Integrative Care for Cancer Patients: A Conversation with Traci Daly-Smith

In this episode of Women Seeking Wellness podcast, Dr Stephanie Maj interviews Traci Daly-Smith, a massage therapist and esthetician with over 20 years of experience. Traci talks about her journey of becoming oncology-trained in massage therapy and skin care after her longtime client was diagnosed with oesophagal cancer, realizing there wasn’t enough information on safe skincare treatments, Traci used personal research and compassion to make home visits and provide her client with loving support. This experience led Traci to start “A New Daly Beginning,” a non-profit in Georgia that gives cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers complimentary or low-cost safe and relaxing skincare, massage, and wellness therapies, as well as life-changing education.

During the conversation, Traci emphasizes the importance of integrative care that works alongside traditional medical care. She provides information on how to get involved with A New Daily Beginning and highlights the Society of Oncology Massage as a valuable resource for oncology training.

The discussion also covers the importance of using safe and non-toxic skincare products. Traci recommends using the Environmental Working Group’s app to check the levels of ingredients in products and avoid harmful chemicals. She emphasizes the dangers of fragrances and their toxic effects, which can trigger chronic migraines.

What You’ll Learn:

• The importance of using safe and non-toxic skincare products
• The negative impact of chemicals in everyday products on our health
• The danger of fragrances and their potential toxicity
• Trey Hughes’ journey of becoming oncology-trained in massage therapy and skincare
• The story of starting A New Daily Beginning, a nonprofit that provides free oncology massage therapy to cancer patients
• Information on how to get involved with A New Daily Beginning and seek oncology training through the Society of Oncology Massage
• The value of integrative care that works side-by-side with traditional medical care for cancer patients and individuals with autoimmune diseases.

Overall, this episode emphasizes the value of oncology massage therapy for cancer patients and the importance of safe and non-toxic products. Traci’s personal story and passion for helping cancer patients cope with the side effects of their treatments make this episode an inspiring and educational listen.

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1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657

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