Can-B Fit: Exercise for Cancer

SEPTEMBER REGISTRATION OPENING IN AUGUST

This is a 6-week movement based program designed to support breast cancer patients living with and beyond cancer. This will be led by Dr. Rachelle Sultana, an accredited senior exercise physiologist at Healthstin, located at our host gym, San Souci Leisure Centre, NSW, 2219.

Start Date: Monday 15th September
Time: 10am-11am

What To Expect

Each week we'll discuss the beneficial impact movement has on cancer, followed by a group exercise session. All exercises will be adapted to suit your needs/abilities. There will be opportunity to have a coffee and chat with group members after the exercise sessions.

Understand the benefits of exercise throughout a cancer diagnosis
Learn how to exercise safely during cancer treatment and recovery
Develop your confidence in developing your exercise routine
Understand the importance of habits and planning to achieve your exercise goals
Learn new exercises to improve your strength, balance, endurance and mobility
Learn how to incorporate movement into your daily life
Meet and support other breast cancer patients who can understand your experience
Be involved in a safe and supportive community, to share, listen and learn from one another

The full cost* of the Can-B-Fit Program for 6 weeks is $75.00

This includes:

A full Initial Assessment and consultation with an Exercise Physiologist, to discuss your health goals and expectations
Six (6) weekly one-hour group sessions
Personalised Exercise Plan, developed through the course of the program
Complimentary water bottle, resistance bands & coffee-shop social

* After Medicare Rebate on some items

LETS GET MOVING!

Why Exercise?

Clinical and Physical Benefits

Reduction in cancer-related fatigue
Increased cardiovascular fitness, strength, and functional capacity
Improved flexibility, mobility, and shoulder function post-surgery
Decreased risk of falls, fractures, and treatment-related bone loss
Reduced incidence and severity of lymphoedema
Enhanced balance, proprioception, and physical confidence
Mitigation of treatment side effects by improving body composition

Social, Mental, and Emotional Benefits

Improved body image, self-confidence, and independence

Greater capacity for social engagement and participation

Improved cognitive function and reduced risk of cognitive decline

Decreased levels of depression, anxiety, and stress

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About Dr. Rachelle Sultana

Driven by a passion for using exercise as medicine, Dr. Rachelle Sultana is a senior exercise physiologist and allied health coordinator at HealthStin.

She brings over a decade of experience working with clients with long term health conditions, as well as having a strong interest in women's health and cancer.

Previous Programs

Online 6 - Week Exercise Program

In 2024, we launched our first online exercise workshop, led by the brilliant Dr. Morgan Farley. Morgan founded Valere Health and is an award winning researcher and university educator.

This program ran every Wednesday evening for 6 weeks, with up to 20 wonderful women attending each group. Since then, we've successfully facilitated 3 online groups, with Morgan and Amy revolutionising cancer care through exercise.

They encouraged and educated women on how to take control of their cancer diagnosis, and how to incorporate movement into their daily lives.

"These weeks were amazing, learning about moving forward and exercise. I hope other people get a chance to have access to this program or another one. It has reset my mind and head about exercise."

“If a person had doubts that exercise helped with cancer prevention and recovery, this course would certainly erase those doubts.”

Stay tuned for information about our next online program!