Integrative Oncology Support
A functional, root-cause, whole-person approach for patients before, during, and after cancer treatment.
Comprehensive integrative oncology care combining functional medicine, metabolic optimization, acupuncture, nervous system regulation, detoxification, and mitochondrial support to improve treatment tolerance, reduce side effects, enhance recovery, and strengthen the biological terrain that influences long-term health.
Comprehensive, Evidence-Informed Support for Cancer Treatment, Recovery & Long-Term Health
At Denver Sports & Holistic Medicine, our integrative oncology approach is designed to complement and enhance your overall care plan. While many patients choose to integrate these therapies alongside chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery, others pursue more holistic or individualized paths. We respect your autonomy and provide informed, evidence-based guidance so you can choose the approach that aligns with your values, goals, and health needs.
Our role is to support you — wherever you are in your treatment journey and however you choose to proceed.
Whether you are preparing for treatment, actively undergoing therapy, recovering after surgery, or navigating long-term effects and survivorship, we develop a personalized, root-cause strategy to help:
• Rebuild mitochondrial energy
• Reduce inflammation and oxidative stress
• Support immune and metabolic resilience
• Improve treatment tolerance and reduce side effects
• Restore nervous system regulation
• Promote long-term healing of the biological terrain
Our goal is to support your body’s innate healing capacity, reduce treatment burden where possible, and help you maintain the healthiest internal environment throughout your cancer journey — no matter which medical path you choose.
→ Functional Medicine
→ Longevity & Mitochondrial Health
→ Detoxification & Environmental Medicine
→ Acupuncture
→ Bioenergetic & Nervous System Therapies
Support at Every Stage of Your Cancer Journey
During Active Treatment (Chemotherapy, Radiation, Surgery)
We focus on strengthening your system and reducing treatment-related side effects:
• Fatigue and mitochondrial depletion
• Nausea, digestive issues, appetite loss
• Neuropathy
• Treatment-induced pain
• Sleep disruption
• Anxiety and stress dysregulation
• Liver congestion and detox challenges
• Tissue inflammation
• Immune instability
Acupuncture, mitochondrial support, targeted nutrition, and gentle detoxification help the body tolerate treatment more comfortably.
Post-Treatment Recovery & Restoration
After treatment, the body needs structured repair:
• Mitochondrial restoration
• Detoxification after chemotherapy or radiation
• Microbiome and digestive healing
• Hormonal recalibration
• Nervous system stabilization
• Emotional and cognitive recovery
• Immune and inflammatory balance
This is a critical phase for rebuilding terrain and long-term health.
→ Gut Health & Digestive Restoration
→ Hormone & Metabolic Optimization
Long-Term Terrain Support & Recurrence Prevention
Our long-term approach focuses on strengthening the internal environment that influences cancer behavior:
• Blood sugar and insulin balance
• Metabolic flexibility
• Mitochondrial efficiency
• Chronic inflammation reduction
• Immune system resilience
• Detoxification capacity
• Environmental toxin reduction
• Hormonal balance
• Nervous system regulation
→ Longevity & Mitochondrial Health
Our Integrative Oncology Framework
Metabolic & Mitochondrial Optimization
• Blood sugar and insulin regulation
• Ketogenic/metabolic strategies when appropriate
• Mitochondrial repair and antioxidant support
• Red/NIR light therapy
• Anti-inflammatory and longevity nutrition
→ Functional Medicine
→ Longevity & Mitochondrial Health
Nervous System & Emotional Regulation
• Acupuncture
• Somatic and breathwork therapies
• Vagus nerve activation
• PEMF and bioenergetic modulation
• Sleep and stress recovery strategies
→ Bioenergetic & Nervous System Therapies
Detoxification & Environmental Medicine
• Gentle detoxification support
• Mycotoxin and environmental toxin evaluation
• Lymphatic and liver support
• Microbiome detox pathways
• Low-toxin lifestyle strategies
→ Detoxification & Environmental Medicine
Acupuncture for Cancer Support
Acupuncture is used for:
• Nausea
• Pain
• Neuropathy
• Sleep issues
• Anxiety
• Immune modulation
• Energy regulation
Gut & Immune System Restoration
• Microbiome rebuilding
• Leaky gut repair
• Digestive restoration
• Immune modulation
• Post-antibiotic and post-treatment recovery
→ Gut Health & Digestive Restoration
Hormone & Metabolic Balance
• Thyroid and adrenal support
• Menopausal and perimenopausal support
• Cortisol rhythm optimization
• Metabolic health strategies
→ Hormone & Metabolic Optimization
A Blended Approach Incorporating ALL of the Above
Your personalized plan blends the therapies most appropriate for your phase of care:
Acupuncture
Functional Medicine
Mitochondrial repair
Gut restoration
Detoxification
Nervous system regulation
Nutrition & lifestyle medicine
Botanical & nutraceutical support
→ Herbal Medicine & Nutraceutical Therapy
Why Patients Choose Dr. Martina Sturm
• Functional medicine designed for complex illness
• Metabolic oncology–informed expertise
• Nervous system–centered therapeutic approach
• Mitochondrial and detoxification specialization
• Evidence-informed botanical and nutraceutical protocols
• Trauma-informed, patient-centered care
• Supportive of all treatment paths
• Coordination with oncology teams when desired
• In-person and telemedicine options
Ready to Begin Your Integrative Oncology Care?
