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To give all people impacted by cancer - from those newly diagnosed to long term survivorship, along with their caregivers and friends - the opportunity to thrive from diagnosis through treatment. A vibrant multidisciplinary center that provides holistic wellness for the physical and mental health of the entire cancer community.

• A critical resource for ALL people with ANY cancer type at ANY p

hase of their cancer journey.

• A full suite of comprehensive survivorship services including exercise, nutrition, Physical Therapy, Integrative Medicine, Social Work, Medical-Legal assistance and so much more!

04/24/2026

*Todays Foundation Friday Tip*

This weekend do your best to catch yourself when standing in a passive position.

🧍‍♂️ Are you kicking a hip out?

🦵Are you locking out a knee?

🦶 Are your feet creating a good base of support for the rest of your body?

Try to add an anchor this weekend to your once passive position.

Wether pushing the ground apart or pulling the ground towards center, add an anchor to your stance to help your posture.

Leave a comment of where and when you used this tip!

04/19/2026

4th Week of April Offerings!

Monday:
10am Qi Gong (Online)
6pm Narative Medicine (Online)

Tuesday:
9:30am Strength & Endurance
10:30am Oncology Yoga
3:00pm ART THERAPY
5pm Strength & Endurance
6pm Yoga
7-8pm Breast Cancer Support Group

Wednesday:
10am Chair Yoga
6pm Workout w/ Dr. Fischbach

Thursday:
9:30am Strength & Endurance
10:30am Oncology Yoga
11-12:30pm Living with Metastatic Disease Support Group
5pm Functional Fitness
6pm NUTRITION

Friday:
10am Foundational Training
2-4pm Gym Time with Austin (must book time)

Saturday:
9am Bootcamp
10am Yoga
11:30 Upper Body Tune Up

04/18/2026

Why do we end some of our classes with a Farmers Carry??

Yes part of it is because Elizabeth makes us do it so we can suffer with her. But the truth is it is one of the best exercises to test our functional strength.

Wether it's carrying a suitcase, moving furniture, or unloading your car from Costco, these farmers carry help us increase our functional strength.

🍏Activating our core stability to keep us from swaying side to side

🦴Improving our posture with our chins up and shoulders locked down

🛄Preparing our body for real world situations that we have to be strong in

🏋️Activating our entire Central Nervous System to complete the task of walking with deliberate purpose while holding heavy weights.

Try this to finish your workout next time you're at THRIVE
(2 dumbells for 2 minutes)!!

04/16/2026

For this weeks Class Spotlight we visit our Tuesday Strength and Endurance Class (9:30am and 5pm)

💀 Chest Fly -> Skull Crusher: is a cary over from last month but with the addition of a harder Tricep exercise instead of a narrow chest press. The chest fly is a great exercise for breast cancer survivors who may be feeling the effects of built up scar tissue and the tricep exercise of a skull crusher is a great addition for elbow joint health working on the full flexion and extension.

🧗🏼‍♀️ Opposite Side Mountain Climbers: target more of our medial core in comparison to the same side MC's from last month that targeted more of our obliques.

🏆 Kettlebell Goblet Lunges: Are one of the most beneficial and most difficult lower body exercises we practice at THRIVE. For members who are trying to build bone density, have better balance, and increase their leg strength, this exercise covers all of the bases.

🏃🏻 4minutes of Cardio: Is the last step to completing a full round of our Strength and Endurance Class. This is a time to recover with an active rest period or you can use it to push yourself and increase your heart rate!

3 Rounds of all 4 Exercises = our Strength and Endurance class for this month. Try it at home, try it next Tuesday at THRIVE, or try it one step at a time!

04/10/2026

💙Happy Friday THRIVERS 💛

🗓 For Saturday 4/11 we have an adjustment in our schedule:

🏋️Bootcamp will be at 8:30am

🛑The center will be closed after 9:30am for a half day retreat with Yale Gyn Oncology "Thriving Through Menopause"

✍️If you have any interest in attending our half day retreat please sign up on our website or through the link in our story!

04/09/2026

Join us on Friday April 10th for a double header of mind body connection 🧠 +🕺🏻= 🙌

🤙 10:00am we have Foundation Training where we will use breath, anchoring, and intention to unlock our bodies physical potential.

