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October 14, 2025 48 mins

When you're diagnosed with cancer, your oncologist will tell you about chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. But what about the complementary therapies that could help you manage side effects, reduce pain, and heal more completely?

In this revealing conversation, Kandas sits down with licensed massage therapist and reflexologist Christie Going to discuss the holistic modalities that most doctors never mention—not because they don't work, but because they're simply not part of standard oncology training.

Christie specializes in breast cancer recovery and shares practical, accessible tools including reflexology (a non-invasive foot therapy that works on all body systems), aromatherapy protocols that actually reduce nausea, and a revolutionary microcurrent device that releases scar tissue adhesions and restores your body's energy flow.

This isn't about replacing medical treatment—it's about complementing it with evidence-based practices that can make your journey more bearable and your recovery more complete. Whether you're currently in treatment, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand what options exist beyond conventional care, this episode offers hope, practical guidance, and permission to advocate for your whole-body healing.

What You'll Learn

🦶 Why Reflexology Surprises Everyone: Learn about this non-invasive modality that requires no disrobing and works on every system in your body—plus hand points you can use at home for shoulder pain and stress

🏥 The Cancer Care Quality Gap: Kandas shares her shocking experience with three different cancer centers and why the same diagnosis can mean vastly different treatment experiences depending on where you live

👂 The Four Ears Strategy: Why you should never go to a medical appointment alone, plus how to use AI tools like Notebook LM to record, transcribe, and analyze your doctor visits

🌿 Aromatherapy That Actually Works: The specific essential oils and protocols that helped Kandas avoid vomiting during aggressive chemotherapy (hint: it's not just peppermint)

✂️ Scar Work That Changes Lives: Discover the Dolphin Neurostim—an FDA-cleared microcurrent tool that uses acupuncture points to release adhesions, improve range of motion, and reconnect your body's energy pathways

The Vagus Nerve Secret: How this one cranial nerve affects your entire body and why three simple parasympathetic reset points can provide immediate relief

💪 Intuitive Healing Permission: Christy's empowering message that your body already knows what it needs—you just need to take baby steps and trust yourself

📋 Protocols Your Doctor Won't Know: From lymphatic massage timing to incontinence treatment to C-section scar release, learn what's actually available beyond conventional care

Guest Bio

Christy Going is a licensed massage therapist, reflexologist, and aromatherapist with 12 years of experience. As the owner of Going Forward Therapies in the greater Houston area, she specializes in helping women heal energetically, emotionally, and physically during breast cancer recovery. After losing her mom's best friend to breast cancer in 2008, Christie became passionate about providing the supportive care that most medical systems overlook. Her mobile practice brings compassionate, skilled holistic care directly to clients throughout West Houston, and she's certified in innovative modalities including the Dolphin Neurostim for pain relief and scar work.

Key Timestamps

  • 00:00 - Introduction & How We Met Over Greeting Cards
  • 02:30 - The Vegas (Utah?) Reflexology Story
  • 05:45 - Christie's Personal Journey with Breast Cancer
  • 09:20 - Why Every Breast Cancer Story is Different
  • 12:40 - The Non-Standardi
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