Effective Post-Mastectomy Exercises | The Cancer Specialist

Elevate your career with the most comprehensive cancer exercise training program in the WORLD!

"I first passed this course back in 2004 when I was the Director of Trainer Education at Chelsea Piers Sports Center in NYC. Nearly 20 years later my career has brought me back to Andrea and CETI again for this great course! I was very impressed with how the program has grown and continues to educate personal trainers, physical therapists, doctors as well as cancer survivors with the latest research, theoretical and practical knowledge and skills for providing safe and effective exercise and modifications, very much inline with what the ACSM refers to as "Exercise is Medicine."

"Registering for the program was a Godsend for me. Not only did Andrea's lectures help explain the medical aspects that i quickly got lost in previously, we were able to ask questions and it was quite interactive! I LOVED being in the group!!! Andrea was so kind and patient with her explanations and Shannon was the amazing as well. What a wonderful moderator ! Keeping us on track and organized! I feel grateful and so fortunate to be part of this 'family'. I am so excited about the future opportunities and to be of service to more people....."

"I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning how to server cancer patients/survivors. The information and knowledge, along with the guidance and support you will receive is invaluable. I can honestly say since completing this course, I feel well prepared and excited to start empowering those who have been affected by cancer."

"I have gained so much knowledge and a new understanding through CETI’s OncoVie™ Cancer Exercise Specialist course. It has brought a new perspective and sense of empowerment -- not only my personal life, but also my career. I am confident that I did the best I knew to do during treatment, but looking back and knowing what I know now, I wish that I had that person guiding me, motivating me, giving me that sense of control to get through it and survive it even better."

OncoVie® Breast Cancer Recovery BOSU® Specialist

“BOSU® training is about expanding movement capabilities, reshaping bodies, and strengthening minds. It’s about inserting thought into movement. Andrea has spent over two decades creating a cancer recovery program that embraces all of these aspects and more. Her program is without a doubt the most comprehensive and individualized program on the market.”

– David Weck, Inventor and Founder BOSU® Fitness, LLC and Creator of The WeckMethod ™

CETI is considered the gold-standard in oncology-exercise training worldwide. Since 1995 we have trained more OncoVie® Cancer Exercise Specialists worldwide than any other organization.

The OncoVie® Breast Cancer Recovery BOSU® Specialist Advanced Qualification was developed for health and fitness professionals seeking to attain a higher level of mastery and work with breast cancer patients during and after cancer surgery and treatment and into survivorship. Participants will gain a complete understanding of the entire breast cancer process from diagnosis and treatment to reconstruction and survivorship. Our unique and individualized programming will help to improve the patient’s ability to cope with the mental and physical stress following cancer diagnosis and treatment. Using the BOSU® Balance Trainer, participants will learn how to prescribe corrective exercises for muscle imbalances and range of motion deviations, as well as exercises to promote lymph drainage.

If you are a health or fitness professional, the BCRBS course will allow you to:

Gain an understanding or breast cancer surgery, treatment, and reconstructive procedures
Gain an understanding of lymphedema; learn how to implement appropriate lymph drainage protocols and learn the appropriate progression of exercises for each client
Gain an understanding of cancer treatment, the acute and chronic side-effects, and learn the appropriate progression of exercises for each client
Learn how to conduct a comprehensive physical assessment that includes a postural assessment, goniometric measurements, Trendelenberg Test, Modified Thomas Test, and more
Learn how to create safe and effective exercise programming, for in-person or virtual training, for individuals or groups using the BOSU® Balance Trainer

Andrea Leonard is a 39-year cancer survivor, author of “Essential Exercises for Breast Cancer Survivors,” President/Founder of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute and world-renowned oncology exercise expert, 2019 PFP Personal Trainer of the Year, and has an MS in Functional Nutrition.

By achieving good overall health, proper nutrition can help reduce the risk of cancer, keep you healthier during treatment, and combat side effects and illness. Andrea will work together with you to optimize your nutrition, improve your energy levels, and ultimately improve your immune system and the health of your gut microbiome. You will meet with Andrea through ZOOM for an initial consultation and assessment (one hour). She will then create your individualized nutrition plan and schedule a follow-up ZOOM session/discussion to go over any questions/concerns that you may have.

Determining your individual nutrition needs
Identifying deficits and suggesting supplements
Evaluating your current eating plan
Education about label reading, nutrients, and quality of food
Meal planning and prep