Feeling out of your depth with breast cancer clients?

Maybe you’re already seeing them… but second-guessing your programming and worried about doing harm, missing something important, or not knowing how to adapt exercise safely during treatment?

Maybe you’re ready to stand out in the allied health space and build a specialty you’re proud of.

The Breast Cancer Mastery program is the gap between passion and practical knowledge. Giving you the tools, frameworks, and confidence to work with breast cancer clients safely and effectively, from diagnosis, through treatment, and into survivorship.

After completing this course, you’ll feel:

• Empowered to deliver safe, tailored exercise prescriptions
• Informed on treatment stages, side effects, and clinical considerations
• Inspired to build a meaningful, specialised service that changes lives

Even if you’re not seeing cancer clients yet, this course will prepare you to step into this space with clarity and confidence.

No more fear. No more second-guessing. Just the skills you need to make a real impact.

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About Nicola

Nicola Begley is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a Master’s degree in Exercise Medicine (Oncology) and over a decade of experience in empowering people through movement. She is the founder of The Active Studio, an exercise physiology clinic based in Sydney, and the co-creator of The Active Education Program, providing pilates certification for allied health professionals.

Nicola’s clinical expertise lies in supporting women affected by cancer, particularly breast cancer, through safe, personalised and evidence-based exercise interventions. Her passion for this work was born from witnessing the uncertainty, fatigue, and identity loss many women face during treatment, and realising how profoundly exercise could support their recovery physically, mentally and emotionally.

As an educator, Nicola is committed to bridging the gap between research and real-world practice. She has developed this Breast Cancer & Exercise Mastery Course to equip exercise professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and clinical reasoning skills needed to work safely and effectively in oncology care. Nicola combines deep clinical knowledge with an engaging, practical teaching style that helps other professionals feel empowered to work with complex conditions. 

Who is this program for?

This course is a great introduction for an exercise professional who needs to feel confident and competent working with breast cancer patients or survivors. It covers a large scope, from understanding cancer terminology and treatment phases to prescribing safe, effective exercise around common side effects. It’s evidence-based, practical, and grounded in real life clinical experience. Whether someone is new to the exercise oncology space or wants to deepen their expertise, it’s the ideal starting point for gaining more understanding and insight into working with this population.

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What’s Inside the program?

The Breast Cancer Mastery Program consists of 4 Lessons totaling 8.5 learning hours. Each lesson dives deep into breast cancer physiology and exercise prescription/case studies relevant to each module. 

Alongside the learning modules inside the program you have access to:

• A downloadable learning manual which includes templates, case studies and example programs
• Audio recording supplied for those who learn better through listening
• Access to the HER Education Super Community for all your women’s health questions and networking
• Access to Breast Cancer Mastery private community for breast-cancer-specific discussions, questions, and support.
  
• Bonus Q&A recording covering all questions asked by student inside the live program as well as building a reputation among other health providers as an oncology specialist.

Learning content

Lesson 1 – Foundations of Breast Cancer and Exercise

• Terminology
• Staging and grading of cancer
• Breast cancer basics
• Fundamentals of Exercise Oncology

Lesson 2 – Breast Cancer Treatment & Exercise Mechanisms 

• Medical “phases” of breast cancer treatment
• Surgery & Exercise
• Chemotherapy & Exercise
• Radiation therapy & Exercise
• Hormone Therapy & Exercise
• Survivorship & Exercise

Lesson 3 – Navigating Side Effects and Exercise Prescription (PART 1)

• Post Surgical Rehabilitation + case study
• Cording, scar tissue & Seroma’s + case study
• Radiation fibrosis + case study

 Lesson 4 – Navigating Side Effects and Exercise Prescription (PART 2)

• Fatigue + case study
• Peripheral neuropathy + case study
• Breast Cancer & Pelvic health + case study

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Frequently asked questions:

Q1. Is the program ESSA Accredited?

This brand new program has not officially been accredited by ESSA (although we do have plans to). There are approximately 7.5 learning hours and you can claim CPD points under further education where 1 learning hour equates to 1 CPD point. As proof for your digital logbooks, upon completion of the live lessons you will be required to sit an assessment and once passing will receive a certificate of completion.

Q2. It mentions Nicola is an Oncology Exercise Physiologist. What further training has she done in the space?

Nicola has completed a Masters in Exercise Medicine (Oncology). This degree provided in-depth training in cancer biology, treatment pathways, clinical complications, and the evidence-based use of exercise as medicine across the entire cancer continuum.

But beyond formal education, Nicola has over 10 years of hands-on clinical experience working with women affected by breast cancer, from diagnosis through treatment and into survivorship. 

Q3. If you cannot attend live, are lessons recorded?

Yes, all lessons are recorded and  uploaded into the student dashboard. Because we understand people learn in different ways, alongside the video recording there will also be an audio version for you to listen along just like a podcast. 

Q4. How long do I have course access for?

You will have 6 months access to the live lesson recordings through your online student portal. The accompanying learning manuals and resources are all downloadable and can be kept as references once the portal is closed.

At HER Education value continued support and give you lifetime access to the Breast Cancer community group and the HER Education Super Community. You can ask questions with fellow students, educators and like minded women’s health practitioners for as long as you choose to be part of the community.

Q5. I have no previous experience in oncology is this still appropriate for me?

Yes definitely!  There are no pre-requisites for this program. We would recommend it to the practitioner who knows that exercise plays a powerful role in cancer recovery but doesn’t yet feel equipped to step into that space.

Q6. I don’t currently see oncology clients, is this still appropriate for me?

Yes! We are of the opinion that you are unable to attract your ideal clients without the ideal skills. Upskilling first to then promote your work in the space is absolutely essential to career growth.

This program was created with care, intention, and a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver meaningful care in the oncology space. Whether you’re looking to grow your confidence, expand your niche, or simply do better by your clients—this is your chance to level up.