https://www.mbccollaborative.org/home daily 1.0 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/1607917093931-6AZXC1SZMJNQ6EEU2ZA5/VirtualExerciseClassInstructors.JPG Home - Meet Your Instructors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/738a8551-3fdd-4765-b66c-47e2a9a21d32/unsplash-image-SaO8RBYC0bs.jpg Home - Take Action Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause, or participate yourself. https://www.mbccollaborative.org/what-we-do daily 0.75 2025-04-09 https://www.mbccollaborative.org/take-action daily 0.75 2025-04-09 https://www.mbccollaborative.org/contact daily 0.75 2025-04-09 https://www.mbccollaborative.org/meet-our-instructors daily 0.75 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/1632442657580-AZ1FNX9S88T8ETWH8500/GladysNicholsPilates.jpg Who We Are - Gladys Nicholls PT, CPI Class Instructor Preferred Pronouns: she/her Gladys received her Bachelors in Physical Therapy in 1981 from the University of Puerto Rico and set out to further specialize in Orthopedics and Manual Therapy while traveling the world as a military wife. She took her first Pilates class 17 years ago at Pilates Center of Austin while she was opening a new Rehab Facility for Seton at Seton Southwest. She was hooked. She completed her Pilates Certification Program in 2001 and incorporates the principles in her patient care. She believe in mind-body exercise as a tool to assist with conventional medical treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/1632442770642-MZACTZPBFWR74NUYJU39/OrianaCarrascoHeadshot.jpg Who We Are - Oriana Carrasco ACSM/ACS, CES, AFAA, NASM, ACE Class Instructor Preferred Pronouns: she/her Born and raised in Mexico City, Oriana has been an active Yoga practitioner since she moved to Austin in 2006 and as an avid fitness enthusiast, she has adopted weight lifting, biking, kickboxing and swimming as a part of her daily training. In 2016 Oriana decided to pursue a Fitness Certification. Motivated by a client and cancer survivor, she decided to focus in this particular population and has received advanced training and certifications as a cancer fitness specialist. She has been witness of how cancer patients and survivors thrive with the help of exercise and continue their treatments to get back to their lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/1632442619336-3EXUJAHIT9QLG3RVO6AK/kimberly+wharton.png Who We Are - Kimberly Wharton RYT-500 Class Instructor Preferred Pronouns: she/her Before relocating to Austin, Kimberly was named in Backstage Magazine's 'Best of L.A.' under favorite yoga class. She has gone thru trainings with Alan Finger (ISHTA lineage), Kia Miller (Yoga Works techniques), Jillian Pransky (Restoratives), Judith Lasater (Restoratives) and Jasmine Lieb, for Therapeutics, where she discovered the amazing healing abilities of yoga. As a result, Kimberly had the opportunity to teach for Team Survivor, a non-profit organization providing free healing modules for women living with cancer during her time in Los Angeles and continues that work here in Austin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/1632442733529-RZAZ03SFUEU40AESY35Z/tammy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/18c544c3-e022-4b63-bb0d-d90132ca23f3/20221215_145811%7E2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/1632442251802-E5U0IKD34RU7SGYC1TRX/ShondiPughHeadshot.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/1632442598740-80XSQCR3AF1DESHCM91W/shannon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/780854f0-23fd-4e16-9c5c-940fcb93f436/Nancy+Samano+Headshot.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/933a78dd-36c9-40a2-a894-e5738ee06877/IMG_6126.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/1632442824614-HT9JLISEIC5GRYXJZUVG/CatherinePierceHeadshot.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/2534b611-2686-443c-b2db-b7f937ef9c56/PatriciaBelodoffHeadshot.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/83f338f0-2d97-4c09-8c93-c46393bbaabd/Nanette_Yoga+Retreat_Social-2_4x5.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/f195540c-c25d-4159-871e-30f686a9f69b/MariHeadshot.jpg Who We Are - Dr. Mari Galle L.Ac, DACM Executive Director, Co-founder, Oncology Acupuncturist & Patient Navigator Preferred Pronouns: she/her Mari has advanced oncology training from: Memorial Sloan Kettering Fundamentals of Oncology Acupuncture. Mari holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine where she focused on oncology acupuncture. Mari earned her Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine here in Austin, TX. Her knowledge allows her to explain lab results and evaluate diagnostic tests from a holistic perspective. She is an active member of the Society of Acupuncture Research, and Society of Integrative Oncology. She regularly attends continuing education, workshops and conferences on incorporating acupuncture into oncology care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/9e719ff8-74a9-4562-b97a-2407fe553acc/HeadshotsfromBrena8.jpg Who We Are - Make it stand out Angela Wicker-Ramos, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA Co-founder Preferred Pronouns: she/her Dr. Angela Wicker-Ramos PT, DPT, CLT- LANA is the owner, director of rehabilitation, certified lymphedema therapist, and oncology physical therapist for Cancer Rehab and Integrative Medicine. Since 2008 her specialty areas have focused on oncology rehabilitation and lymphedema treatment. Angela has helped develop several outpatient oncology and lymphedema programs: including Lovelace Women’s Hospital, Sullivan Physical Therapy, Seton Medical Center Austin, Seton Breast Care Center and Texas Oncology. Angela was the Director of Health and Wellness at Texas Oncology from 2018-2019. She is actively involved in several committees and cancer care and support organizations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/8e1f80a4-b7bb-4dd7-abf1-9669e18959f4/image.jpg Who We Are - Dr. Mich Schreiber L.Ac, DACM Research And Development Project Coordinator Preferred Pronouns: they/them Mich Schreiber is a licensed acupuncturist and the founder and director of The Cancer Wellness Center. Their heart passion is in working with cancer patients and survivors, helping each person to navigate one’s own healing experience. Mich has spent many years treating in integrated clinical settings. They are a Radical Remission Certified Workshop Facilitator, a member of the Society for Integrative Oncology, and the International Oncology