In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Cecily Henderson, a certified health coach practitioner and functional medicine educator, to discuss her advocacy for women’s health, particularly focusing on breast implant illness. Cecily shares her personal journey of overcoming significant health challenges linked to breast implants and her mission through the Hope for Healing Network. They discuss the symptoms, etiology, and under-recognition of breast implant illness, the importance of functional medicine in addressing root causes, and the high costs and challenges of implant removal. Cecily emphasizes the power of community support and Education in healing and advocates for greater awareness and changes in medical practices and insurance coverage. Listeners are encouraged to seek further information and support through her website and Facebook group.
Cecily’s Bio and Contact Information
Cecily is a Certified Health Coach Practitioner, Functional Medicine educator, and researcher passionately advocating for women’s health and creating meaningful connections between professionals and clients worldwide. As the Functional Medicine Director for Breast Implant Illness Hope for Healing and founder of the Hope for Healing Network, she dedicates her work to supporting those who have experienced Trauma and illness, helping them rediscover strength and healing.
After suffering paralysis from a breast implant silent rupture and infection, Cecily turned her pain into purpose. She returned to school to become a Functional Medicine Practitioner and used nutrition and holistic healing techniques to reclaim her health. Today, she leads an active, vibrant life with her grandbabies and family, serving as a beacon of hope for others.
Through the Hope for Healing Network, Cecily provides a nurturing, empathetic space for individuals navigating mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual challenges. Her platform supports trauma survivors, including those with Breast Implant Illness and PTSD, offering tools, resources, and a compassionate community for healing.
Cecily has also developed a FREE course on Breast Implants, using medical research to educate women on making informed decisions about their health. Her work extends to her Holistic Professionals Network on BUMP Global TV, where she connects holistic practitioners with clients globally, ensuring patients have access to cutting-edge resources and expertise.
She believes in the transformative power of knowledge and unity. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, Cecily continues to bridge the gap between patients and practitioners, empowering individuals and fostering impactful change in the healthcare and wellness landscape.
Facebook: Hope For Healing Community : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1017746203169736
Some LInks Regarding Breast Implant Studies:
Risks and Complications of Breast Implants: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/breast-implants/risks-and-complications-breast-implants
Assessment of Silicone Particle Migration Among Women Undergoing Removal or Revision of Silicone Breast Implants in the Netherlands: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8453317/
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