Your healing journey deserves comprehensive support — physically, emotionally, and metabolically. Whether you are undergoing treatment, navigating recovery, or focusing
Start building a personalized plan that supports your chosen treatment path and helps you feel more empowered, informed, and resilient.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is integrative oncology?
Integrative oncology combines evidence-informed holistic therapies with your personal cancer care plan. It supports immunity, mitochondrial function, detoxification, inflammation reduction, hormonal balance, and nervous system regulation to improve resilience, reduce side effects, and enhance quality of life.
→ Functional Medicine
→ Bioenergetic & Nervous System Therapies
2. Do I have to be in active treatment to benefit?
No. Integrative oncology supports all stages of the cancer journey—diagnosis, active treatment, treatment breaks, post-treatment recovery, remission, and long-term survivorship.
3. Is integrative oncology a replacement for conventional cancer treatment?
Integrative oncology can complement conventional care, and you choose the path that aligns with your values and goals. Your treatment plan is designed to support your physiology, help reduce side effects, and strengthen resilience regardless of how you decide to proceed with your cancer care.
4. What therapies are commonly used in integrative oncology?
Depending on your needs, care may include acupuncture, clinical nutrition, mitochondrial repair, herbal and nutraceutical therapies, detoxification support, nervous system regulation, and lifestyle strategies tailored to your diagnosis and overall physiology.
→ Acupuncture
→ Longevity & Mitochondrial Health
→ Detoxification & Environmental Medicine
5. Can acupuncture help with chemotherapy or radiation side effects?
Yes. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce nausea, neuropathy, fatigue, pain, hot flashes, anxiety, digestive symptoms, and sleep disturbances commonly associated with cancer treatment.
6. Do you work with patients in remission or after treatment is complete?
Yes. Many long-term effects—including fatigue, mitochondrial depletion, hormonal changes, inflammation, neuropathy, digestive issues, and cognitive shifts—respond well to functional and integrative support.
→ Gut Health & Digestive Restoration
→ Hormone & Metabolic Optimization
7. Can integrative oncology support immune function?
Yes. Your plan may include therapies that support gut–immune balance, reduce inflammation, correct nutrient deficiencies, improve mitochondrial energy production, regulate stress responses, and address environmental stressors that impact immune resilience.
8. Is this approach safe alongside chemotherapy or other medications?
Yes. All herbs, supplements, acupuncture treatments, and lifestyle recommendations are reviewed for safety, interactions, and timing considerations to ensure compatibility with your oncology treatments.
→ Herbal Medicine & Nutraceutical Therapy
9. Do you offer telemedicine for cancer support?
Yes. Functional medicine support—including nutrition, detoxification, mitochondrial protocols, nervous system therapies, and supplement planning—is available via telemedicine. In-office acupuncture and integrative therapies are available for Denver-area patients.
10. How quickly can patients expect to feel better?
Many patients experience improvements within several weeks, including better energy, reduced nausea, improved digestion, more stable mood, and enhanced sleep. Deeper metabolic and cellular repair continues to build over time.