About — British Society for Integrative Oncology

SIO BSIO Health Coaching Special Interest Group

Society of Integrative Oncology and British Society of Integrative Oncology Health Coaching Special Interest Group

The Society of Integrative Oncology (SIO) and the British Society of Integrative Oncology (BSIO) are excited to establish a Health Coaching Special Interest Group. The SIO and BSIO are dedicated to elevating the standards of integrative health care, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive support throughout their treatment and recovery. The Health Coaching Special Interest Group (SIG) will work to improve access to professional health coaching for individuals facing or living with a cancer diagnosis by highlighting the essential and evidence-based role that health coaching plays within integrative oncology.

Founding Team Members:

The founding members comprise an international team of Cancer Health and Wellness Coaches, Integrative Medicine Physicians, Health Coaching and Nurse Health Coaching Associations and Cancer Survivors who are also Health Coaches. See bottom of page for founding members details.

Health Coaching SIG Key Objectives:

To enhance health professionals’ understanding of the ‘whole health’ concept and how a whole-health coaching approach can improve patient experiences and outcomes throughout their cancer journey
To increase awareness of health coaching as an evidence-based modality in supportive cancer care
To provide a framework and resources for integrative oncology health professionals partnering with health coaches
To offer a streamlined pathway for health professionals to incorporate health coaching into their skill set and practice in supportive oncology

The Health Coaching SIG will introduce three cornerstone programs:

Enhancing health coaching awareness within integrative oncology

Establishing health coaching advanced competencies in integrative oncology
Creating pathways for health professionals to become certified in health coaching for cancer care or to integrate health coaching into their practices.

Integrative Oncology and Cancer Self-Help Webinar

A thoughtful discussion inspired by the Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar

Wednesday, March 19, 10-11am ET

The recent Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar has sparked meaningful conversations about cancer, wellness, and the complexities of treatment. The series highlighted many aspects of the cancer journey and raised critical questions about supportive care—the role of integrative approaches in improving quality of life, managing side effects, and empowering individuals to take an active role in their health and wellness journey. 

The Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness for Cancer Initiative invites you to a thoughtful discussion on Integrative Oncology and Cancer Self-Help—bridging the gap between conventional medicine and holistic healing.

Join Wellness for Cancer Initiative Chair Julie Bach, cancer health coach with the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) and SIO’s Patient Advocate SIG, alongside:

Lainie Francis, MD, integrative oncologist at Hillman Cancer Center

Aga Kehinde, cancer nurse and co-chair of the British Society for Integrative Oncology

Rosy Daniel, MD, integrative medicine physician, former medical director of the Bristol Cancer Help Centre (now named Penny Brohn UK)

Together, we will reflect on what we saw in the series, listen to what you took away, and explore the evolving role of integrative oncology. This discussion will highlight how integrative approaches such as nutrition, stress management, movement, and mind-body therapies support patients from diagnosis and survivorship.

Register to join live or to receive a link to watch the recording at your convenience.