordinated safely)

• Dietary and lifestyle guidance

• Stress regulation and nervous system support

• Gentle movement and energy practices

• Education for long-term self-care

Integrative cancer care is designed to work alongside medical and oncology treatment.

What Can I Expect From a Cancer Recovery Consultation?

Your recovery journey typically includes:

• A comprehensive health history, including review of medial/lab reports

• Individualised recovery support planning

• Clear, practical recommendations

• Ongoing review and adjustments

• A supportive, patient-centred approach

Is Cancer Recovery Support Safe?

Medical safety and ethical care

Cancer Recovery Support:

• Does not claim to treat or cure cancer

• Does not replace medical or oncology care

• Is provided as complementary support only

• Is aligned with Australian regulatory standards

You are always encouraged to remain under the care of your medical team.

What Is the Philosophy Behind This Approach?

This approach is grounded in:

• Respect for patient autonomy and choice

• Trauma-informed care

• Gentle, sustainable recovery strategies

• Emotional safety and trust

• Supporting the whole person, not just treating symptoms

How Do I Get Started With Cancer Recovery Support?

Begin your recovery support journey

If you are seeking compassionate, integrative support during and/or after cancer treatment, and live near Richmond, Kurrajong Kurrajong Heights, Bilpin, Windsor, North Richmond, the wider Hawkesbury or Western Sydney, call us to make and appointment to discuss your needs with us. 

To Book a Consultation, call 0492 814 971