Exercise Instruction for Cancer Patients

Exercise during & after cancer

I am a Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist through the Cancer Exercise Training Institute. Feel free to contact me to begin a gentle stretching and exercise program during or after your cancer treatments. If you are scheduled for surgery, you may be able to start easy stretches 24-hours post-op. If you are interested in starting a program, I will first get approval from your doctor. Then I will measure your range of motion (ROM), & check your balance & flexibility to see where your abilities are at the beginning. I will show you gentle stretches and exercises to do each week to regain your mobility, strength, and posture. You may be nervous about going into a gym & you may not be sure what exercises are safe for you. I am here to help you get stronger. With the "new you", you can accomplish a lot.

Senior athletes

Cancer Exercise Specialist Advanced Qualification--The Cancer Exercise Specialist (CES) is a professional qualified to assess, design, and implement individual & group exercise programs for individuals diagnosed with cancer. The CES is skilled in evaluating health behaviors & risk factors, conducting comprehensive fitness assessments, writing appropriate exercise recommendations, and motivating individuals to modify negative health habits & maintain positive lifestyle behaviors for health promotion. The CES will have a complete understanding of the entire cancer process from diagnosis to treatment, recovery, prevention of lymphedema, & contraindications.

The Role of the Cancer Exercise Specialist:

Improve overall physical strength & flexibility
Correct muscle imbalances
Prevent/manage lymphedema & other potential side effects of treatments
Increase range of motion & correct postural deviations
Reduce pain & fatigue
Design, prescribe, & teach personalized programs
Watch for side effects & know when to report
Stay on top of current research & changes in the medical arena