MICHELLE MARSHALL FOUNDER
I built the support I couldn't find when I needed it.
I'm an integrative practitioner with professional training across nutrition, movement, massage and lifestyle health.
I'm also a woman who has lived through breast cancer myself.
The Breast Cancer Lounge brings those two worlds together.
Why The Breast Cancer Lounge Exists
On 27 February 2026, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
What followed was a blur of scans, surgery, results, decisions, waiting, a BRCA2 diagnosis, a double mastectomy, followed quickly by a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with a total hysterectomy.
I have a wonderful medical team, but I quickly discovered how much of breast cancer happens outside the appointments.
The food questions. The fear. Changes to your body. Knowing when and how to move again. Trying to make sense of conflicting information. And eventually, working out how to live well after treatment.
That is the space I wanted to create.
Professional knowledge. Lived experience.
I bridge the gap between clinical appointments and daily living with practical, evidence-informed support for the whole person alongside your medical team.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine)
Certified Practising Nutritionist
Diploma of Health Science (Naturopathy)
Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy
Cert IV Master Personal Trainer
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Oncology Focused
Exercise Oncology Training
MSTR® Scar Tissue Release
Advanced Certificate in Lifestyle Oncology (in progress)
Diploma of Counselling (in progress)
Ongoing professional development in cancer recovery and survivorship
Lived experience of breast cancer
Professional Memberships
I am a member of the following professional associations and registers:
Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA)
Australasian Association & Register of Practising Nutritionists (AARPN)
Australian Natural Therapies Association (ANTA)
Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA)
Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
A little more about me
Nature lover
Happiest outdoors, exploring beaches, trails and anywhere a little wild.
Perpetual bookworm
Always reading something, usually with another 300 books waiting.
Eternal student
If there’s something new to learn, chances are I’ll sign up for it.
Experimental cook
Rarely follows a recipe. Occasionally creates something brilliant. Can never recreate it.