For Charities and Communities
Supporting People Through Cancer Treatment, Recovery and Survivorship
Cancer treatment has advanced dramatically in recent decades, allowing more people than ever to live with and beyond cancer.
However, many individuals continue to experience significant challenges during and after treatment, including fatigue, pain, neuropathy, cognitive difficulties ("chemo brain"), sleep disruption, reduced physical function, emotional distress and difficulties returning to everyday life.
At the same time, cancer charities and community organisations are facing increasing demand, growing complexity of need and continuing pressure on resources.
Rowan Health works alongside charities, community organisations, cancer support centres and hospices to provide structured, outcome-focused supportive care programmes designed to help people maintain function, resilience and quality of life throughout treatment, recovery and survivorship.
Our programmes complement conventional oncology care and can be delivered within community settings, support centres, hospices and outreach venues.
Health Without Barriers
We believe that access to high-quality integrative healthcare should not depend on income. We work with charities and community organisations through flexible partnership models ranging from subsidised clinical support and outreach programmes to education, training and specialist consultancy.Every organisation is different. We therefore work collaboratively to design services that match local needs, available resources and intended outcomes.
Why This Matters
More people are surviving cancer than ever before.
Yet for many, the end of treatment is not the end of the journey.
Cancer and its treatments can affect every aspect of life, including:
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Physical function
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Energy levels
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Cognitive performance
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Sleep quality
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Emotional wellbeing
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Ability to work
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Social participation
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Confidence and independence
Many individuals find themselves caught between active oncology treatment and long-term recovery, with limited access to structured supportive care.
At the same time, charities and support organisations are increasingly expected to provide meaningful assistance while operating within limited budgets and rising demand.
Our programme was developed to help bridge this gap.
Our Cancer Support & Survivorship Programme
We provide a structured supportive care programme designed to help individuals navigate treatment, recovery and life beyond cancer.
Rather than delivering isolated interventions, we use a protocol-driven approach tailored to the individual's diagnosis, treatment pathway, anticipated side effects, current symptoms and recovery goals.
Support is designed to evolve alongside the patient's journey.
This may include support during:
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Chemotherapy
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Radiotherapy
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Immunotherapy
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Targeted therapies
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Antibody-based therapies
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Hormonal therapies
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CAR-T cell therapy
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Recovery after treatment
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Long-term survivorship
Our focus is not only on managing symptoms once they occur, but wherever possible on identifying vulnerabilities early and introducing support proactively.
Areas Commonly Addressed
The programme may support individuals experiencing:
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Cancer-related fatigue
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Peripheral neuropathy
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Cognitive difficulties ("chemo brain")
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Sleep disruption
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Digestive symptoms
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Pain and physical discomfort
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Reduced mobility and physical function
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Emotional wellbeing challenges
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Recovery after treatment
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Return to work and daily activities
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Long-term survivorship issues
Every support plan is individualised according to the person's circumstances, treatment pathway and recovery objectives.
What Makes Our Approach Different?
Integrated Rather Than Single-Modality Support
Cancer recovery rarely involves a single challenge. Physical, cognitive, emotional and functional difficulties often occur together.
Our approach considers the whole recovery journey rather than focusing on isolated symptoms.
Two Complementary Practitioners Working as a Team
The programme combines the clinical expertise of Julien Baron-Meyet and Stephanie Baron-Meyet, bringing together healthcare, rehabilitation, coaching, education and community support experience.
Protocol-Driven Support
Different cancer treatments are associated with different patterns of side effects and recovery needs.
Our work is organised around treatment-specific support protocols rather than standardised treatment packages.
Focus on Function, Recovery and Quality of Life
The primary aim is to help individuals maintain independence, resilience and participation in daily life throughout treatment and recovery.
Outcome-Focused Practice
Where appropriate, programmes can incorporate outcome measurement to help organisations evaluate impact and demonstrate value.
Designed for Today's Challenges
Charities and community organisations are increasingly asked to support more people with more complex needs while working within finite budgets.
Our model has been designed to maximise impact through coordinated delivery, early intervention, outcome monitoring and personalised support planning.
By bringing multiple supportive-care functions together within a single integrated pathway, we aim to reduce fragmentation while maintaining a highly personalised approach to care.
Why Organisations Work With Us
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More than 30 years of combined professional experience
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Extensive experience supporting people with complex and chronic health conditions
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Flexible delivery models adapted to community settings
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Community-based and outreach provision
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Education and self-management integrated into programmes
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Outcome-focused approach
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Experience working alongside healthcare organisations and charitable services
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English and French delivery available
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Ability to contribute to pilot projects, service development and funding applications
Flexible Partnership Models
We recognise that every organisation has different objectives, resources and populations.
Partnerships may include:
Embedded Supportive Care Clinics
Regular sessions delivered within your organisation.
Survivorship and Recovery Programmes
Structured support for individuals transitioning beyond active treatment.
Patient Education Workshops
Practical information sessions focused on treatment, recovery and self-management.
