My Story

Penny Brohn were there for me after I received a cancer diagnosis. Following the initial shock of the diagnosis, and conversations at the hospital about a treatment plan, I visited the centre near Bristol. I felt as though they offered much needed holistic support, which would run in parallel with the hospital treatment.

Looking at the whole picture and how I could manage emotionally gave me tools with which to cope.

Sometimes just sitting in the garden at the centre, with a cup of tea, gave me a sense of calm. I also attended courses, and had shiatsu sessions, which made a huge difference to how I felt, post treatment.

I'm very grateful indeed for all that Penny Brohn UK have given me and taught me.

Walking is a particularly enjoyable activity for me as I underwent major orthopaedic surgery in my early thirties which enabled me to walk without back and hip pain. I love to walk now and I intend to take the gratitude I feel with me on this meaningful walk.