Working Group. https://www.mbccollaborative.org/meet-the-board daily 0.75 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/81dd3eb5-059e-44fb-a0ca-590703192bc5/1726166980455.jpg Meet the Board Carolyn Kenny, MBA MBCC President Carolyn Kenny brings her expertise in business, nonprofit management and passion for oncology care to the MBCC Board President role. She volunteers for MBCC as a patient advocate and offers a wealth of knowledge not only to MBCC clients and community but also to the advisory board and staff. Carolyn is a VP of Product at Deloitte in Austin. When not working, she is most passionate about spending time with her husband and two sons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/c95dc2b0-9b8a-42ad-bd1d-bd32bf20d773/HS-Krystle_Zuniga_UTHA_1000x1394.jpg Meet the Board Krystle Zuniga, PhD, RD, LD Dr. Krystle Zuniga is a registered and licensed dietitian at the Livestrong Cancer Institutes and an assistant professor in the department of oncology at Dell Medical School of the University of Texas at Austin. She completed her dietetic internship and earned her doctoral degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Zuniga has conducted nutrition and cancer research for over 13 years, and her research has been published in scientific journals including Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, Cancer Prevention Research, Nutrition and Cancer, and Journal of Geriatric Oncology. Dr. Zuniga enjoys sharing her passion, experience and knowledge in nutrition to help cancer patients and survivors feel empowered, using nutrition to optimize outcomes and improve quality of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/91776b16-63f6-43fd-b609-7f08e0f13bc7/Hudson.jpg Meet the Board - Make it stand out Dr. Kathryn Hudson, MD Dr. Hudson is a hematologist and oncologist in Austin, as well as the Director of Survivorship for Texas Oncology. She came to Texas Oncology in 2016 after completing her fellowship at Duke University. In her role as Director of Survivorship, she strives to improve the supportive care and quality of life of Texan cancer survivors and also prevent cancer recurrence. Dr. Hudson prides herself on staying up-to-date on the latest cancer research and strives to provide excellent care of the whole patient. She is passionate about clinical research and is proud that Texas Oncology offers cutting edge national clinical trials to our patients here in Austin. She has been published in peer-reviewed journals on topics including patient reported outcomes, quality of life of the cancer patient, and cancer therapeutics. She was honored to speak at the American Society of Clinically Oncology national meeting in June 2017 on breast cancer survivorship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/bb5dc672-34eb-4e60-bddf-c9cc9da8be15/danyelle.jpg Meet the Board Danyelle Weatherford Danyelle Weatherford grew up in the bustling southeast, Texas town of Lake Jackson. Her oxygen comes from knowing her family is healthy and happy and that she is sharing inspiring life lessons her parents and God have impressed on her. A professional doer, she has over 20 years of professional experiences: Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Project Management, Entertainment Management, and Breast Cancer Advocacy. She is a storyteller no matter the capacity. Her entertainment resume reflects work from HBO, Lifetime Women’s Network, Lives of Women, commercials, as well as writing, acting, producing and directing award winning independent films. A dedicated Bob Cat, Danyelle holds a BBA in Marketing from Texas State University and is currently the Chief Operating Officer for the Austin, Texas production and technology company, Sparxs Studio/INDIE Sparxs. Danyelle loves a great cinnamon roll, elevating others to their potential, living in the moment and “Saving The World From The Ordinary”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/c648576b-e404-4148-b8b1-90537d6f77fa/Penny.jpg Meet the Board - Make it stand out Penelope DeCou, MSW, LCSW Penny DeCou is a licensed clinical social worker with a focus on medical social work. She has specialized in oncology for the last 14 years through her work with the American Cancer Society, Cancer Connection and Texas Oncology. Penny provides patients complex case management, individual counseling and facilitates cancer support groups through the TXO Paving the Way program. In recent years Penny has partnered with the Yale School of Nursing’s ‘Screening for Psychosocial Distress Program’ and was active in the design and implementation of routine distress screening for patients at Central Texas TXO. With a prior background in Naturopathy and passion for mind/body health, Penny has partnered frequently with Texas Oncology’s Survive and Thrive wellness programming and is a passionate advocate for the integrative services provided by Cancer Rehab & Integrative Medicine and MBCC. Education Penny received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne, a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Naturopathy) in Australia and her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago. Accolades & Memberships She is a member of the Association of Oncology Social Workers and National Association of Social Workers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fb939db173870221b2ee49e/a294fd40-82d0-44cc-844e-1a9364e9c3a1/IMG_7841-2.jpg Meet the Board Archie Imperial Archie Imperial grew up in Lake Jackson, Texas. He’s a graduate of Trinity University and Dental School at the UTHSC San Antonio. After building a family dental practice in Austin for 21 years, he retired after neck and back issues. Until then he liked playing tennis, cycling and doing triathlons. He is married to his wife Carol, also from Lake Jackson. Together they raised three sons in the Austin community. After dentistry, Archie has been volunteering at various organizations around Austin. He enjoys being a dad, photography, traveling and tinkering around building things. His connection to cancer began 6 years ago and it has touched the family deeply. His oldest son Josh was diagnosed in 2017 with a rare cancer and lost his battle in 2018. His wife Carol was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, and is now in remission. As a caregiver he has acquired first hand knowledge of what the “job” is. The stress, sacrifice, doubts and despair are experiences that Archie draws upon. 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