As a health and fitness professional, you can fill an immense need by helping those at high risk with preventative exercise and by improving health during and after medical treatment

100 million at high risk for chronic

disease in the USA

50 million cancer survivors worldwide

Learn about 27 cancer types

#1 Cancer & Aging Exercise Educator in the world

As a health and fitness professional you have an unprecedented opportunity to help millions who need guidance with exercise and create a niche market for yourself.

Become the local expert, plus learn how to virtually train those with 

compromised immune systems who cannot go to a clinic or health club. 

 Expand your reach around the world.

- There is a reason for the creation of the term “Exercise is Medicine” -

Improve overall health and reduce cancer risk factors

Help patients throughout treatment and reduce severity of side effects

Minimize chance of recurrence

Mitigate acute and chronic side effects

Increase life expectancy and enhance quality of life

A safe, customized and effective exercise program helps clients experience...

Depression, Anxiety, Pain, Injury, Fatigue, Disease Recurrence

Coping, Strength, Energy, Endurance, Mobility, Sleep Quality, Ease in Activities of Daily Living, Functional Movement, Range of Motion, Posture, Balance

They all want and need help when it comes to exercise

But there is a severe lack of health & fitness professionals who have the expertise required to support cancer patients and older adults with chronic conditions

This is because working with chronic conditions, cancer patients & survivors requires a much more knowledgeable and customized approach

• What credentials do I need to work with special needs clients?
  
  
• What are the liabilities?
  
  
• What are the recommendations and guidelines for working with cancer survivors and those with chronic conditions?
  
  
• How can I customize those guidelines to work for each client?
  
  
• What are the risks I need to be aware of?
  
  
• How do I conduct an effective assessment before we begin?
  
  
• What do I need to know about each type of cancer or condition?
  
  
• How will current treatments affect my recommendations?
  
  
• What is appropriate at different stages of the cancer and chronic disease journey?
  
  
• How can I help my clients build healthy habits & exercise behaviors that stick?

Don’t take unnecessary risks with cancer patients/survivors and clients with chronic conditions. Let us provide you with the most current and evidence-based education to create safe and effective action plans.  

(From prevention, to treatment and recovery, and across the entire health spectrum)

Andrea is a 37 year cancer survivor, has authored 17 books on the subject of cancer and exercise and is a sought after speaker, author and educator for cancer exercise training around the world. 

She was the PFP/Club Industry 2019 Personal Trainer of the Year with career certifications from NASM, ACSM, ACE and the Cooper Institute.  She is a subject matter expert for the Medical Wellness Association, chairperson for the Medical Fitness Foundation Education Advisory Board,  and advisory board member for the MedFit Network.  

The Cancer Exercise Training Institute is considered the gold-standard of education in oncology exercise and has trained more individuals than any other organization in the world.

Founder and President of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute

“Andrea knew that her calling in life was to help make a difference in the lives of cancer patients worldwide.” – E.G. Beres

Dr. Jay Harness, the CETI Medical Director, is a past-President of The American Society of Breast Surgeons and Breast Surgery International. He is a full-time breast surgeon at the St. Joseph Hospital Center For Cancer Prevention & Treatment in Orange, California. Dr. Harness specializes in breast surgery and surgical oncology and has practiced for 40 years. He developed three of the nation’s multidisciplinary breast centers at the University of Michigan, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and the University of California. He is currently a clinical professor of surgery at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Harness is recognized nationally and internationally for his work in breast and endocrine surgery. He's authored over 80 scientific articles and book chapters and has been the lead editor of 2 textbooks.

CETI is the global leader in cancer exercise training over the past 

25 years, training over 12,000 professionals in 40 countries.

As a Cancer/Aging Exercise Specialist you will possess practical hands-on skills needed

to guide clients,  patients and survivors through treatment, recovery and long term survivorship - you will become the next step in the health care continuum.

We provide online courses developed specifically for health & fitness professionals who want to work with cancer and high risk populations.

Comprehensive books, video training, quizzes and exams.  Online, virtual and live course options.

Regularl updates with peer-reviewed and evidence-based information.

Email/ phone support with optional one-on-one sessions and business support.

• Breast Cancer Recovery
  BOSU Specialist
  
  
• Functional Aging Specialist
  
  
• Pilates Mat Certificate
  
  
• Clinical Exercise Specialist
  
  
• Yoga for Cancer Exercise
  (coming soon)
  
  

• Pilates for Cancer Exercise
  (coming soon) 

Course introductions from Dr. Harness and Dr. Mikeska with a review of the curriculum and successful study methods.

