Jo Francis supports individuals and families navigating life during and beyond cancer, providing a warm, practical and person-centred space to work through the changes and challenges that can come with a cancer diagnosis.

With more than 25 years of experience across health, wellbeing, allied health and cancer support, Jo brings a holistic approach to her work, combining professional knowledge, practical wellbeing strategies and a deep understanding of the cancer experience.

As a three-time cancer survivor, Jo also brings valuable lived experience to her work. She understands that the impact of cancer can extend well beyond physical health, affecting confidence, identity, relationships, routines and the way we see ourselves and our future.

Jo offers personalised support based on what matters to each person and what they need at the time. This may include cancer mentoring, wellbeing coaching, massage therapy and practical support in navigating the different services and professionals that can form part of cancer care.

Jo is also the founder of Brave Beauties: Cancer Care & Connection, a not-for-profit organisation providing care packs, wellbeing retreats and community connection for women affected by cancer.

How Jo can support you

• Cancer mentoring: One-to-one support from someone who brings both professional knowledge and lived experience of cancer.

• Navigating support and services: Helping you identify what additional support may be helpful and connecting you with appropriate health professionals, allied health providers, community services and cancer supports.

• Wellbeing coaching: Practical support to strengthen wellbeing, establish supportive routines, reconnect with what matters to you and navigate periods of change and uncertainty.

• Massage therapy: Drawing on Jo’s massage therapy training to provide nurturing, body-based wellbeing support where appropriate.

• Life during and beyond treatment: Support with adjusting to change, rebuilding confidence, reconnecting with yourself and considering what you would like life to look like moving forward.

• Support for families and carers: Providing practical wellbeing support and a supportive space for those caring for someone affected by cancer.