Cancer Wellness Program

Our mission

Three of the most frightening words a person can hear are:

"You have cancer"

One's life is changed forever. However, current research and clinical results show that complimentary medical therapies such as exercise and nutrition can empower patients facing cancer — using exercise and nutrition as a powerful aid to their recovery process. Utilizing a positive mind/body approach in conjunction with one's medical care, which includes surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, will enhance one's self- confidence and boost the body's immune system to help the healing process.

In addition to exercise and nutrition, various other wellness complimentary therapies such as acupuncture, massage and Qui gong are benefitting patients within the hospital's wellness division and also in over 200 community-based cancer programs in YMCAs, fitness centers, community centers and out-patient medical clinics throughout the United States.

The Cancer Wellness Program will teach the cancer patient mind/body coping skills, no matter how unfit or deconditioned the patient is, no matter the effort of the attempt. The sooner the patient exercises, the sooner they will regain their normal level of functioning and ultimately improve their quality of life.

Our program includes

Physical assessment: Your care begins with a thorough physical assessment by experienced exercise and nutrition experts.

Basic Fitness Testing: joint flexibility
muscle strength and endurance
cardiovascular evaluation
coordination
Body Composition analysis: % Body Fat
lean muscle mass
Tape Measure Assessment: individual muscle size analysis
Medical lab tests: blood analysis
diagnostic X-ray

Individually designed exercise program: A fitness program based on the results of the above assessments will be tailored to your specific needs, goals and stages of cancer.

stretching
muscle strengthening
cardiovascular exercise
balance and coordination training

Optional additions: Our philosophy is to use a combination of Eastern and Western complimentary therapies to achieve physical and emotional wellness.

Acupuncture
Massage
Chiropractic
Yoga
Qui Gong
Tai Chi

Water/pool therapy
Make-up, hair and fashion consulting
Life coach
Reiki
Stress management

Program details

8-week commitment
Additional sessions recommended based on program results
Sessions by appointment only

Fee schedule

Initial Fitness & Nutrition Examination $250

1 Hour Exercise session $70

1 Hour Nutritional Counseling session $70

Reduced financial arrangements for special circumstances.
Health insurance accepted when applicable.

Your oncologist's approval is required prior to the start of treatment.

Proven benefits of healthy exercise

Physical

increased joint flexibility
increased muscle strength
improved fitness/conditioning
pain management
weight management
reduced muscle cramping
reduced myofibrositis and adhesions
increased oxygen to brain
reduced risk of diabetes and heart disease
reduced risk of blood clots
reduced risk of osteoporosis
improved sleep patterns
detoxification through sweat and increased
circulation
decreased fatigue

Emotional

stress reduction
refocused energies
feeling more positive
normalized activities
enhanced confidence
increased relaxation
mood elevation
improved quality of life

EXERCISEWORKS OF BOSTON
617-529-8353 | bostonexerciseworks@gmail.com