🔔 11:00am we have Sound Meditation where our minds can ease, our vibration can recharge, and we can ground ourselves for the weekend ahead.

💙See you Tomorrow💛

04/08/2026

April marks Cancer Control Month—a time to recognize the power of awareness, education, and support across every stage of the cancer journey.

We hold space for those in treatment, survivors, thrivers, caregivers, and those we carry with us. Last month, we gathered to honor Amy Nessel with a memorial mural—an enduring symbol of connection, compassion, and community.

At THRIVE, we remain committed to supporting quality of life and long-term wellness—every day, for every stage.

04/07/2026

🌿 Spice Up Your Health: Functional Benefits of Herbs & Spices

Herbs and spices do more than enhance flavor—they contain bioactive compounds that may support immune health and play a role in cancer prevention.

Here are 6 powerful additions to your kitchen:

🟡 Turmeric (Curcumin)
✔️ Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant
✔️ Studied for its potential to inhibit cancer cell growth

💡 Tip: Pair with black pepper + healthy fats (like olive oil) to improve absorption.

🫚 Ginger
✔️ Antioxidant & anti-inflammatory
✔️ May help with nausea and digestion

💡 Tip: Steep fresh slices in hot water for a calming tea.

🌶️ Cayenne Pepper (Capsaicin)
✔️ Supports metabolism
✔️ Contains antioxidants with potential anti-cancer effects

🌸 Saffron
✔️ Rich in crocins (carotenoids)
✔️ Studied for potential anti-tumor properties

🌿 Oregano
✔️ High in antioxidants
✔️ Contains compounds that may support cellular health

💡 Tip: Use in marinades to help reduce harmful compounds formed during high-heat cooking.

🧄 Garlic (Allium family)
✔️ Supports immune function
✔️ Linked to reduced cancer risk in some studies

💡 Tip: Chop and let sit ~10 minutes before cooking to activate beneficial compounds (allicin).

✨ Incorporating a variety of herbs and spices into your diet is a simple, natural way to support overall health. While not a cure, they are a powerful complement to a balanced, evidence-based lifestyle.

📚 Source: Memorial Healthcare System – Cancer-Fighting Herbs and Spices https://www.mhs.net/news/2016/09/cancer-fighting-herbs-and-spices

04/06/2026

Strength and Endurance on Tuesday just got a touch more spicy 🌶

Transitioning from last months Kettlebell lunge position into this months goblet position not only will challenge our upper body but our balance as well.

1️⃣ Hold your kettlebell close to your chest in a goblet position

2️⃣ Set your stance to a longer than walking stride length

3️⃣ Add a subtle hinge over your lead leg activating your hamstring and glute

4️⃣ Inhale down into your deep lunge and pushing through your front heel and back toes exhale back to your starting position.

This exercise is great for members who want to increase bone density as well as improve their balance!

04/05/2026

Second Week of April Offerings!

Monday:
6pm Narative Medicine (Online)

Tuesday:
9:30am Strength & Endurance
10:30am Oncology Yoga
5pm Strength & Endurance
6pm Yoga with Jen

Wednesday:
10am Chair Yoga
6pm Workout w/ Dr. Fischbach

Thursday:
9:30am Strength & Endurance
10:30am Oncology Yoga
5pm Functional Fitness

Friday:
10am Foundational Training
11am SOUND MEDITATION
2-4pm Gym Time with Austin (must book time)

Saturday:
9am Bootcamp
10am Yoga

04/04/2026

3 Reasons to embrace Oncology Yoga:

1. Increased movement for strength, mobility, and flexibility!

2. Relief from cancer treatment side effects such as pain, anxiety, and lymphedema

3. Helps reset our nervous system, giving us a place to feel, process, and release some emotions that have been stored in our body

04/03/2026

💙 Foundation Friday💛

This week we hear from one of our members and her first time trying Foundation Training!

Listen to her experience after her first class and what her experience felt like not only physically but mentally as well!

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12 Cambridge Drive, 2nd Floor
Trumbull, CT
06611

Website

http://www.THRIVEwellnessct.org/

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