Wyoming County Healthcare Center
5950 US 6, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
A cancer journey can feel overwhelming - but you don't have to walk it alone. Cancer and Healing offers a safe, supportive environment where stories are shared, strength is found, and hope is built through every experience.
Each month, we gather to explore topics that matter - whether it's emotional wellness, practical resources, or simply finding comfort in a community. Join us as we support one another, learn together, and build connections that heal.
Date: Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 5:00 - 6:00 PM.
Location: WCHC Meeting Room in the Main Lobby. Please use the rear parking lot entrance.
Registration: This is a free event, but registration is requested to help us plan accordingly at https:bit.ly//CancerandHealing
Cost: Free
Group Faciliators
Sybilla Lenz Sybilla Lenz is a local Business Owner and has run a successful financial services practice for over 35 years. Sybilla is also personally experiencing a health challenge with cancer along with a family member and will be offering useful tools and tips for handling some of the challenges it brings. Diane Ogin, RN, BC-NC, Pathway to Peace & Wellness, LLC With 40 years of nursing experience and now as a Board Certified Nurse Coach, I am here to support you in achieving your optimal well-being, as you define it. Through a holistic approach, I guide you to tap into your inner wisdom and innate healing capacity—mind, body, and spirit. Nurse coaching empowers you to take charge of your journey. Together, we will explore your strengths, set meaningful goals, and address your health as a whole person, including your emotions, environment, values, and purpose. My role is to help you gain clarity, focus, and a fresh perspective to reach your health and wellness goals. We’ll work to reconnect with your inner strength, which has always been there, even if it’s been overshadowed by healthcare narratives. If you’ve ever felt out of control, struggled with your health, or felt weighed down, this is your opportunity to rediscover your path forward. Your diagnosis doesn’t define you, and the most important person in your life is you. I am honored to join Sybilla in creating and supporting this vibrant community as we walk with you on your journey to wellness. Thank you for supporting us as we support each other.
Mission
Cancer and Healing exists to provide a supportive, welcoming space for individuals affected by cancer - whether newly diagnosed, in treament, surviorship, or caregiving. Through shared experiences, mutual understanding, and access to local resources, we foster connection, resilience, and hope on every step of the cancer journey.
Building hope through
shared journeys.
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Monthly Topics
December 9, 2026 | Healing Environments with Color and Sound
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This session focuses on how color and sound can shape the feel of a space and support relaxation and well-being. Participants will explore easy ways to create environments that feel more calming, restorative, and personally meaningful.
November 11, 2026 | Mediation and Guided Imagery
Presenter: Judy Rienzi and Sybilla Lenz
October 14, 2026 | The Healing Power of Crystals and Stones in your Environment
Presenter: Lou
This session introduces the use of crystals and stones as a way to create a more calming, supportive environment. Participants will explore how these elements can be incorporated into everyday spaces to promote relaxation and a greater sense of balance.
September 9, 2026 |
Presenter: Diane Ogin
August 12, 2026 | Art for Healing
Presenter: Sarrah Camburn
This session uses guided art activities to help participants process emotions, reduce stress, and find moments of calm. The focus is on expression, not skill, making it accessible and supportive for everyone.
July 8, 2026 | Chair Yoga
Presenter: Gerri Simmers
Chair yoga provides gentle, seated movement and guided breathing to help ease tension, improve flexibility, and promote relaxation. The session is designed to be accessible and supportive, making it a comfortable option for individuals at any stage of recovery.
June 10, 2026 | Plant Based and Whole Foods for Health
Presenter: Michelle
This session focuses on how plant-based, whole foods can support overall health and recovery. Participants will learn realistic, everyday ways to incorporate these foods into their routines in a way that feels manageable and sustainable.
May 13, 2026 | Creative Movement for Self-Care
Presenter: Bobby Jo Kelsey
Low-impact movement and mindful stretching to release tension, improve mood, and reconnect with your body. Wear comfortable clothing; all abilities welcome. Dance offers significant mental health benefits by browsing brain power, reducing stress, and elevation of mood. It promotes physical health through improved motor function, strength, and flexibility.
April 8, 2026 | Drum Circles
Presenter: Pat Hjelm
Drum circles offer a simple, shared rhythm experience that can help ease stress, lift mood, and foster connection with others. No musical background is needed—just a willingness to participate in a relaxed, supportive setting.
March 11, 2026 | Art as a Path to Healing
Presenter: Sarrah Dibble-Camburn
What to expect: Gentle, no-pressure art activities to process emotions, build resilience, and find moments of calm. All materials provided; no art experience needed.
February 11, 2026 | Healing Through Nutrition
Donna LaBar—a speaker, author, and nutritional healing coach—will lead a practical discussion rooted in her book Simple. Natural. Healing. She’ll share easily implementable tools for supporting your body's natural recovery, including anti-inflammatory eating, balancing pH, managing stress, and restoring vitality.
January 14, 2026 | Holistic Self-Care
Presenter: Diane Ogin
An introduction to reiki as a light-touch (or no-touch) practice that may promote relaxation, reduce stress, and support overall well-being during and after treatment. Includes a brief demo and simple self-care tips to try at home.
December 10, 2025 - Cancelled due to the weather
November 12, 2025 | Yoga and its Benefits in Healing
Yoga is more than just movement—it’s a practice that unites the mind, body, and breath. For those impacted by cancer, yoga can serve as a gentle but powerful tool for healing and recovery. Guided by Gerri Simmers, this session will introduce participants to simple poses, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques that can help reduce stress, ease treatment-related side effects, and improve overall well-being.
No prior yoga experience is required—Gerri’s approach is accessible to all levels. Participants will leave with practical tools to restore energy, strengthen resilience, and nurture a sense of calm and balance along their healing journey.
October 8, 2025 | What is Northeast Regional Cancer Institute?
We’re honored to welcome the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, your local, nonprofit cancer resource organization. Learn how to tap into free services like patient navigation, education programs, survivorship support, and wellness referrals—available region-wide. This is a rare opportunity to ask your questions and connect directly with local cancer care experts.
September 10, 2025 | Holostic Healing
This month, Diane Ogin of Pathway to Peace & Wellness will lead an interactive session exploring holistic approaches to healing. With a focus on mind, body, and spirit, Diane will guide participants through practical techniques—such as mindfulness, stress reduction strategies, and self-care practices—that can help restore balance and resilience during the cancer journey. Attendees will leave with tools they can use every day to support both emotional and physical well-being.
August 13, 2025 | Neurographic Art
A meditative drawing process developed by psychotherapist Pavel Piskarev. Participants used expressive lines to release stress, explore emotions, and share healing through art. No previous experience required—emphasis was on the meaningful process, not the final artwork.
July 9, 2025 | Sound Therapy
Sound therapy uses vibration, rhythm, and tone to help the body and mind return to balance. From calming the nervous system to reducing stress and improving focus, sound can be a powerful tool for healing. Gentle instruments such as singing bowls, gongs, or chimes encourage relaxation, promote emotional release, and support overall well-being. Whether used on its own or alongside other practices, sound therapy provides a natural way to restore harmony and encourage the body’s innate ability to heal.