Wellness Program Services
We are by your side.
Through the Unite for HER Wellness Program, you will receive up to $2,000 worth of integrative therapies and services free, without any out of pocket costs to you. This will allow you to create a personal care plan that speaks to you personally, helping you mitigate unwanted side effects and symptoms. These therapies and treatments, scientifically and research based, are proven to help support empower and restore you physically as well as emotionally, at a time when you are in much need. We look forward to having you as a part of our UFH community and will be by your side as you explore the many ways we can support you.
- Sue Weldon – Founder & CEO
- Gail Kelly – Vice President of Operations
- Melissa Christie – Wellness Program Senior Manager
- Kristin Vernisi – Wellness Program Administrator
- Erin Pellegrin RD, LDN – Director of Culinary Nutrition
- Michele DiCristofaro MS, RD, LDN – Senior Culinary Dietitian
- Aubrey Redd, MS RD, LDN – Senior Culinary Dietitian
- Katheryne Romero, RD, LDN – Bilingual Culinary Dietitian, Latino Liaison
- Sarah Murphy LPC – Staff Counselor
Using Your Passport
Redeem your passport for services with approved care providers. For questions, please contact us.
Therapies
Unite for HER will cover the cost of therapy sessions of your choice, where 1 Passport Square = 1 Treatment. Other offerings under Nutrition and Gym Memberships may use more than 1 square. Providers will initial upon completion of your therapy appointment and bill Unite for HER directly. The back of your passport requires no square usage and cannot be transferred for Treatment, Nutrition, or Gym offerings.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has many benefits and has been very effective in easing breast cancer or ovarian cancer treatment symptoms.
Beauty
At Unite for HER, we help people take a closer look at the products they are using, and provide resources for switching to safer alternatives.
Counseling
Learn how a professional counselor can help you navigate emotional distress, sexual health changes, communicating with loved ones, and planning for the future.
Fitness
Regular activity throughout treatment has been shown to make treatments more effective, increase energy levels, and improve recovery. and increase energy levels.
Massage Therapy
Massage has been proven to improve circulation and help reduce fatigue for women with breast cancer and ovarian cancers.
Nutrition
Connect with our Registered Dietitians and learn how to make approachable, healthy upgrades that both you and your family can feel good about. In addition, if you’re experiencing challenges as a result of medication or treatment, our RDs can offer tips and resources to help manage side effects.
Reiki
Discover how this ancient Japanese practice can induce relaxation, decreasing anxiety, stress and joint/muscle pain.
Yoga/Meditation
Women with cancer undergo extreme physical, mental, and emotional stress that can weaken the immune system. After yoga, patients have more energy, improved physical functioning, and quality of life.
Meditation exercises also help relieve anxiety, provide nausea relief, and alleviate insomnia.