Programs & Services
Cancer Rehab and Exercise (CaRE) Program
The Cancer Rehab and Exercise (CaRE) Program is an 8-week program that can be done at ELLICSR (a health and wellness space in Toronto General Hospital) or in your own home.
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CanWell
It is a 12-week supervised and specialized exercise and education program for people with cancer at any stage of their treatment. Individuals can self-refer or obtain a referral from a physician or health professional. CanWell is offered through a partnership between the YMCA, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University. Once enrolled into the program, participants will have access to a Physiotherapist, Kinesiologist and Advanced Practice Nurse throughout their time in the program.
Locations include: Hamilton, Burlington, and Brantford.
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Wellspring's 12-Week Online Group Exercise Program
This exercise program is available to cancer patients at all stages of treatment. Under the supervision of experienced cancer exercise leaders, participants will join other cancer patients in a group-based program. They will join the sessions from the comfort of their home via video-conferencing. Participants will be matched to the class (Low Intensity or Moderate Intensity) that most closely meets their current health situation and exercise level.
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Gilda's Club Yoga
Yoga at Gilda’s includes gentile flow linking conscious breath with movement, restorative poses and guided meditation.
See the Gilda's Club calendar of events for yoga class schedules »
Wellspring Yoga
Yoga is one of the most popular programs offered at Wellspring that participants to gain greater control over their physical and emotional well-being through breathing, stretching, body poses, and meditation techniques. Currently, yoga sessions are led remotely over Zoom.
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ActiveMatch
ActiveMatch is a free online service that helps women who have been diagnosed with cancer find their perfect exercise partner or a small group to exercise with. To do this, you can create a profile and set criteria that outlines what you are looking for in a match. Research involved in the development of ActiveMatch was done through the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto.
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