Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation (PINC & STEEL)

Description

The Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation (PINC & STEEL) is a registered charitable trust dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by cancer. We connect individuals with certified cancer rehab physiotherapists who specialise in supporting recovery, rehabilitation, and safe, tailored exercise during and after treatment. Our services are available to people of all ages, with any type of cancer, at any stage of their journey.

Cancer rehabilitation plays an important role in improving both the speed of recovery and the long-term outcomes for people affected by cancer. 

We collaborate with a network of expert cancer rehab physiotherapists who offer individual and group programmes.  They are located in rural and urban centres across the country and are specifically trained to provide care to medically complex patients during and after treatment. 
Our services include:

  • Individual cancer rehab sessions 
  • Targeted Classes - 6-week small group exercise rehab programme
  • Next Steps – 10-week exercise rehab group programme 
  • Online Individual and class programmes
  • PaddleOn – 8-module stand-up paddleboard programme 

For more information on how to register for our programmes, visit https://www.cancerrehab.org.nz/

Staff

Lou James 

Founder & CEO  Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation (PINC & STEEL)

Ph: 021 826 420

Email : [email protected] 

For more details on our team, board, and network of physios, visit: https://www.cancerrehab.org.nz/about/our-team

Fees and Charges Description

Patient Support - Access Pathways

Pathway 1: Rehab Access - Universal service pathway:
Our patient navigator connects patients directly with certified cancer rehab physiotherapists nationwide. Available to anyone with cancer who can self-fund or has insurance, providing fast access to expert support with no long wait times.

Pathway 2: Foundation Financial Assistance - Targeted charitable support:
We offer targeted support to help cover the cost of care for those who need it most. Financial Assistance is not automatic and is subject to referral and eligibility criteria.  To be eligible for funding, a medical referral must be submitted through our website: https://www.cancerrehab.org.nz/support

Hours

8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Mon – Fri8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Services Provided

Cancer support

Region

West Coast, Canterbury, Northland, South Auckland, Hutt, Taranaki, Waitaki, Hawke's Bay, Central Lakes, Central Auckland, Tairāwhiti, West Auckland, South Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Southland, Waikato, Wellington, Dunedin - South Otago, MidCentral, East Auckland, Nelson Marlborough, Wairarapa, Whanganui, Lakes, North Auckland


https://healthpoint.co.nz/community-health-and-social-services/cancer-services/cancer-rehabilitation-foundation-pinc-steel/