Health
and Balance – proud to support MacMillan Cancer Support, the NSC and Mannin
Doctors.
“When
we’re feeling off-balance, sometimes all we need is one person…” Wendy Ranft-Gerber. Health and Balance owner and
Health and Cancer Certified Coach and Yoga Teacher.
If you’re experiencing a tough time health-wise and
are looking for safe, inclusive support, I’m glad
you’re here.
To begin with, hi, I’m Wendy, your Level 5
certified Health and Cancer Coach and specialist yoga teacher.
In these pages you’ll find reassuring descriptions,
explaining exactly how my person-centred approach to Health and Cancer coaching and yoga works.
These include FAQ sections, designed to give you a
clearer, ‘what to expect,’ picture. Both for a typical Health and Balance coaching session and my adapted yoga classes.
In addition to this, you’ll find information on my
other specialism, yoga for menopause.
Most importantly, what I want you to take away is
that wherever you are on your health journey, you aren’t alone. Whether
you’re looking to explore a post-cancer surgery body or need structured health
coaching to ‘find the new you,’ I’m here to help.
Why? Because if you’re going through any health
challenges – big or small, access to compassionate, specialist and holistic support
is crucial. And that’s my job. To provide you with the professionalism and understanding you need, along with the time, space and a
supportive environment.
I’ve heard it said that
when you’re off-balance all you really need is one person. You’re probably
expecting me to say that’s me. However, the truth is that you’re your own
health and life expert. I’m simply the space-holder and tool-provider, here, at
your service, ready to help you begin a new journey. One where you can
confidently and safely reconnect with your body and your life.
“You are supremely unique, and your needs are individual. It is you who informs every aspect of my Health and Cancer Coaching and yoga teaching practice.” Wendy
Hi, my name’s Wendy Ranft-Gerber. I’m based in the Isle of Man and a Level 5 Health Coach, certified by the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM). I’m also a certified Cancer Coach, having trained with the Cancer Wellness Institute, USA and continue to train with Dr Rosy Daniel BSc MBBCh, Founder and Course Director of Health Creation, UK
In addition to this I’m a specialist yoga for cancer and for menopause teacher, and passionate about improving my skills. This means that when you work with me, you can be assured you’re in safe hands. Whatever your health issue or prognosis.
If you’re looking to find out about my yoga for cancer classes in conjunction with SPACE, MacMillan Cancer Support and the NSC, click here. You can also read about my yoga for menopause classes here.
Head this way however, if you want to discover more
about how my specialist health and cancer coaching can help you ‘find the new you’. Otherwise, read on.
Here’s a little of my story and why I believe that
if you’ve been affected by a life-changing health condition, having access to
specialist wellness support is so vital.
To begin with, I developed a passion for yoga and
became a teacher many years ago, in 2013. At the time, my father had
just died of a stroke, following his chronic illness journey. I’d seen my
mom nurse him through and, I felt blessed to be with him at the very end as he
drew his last breath.
This was a powerful experience, and directly led to
an ‘easing the path’
interest.
However, for a long time, despite my belief in
yoga’s unique healing abilities, I remained in the corporate world. Much later,
I then found myself supporting two friends through breast cancer, one friend
through bowel cancer and supporting a friend’s mum during lung cancer.
All this made me acutely
aware that cancer is so much more than a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Most
significantly, it struck me that pre, during and post-diagnosis, people are often left with
no practical guidance beyond actual treatment and trips to their oncology team .
If you’ve been through this, it may sound familiar.
Not having a structure to safely support you from that first stage of your
cancer journey when you are facing getting tested for possible cancer, all the
way through to facing the end of treatment and loss of support, and readjusting
to ‘finding the new you,’ is often a lonely place to be. Especially if your
diagnosis has affected your ability to move, function or live your life as
you’re used to.
My approach is all about providing you with
essential stability, support and a structure on
your health and wellbeing journey.
This is whether you’re simply feeling off-balance,
struggling with menopause or going
through a major diagnosis.
If you’re seeking yoga for cancer, you can expect my classes to be more nurturing and
intimate than regular classes. This is because their purpose is to offer a
healing space. One where you can safely balance your nervous system as you
begin to reconnect with your body.
Similarly, my health and cancer coaching sessions
enable you to devise your own action plan. Here you get the opportunity to take
full control as you explore your life from a holistic perspective.
Overall, I want to reassure you that when we work
together, you and your needs always take centre-stage. There is no ‘one size
fits all’ blueprint. Instead, as your own life expert, you get to take control.
I’m simply your guide and mentor, and it’s a true privilege to accompany you on
your health and balance journey.
To find out more, get in touch today.