Learn to Live Better at Place...of wellness

At M. D. Anderson, we realize that physical healing is only part of the puzzle. Place...of wellness is an environment where all persons touched by cancer may enhance their quality of life through programs that complement medical care and focus on the mind, body and spirit.

Our mission is to conduct cutting-edge research examining intervention programs to improve quality of life and clinical outcomes; to provide authoritative, accurate and current information for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals; and to offer complementary therapies that may be used in concert with mainstream care to manage symptoms, relieve stress and enhance quality of life.

Place...of wellness offers more than 75 complementary therapy programs. Most programs are offered free of charge, except acupuncture and full body massage, which are provided with a nominal fee.

Place...of wellness is open to anyone touched by cancer, their family members and caregivers, whether or not they were treated at M. D. Anderson. No physician referral is required.

Programs include:

• Yoga, tai chi, meditation and other expressive therapies
• Lectures on complementary and integrative therapies
• Daily counseling, support groups and family discussion groups

Listen to the Place...of wellness relaxation audio Into the Garden (20:01) (Read transcript)

For more information about Place…of wellness, call (713) 794-4700.