Cancer Support & Survivorship

Helping women move from survival mode into regulation, resilience, and trust in their bodies.

Cancer changes everything, your body, your mind, your sense of safety.

Whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or navigating survivorship, I can help you.
  • Rebuild resilience after treatment
  • Regulate your nervous system to lower recurrence risk
  • Use yoga, breathwork, and lymphatic flow to support your healing.
  • Step into a new chapter of life with clarity and strength

Offerings

Healing Support During Treatment

Get through treatment with as much ease and nervous system support as possible. This offering is for patients actively undergoing cancer treatment who want compassionate, science-backed, body-centered support.

Cancer Thrivers Navigating Survivorship

Rebuilding safety and strength after treatment ends. Because real healing starts when treatment is over. This offering supports you in the deeply personal process of healing after cancer so you can move from surviving to thriving.

OFFERINGS FOR CANCER THRIVERS

Healing Support During Treatment

Get through treatment with as much ease and nervous system support as possible. This offering is for patients actively undergoing cancer treatment who want compassionate, science-backed, body-centered support.

Cancer Thrivers Navigating Survivorship
Rebuilding safety and strength after treatment ends. Because real healing starts when treatment is over. This offering supports you in the deeply personal process of healing after cancer so you can move from surviving to thriving.

I guide people through But You Are So Healthy because I’ve lived this journey myself. During my treatment, I learned how disorienting it is to look “healthy” on the outside while navigating fatigue, fear, hormonal shifts, and a nervous system on high alert. I realized that healing isn’t about pushing harder; it’s about regulating stress, honoring the body’s capacity, and slowly rebuilding trust in yourself. In survivorship, I discovered that support doesn’t end when treatment does. Fascia, strength, metabolism, and emotional resilience all need intentional care. My oncology offerings are grounded in my own experience, combined with science-backed practices, so I can meet you where you are and help you reclaim strength, balance, and confidence in your body.

Where Science Meets Soul.

My work is grounded in both lived experience and professional training in yoga, anatomy, and science-backed mind-body practices, creating a unique approach that integrates the physical, emotional, and energetic layers of healing. Cancer affects the body, mind, and spirit in profound ways, impacting strength, nervous system regulation, identity, and overall sense of safety in the body. True healing requires ongoing support through every stage of the journey and beyond treatment. Through my own experience, I learned that healing happens through small, intentional micro-shifts that support the nervous system, fascia, metabolism, and emotional processing over time. I combine clinical understanding of the body with the deeper wisdom of yoga and mindfulness to help you rebuild strength safely, restore balance, and reconnect with your body in a way that is sustainable, supported, and deeply restorative.

HOW I HELP YOU HEAL

Healing is not one-dimensional. It is not just about what you eat or how you think. True healing comes from supporting the whole self: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and energetic. The way I work weaves together science-backed practices with deeply human tools for slowing down, tuning in, and restoring balance. When we work together, I will guide you through practices that help you: Set boundaries and tune into intuition so you can stop overextending and start listening to what your body really needs Prioritize what matters most and release decision fatigue with simple systems, like meal planning that takes the stress out of “what’s for dinner?” Identify stressors—big and small—and learn to let go of what does not serve you, even the daily little things like your phone, outfits, or household tasks Regulate your nervous system through breathwork, intentional rest, and mindful eating so your body feels safe again Show More

Testimonials

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Kristen

Ashley is more than a yoga instructor. She’s a healer who creates a safe, welcoming space for mamas to reconnect with our bodies—right alongside our babies. Her Mom & Baby Postnatal Yoga is a beautiful, powerful experience.

Ashley takes time to listen to each mama’s physical concerns, then offers real solutions by weaving targeted healing elements into the class flow. I almost cried the first time because I felt so nurtured. She’ll even hold a fussy baby!

Camilla

Ashley is such a wonderful yoga instructor. She teaches so much more than just yoga poses. She teaches about self knowledge, wellbeing, body and mental health. She inspires you to slow down in the middle of the chaos of life and reconnect with yourself, not just in class but also in life. I leave her classes feeling relaxed, focused, and empowered. She supports you to listen to your body and respect your limitations but also encourages you to challenge yourself and push your boundaries.   

Ashley has been a big part of my motherhood journey. I took her prenatal, postpartum and now toddler and me classes. Her teachings guided me through a healthier and happier pregnancy, and a labor that went just the way I wanted. She now continues to teach, support and inspire me in living a healthy lifestyle, being a better person and a better mother. 

Anca

I love Ashley’s class because she creates a safe, welcoming space where you can slow down and reconnect with your body, even in the middle of a busy stage of life with young children. The pace of the class is intentional and calming, allowing you to move with awareness rather than rushing through poses. What stands out most is her deep understanding of the body and how everything is connected. She doesn’t just guide movements, she explains them in a way that helps you understand what’s happening and why. She offers thoughtful, practical suggestions to address individual concerns, and I always leave having learned something new. 

Tory

Ashley’s yoga for healing class has been a transformative tool for me in healing an overtaxed nervous system. Her class is masterfully guided with gentleness and compassion. I am left feeling restored and calm after every class. 

Kristina

I first connected with Ashley Stachon when I was just three weeks pregnant, and from that very first conversation, she was incredibly supportive, warm, and reassuring. Starting around my 16th week, I began attending her prenatal yoga classes religiously twice a week and I continued all the way until I gave birth.

Ashley is an amazing and deeply knowledgeable teacher. She is incredibly supportive and attentive she is to every woman in the room, regardless of physical level or where each of us is in our pregnancy journey. We always go around and share what we’re feeling in our bodies as pregnant women, and she thoughtfully sequences each class based on our individual needs.

