I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside others diagnosed with cancer. In addition to private sessions, I have served the Toronto oncology community through several renowned organizations: Wellrapy focuses on supporting the whole person.
By utilizing individualized tools—ranging from gentle movement and breathwork to restorative rituals—we can manage the physical, physiological, and psychological impacts of a diagnosis. There is a robust and growing body of evidence supporting yoga as a vital supportive practice both during and after active treatment.
How Yoga Therapy Supports the Journey
An individualized practice can be tailored to address specific side effects and challenges, including:
- Emotional Resilience: Navigating anxiety around diagnosis and the fear of recurrence.
- Surgical Support: Preparing the body for, and recovering from, cancer-related surgeries and procedures.
- Symptom Management: Addressing chemotherapy-induced fatigue, neuropathy, nausea, and lymphedema.
- Hormonal Balance: Managing the side effects of hormone therapy, such as insomnia, hot flashes, and joint pain.
- Navigating the "New Normal": Supporting the socio-emotional challenges of treatment and life in survivorship.
- Lifestyle Integration: Using diet and lifestyle modifications to minimize treatment side effects.
A Practice Rooted in Lived Experience
In 2022, my role shifted from practitioner to patient when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This experience gave me the profound opportunity to put theory into practice.The rituals and skills of my Yoga Therapy training were my anchor as I underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Today, as I navigate hormone therapy and life after active treatment, yoga remains my most vital supportive practice. I don’t just understand the clinical application of these tools; I understand the courage it takes to use them when the body feels fragile.
Community & Clinical Experience
I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside others diagnosed with cancer. In addition to private sessions, I have served the Toronto oncology community through several renowned organizations: Wellspring, ELLICSR, and Gilda's Club Toronto.
Ready to explore how Yoga Therapy can support you?
Whether you are newly diagnosed, currently in the "thick" of treatment, or navigating life post-treatment, I am here to help you build a practice that honours where you are today.
If you would like to learn more about therapeutic yoga for cancer support, please reach out below or book a free discovery call.
Note: Many individuals experience a shift in body image or disordered eating patterns following a cancer diagnosis. If you are struggling with your relationship with food or your body during this time, please know that this is a safe space to address those challenges alongside your physical recovery.
