# Meditation Rx — Relief for Patients, Families > Guided meditations for stress relief during serious illness and caregiving. (iPhone/iPad app by Meditation Oasis.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-rx/id1165851703 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Meditation Oasis](https://appshunter.io/developer/347419011) - Category: Medical - Price: Free - Rating: 4.90/5 from 251 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.5 · 152 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-11-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-12 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-rx/id1165851703/reviews.md ## What is Meditation Rx? Find relief from the stress of serious illness with the Meditation Rx app. Whether you are ill or are supporting a loved one through an illness, you will find guided meditations especially designed to suit your needs. The app helps you to deal with the stresses of being ill, being in a medical setting, undergoing difficult procedures, hearing bad news and more. No prior experience is needed to enjoy the benefits of this app. The app contains a Learn to Meditate section for those new to meditation. In addition to the specific meditations designed for illness and caregiving, you will receive meditations that will be useful throughout your life. You can listen to the voice guidance with or without music or nature sounds in the background. You also have the option of listening to music and nature sounds alone. Designed by the creators of the popular Meditation Oasis® apps and podcast in collaboration with David Ezon, MD. The Meditation Rx app contains: • A Learn to Meditate section with written materials, and 3 sessions for practicing meditation skills (taken from our Learn to Meditate course app). • 5, 10, 15 and 20 versions of the guided meditation on our popular Simply Being app. Perfect for everyday centering and relaxation. • 14 guided meditations targeting specific stresses related to illness and caregiving: 1 - SOS Breathe — Helpful after a particularly stressful or traumatic experience. Feel calmer and find your center using the breath. 2 - SOS Anxiety — Helpful after a stressful or traumatic experience which has triggered fear, anxiety or panic. 3 - SOS Self Soothe — Learn to soothe yourself and find calmness and comfort after a particularly stressful or traumatic experience. 4 - Relief from Stress and Pressure 5 - Relax in a Medical Setting 6 - Belly Soothe — To relieve discomfort when stress is affecting your stomach or bowels. 7 - Heart Soothe — To relieve a fast heartbeat, palpitations and skipped beats when they are caused by stress. 8 - Tired and Achy — Get deep rest and alleviate the fatigue caused by stress. 9 - Relax into Sleep 10 - Relief for Parents — Helps parents with the stress and painful emotions of having a child who is seriously ill. 11 - Coping with Difficult News 12 - Pain Relief — Breathe through Pain 13 - Pain Relief — Soften around Pain 14 - Pain Relief — Beyond Pain • Choice of 3 pieces of music and 3 nature sounds to listen to in the background of the voice guidance or alone. ____________________________________ Created by Mary Maddux, MS, HTP and Richard Maddux, best known for their popular Meditation Oasis® podcast, apps and CDs. Mary and Richard bring over 30 years of meditation practice and teaching to the creation of their guided meditations and music. In addition to teaching meditation, Mary has worked in both conventional and alternative settings as a counselor and healing arts practitioner. She has worked as a social worker in hospital, mental health and hospice settings. Richard has played and composed music all of his life. His music is popular for meditation, relaxation and healing. ____________________________________ DISCLAIMER: This app is designed to provide relief from the stress accompanying illness, and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Although stress can cause physical symptoms, check with your health care provider to make sure they are not caused by a medical problem. Nothing on this app should be used as a substitute for the help of a qualified health professional. ## Key features - Guided meditations for illness and caregiving - Learn to Meditate section - SOS meditations for stress and anxiety - Pain relief meditations - Music and nature sound options - Meditations for sleep and relaxation ## What do users think of Meditation Rx? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Soothing voice of Mary - 👍 Calming and stress relief - 👍 Helpful for anxiety - 👍 Great for sleep - 👍 Free to use, no subscription - 👍 Easy to use - 👍 Dependable - 👍 Applicable to life situations - 👍 Customizable duration - 👍 Genuine and productive - 👍 Helpful for chronic illness - 👍 Helpful for health workers - 👍 Variety of options - 👍 Adjustable background sounds - 👍 Accessible - 👍 Natural and simple flow - 👍 Informative content - 👍 Caring voice - 👍 Serenity in anxious times - 👍 Effective for medical settings/difficult news - 👍 Worth the price (for some) - 👍 Good for beginners and advanced meditators **Cons** - ⚠️ Banner ads can be distracting - ⚠️ Meditations could be longer (e.g., 20 mins) **Most requested features** - Option to remove banner ads - Longer meditation