Can-B Fit: Exercise for Cancer
*REGISTRATION NOW OPEN*
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 in southern Sydney.
Start Date: Monday 29th September
Time: 11am-12pm
Start Date: Monday 29th September
Time: 11am-12pm
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
- Improve 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
The total cost of the Can-B Fit Program is just $75 for 6 weeks of tailored support.
This includes:
- Initial Consultation with an Exercise Physiologist – $95 (less Medicare rebate up to $60 on GP referral*)
- Six (6) weekly, one-hour group sessions – only $40 total
- A personalised exercise plan designed around your health goals
- Complimentary resistance bands, water bottle & a coffee-shop social catch-up
* Medicare rebates are available for up to five (5) allied-health services a year, on referral from your GP or specialist.
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
* Better 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.
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.
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.”
“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!
Nutrition Workshop
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