Wellness for Cancer Initiative Resources

The Wellness For Cancer Initiative hosted a roundtable that included leaders of visionary spa and wellness brands; doctors conducting research on beauty and spa elements within their cancer centers; the past president of Society of Integrative Oncology, which globally defines standards of integrative care for patients; UK- and U.S.-based patient advocates and support organizations; and case studies of WFC trained spas. Click HERE to read more.

Wellness for Cancer Collaboration

Tools & Resources

  • Wellness for Cancer training platform and content that can be localized as needed.
  • Experiential sessions that encourage delegates to personally connect to what is possible for cultivating inner peace and resiliency.
  • Industry case studies on Cancer Aware and Mindfulness-based programs.
  • Round tables that facilitate the discussion of Cancer, Community, Wellness.

“Spas should embrace life as a whole, so treating cancer is a natural part of it.”
– Dr. Mariela Silveria, Kurotel Longevity Medical Center & Spa

“In the medical world we are using elements of spa: massage, yoga, meditation, breathwork – there is an opportunity to work in a more collaborative fashion…”
– Dr. Brent Bauer, Director of Integrative Medicine, Mayo Clinic

“We all have a role to play and if we each do our part, imagine the impact we can collectively have in cultivating our clients’ resiliency, inner peace and mental well-being…”
– Julie Bach, Executive Director, Wellness for Cancer

Articles, Reports & Presentations

2020 This Wellness App Supports People Affected By Cancer, The Industry Should Take Note – Welltodo

2020 Art in Wellness Press Release – Art in Wellness

2020 Art in Wellness Bios and Artwork – Art in Wellness

2020 The Interplay of Fashion, Clean Beauty and Cancer – WFC GWI Changing Landscape

2018 Biology of premature ageing in survivors of cancer – BMJ Journal

2018 – At These Hotels and Spas, Cancer Is No Obstacle to Quality Care – NY Times

2017Cancer and the Immune System – Cancer Research Institute


Wellness for Cancer Roundtable

On March 31 2017 the Wellness for Cancer Initiative hosted a roundtable that included leaders of visionary spa and wellness brands; doctors conducting research on beauty and spa elements within their cancer centers; the past president of Society of Integrative Oncology, which globally defines standards of integrative care for patients; UK- and U.S.-based patient advocates and support organizations; and case studies of WFC trained spas. Learn more HERE.

Wellness for Cancer Infographic

The below infographic resulted from the roundtable on March 31, 2017.

2017 Briefing Paper
The briefing paper is a snapshot of this industry sector including valuable information on latest trends, challenges and initiative accomplishments. Read full paper HERE.


The Global Wellness Institute serves as an umbrella organization for numerous Initiatives, that are independently chaired and run. The resources, editorial, research and opinions presented by the Initiatives do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Global Wellness Institute.

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