MY STORY:

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, it obviously came as a shock and whilst my own journey was a relatively easy one I wanted to find out why I got this disease and what I could do to prevent it from recurring. I worked with a couple of Integrative doctors at that time and after some testing it turned out it was a 'perfect storm' waiting to happen.

What interested me was that after treatment ended there was no real information on what I should be doing to recover and repair my body and as it was pre-Facebook, not a lot of support groups.

So, I started researching what nutrition and supplements would be useful, and what kind of exercise I should be doing. In 2009, I decided to do a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy in an attempt to learn more so I could support other women who may also need to know how to recover and repair their bodies following treatment.

Now I help other women feel empowered about their health so they can live with hope and not fear, and while there are no guarantees that the cancer wont return I can teach you how to best support your body with targeted personalised nutrition, appropriate supplementation and a focus on nourishing your mind, body and soul, so you can have a better strategy than just crossing your fingers.

From my personal experience and from the experience of the clients I work with, the biggest problem when taking back your own health after treatment is 'where do I start?'  

There is so much information out there, overwhelm is often the most common reaction.  What you need is a simple, clear, step-by-step guide to the most important areas to focus on and ways to help yourself in each one.

In the Life After Treatment program, we take out the guesswork so every step you take is deeply beneficial to your health.  

We take a deep dive into how your body is functioning now, post treatment as well as looking at your health and lifestyle prior to diagnosis. A thorough blood screening is done to determine your personalised nutrition plan.

     Every aspect of our lives including our health, is affected by our thoughts, you will learn how can we change our thoughts and mindset to offer the best protection against recurrence by establishing healthy habits.

Every body is unique! You will receive a personalised nutrition program to provide the right nutrients for your body. It removes the guesswork and overwhelm of just what to eat for long term health.

Learn how to manage your stress, improve your sleep and discover why mindfulness is so critical to recovery and repair following breast cancer treatment.

We look at toxins and how to eliminate them from your body and home. You will learn why a healthy liver and lymphatic system is crucial for good health.

Subscription to Naturopathic Yoga

Module on Menopause, how to manage the symptoms

Lymphatic Massage Kit to keep your lymphatic System in top shape.

The importance of movement should not be underestimated during recovery. This 6-month subscription means that you can incorporate movement into your day even if you don't feel like leaving the house. A self-paced course that is tailored to your level of competency.

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The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials. Lymph contains infection-fighting white blood cells that circulate throughout the body. Part of your immune system, lymph helps protect and maintain fluid balance. As there are no pumps within the lymphatic system it requires you to move your body in order to get the lymph to flow. These ingenious gloves and cream help the process along. Also assists in getting rid of cellulite!

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Following treatment for breast cancer many women will experience the symptoms of menopause - hot flushes, mood swings, vaginal symptoms and changes to sex drive.This easy to read guide will arm you with some simple but effective strategies to manage these symptoms.

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I'm Wendy, and I'm a qualified naturopath, nutritionist and certified Metabolic Balance® practitioner.  I’ve struggled with my weight and hormones since my 30’s, and even though I’ve been qualified for many years, I still found the weight crept on despite eating a healthy diet and having a Personal Trainer. After my breast cancer diagnosis I wanted to make sure I was being proactive with my health to give myself the best chance of avoiding recurrence.

Over the years I have noticed many of my clients have experienced overwhelm and anxiety around trying to get healthy after their cancer treatment, so I set about writing a program that was sustainable and provided a way for me to personalise their nutrition, and provide a structured pathway so they could regain their vitality. The Nutrition Plan that I recommend and forms the basis of the 'Life After Treatment Program' is Metabolic Balance®, a plan designed and refined for over 20 years by doctors and nutritionists in Germany. This program provides a way to reset your metabolism and hormones and provides an eating plan for life.

I feel confident that this is the plan for recovery and repair and together with modules on how the body works, habits, mindset and movement you will be setting yourself up to be balanced and healthy for your future. Being proactive with our health is something that I am passionate about - no more crossing your fingers and hoping for the best!

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