Sami (Papacek) Mansfield Email & Phone Number

United States

We are a global consultancy dedicated to empowering individuals affected by cancer through evidence-based lifestyle medicine, exercise oncology, and personalized wellness strategies. With over two decades of expertise in oncology program development, implementation, and optimization, we deliver innovative, results-driven solutions that stand out in the healthcare field.Our team includes a diverse group of exercise specialists, nutrition experts, and lifestyle consultants, working together to develop, manage, and optimize programs across the entire cancer care continuum. What We DoComprehensive Program Development: We collaborate with healthcare providers, systems, and organizations to create and refine cancer wellness, lifestyle medicine, and patient support programs. Our services include goal setting, strategy development, staff training, and implementing metrics to measure impact, support credentialing, and enhance reporting.Customized Patient Education: We provide white-labeled, evidence-based resources tailored for print, online, or other media to empower patients and support clinicians. Our curated content library includes resources in English and Spanish, with additional languages available upon request.Direct-to-Consumer Solutions: Programs like My Lifestyle Shift offer 12-week evidence-based tools for cancer wellness and lifestyle habits, designed for real-world application. We provide solutions that range from being a referral source to fully branded programs for organizations.Our work has positively influenced over 50,000 patients, delivering measurable benefits to health systems, providers, and patients at every stage of care.At the forefront of leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, we incorporate tools for predictive analytics, personalized care, and outcome tracking to enhance program scalability and efficiency.

Chesterfield, Mo, Us

As Chair of the Cancer Member Interest Group at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, I lead a passionate and dynamic team of oncology professionals dedicated to advancing the integration of lifestyle medicine (LM) into comprehensive cancer care. Together, we focus on the entire cancer care continuum, from risk reduction and prevention to survivorship and end-of-life care. A highlight of my leadership is co-creating the Lifestyle Medicine for Cancer Toolkit, an essential resource designed to empower clinicians with actionable, evidence-based strategies to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life. Through collaboration, innovation, and education, I strive to inspire meaningful change in the way cancer care is delivered.

Denver, Co, Us

Develop and lead the statewide breast cancer task force plan development and strategy with implementation into the state cancer control plan. Our mission is to collaborate with health care and community partners to achieve our mission. Reducing the impact of breast cancer for Coloradoans through risk reduction, early detection, access to personalized cancer care for all stages including comprehensive survivorship support regardless of social determinants of health (SDOH) or geography.

Provide consulting services to lead initiative of developing a oncology wellness program for the Sarah Cannon Cancer Centers in Kansas City. www.HCAMidwest.com/cancerwellness

WeBuild4Life is the first stand-alone gym in the U.S. dedicated to fitness for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. We provide in person small group classes and individual training on exercise and nutrition. WeBuild4Life offers virtual classes and remote coaching for anyone around the world to join this empowering community.

Kansas City, Ks, Us

Participates on oncology clinical care team with physicians, nurses and other providers to create personalized exercise & physical activity plans for patients who have been affected by cancer. - Includes focus on treatment plan, individual goals and clinical goals. Initiate and maintain relationships with medical providers and key staff. Receive referrals for wellness programs and exercise from providers. Provide CEU’s, quarterly updates, education and support to the medical team including current research, community resources, and information and tools to support patient needs. Create and maintain strong partnerships with outside support services and community non-profits. Create internal content for hospital employees on topics of emotional, physical and nutritional wellness to support emotional needs of staff. Represent and speak about exercise and wellness programs at community engagements.

Kansas City, Ks, Us

Develop and maintain patient centric wellness program model for 7 community based cancer clinics to include onsite education, direct access to qualified supportive oncology professionals and referrals to service providers and community non-profits. Develop, coordinate and oversee over 250 wellness programs at 12 locations annually. Facilitate minimum 40% of programs. Implement tools and resources for patients, care-givers, families and our oncology team to use to educate, support and inspire wellness. Create employee wellness plans including support materials and challenges that provides improved quality of work life, improve overall health and make work time more fun!

Kansas City, Ks, Us

Cancer Exercise Specialist for feasibility trial: Outcomes of a Diet, Exercise and Behavior Modification Intervention For Post-Menopausal Breast Cancer SurvivorsDeveloped assessment protocol and study exercise protocol for participants. Conducted pre and post assessments, explained data results and used these findings to develop exercise prescriptions for long term maintenance and survivorship. Taught educational sessions to teach exercise and inspire movement!

 Developed The Pink T’s-Exercise Recovery Program for Breast Cancer Survivors. Assisted in securing grant funding to provide no charge free classes and equipment for participants. Over 250 women participated in this program.  Wrote and self-published The Pink T’s Handbook, an exercise tool kit for breast cancer survivors at any stage from surgery preparation, through treatment and beyond.  Created and managed employee wellness programs for small to mid-size organizations both in for profit and non-profit setting.  Developed specific programming, tools and resource kits for busy professionals for use while traveling or during peak work times.  Started the College Life 101 program to get students ready for a healthy lifestyle at college. Maintained 30 hours of one on one or individual clients in all stages of health.  Regularly spoke at local and national conferences on various cancer exercise topics.

New York, Us

The Young Survival Coalition is the only international non-profit dedicated to the needs of young women with breast cancer. Led affiliate leadership council and volunteers from $0 to over $45,000 annually in fundraising dollars to hire paid Executive Director.  Created and co-Chaired In Living Pink-KC annual YSC-KC gala.  Increased survivor database by 500%

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Cancer Exercise Specialist