A WOMAN has launched retreats for people affected by breast cancer who are on the road to recovery.
Sam Ford, a personal trainer and sports massage therapist, from Mollington, near Chester, is running holistic retreats in France, Sweden and the UK.
The Nourish and Flourish retreats include yoga classes and Nordic walking with qualified instructor Sam, to promote exercise and relaxation alongside balanced nutrition.
Sam, 38, a former Queen’s School pupil, said: “I believe lifestyle factors may contribute to cancer. The retreats are set up with this in mind and are for people affected by breast cancer – after their surgical, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments have finished. The programme aims to help people put their lives back on track.
“The retreats involve educating people about eating better, exercising and relaxing. While there is a lot of support for people with cancer, this is a holistic approach and it addresses several factors, including lifestyle, which research has shown may reduce the risk of dying from cancer.”
Sam, who previously worked for Credit Suisse in London for eight years, developed the idea for the retreats after leaving banking to become a personal trainer in 2006.
Sam, who is self employed as a personal trainer when she is not running the retreats, has known close family and friends affected by cancer. She wants to help people - at a price which may not cover her costs.
The retreats cater for a maximum of six people, including the partners, friends or family of those affected by cancer. They will run in springtime and autumn. For more details, visit www.nourishandflourishretreats.co.uk or call 07977518558.
