4 weeks from April 9-23 and May 1
Wednesdays @ 6 - 7 pm
In Person at Gilda's Club Madison OR Zoom ***
7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562
A supportive and empowering exercise class designed specifically for adults (18+) who have been impacted by cancer lasting 4 weeks from April 9-30. This class combines gentle movement, strength-building exercises, and social connection to help improve
bone health, boost energy levels, and combat cancer-related fatigue. Each session focuses on safe, effective techniques to strengthen bones and enhance overall vitality while offering a nurturing environment where participants can connect, share,
and support one another along their life journey.
Led by occupational therapy students, the class fosters a sense of community and belonging, helping participants regain strength, confidence, and resilience. Regardless of where you are in your life journey, this class is tailored to meet your needs and
pace, making it a perfect blend of physical recovery and emotional support.
To round out each session, we conclude with a mindfulness practice, offering participants a moment to relax, reflect, and cultivate a sense of peace and balance. These mindful moments help reduce stress, improve focus, and restore energy, leaving you
feeling grounded and refreshed.
Join us to feel stronger, more energized, and connected—because together, we can thrive!
***A limited number of virtual attendance spots are available when registering. If you have questions please email us at program@gildasclubmadison.org
About Our Instructors
Emily DeBoer, OTS
Hello everyone!! I am currently an occupational therapy student in my third year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I will be graduating in May 2025! I am from the suburbs of Chicago and went to North Park University for my bachelor's degree in Exercise
Science from 2018-2022. During this last semester of grad school, I have been focusing my work on cancer-related fatigue, its impacts, best practices, and education for people who have it as a part of my capstone project with the UW Carbone Cancer
Center. I am excited to get to work with you all and hear your stories! I am so blessed to be a part of Gilda’s club.
Brooke Bossert, OTS, ACSM-CPT
Hello everyone! My name is Brooke, and I’m also a third-year Doctorate of Occupational Therapy student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, set to graduate this May. I come from a small town in central Illinois called Dwight. I earned my Bachelor's
degree in Exercise Science from Illinois State University in 2021. Shortly before graduating, I obtained my personal training certification through the American College of Sports Medicine and spent a gap year working full-time as a personal trainer!
During my graduate studies in Madison, I've continued to work as a personal trainer at Crunch Fitness and the YMCA. In my final semester, I've been dedicated to a project at the UW Carbone Cancer Center focused on promoting bone health in individuals
living with cancer. I'm thrilled to bring this expertise to a setting as special as Gilda’s Club. I look forward to meeting you and applying my knowledge and skills to support your health and well-being!