Get Me Back: Sarah Newman, cancer fitness specialist - (Near Surrey, UK)

5 /5 Isobel Brookes: I signed up for Sarah’s breast cancer recovery programme as I was coming towards the end of my main treatments for breast cancer in 2025. I can’t recommend this enough, it’s helped me take back some control after months of being overwhelmed after surgery and chemotherapy. I’ve stuck with Sarah’s classes since (both live and recorded) because I know I’m reducing my risk of cancer recurrence and keeping my bones healthy. When I see the faces of other class participants on the screen at 7am it helps me feel less alone. This must be the longest I’ve ever stuck with an exercise programme in my life. I was fortunate to be able to join Sarah’s retreat in the Alps in September 2025-one of the best things I’ve done since my diagnosis. I would wholeheartedly recommend these events too-and you get to meet Sarah in person which was a highlight for me.

5 /5 Cathy Ricketts: I was an active and fit 50 year old when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2021. Having to surrender control to health professionals and give in to the physically tough side effects of the treatment (multiple surgeries, chemo, radiotherapy and hormone treatment) was and still is tough. I was desperate to find specialist fitness support post treatment to help me feel like me again. And I found Sarah. Her 8 week course was just what I needed to rebuild myself physically and mentally. Exercising with Sarah, someone who understands what its like to go through cancer treatment. And with other ladies going through the same as you, took the fear out of getting back into exercise. After I finished the 8 week course, I have continued to exercise with Sarah as part of her Club. My fitness has improved so much! She really knows her stuff. She is so dedicated to her profession. You are in safe hands with Sarah, whatever your fitness levels after cancer treatment. I cant recommend Sarahs classes enough!

5 /5 Juliet P: Having always tried to stay fit and active, it came as a big shock when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2024. Major surgery and chemo took its toll and I felt completely lost when initial treatment ended. I felt so unfit and had no idea where to start and what was safe. Thankfully someone recommended Sarah and it was the best thing that could have happened. She completely understood my feelings and as I live nearby we decided on 1-2-1 in person sessions as well as live zooms. There are so many classes to choose from! Within just a few weeks I could feel my strength and confidence returning. Sarah is one of the kindest, friendliest and most motivating people you could meet. She makes every session fun and I always leave with a smile on my face, even if I’ve arrived feeling a little down. Sarah has been through such a lot herself and I think it speaks volumes that her focus in life is helping others facing similar problems. Unfortunately I’ve suffered significant health setbacks this year so my journey isn’t straightforward but Sarah has always been there for me with words of understanding and encouragement as well as an action plan. She’s a beacon of light in a dark world!

5 /5 Kate Winter: I’ve had a weekly PT session with Sarah throughout my treatment for breast cancer. She has been a consistent beacon of positivity and strength for me. She’s always aware of what I need at each stage of my treatment and I feel completely confident in her expertise. I love having a 1-2-1 session and then doing an online group class later in the week. Exercise really helps with both the physical and mental sides effects of cancer treatment.

5 /5 Susanne Salling: I have been training with Sarah for over a year now, during which time I have gone from strength to strength. Having completed treatment for Breast Cancer, I knew that exercise was important, and I also needed to get mobility back in my arm and shoulder, but I didnt know where to start and what was safe for me to do. This is where Sarah came in. With her encouragement and guided by her expert knowledge, I felt in safe hands and could feel improvement from week to week. Sarah is good at tailoring exercise to the individual and will listen to any concerns you may have and adapt exercises accordingly where appropriate. I now feel stronger and fitter than I did before cancer and cannot recommend Sarah highly enough.