Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center

Cancer WellFit

Mission

Exercise * Education * Encouragement

The mission of the Cancer WellFit Program is to provide a free and accessible program of exercise in tandem with mind/body/spirit education to any qualifying person with a cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as their caregiver.

Program Summary

The Cancer WellFit Project is a free 12- week, 1-hour program that requires a physician’s referral. It combines exercise, education, group support, mind/body programs to assist people with cancer in returning to their fullest physical and emotional potentials. It incorporates a holistic approach to improve all aspect of a person’s health and well-being.

The support, education, and physical assistance of the wellness team helps cancer patients:

• Improve resilience to changes brought on by illness
• Return to an optimal level of functioning
• Offset the side effects of treatment
• Restore muscle mass/strength
• Increase endurance
• Improve energy levels
• Develop a fitness program to continue an active lifestyle

Class Schedule

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from approx. 10:30am-11:30am, including exercise and education.

We understand the constraints of work, doctor’s appointments, etc., so a non-traditional option is also available.

CALL: Don Ochieng for more info: 478-633-8507
EMAIL: Donald.Ochieng@atriumhealth.org