Healthcare Connections
The Need Is Growing
Each year, over 12,100 women in Puget Sound are diagnosed with cancer, with numbers rising—especially among younger women. African American and Latina women continue to experience disproportionately poorer outcomes due to inequities in access and survivorship care.
“Over 15,000 studies link physical activity to positive outcomes, including reduced fatigue, anxiety, and depression, and improved quality of life. – The American College of Sports Medicine
Movement is Medicine
Exercise during and after treatment can:
- Improve physical and emotional outcomes
- Reduce treatment-related side effects
- Boost confidence and quality of life
- Lower risk of recurrence for certain cancers
Yet many patients lack access to safe, appropriate, and welcoming programs—especially after treatment ends. Team Survivor Northwest helps close this gap.
Our Approach
We help women reclaim strength, confidence, and community through welcoming, evidence-informed fitness programs for every stage of survivorship.
Our approach prioritizes:
- Cancer-certified instructors trained in survivorship and exercise safety
- Multiple class intensity levels and formats to meet a wide range of abilities and diagnoses
- Four pillars of exercise—strength, cardio, flexibility, and balance—supporting whole-body health and long-term function
- Safety-first instruction focused on building confidence and preventing injury
- Free membership and low-cost programs to ensure access and equity
- Explore New Member Guidance
Why Refer to Us
Team Survivor is a complement to clinical care, trusted by oncologists, nurses, PTs, and cancer centers.
Referral benefits include:
- Extending survivorship care beyond clinical settings
- Offering safe, credible movement programs
- Supporting equitable access to post-treatment resources
- Improving long-term outcomes and patient well-being
- Connecting patients to a welcoming survivor community
How to Partner
There are several meaningful ways healthcare professionals and organizations get involved:
Refer
Refer Patients with Confidence
Connect women at any stage of treatment or recovery to safe, free, evidence-based and welcoming programs designed for cancer survivors —no referral paperwork required.
Integrate
Integrate into Routine Care
Introduce our programs to the professionals who support your patients every day—nurses, patient navigators, physical therapists, social workers, and care coordinators. A brief introduction can turn Team Survivor into a go-to resource.
Host
Host Programs in your Space
Provide space for classes, workshops, or gatherings and help us expand access to trusted survivor-centered programming.
Ready to Connect?
Together, we can ensure more women move forward after cancer—stronger, supported, and empowered.
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