Reclaim Your Life After a Cancer Diagnosis
Cancer Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Ottawa
Helping you reclaim your power to live with connection, comfort & confidence after a cancer diagnosis.
You Deserve To Do More Than “Just Survive” Cancer
While cancer treatments prioritize the disease, the whole person is often overlooked. Treatment side effects can greatly impact your quality of life but are often dismissed. As a result, you may be left feeling constrained by an unwelcome “new normal.”
But this isn’t the end of your story.
You hold tremendous power to support your own health and wellbeing during and after cancer treatment.
I believe in using a whole-person approach to empower you with the best knowledge, tools and support so you can start to minimize your treatment side effects and maximize what matters most… living your life on your terms.
Come join me… because your quality of life matters.
What is Cancer Rehabilitation?
Cancer rehabilitation aims to reduce or eliminate the side effects of cancer treatment while improving your quality of life. This support can be offered at any stage of your cancer experience: before, during and after treatment. My whole-person approach to cancer recovery integrates movement, education and hands-on techniques with the science of the body-mind connection.
Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
Even 6 years after diagnosis, over 60% of people diagnosed with breast cancer will experience 1 or more treatment side effect that could be improved with cancer rehabilitation.* Problems such as pain & tightness, shoulder problems, lymphedema, fatigue, osteoporosis, poor balance, muscle weakness, and pelvic health problems are common but can be improved. As an experience cancer rehab physio, I can help you in your health journey.
Pelvic Health After Cancer
Nearly 50% of all people diagnosed with cancer will face treatments that could negatively impact their pelvic health.* Certain cancer treatments can contribute to pelvic pain, vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, sexual challenges, constipation and more. Pelvic health physiotherapy can help improve your symptoms, and my pelvic health practices focus on the unique needs of cancer recovery.
Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a special type of swelling that can develop after the lymphatic system has been impacted by cancer treatment (e.g. surgery or radiation.) Approximately 5% – 83% of people diagnosed with cancer will develop lymphedema in their lifetime, but the sooner it is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat.* With me your lymphedema treatment will be individualized to your specific situation.
Cancer Rehab Support
Let’s Work Together
The Online Cancer Rehab Space
Learn how to care for your whole self, at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home. The Cancer Rehab Space offers online webinars and recovery programs to support your recovery.
One-on-one Physiotherapy
Whether it be virtually or in-person, your appointments will be booked specifically with me (Beth Hoag). Treatments are personalized to your specific needs to improve your wellbeing and quality of life.
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
I offer educational workshops and speaking engagements about cancer rehab physio and recovery to
small groups for non-profit organizations, community support groups, health and wellness professionals.
Mentoring for Healthcare Providers
Looking for help with how to support one of your clients? I offer mentoring for healthcare providers such as Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Naturopaths and other practictioners.
The Online Cancer Rehab Space
Learn how to care for your whole self, at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home. The Cancer Rehab Space offers online webinars and recovery programs to support your recovery.
One-on-one Physiotherapy
Whether it be virtually or in-person, your appointments will be booked specifically with me (Beth Hoag). Treatments are personalized to your specific needs to improve your wellbeing and quality of life. Learn more >
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
I offer educational workshops and speaking engagements about cancer rehab physio and recovery to
small groups for non-profit organizations, community support groups, health and wellness professionals. Learn more >
Mentoring for Healthcare Providers
Looking for help with how to support one of your clients? I offer mentoring for healthcare providers such as Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Naturopaths and other practictioners. Learn more >
Hi, I’m Beth
I’ve sat with the fear of uncertainty and the darkness of anger when my body has “failed” me. I’ve walked my own path of grief, trauma and loss. I’ve felt of the numbness of living in survival mode but found my way back out. I’ve learned to trust my inner voice and that I am worth making myself a priority. These have been some of the most difficult experiences I’ve ever had to face, but they’ve also been a powerful driving force. They are what led me to this place I call home, and I welcome you here with open arms.
Beth
Learn more about Beth here.
Mindfulness and Cancer
I see so many people trapped in “survival mode” during cancer treatment. Life becomes so laser-focused on the cancer cells, that “the person” is often forgotten and the stress can be overwhelming. However, chronic and unrelieved stress can negatively impact your health.* Though we can’t eliminate all stress, we can reduce the power it holds within us. Mindfulness, the act of being in the present moment without judgement, can help you cope with cancer treatment side effects, enhance your immune system and reduce high levels of stress hormones in your body.** It can help you move into “recovery/healing mode.”
By weaving mindfulness techniques into your cancer rehab experience, you can increase your capacity for healing and wellbeing. This body-mind approach is at the foundation of what I call
whole-person healing.
“Without awareness, there can be no change.”
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Self-care and Treatment Guide
A comprehensive guide to help you understand the benefits, importance, and tools of lymphedema management and self-care.
From an in-depth overview of various treatments available to building daily success habits and a self-care plan, use this guide to manage and reduce swelling.
