Grand Prairie/Peace River
If you have difficulty finding resources in your local area on the CancerBridges website please visit the Canadian Cancer Society – Community Services Locator and use your postal code to search for services in your area.
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)
The CCS offers a local peer support program called Inspiring Hope that is designed to put you in touch with a group of people who has already been through what you are facing. They also offer telephone support and other supportive services in Grand Prairie and Peace River.
Yoga Thrive Exercise Program
Instructor: Candace McKim
Email. gpyogazone@gmail.com
Yoga Thrive is a research-based, therapeutic yoga program for cancer survivors and their support persons. This gentle, 12-week yoga program is based on hatha yoga, but has been modified for cancer survivors; especially those who are experiencing stiffness, pain, stress or fatigue. Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed has been researching the benefits of this program since 2002. Past participants have found significant benefits in overall mood, stress levels, physical strength, and quality of life. CLICK THE LINK ABOVE TO LEARN MORE.