durations - Ability to create playlists - Option to put meditations on repeat ## Recent user reviews (10 of 43) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-rx/id1165851703/reviews.md ### 5/5 — The Very Best *2025-10-05* I have been listening to this for a long time. It came at the beginning of Covid. I can’t explain how this benefited my life. ### 5/5 — Calming *2025-05-25, version 1.4* It calms me a lot and whenever I’m sad it helps me ### 5/5 — Use it almost daily *2025-01-24* It’s free, easy to use, dependable and I love her voice. Sometimes I need the calm, sometimes I need the guidance, either way this app helps me almost daily. ### 5/5 — Great for dealing with chronic illness *2023-10-30* I downloaded this app to help me deal with chronic illness, and it has become my go-to app for meditation. It’s simple and straightforward, no frills, but the meditations are super helpful for coping and symptom management. I love that there is no subscription required too. Awesome! Thanks so much! ### 5/5 — Great *2023-10-05, version 1.4* Great app. Been using ig for years ### 5/5 — Great *2023-09-23, version 1.4* Thank you for this app. It has been such a blessing to me. ### 5/5 — This app saved my life *2023-07-14, version 1.4* And I’m renowned for my truth telling. ### 5/5 — Best Meditation App I’ve Found *2022-09-20* I don’t think I’ve ever written a review for an app before but this app has helped me with my anxiety so much. I took a meditation class in college and really missed the peace I got from guided meditations, but this app has fulfilled that desperately needed relief. Perhaps what I love most about this app is the fact that it is a free resource and feels more genuine and productive than other expensive guided meditation services. It seems like the people who built this app just wanted to share a resource with people who needed it. My only critique about the app is that I wish they had a paid option to remove banner ads, because they can be a little distracting. Compared to other apps that shove ads in your face every second, advertising on this app is much more tolerable. That’s just a pet peeve of mine. ### 5/5 — The more I use it, the more it helps! *2022-07-25* I use this daily, especially the sleep meditation. I recommend it to my friends and family. I really appreciate that there is no subscription fee. ### 5/5 — Grateful *2022-03-31, version 1.4* Very soothing. Thank you for providing it for free. ## Frequently asked questions about Meditation Rx ### What is Meditation Rx? Meditation Rx is a mobile application that provides guided meditations specifically designed to help individuals cope with the stress and emotional challenges associated with serious illness. It is suitable for both patients and their loved ones or caregivers. ### What kind of meditations are available? The app features a 'Learn to Meditate' section for beginners, along with 14 specialized guided meditations addressing issues like anxiety, stress in medical settings, pain relief, coping with difficult news, and support for parents of ill children. It also includes general relaxation and sleep meditations. ### Is there a cost to use Meditation Rx? Based on the provided information, the Meditation Rx app is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription fees. ### Do I need prior meditation experience to use this app? No, prior meditation experience is not required. The app includes a dedicated 'Learn to Meditate' section with written materials and practice sessions to guide beginners in developing their meditation skills. ### Can I customize the meditation experience? Yes, you can customize your meditation experience. You have the option to listen to the voice guidance with or without background music or nature sounds. You can also choose to listen to the music and nature sounds independently. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4 — 2021-09-05 fixed bug to allow playing in background. ### 1.3 — 2021-09-02 Bug fixes. Improved graphics for newer iPhones. ### 1.2 — 2017-03-08 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Minor bug fixes. ### 1.1 — 2016-12-03 Minor bug fixes. ### 1.0 — 2016-11-16 No release notes. ## More apps by Meditation Oasis - [Meditation Oasis: Simply Being](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-oasis-simply-being/id347418999) - [Relax & Rest Guided Meditation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relax-and-rest-guided-meditation/id354176883) - [Attunement](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attunement/id361056190) - [At Ease Anxiety Relief](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/at-ease-anxiety-relief/id376060462) - [Meditation Without Borders](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-without-borders/id388320553) - [Chakra Balancing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chakra-balancing/id397557991) All apps by Meditation Oasis: https://appshunter.io/developer/347419011 ## Related topics [pain meditation](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pain-meditation) · [oasis meditation](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/oasis-meditation) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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