Throughout my pregnancy, her classes kept me active, and I truly believe that continuing to move – especially during moments when it felt hardest to get off the couch – was one of the best things I could have done for myself. Her classes supported me exactly when I needed it most, both physically and emotionally, and prepared for natural birth.

After I gave birth, I began bringing my son to her mommy-and-me classes, and he absolutely loves it. He gets to explore, play, and interact with other kids in a warm, supportive, and inclusive environment that honors both moms and babies. During class, I can truly relax – even with a baby – because it feels like a beautiful village. If I close my eyes during Savasana, I know Ashley is watching my child, and I also know that other women will naturally step in if needed. There’s so much trust, care, and mutual support.

Ashley is deeply empathetic, intuitive, and exceptionally talented at supporting women through all stages of life. She regularly brings in a variety of workshops to the space, and because she knows so many trusted practitioners, she’s also an amazing resource – whether that means referring you to a physical therapist, a masseuse, or another specialist when something is beyond yoga alone.

She has built an incredible community within the Metta Mama space she leads. Through Ashley and her classes, I’ve met some truly wonderful women, and that sense of connection has been just as meaningful as the movement itself.

I’m so grateful for Ashley, her teaching, and the community she has created. She is truly incredible at what she does.

Chelsea

Ashley hosted a wonderful workshop where we learned all about preparing for childbirth, and addressing our fears surrounding labor and childbirth. The setting was an intimate group where each of us could openly share our story, and I left feeling both empowered and validated. Ashley shared a wealth of knowledge on tools to use during labor that covered breathwork, positioning, movement and mindset. We learned about what to expect for each stage of labor, and which tools are most useful for each stage. She shared tips for a variety of types of birth, so that we can be prepared for whatever is to come. I went into the workshop not realizing some of the fears that I was carrying around birth. Having a dedicated time to write them out and then discuss with the group really eased a lot of my anxieties. Knowledge truly is power. I highly recommend anyone preparing for any type of birth to attend this workshop..”

Teresa

Shift Your Mindset on Labor and Delivery workshop was incredibly transformative! Ashley created such a safe and supportive space, allowing us mamas to openly share our very real fears about labor and delivery. Through her guidance, I was able to reframe many of those anxieties, replacing them with a profound sense of appreciation and wonder for my own body’s amazing capabilities. The practical stretches and movements she taught were invaluable, giving me a clear understanding of how I can naturally support my body through the birthing process. I now feel so much more confident and prepared for this part of my pregnancy journey.

Heather

Ashley was a great guide making the group feel comfortable to share their stories. The workshop (Shift Your Mindset on Labor and Delivery) was a great environment where I learned so much about labor and delivery and tips on how to make the experience better. I myself was able to release my own fears I was struggling with and came out feeling more prepared for my baby’s birth. Ashley is a wealth of knowledge regarding pregnancy, the body, labor, and delivery. I highly recommend her classes!

Lara, Oncology Yoga Student

Ashley is a fantastic instructor. She is knowledgeable, insightful, and motivating, and able to create a welcoming experience for people at all levels. Her description and cues are incredibly helpful as you practice- I found myself understanding poses I’ve been doing for years much better after one class with her. I left class feeling strong and open.

Marlee, prenatal student

Ashley’s classes and guidance are truly the whole enchilada! She is deeply in touch with the holistic nature of our bodies and minds and strikes a perfect balance between strengthening and softening. Movement, mindset work, emotional & spiritual connection , nervous system regulation, fascia work… I leave each class learning something new and feeling more grounded and connected to myself. It has been such a gift to have a space like this throughout my pregnancy

Active Treatment Support Program

Get through treatment with as much ease and nervous system support as possible.

This offering is for patients actively undergoing cancer treatment who want compassionate, science-backed, body-centered support during a time when the nervous system and the body are working incredibly hard.

Cancer treatment often shifts the body into survival mode, making healing, rest, digestion, and emotional balance more challenging. This program helps your nervous system feel safe again, while supporting your physical and emotional needs throughout treatment.

What’s Included

Yoga Oncology Sessions + Coaching
(available in person or via Zoom)
Yoga is a primary component of this program. These sessions are not about fitness or performance. They are designed specifically for bodies moving through treatment and include
  • Therapeutic movement
  • Restorative postures
  • Somatic embodiment practices
  • Breathing to calm the nervous system
  • Practices adapted to your daily energy and side effects
Yoga Oncology Sessions + Coaching
(available in person or via Zoom)
  • Reduce stress and emotional overwhelm
  • Improve circulation and lymph flow to support healing
  • Build connection back into your body
  • Support rest, safety, and healing
  • Increase energy levels throughout treatment

 

Cancer Thrivers – Navigating Survivorship

Rebuilding safety and strength after treatment ends. Because real healing starts when treatment is over.

The post-treatment phase brings new challenges: physically, mentally, energetically, emotionally, and spiritually. The world expects you to be “back to normal” long before your body or mind are ready. Survivorship often requires rebuilding safety, identity, clarity, resilience, and nervous system capacity.

Survivorship is its own chapter, and many people enter it feeling unprepared, disconnected, or still stuck in a state of threat or recovery. This offering supports you in the deeply personal process of healing after cancer so you can move from surviving to thriving post cancer treatment. Step into life after cancer from a place of grounded strength and clarity.

What’s Included

Yoga for Survivorship + Coaching - (In person
or via Zoom)

Survivorship is a threshold. Every session meets you exactly where you are. On good days, low-energy days, and everything in between.

Together, we explore:
  • Who you are now
  • What has shifted
  • What no longer fits
  • What you want to reclaim or create
  • How to live in alignment with a new, wiser version of yourself
Yoga becomes a tool to:

This process is grounding, clarifying, and supportive. Not rushed, not forced, and never minimized.

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