Madhavi Parikh, The Cancer Coach

As a Physician Associate/Assistant and cancer coach, I have spent over 20 years caring for and helping cancer patients recover from an illness that dominates and defines their lives. If you want cancer to remain just an illness, if you want both therapy for the disease and healing for the accompanying apprehensions, I can help! I want to help you release your fears, recover your confidence, and regain your sense of purpose.

I became a PA in my mid-thirties, and my first job out of college was at an oncology clinic serving patients from rural and suburban settings. I discovered that cancer swallowed every bit of mental and emotional space of some of my patients and through their experience, began to see the importance of resiliency and compassionate care of the self. This paved the path for self-inquiry, leading me to learn insight meditation

I chose Contemplative and Integrative medicine because I want to care for my patients with kindness and compassion for the whole being affected by Cancer: mind, body, spirit, family, community, and environment. 

Why I Created This Approach

Addressing More Than Medical Needs

I saw that many patients needed more than medical information.

Providing Guidance and Structure

They needed guidance, structure, and support in daily life.

Developing a Personalized Model

This led me to develop a personalized, integrative model of care.

Clarity

Providing clear, understandable guidance to help patients navigate their diagnosis and treatment options.

Compassion

Offering empathetic support that respects each individual’s unique experience and emotional needs.

Evidence-informed care

Integrating the latest clinical knowledge with personalized strategies to support well-being throughout the cancer journey.