Get an in-depth look at the most common surgical procedures for 26 of the most common cancer types, as well as pediatrics. Experience a video-based session, as well as a comprehensive manual, on the subject matter. Gain a deeper insight into acute and chronic side-effects and contraindications of surgical procedures, cancer staging, genetics, and the human biome/immune system. Experience a video-introduction and welcome from Dr. Jay Harness and a video by Dr. La Gary Carter on “Exercise as Medicine” as well as a comprehensive manual and practice test on the subject matter.

Learn about risk factors for breast cancer, recommended surgeries, treatment, and reconstruction as well as side-effects/complications, and lymphedema prevention and management. Experience video-based sessions by Denise Stewart, OT, on scar tissue awareness, Upper and lower extremity lymph drainage exercise programming by Andrea Leonard, and Cancer and Comorbidities by Dr. Dan Mikeska, as well as a comprehensive manual and practice test on the subject matter.

Learn how to conduct a postural assessment, goniometric measurements, and several other testing methods. Determine individualized programming based on range of motion limitations, postural deviations, and acute and chronic side-effects. Use manual stretching techniques to help with muscle imbalances and range of motion limitations. Techniques for core strengthening, proprioception and balance. Video sessions on assessment protocol. Comprehensive manual and practice test for the subject matter.

Gain critical knowledge about how a properly prescribed and executed exercise program can help cancer patients and survivors to combat fatigue, decrease depression and pain, and how diet can play a critical role in treatment as well as long-term survivorship. Includes “Conquering Cancer with Nutrition,” by Dr. Glenn B. Gero. Video discussion with Dr. Tami De La Melena. Comprehensive manual and practice test.

Forms to help you build your business, creating your CETI CES listing, customized exercise programming services, support groups and more.

• Types of Breast Cancer
• Risk Factors
• Breast Surgery and Reconstruction
• Cancer Treatment
• Neurological Complications
• Lymphedema

• Benefits of Exercise
• Cancer Related Pain
• Mental and Physical Fatigue
• Survivorship
• Psychology of Fitness

• Cancer Treatment and Weight management
• Alcohol and Cancer Risk
• Conquering Cancer with Nutrition
• Taking Control of Your Emotions
• Working with Medical Community

• Posture, Pain and Muscle Imbalance
• Conducting a Comprehensive Assessment
• Correcting Muscle Imbalances and Exercise Programming
• Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Exercise Intensity
• Common Side-effects, Complications, and Recommendations
• How to Use a Goniometer/Correcting Range of Motion Limitations and Exercise Programming
• Core and Balance Exercises
• Manual Stretching Techniques

• Cancer Staging
• Genetics
• The Immune System and human biome
• Surgical Incisions
• Acute and Chronic Side-effects
• Contraindications

"This is a pioneering concept by Andrea and CETI. The whole concept

of taking health and fitness professionals and giving them additional training to become legitimate specialists in the care and treatment of cancer patients is a unique and valuable program. I’ve gone through the modules and they are outstanding. In my world of breast cancer, people with this level of cancer exercise training are really needed."

-Dr. Jay Harness

Learn how to virtually train those with compromised immune systems who cannot go to a clinic or health club. Help them in the comfort of their own homes.  Expand your reach around the world!

Business Tools

PDF Handbooks

Private FB Group

Directory Listing

Contact us for discounted group rates or try our monthly payment plan

$749

"I am so thankful to have been a part of CETI. This was by far one of the best fitness education courses I have ever taken. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in working with cancer survivors or patients."

- Patrice Williams

"As a graduate of CETI, I will tell you that it was the best certification I have ever taken! The ongoing support from Andrea and our CES community has been invaluable in helping me to build and grow my business."

- Elana Feldman

"I recently completed the Cancer Exercise Specialist course. I would highly recommend  this course to anyone who is interested in learning how to serve cancer patients/survivors. The information and knowledge, along with the guidance and support you will receive is invaluable. I can honestly say since completing this course, I feel well prepared and excited to start empowering those who have been affected by cancer. Thank you Andrea and the team at CETI."

- Maurice Crocker, CPT, CES, Showtime Physique Personal Training and Fitness Studio

– Andrea Leonard –

"Cancer strips you of everything: hair, body, self-esteem, self confidence, finances, family... as a Cancer Exercise Specialist you have the unique opportunity to help people take control of their lives and bodies at a time where they feel they have no control."

• 4 online training modules with over 40 videos
  
  
• Video lectures from 6 top professionals in oncology and exercise
  
  
• Printable handbooks and training materials
  
  
• Over 500 pages of materials
  
  
• Quizzes for each module to assist your learning
  
  
• Detailed case studies to help you assess clients
  
  
• Cancer Exercise Specialist Advanced Qualification 
  
  
• Certificate upon passing the final exam
  
  
• CETI team for questions and support
  
  
• Private Facebook group to interact with fellow specialists
  
  
• Access to exclusive programs to help you grow your business