DFCI Zakim Center

Self-Acupressure for Sleep & Relaxation

13 Jun, 2022

In this 10-minute video, Anne Drogin, M.Div., M.Ac., Lic.Ac., Dipl. (NCCAOM), demonstrates how to identify and stimulate certain pressure points on the body that may help calm the nervous system, promote relaxation, and induce sleep.

Difficulty sleeping is one of the most common symptoms of cancer treatment and can affect your health if not treated. It’s important to speak with your doctor if you’re experiencing sleep problems.

This video has been produced by the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living and is part of a comprehensive Sleep and Relaxation Toolkit. For more of these types of videos and resources, visit myzakim.dana-farber.org.