About
Andrea Leonard is an internationally recognised educator, author, and cancer exercise specialist with over 30 years of experience. A cancer survivor herself, she has dedicated her life to improving quality of life for others facing a cancer diagnosis through evidence-based movement.
She founded CETI in 2004 to train fitness and healthcare professionals in oncology-specific exercise. Today, CETI has certified thousands of cancer exercise specialists in more than 55 countries — and is recognised as the gold standard in cancer rehabilitation education.
Credentials
- MSc in Exercise Science
- Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
- Author of 18 books on cancer, exercise, and rehabilitation
- International speaker and consultant for hospitals, cancer centres, and academic institutions
Why it matters
Andrea’s work is grounded in science and compassion. Her curriculum supports individuals dealing with fatigue, lymphedema, neuropathy, pain, and emotional challenges — all of which Gentle Recovery also addresses in its holistic programme.