Complementary Cancer Care

Christina, a therapist holding a Master’s Degree in social work, has volunteered with Complementary Cancer Care since 2019. Her experience as a breast cancer survivor and also previous volunteer at several cancer organizations aid her to facilitate support groups and develop a variety of social support and creative expression programs for Complementary Cancer Care. She was selected as a “Hero of Hope” motivational speaker for American Cancer Society and an advocate for Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s national advocacy program for women diagnosed with breast cancer before age 45. Her career prior to social work encompassed 20 years in marketing and public relations, including several years working in the nonprofit sector.

Amy holds a master’s degree in Clinical Nurse Education, is an Oncology Certified Nurse as well as a 200-hour certified yoga teacher. She has been a nurse for 30 years and became passionate about oncology nursing 16 years ago. She has worked at Florida Cancer Specialist, The University of Kansas Cancer Center, Cancer Center of Kansas, and Space Coast Cancer Center. Amy is a member of American Holistic Nurses Association and Oncology Nurses Society. She also is a member of Lighthouse Christian Church. Amy began offering free yoga classes for cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors in 2017; the positive impact of these classes led to building the Complementary Cancer Care nonprofit.

Lorien holds a degree in mechanical engineering and is a certified yoga therapist who specializes in working with chronic pain and cancer. She developed a thriving program in California that partnered yoga studios with the nonprofit organization Cancer CAREpoint. In support of this organization, she ran three annual fundraisers that donated $35,000 to fund non-medical complementary services to anyone dealing with cancer in the Silicon Valley.

Dylan holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Eastern Florida State College, and is the owner of HB Bookkeeping Service. His firm specializes in working with individuals and small businesses across his home in Brevard County, Florida. HB Bookkeeping Service was originally started in 1975 by his grandfather, Hugh Barton, who was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2007 and passed away in 2018. While completing his degree, Dylan worked alongside his Grandfather to learn from his many years of experience. Being on the board of Complementary Cancer Care gives Dylan the opportunity to combine his skills in accounting, along with supporting an organization that provides resources to other families and patients affected by cancer.

Kendall Anderson — cancer survivor, former facilitator of Here for the Girls breast cancer support group for young adults

Nancy Bindig — Complementary Cancer Care art instructor, owner of Nancy Bindig Art

Anna-Marie Betts — cancer survivor, founder of BRCA Foundation of Florida

Gail Dunbar, LCSW – social worker

Renee Gates — oncology liaison at Cancer Care Centers of Brevard

Gwen Hertlein-Haber — former executive director of Cancer Care Centers of Brevard Foundation

Robin Krasny, LMT, BS, Psychology – massage therapist, yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner, life coach

Patty Molitoris — cancer survivor, former leader/facilitator of Central Brevard Breast Cancer support group

Mary P Parker — Complementary Cancer Care website designer, owner of Computer Management Corporation

Karen Pesta — cancer survivor, former leader/facilitator of Central Brevard Breast Cancer support group

Jani Stone — cancer survivor super star