Integrative Oncology

Personalized naturopathic care for people navigating cancer treatment, recovery, and survivorship.

A cancer diagnosis can bring an overwhelming number of decisions, appointments, treatments, and questions. Many patients also want to know what they can do to support their strength, nutrition, quality of life, and long-term health without interfering with their oncology treatment.

At Vancouver Wellness Studio, Dr. Jeffrey Mensah, ND, FABNO, provides evidence-informed naturopathic oncology care designed to work alongside your conventional cancer treatment. He collaborates with patients and their established medical teams to create safe, personalized plans for active treatment, recovery, survivorship, and long-term wellness.

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Support Through Every Stage of Cancer Care

Cancer care changes over time. Your supportive-care plan should change with it.

Whether you have recently received a diagnosis, are preparing to begin treatment, are currently undergoing treatment, or are adjusting to life after cancer, Dr. Mensah develops care around your current needs and medical plan.

Integrative oncology can provide an additional layer of coordinated support at diagnosis, during active treatment, and throughout post-treatment recovery and survivorship.

Integrative Cancer Care That Supports the Whole Person

Areas of Focus include:

Preparing your body for cancer treatment
Support during chemotherapy and radiation
Support during immunotherapy and targeted therapy
Nutrition during cancer treatment
Medication and supplement safety reviews
Treatment-related fatigue and weakness
Nausea, appetite changes, and digestive concerns
Sleep and stress support
Peripheral neuropathy and discomfort
Post-surgical recovery
Long-term treatment effects
Cancer survivorship care
Wellness planning for people with a family history of cancer

Cancer care is about more than addressing a diagnosis. It is also about helping you maintain your strength, understand your options, manage the effects of treatment, and feel supported through an experience that can affect every part of your life.

Dr. Jeffrey Mensah provides integrative oncology support for people preparing for, undergoing, or recovering from treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. His recommendations are developed with careful consideration of your diagnosis, conventional treatment plan, medications, laboratory results, symptoms, nutrition, and personal goals.

Care may include clinical nutrition, lifestyle medicine, botanical and nutraceutical guidance, mind-body strategies, and other naturopathic therapies when appropriate. Every recommendation is designed to complement—not replace—the care provided by your medical oncology team.

Preparing for and Navigating Treatment

Starting cancer treatment often brings uncertainty about what to expect and how to prepare. Dr. Mensah helps patients understand the supportive steps they can take before and during treatment while remaining safely aligned with their oncology team.

Your plan may address nutrition, hydration, sleep, movement, stress, digestive health, and other factors that can influence how you feel throughout treatment. Dr. Mensah also reviews medications, supplements, laboratory results, and treatment schedules before making recommendations.

Support may be provided for patients undergoing:

Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted therapy, Radiation therapy, Hormone therapy, Cancer-related surgery

The goal is not to replace or change your prescribed cancer treatment. It is to help you feel more informed, supported, and prepared throughout the process.

Support Through Every Stage of Cancer Care

Nutrition, Supplements, and Treatment Safety

It can be difficult to know what to eat or which supplements are safe during cancer treatment. Advice from friends, social media, and online sources can often be conflicting—and some natural products may interact with medications or cancer therapies.

Dr. Mensah provides individualized nutrition and supplement guidance based on your diagnosis, treatment plan, laboratory results, symptoms, and overall health. Instead of applying a standard “cancer diet” or supplement protocol, he evaluates what is appropriate for your specific circumstances.

Nutrition Care may include:

Nutrition support during treatment
Strategies for appetite or weight changes
Support for maintaining strength and muscle
Digestive and microbiome support
Review of current vitamins and supplements
Identification of possible treatment interactions
Evidence-informed botanical and nutraceutical recommendations
Coordination with your oncology providers when needed

Because dietary supplements can sometimes interact with cancer treatment, patients should review them with qualified healthcare professionals rather than beginning a new protocol independently.

Supporting Quality of Life During Treatment

Cancer and its treatments can affect energy, digestion, sleep, comfort, mood, and everyday function. Dr. Mensah looks at the full picture to identify safe ways to support your quality of life while you remain under the care of your conventional oncology team.

Recommendations depend on your treatment, current symptoms, health history, and the guidance of your oncology providers. Naturopathic oncology organizations identify symptom management, chronic-condition support, and interprofessional collaboration as central components of integrative cancer care.

Patients may seek supportive care for concerns such as:

Fatigue and reduced stamina
Nausea or appetite changes
Constipation or diarrhea
Sleep disruption
Stress and emotional strain
Peripheral neuropathy
Mouth and digestive discomfort
Skin changes
Pain or general discomfort
Metabolic and cardiovascular health
Recovery following surgery

Recovery, Survivorship, and Life After Treatment

Finishing cancer treatment can be a major milestone, but it does not always mean that life immediately returns to normal. Fatigue, digestive changes, neuropathy, sleep difficulties, hormonal changes, emotional stress, and concerns about long-term health may continue after active treatment ends.

Dr. Mensah works with cancer survivors to create personalized recovery and wellness plans. Care may focus on restoring daily function, rebuilding healthy routines, supporting organ and metabolic health, addressing ongoing treatment effects, and helping patients move forward with greater confidence.

Survivorship support may include:

Post-treatment nutrition
Gradual return to movement and exercise
Sleep and stress support
Metabolic and cardiovascular wellness
Digestive and microbiome health
Review of long-term medications and supplements
Support for persistent treatment-related concerns
Sustainable lifestyle planning
Coordination with oncology follow-up and surveillance plans

Meet Our Providers

Dr. Jeffrey Mensah, ND, FABNO

Dr. Jeffrey Mensah is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO) with advanced training in integrative oncology within multidisciplinary medical settings. As a Lead Physician and Clinic Director at Vancouver Wellness Studio, he brings extensive expertise in supporting patients through all phases of the cancer journey, from active treatment to survivorship and long-term recovery.

Dr. Mensah’s clinical focus centers on the integrative co-management of patients undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation, and surgery. He works to mitigate both short- and long-term treatment-related side effects, helping patients maintain strength and resilience throughout their care.

Dr. Mensah develops individualized care plans that integrate nutrition, botanical and nutraceutical therapies, IV nutrient therapy, lifestyle medicine, and mind-body strategies. His plans are carefully designed to protect and restore organ function, optimize immune health, and ensure safe alignment with conventional oncology protocols.

Beyond active treatment, Dr. Mensah works with survivors to reduce recurrence risk. He also guides those seeking cancer-prevention support, particularly individuals with a family history of cancer, through proactive and personalized long-term health strategies.

Committed to evidence-informed, patient-centered care, he collaborates closely with oncologists and allied healthcare providers to ensure coordinated, comprehensive support. His goal is to empower patients with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate their cancer care with confidence.

Throughout his years in practice, Dr. Mensah has also supported patients outside of the cancer continuum. His additional areas of expertise include:

Diabetes and prediabetes
High cholesterol and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Hypertension
Inflammatory bowel disease
Men’s health
Metabolic health
Microbiome evaluation
Naturopathic second-opinion consultations
Routine wellness checkups
Thyroid disorders
Weight management, with or without GLP-1 assistance

Outside of Vancouver Wellness Studio, Dr. Mensah serves as adjunct faculty at the National University of Health Sciences. He is an avid CrossFit athlete and enjoys cooking vegan meals at home.

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