Acupuncture is a technique in which very thin needles of varying lengths are inserted through the skin to treat a variety of conditions. There are a number of different acupuncture techniques, including some that use sound waves, tiny electrical charges, and that may or not use actual needles.

Biofeedback is a treatment method that uses monitoring devices to help people consciously control physical processes that are usually controlled automatically, such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, sweating, and muscle tension.

Feldenkrais is a form of movement re-education - learning what habits of movement and posture may be causing discomfort. By engaging with easy, yet new movement sequences, one's innate capacity to learn is stimulated, with a broadened range of motion and mobility as the new learning goal. A certified Feldenkrais practitioner can help you learn new ways to move to help with management of neurological, orthopedic, chronic pain, and stress-related conditions.

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a type of gentle massage which is used to treat lymphedema. Lymphedema is a common problem that may be caused by cancer and cancer treatment. MLD is one tool used to help manage lymphedema, and it is often combined with exercise (including self care MLD) and compression garments. The massage is applied gently in the direction of lymph flow in order to unblock any obstructed lymph vessels, and allow lymph flow to transport waste from the body freely. MLD massage is performed by a certified MLD provider, and are often massage therapists, physical therapists, or occupational therapists.

Massage involves manipulation, rubbing, and kneading of the muscles and soft tissue to enhance function of those tissues and promote relaxation. Studies of massage for cancer patients suggest massage can decrease stress, anxiety, depression, pain, and fatigue. Many health care professionals recognize massage as a useful, noninvasive addition to standard medical treatment. Therapeutic massage is most often given by trained massage therapists. Caregivers can also be trained in safe massage techniques. massage that can relieve muscular tension, provide relief from temporary or chronic muscular discomfort, reduce pain and swelling, assist the body in achieving greater flexibility, increase circulation, and stimulate healing.

Meditation is a mind-body process that uses concentration or reflection to relax the body and calm the mind. It has been defined as the intentional self-regulation of attention, a mental focus on a particular aspect of one's inner or outer experience.
There are many types of meditation, most of which originated in ancient religious and spiritual traditions. Generally, a person who is meditating uses certain techniques, such as a specific posture, focused attention, and an open attitude toward distractions. Meditation may be practiced for many reasons, such as to increase calmness and physical relaxation, to improve psychological balance, to cope with illness, or to enhance overall wellness.
In meditation, a person learns to focus attention. Some forms of meditation instruct the practitioner to become mindful of thoughts, feelings, and sensations and to observe them in a nonjudgmental way. This practice is believed to result in a state of greater calmness and physical relaxation, and psychological balance.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is based on the ancient practice of mindfulness. MBSR brings together mindfulness meditation and yoga to cultivate awareness and reduce stress. One's own breathing or another object is used as the focus of attention and as a reference point to which to return when the mind becomes distracted. By returning to the breath or other object in present-moment experience, a break occurs in the habitual patterns of thought and ruminations about the past and future. The practice of mindfulness strengthens the mind's ability to return to and remain in the present moment, gain access to our deepest inner resources for living, healing, and coping with stress, even in challenging situations.

Yoga in its full form combines physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and a distinct philosophy. Yoga is intended to increase relaxation and balance the mind, body, and the spirit. Yoga is probably the most studied of all complementary therapies, next to massage. Based on the body of evidence, yoga has been incorporated into complementary treatment regimens for many types of illnesses.
Studies have shown yoga:

• decreases stress, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and shortness of breath
• improves appetite, blood pressure, concentration, sleep, digestion, and lymphedema