Our Beginning
Most people who undergo treatment for
cancer experience residual physical impairments such as generalized weakness, orthopedic problems and lymphedema. Until recently there has been nothing in the community to support the impairments of these individuals.
Physiotherapist Jodi Steele and her
husband Ira Henderson recognized the need and donated the required funds to establish Cancer Rehab Inc., a not-for-profit
organization based in Hamilton, Ontario.
Cancer Rehab Inc. opened its doors in 2005 with the goal of offering affordable physiotherapy for anyone with cancer.
Statement of Purpose
Cancer Rehab’s primary purpose is to provide comprehensive
cancer rehabilitation to individuals living with cancer. Cancer Rehab is working
towards having rehabilitation become a standard of practice in the treatment of cancer in Canada. Cancer Rehab believes this
will help to eliminate unnecessary suffering and preventable death due to cancer and its treatments.
Vision Statement
To have rehabilitation become a standard practice in the treatment
of cancer in Canada.
Mission Statement
To provide and teach rehabilitation skills
to individuals living with cancer.
Objectives
Cancer Rehab’s main objective is to gain maximum support
of individuals who bridge the gap between patients with cancer and our rehabilitation program.
Cancer Rehab’s secondary objective is to secure continuous funding and support to ensure the longevity of our
service.
Client Philosophy
Cancer Rehab Inc. goes to great lengths to provide the opportunity for our clients to feel as
comfortable as possible. We have focused attention on the following:
- Pressure Free Environment
- We work with our client’s
schedules so they don’t feel it is a chore to take part in our program.
- We always call to check
in on multi-day absentees but we make it very clear we are not reprimanding them.
- Stress Free Environment
- We allow for lots of
laughter by making jokes and even dancing for entertainment.
- We show interest in client’s
lives and their families so they will share any concerns they might be having.
- Inviting Environment
- Our décor consists of
vibrant colours. We believe this creates an exciting place to work out.
- We play music spanning
the decades. We witness our clients singing along to their favourite songs. Nostalgia equals comfort.