Leading a New Era in Cancer Support
Because healing requires more than treatment. Our mission is to make cancer coaching part of standard care worldwide.
Because True Healing Begins with the Whole Person
Cancer doesn’t just challenge the body. It affects your identity, relationships, work, and daily life. While traditional care focuses on the clinical side of treatment, many patients are left without the guidance, clarity, or emotional support they need to navigate the rest of the journey.
Cancer coaching offers a different kind of holistic support. It’s not therapy, and it’s not consulting. This type of cancer support is a structured, outcome-oriented approach that complements medical treatment by helping individuals manage stress, improve communication with care teams, build daily routines that support recovery, and make decisions with greater clarity.
Evidence-Based Impact:Patients who receive this kind of support are more likely to adhere to treatment plans, report improved quality of life, and experience reduced anxiety during and after treatment.
In professional settings, coaching and holistic cancer care also impacts caregivers and staff. It helps reduce burnout, improve patient-provider communication, and foster a more human-centered care culture.
By bringing integrative cancer care and coaching into medical, nonprofit, and workplace settings, we can create systems of care that support the whole person, not just the diagnosis. This is why I’ve chosen to partner with healthcare systems, organizations, and forward-thinking employers, to create more resilient, responsive models of care. Through these partnerships, we’re working to make cancer coaching an integrated part of treatment, not a luxury or add-on, but a standard component of comprehensive care.
Collaborating with Partners Committed to Change
I work with a wide range of organizations across healthcare, government, and business, building partnerships that redefine how support is delivered and set new standards for integrative cancer care.
Hospitals, oncology clinics, cancer centers, and integrative care teams
Cancer coaching improves treatment adherence, reduces readmissions, and supports faster recovery by addressing the emotional and behavioral challenges patients face. It also relieves pressure on clinical teams, allowing providers to focus more fully on medical care.
Corporate wellbeing retreats, resilience teams, and DEI trainers
Coaching supports employees through diagnosis, treatment, and return-to-work, reducing absenteeism and improving retention. It’s a vital tool for building a compassionate, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.
Patient organizations, cancer charities, and community health networks
Coaching empowers patients and caregivers with structured, human-centered support that complements your mission. It helps prevent staff burnout while expanding your reach in a sustainable, scalable way.
Post-treatment recovery centers and integrative clinics
We support post-treatment recovery centers and integrative clinics with customized coaching workshops that guide clients toward purpose, clarity, and emotional resilience after illness.
Health insurance providers, policy leaders, and government health agencies
Cancer coaching is a cost-effective, evidence-informed model that enhances outcomes and reduces avoidable healthcare utilization. It aligns with value-based care goals and builds stronger, more resilient health systems.
Speaking. Training. Consulting. Change.
Every organization is different, but the need for human-centered and integrative cancer support is universal. Our team partners with healthcare leaders, corporations, and policymakers to design strategic solutions that integrate cancer coaching into the fabric of care and workplace wellbeing. From single-session keynotes to monthly corporate resilience programs, we offer targeted support that drives cultural and systemic change.
Keynotes & Speaking Engagements
We deliver TEDx-style talks that challenge outdated models and reimagine what true cancer support can look like across hospitals, workplaces, and health systems. Designed to inspire action, our talks spotlight why coaching and integrative care are no longer optional, but essential to better outcomes and healthier cultures.
Strategic Consulting & Policy Advocacy
We work with institutions and government stakeholders to embed coaching into policies, protocols, and benefits design, turning one-off support into system-wide solutions. Whether you're redesigning cancer pathways or advocating for holistic care at the national level, we bring proven models and the strategic vision to make it happen.
Workshops & Seminars
Our interactive sessions give healthcare teams, HR leaders, and nonprofit staff the tools to respond to cancer with clarity, confidence, and compassion. From emotional resilience to return-to-work strategies, these sessions translate human-centered values into daily practice, improving communication, trust, and staff wellbeing.
Corporate Resilience Programs
Our structured coaching programs support employees through every phase of the cancer journey from diagnosis to survivorship and caregiving to return-to-work. These aren’t just wellness perks, they’re performance strategies that reduce burnout, improve retention, and build truly inclusive, resilient organizations.
Real Stories. Real Impact.
"Catherine brought invaluable energy and conviction to the stage at the Novartis Gesundheitsforum. Her human perspective and clear message about breaking taboos and encouraging open dialogue were deeply appreciated. It was a pleasure to exchange with her about her commitment to empowering women to take charge of their health.”
- Public Affairs Manager, Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG
"The panel was excellent — every speaker, including Catherine, brought inspiring insights. It was a joy to share the evening with such a committed and thoughtful group."
- Christine Maier, Journalist & Moderator, NOVARTIS Gesundheitsforum October 2024
About Catherine Schopfer
I’m Catherine Schopfer, a certified coach, speaker, and consultant working to redefine how the world supports people through cancer. I’m not just someone who works in this space, I’ve lived it. As a survivor, a mother of two, a wife, a former caregiver to both of my parents, I understand firsthand the emotional, physical, and professional toll that cancer, and life, can take.
I began my career with a Master in Food Science and Technology from ETH Zurich and spent nearly two decades in the corporate world, leading teams and managing complex operations across industry sectors. In 2008, I trained as a life and business coach, a path I’ve pursued ever since. Over the past 17 years, I’ve worked with clients across Europe and North America, combining structured coaching frameworks with a deeply human approach.
When I was diagnosed with cancer, everything shifted. I chose to integrate my personal experience, scientific background, and professional coaching skills to support others facing this journey. That choice gave rise to my work in cancer coaching, blending empathy and evidence to guide patients, survivors, caregivers, and organizations through one of life’s most complex challenges.
Today, I bring that lived experience and hard-earned expertise to individuals, organizations, and institutions, helping them transform how they think about care. I also provide 1:1 cancer coaching to patients, survivors, and caregivers, offering personalized guidance and support throughout every stage of the journey.
I’m not here to offer surface-level solutions. I’m here to lead a movement, one that makes human-centered, integrative support a standard part of cancer care everywhere.
My Mission:
I'm here to lead a movement, one that makes human-centered, integrative support a standard part of cancer care everywhere.
How We Can Work Together
From first conversation to lasting impact, every step is tailored to you.
No two organizations or people are the same. That’s why I shape each collaboration to drive real change, aligned with your goals, culture, and the people you serve. Whether you're rethinking how to support patients, staff, or entire communities, we'll build a focused, strategic path forward. Here’s how the process works:
Discovery Call
Understand your priorities, challenges, and vision for impact
Tailored Proposal
Customized solutions from single-day sessions to multi-month programs
Thoughtful Delivery
Care, clarity, and compassion grounded in best practices
Continued Support
Ongoing guidance and integration support for lasting change