Guiding You Through Exercise
Before, During & After Cancer Treatment
Personalised, evidence-based exercise support to help you maintain strength, reduce treatment-related side effects, and continue doing the things that matter most to you.
Exercise is increasingly recognised as an important part of cancer care, yet many individuals are still left unsure where to begin, what is safe, who to trust, or how to continue exercising confidently long-term.
Our goal is to help individuals remain supported, connected, and confident with movement throughout every stage of care.
We support people who are:
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Newly diagnosed and preparing for treatment
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Undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
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Recovering from surgery
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Living with ongoing treatment side effects
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Looking to regain strength and confidence after treatment
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Wanting long-term exercise support for survivorship
Where Sessions Are Delivered
The Exercise Oncology Collective Services are currently delivered from Align Functional Fitness in Richmond, Nelson.
Align provides a calm, coach-led environment designed to support individuals who may not feel drawn to traditional gym settings.
This partnership allows individuals to access structured exercise support within a quieter, more personalised environment while The Exercise Oncology Collective continues developing its broader long-term vision.
Exercise Oncology is the clinical application of individualised, evidence-based exercise to support people safely throughout the cancer care continuum.
Exercise Oncology is not “general fitness” - it is prescribed, monitored, and adapted to each individual, their cancer diagnosis, treatment type, side effects, and recovery stage.
Our services are delivered by certified Exercise Oncology specialists and designed to complement existing medical and rehabilitation care.
OUR CONTINUUM OF CARE
The Exercise Oncology Collective is built around principles taught through Maple Tree Cancer Alliance.
PRE-HABILITATION
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​Patients at the time of diagnosis until treatment begins.
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To obtain baseline measurements and improve functional capacity to reduce treatment-related side effects.​
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Improve strength, fitness, and resilience
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Prepare patients for surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation
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Reduce treatment-related complications​​
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ACTIVE TREATMENT
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​Patients who are presently receiving chemotherapy or radiation.
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To help manage treatment-related side effects and protect immune function.​
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Manage fatigue, muscle loss, and deconditioning
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Support treatment tolerance and functional capacity
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Adjusted session-by-session based on symptoms and blood markers​
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POST TREATMENT /
EARLY RECOVERY
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​Patients who only had surgery or hormone treatment, or have completed chemotherapy or radiation.
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To reduce the physical and functional challenges caused by treatment.​
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Rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence
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Address treatment-related impairments (e.g. neuropathy, lymphoedema risk, post-surgical weakness)
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Support return to daily activities and work​
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SUVIVORSHIP /
REMISSION
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​Patients who have completed active treatment and are in long-term follow-up care.​
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To improve physiological and emotional wellbeing beyond initial baseline and get clients back to functional health.
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Reduce recurrence risk
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Improve cardiometabolic health
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Support independence, longevity, and ongoing wellbeing​​​
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Focus
PHASE I
PHASE II
PHASE III
PHASE 0
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Referral or Enquiry
Individuals may self-refer, or be referred by healthcare provider
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Book FREE Consultation
A complimentary opportunity to meet, discuss your goals, ask questions, and determine whether our services are the right fit for your needs and stage of treatment or recovery. (In-person or vitrual)
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Initial Assessment Session
During your 60-minute assessment, we'll review your medical and treatment history, discuss your goals and challenges, and establish baseline measures to help guide your exercise programme and track progress over time.
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Recieve your Personalised Plan
Based on your assessment, we'll develop an individualised exercise plan tailored to your current abilities, treatment stage, symptoms, and goals. Together, we'll determine the most appropriate support pathway moving forward.
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Begin Exercise Support
Start your personlaised exercise journey with ongoing coaching, education, and regular reviews. Your programme will be adjusted as needed to support you safely through treatment, recovery and beyond.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Initial Assessment Session - $150 | 30-Minute Session - $60
WHY EXERCISE DURING CANCER?
Research shows that appropriately prescribed exercise can help:
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Reduce cancer-related fatigue
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Improve physical function
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Maintain muscle mass
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Improve treatment tolerance
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Improve quality of life
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Support long-term health outcomes ​
You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone
Whether you're newly diagnosed, rebuilding confidence after treatment, or looking for long-term support - The Exercise Oncology Collective is here to help guide your exercise support.
Ready to get started?
Book a FREE consultation to learn how exercise can support you through every stage of your cancer journey
A Developing Exercise Oncology Network
What began as a local exercise oncology service is evolving into a broader vision:
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a connected exercise oncology pathway,
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improved continuity of care,
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and a growing network of exercise oncology-trained professionals throughout New Zealand.​
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Currently, services are delivered directly by founder Brianna Wehner in Nelson/Tasman, with future plans to expand the Collective network nationally over time.