Reclaim Your Life & Transform Your Health
Health Coaching Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine
Hello and Welcome!
My name is Monita Triplett, registered acupuncturist, holistic nutritionist and clinic owner with over 15 years of extensive clinical experience. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals who are facing chronic health issues, as well as those who are seeking vital support during and after their cancer journey.
I am here to support you, whether you are a caregiver for someone undergoing chemotherapy or a patient managing your healing journey.
During Chemotherapy
During Radiation
Cancer Remission
Cancer Prevention
Providing virtual support through all phases of cancer
If you have just been diagnosed with cancer, experiencing a relapse, or are a survivor looking for comprehensive, personalized and individualized care, I can help.
Just Diagnosed: You may have just been diagnosed with cancer and are recovering from the shock. You would like to take time to think about your options and would like to know if there is something that you could be doing to prepare for treatment and the challenges ahead. Perhaps you are looking into complementary treatments and are feeling overwhelmed and confused by the amount of information that is out there and how to determine what is effective.
In Treatment: You are in treatment and are trying to cope with this challenging time. You would like to manage side effects and maintain your stamina so that you can continue to work while going through treatment. You have questions about the best diet and what supplements you can safely use to improve your treatment tolerance and response.
Treatment No Longer Working: You are wondering if there is something else that you can do.
Completing Treatment: You have successfully made it through treatment and are now cancer-free. You want to help your body recover from the effects of toxic treatments and get your health back. You want to know what actions you can take to prevent a recurrence and remain cancer-free.
My goal is to provide you and your caregiver(s) effective tools and resources that empower you to thrive.
Together We Can
You will learn to use strategies and natural treatments to:
Reduce chemotherapy and other treatment-related side-effects using Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies (acupressure & acupuncture, in the form of painless tacks).
Incorporate foods and other natural agents that have the ability to turn off cancer promotor genes and turn on those which suppress cancer
Improve your response to conventional cancer therapies
Use herbs to stimulate your body’s natural healing abilities
Improve your energy levels
Protect healthy organs from the effects of toxic treatments
Enhance your immune function
Reduce toxic burden and enhance detoxification
Repair your digestion and restore your microbiome
Maintain quality of life
The Perfect Blend Of Eastern and Western Medicine
Transform Your Health With A Personalized Virtual Sessions
Combining Eastern and Western Medicine to help:
Nourish Your Body: With nutrition strategies
Strengthen Your Mind With life coaching
Learn Acupuncture: I teach you how to use ear seeds and tacks to help with cancer treatment, prevention, and long-term complications. Supplies will be mailed to you.
Price: $399 USD/virtual session
Virtual Programs Include
Holistic Nutrition
Holistic nutrition emphasizes the link between nutrition and overall health through whole foods, natural ingredients, mindful eating, and stress reduction. Foods can be medicinal, influencing cancer and gene expression. This personalized approach aims to:
Reduce tumour growth and combat cancer
Enhance tolerance to conventional treatments
Target specific imbalances and tumour markers
Restore the body's natural healing abilities
Acupuncture
You and your caregiver will learn how to use Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques such as:
Acupuncture (using painless tacks) Auricular (ear) points. (using seeds) Acupressure (using massage)
Incorporating Acupuncture into treatment plans has been shown in clinical trails to significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce side effects from cancer treatments such as:
Pain, fatigue, nausea, depression and anxiety, cognitive Impairment, hair loss, peripheral neuropathy, joint pain, gastrointestinal issues etc.
Herbs & Supplements
Individuals with cancer have increased needs for nutrients and often need to supplements to meet these needs.
Recommendations are provided to address your unique needs which may include enhancing immunity, correcting specific imbalances and/or deficiencies found through laboratory testing, maintaining weight or muscle mass or reducing treatment side effects.
Protocols are thoughtfully devised and individualized to your needs.
Mindset & Life Coaching
Living with a cancer diagnosis can profoundly affect every aspect of your life, making daily routines and interactions more complex and challenging.
Life coaching offers valuable support and practical guidance to help you navigate these difficulties and make positive changes that enhance your well-being.
I provide tailored, personalized advice based on your specific situation and unique needs, along with a variety of tools and effective strategies designed to help you cope during this difficult time.
Functional Lab Testing
Functional labs serve as a highly precise tool and provide the opportunity to take a deeper, more comprehensive, and holistic look into the complexities of the body, which helps uncover valuable insights about your health.
Functional lab tests cut out the guesswork by looking at a wide range of pathogenic, nutritional and biochemical markers throughout the different systems in the body.
These tests are highly effective at identifying imbalances and specific problem areas.
Tai Chi
1:1 Tai Chi with Courtenay
Tai Chi is an ancient form of martial arts that combines movements, meditation, and deep breathing to help build strength, flexibility, balance, and benefit mental health by reducing stress.
Research shows that Tai chi appears to be promising in improving chronic illness and cancer-related symptoms by improving quality of life and enhancing survival rate.
YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO ACTIVELY TAKE PART IN YOUR FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
Acupuncture is an integrative medicine therapy that has been proven to help with pain, improve well-being, and reduce the side effects of cancer treatments.
Since the 1970s, more than 10,000 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on acupuncture have been completed, and it is increasingly accepted as an effective treatment modality worldwide.
Cancer patients often face difficult symptoms from their illness and treatments, including hot flashes, cognitive issues, neuropathy, depression, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, nerve pain, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, swelling, sleep problems, and dry mouth. These can be hard to manage, even with standard medical care. Acupuncture can be a helpful addition to cancer treatment. I will show you and your caregiver how to easily do acupuncture or acupressure on yourself to improve your treatment results.
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Science Based Recommendations
Researching peer-reviewed medical journals is both a passion and a significant interest of mine, as I strive to understand all the cutting-edge research that is emerging in the health field. The recommendations I provide are based on extensive findings and have been thoroughly researched to ensure their accuracy and relevance.
I am also a dedicated member of the Integrative Oncology Working Group, where I actively participate in various additional courses to further enhance my knowledge about the latest nutritional research and advancements as they specifically relate to cancer treatment and prevention.
What Clients are Saying
"Monita is amazing! Monita has been helping me prep for heart surgery and I couldn't be more thankful to know that I'll be going under the knife in the healthiest state that I can be!"
Jessica Kovach, British Columbia
“Monita is the best. She truly cares about getting to the root of your health issues and she's committed. Her knowledge and passion is evident in everything she does.”
Aubrey Emyln, British Columbia
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