You Can Thrive!

was founded in New York City in 2005. Our visionary programs were developed by a young survivor in response to her experience with breast cancer and lack of pertinent support services. Luana Halpern enlisted the skills of those in the community who feel kindred to the idea of easing the journey for people with breast cancer. They volunteer their time and skills to make a real difference in after care and breast cancer support services. Read her story here. .

You Can Thrive!

Opened doors of our InnerThrive! wellness center in April 2007 with the help of Steven Gordon, LAc and underwent a major expansion in the winter of 2008, integrating powerful survivor advocates like Jenny Isaacs, PhD and expanding our wellness offerings. This expansion included a comprehensive multi-tiered program addressing mind/body/spirit with evidence based support services. Symptom reduction PLUS psychosocial tools and nutritional information, meditation and physical activity. We now have over 50 trained volunteers who offer a large array of services like: Acupuncture, Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Dance, Meditation, Nutrition and Life Coaching, and other resources for better health and risk reduction-- all free and by donation to provide the best in aftercare and support for breast cancer survivors in the New York City area. With overwhelming support from the community we continue to move forward as a leader in quality of life programs utilizing health education to foster a holistic integrative approach to disease. Using these unique, wellness programs we offer survivors so much more then mere survival, we illustrate the ability to Thrive!

Integrative resources should be affordable for those diagnosed with cancer who wish to use them. Our program has made this happen in New York, we believe it should be so worldwide and have dedicated our mission to facilitating this supportive care for breast cancer survivors.

OUR FOCUS ON HEALING

Our quality of life program can alleviate unnecessary pain, disability, and distress (ex: fear of death & recurrence) that often accompanies a diagnosis of cancer, and resurfaces after treatment or during extended living with disease. Acupuncture and other therapies have been found helpful in managing treatment related fatigue and other side effects, while enhancing a sense of wellbeing. By providing affordable access we support the under-served populations that tend to fare worse when diagnosed. You Can Thrive’s InnerThrive! Wellness Center fills a critical and well-identified chasm in long-term survivorship support for breast cancer survivors in NYC.