Community Outreach
Bringing services closer to people who may struggle to access support.
Pilot Projects and Service Development
Collaborative initiatives designed to explore innovative models of supportive cancer care.
Grant-Funded Programmes
Partnerships linked to charitable funding applications and community health initiatives.
Research, Evaluation and Innovation
Supportive cancer care is an evolving field.
Alongside clinical delivery, we are interested in developing and evaluating innovative community-based models of supportive care that improve patient outcomes while remaining financially sustainable.
We welcome opportunities to collaborate with charities, healthcare providers, academic institutions and funding organisations interested in service development, evaluation and future research projects.
Programme team
The programme is delivered by Julien and Stephanie, who have worked together for more than a decade developing integrated approaches to complex health conditions, rehabilitation, recovery and long-term patient support.
Combining clinical expertise, rehabilitation experience, community service development and outcome-focused practice, they have spent more than a decade developing integrated approaches to complex health conditions, recovery and long-term patient support.
Julien Baron-Meyet
Consultant in integrative medicine
Julien Baron-Meyet is a Consultant in Integrative Medicine with more than 20 years of clinical experience supporting people with complex and chronic health conditions.
With a background in biological sciences and formal training in osteopathy, acupuncture, Tibetan medicine, medical homeopathy, herbal medicine and neuro-coaching, he has worked alongside hospitals, multidisciplinary teams and healthcare organisations in Europe and Asia.
Alongside his clinical practice, Julien is actively involved in education, research and service development. He teaches internationally, serves on research committees, runs the Edinburgh charitable clinic for Homeopathy UK, and has worked as a consultant to the French Olympic Committee.
His work focuses on developing practical, outcome-driven approaches that improve function, resilience and quality of life, particularly within charitable, community and supportive care settings.
Qualifications & Professional Roles
• BSc (Hons) Biomathematics & Biochemistry
• Osteopath (DO France)
• Diploma in Homeopathy (DiHom)
• Member of the Faculty of Homeopathy (MFHom)
• Member of Society of Homeopaths (RSHom)
• Society for Integrative Healthcare Member
• Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Practitioner
• Tibetan Medicine Practitioner
• Training in Neuro-Coaching
• Faculty of Homeopathy Research Board
• UDIHop board member
• Lecturer at FRMI – Faculty of Integrative Medicine (Switzerland)
• Consultant at Homeopathy UK's Edinburgh Charitable Clinic
• Former Consultant to the French Olympic Committee
Stephanie Baron-Meyet
Director of patient support & recovery
Stephanie Baron-Meyet combines extensive leadership experience in health, social care, housing and community services with more than a decade of clinical experience within an integrative healthcare setting.
Her background includes service management, partnership development and community support programmes, alongside training in acupuncture, pelvic floor rehabilitation, women’s health, neuro-coaching and medical qigong.
Stephanie leads recovery and rehabilitation initiatives within Rowan Health's community programmes, helping individuals adapt to illness, rebuild confidence and resilience, and navigate the practical and emotional challenges associated with recovery.
Her unique combination of clinical, organisational and rehabilitation expertise helps ensure that programmes remain person-centred, sustainable and focused on meaningful outcomes.
Qualifications & Professional Roles
• DESS (Postgraduate Diploma) in Modern Languages
• MBA in Management and Strategy
• Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Practitioner
• Training in Neuro-Coaching
• Developer of an integrated pelvic floor rehabilitation programme
• Former Senior Manager, Social Housing Services, Lyon Metropolitan Area
• Specialist interest in recovery, rehabilitation, life-transition support, and patient outcome monitoring
• Extensive experience in health, social care, community services, and cross-sector partnership development
Cancer Information & Patient Resources
We believe that informed patients are better equipped to navigate treatment, recovery and survivorship.
Alongside our clinical programmes, we have developed a growing library of educational resources designed to help patients and families better understand modern cancer treatments and the challenges that may arise during and after treatment.
Explore Our Patient Information Hub
Cancer Treatments
➡ Understanding Cancer & Cancer Treatments
➡ Understanding Hormonal Therapy
➡ Understanding Antibody-Based Therapies
➡ Understanding Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) - The Next Generation of Antibody Therapies.
Treatment challenges
➡ Why Side Effects Happen
➡ Cancer-Related Fatigue
➡ Chemo Brain
➡ Peripheral Neuropathy
➡ Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)
➡ Mucositis
➡ Understanding Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) and CAR-T Side Effects
➡ Skin and Nail Changes During Cancer Treatment
➡ Sleep Difficulties
Recovery & Support
➡ Cancer Support & Survivorship
➡ Carers' Wellbeing
➡ Recovery After Cancer Treatment
Let's Start a Conversation
Every partnership begins with a conversation.
Whether you are exploring a pilot project, looking to expand the support available to your beneficiaries, or seeking innovative approaches to survivorship and recovery, we would be delighted to discuss how Rowan Health may be able to help.
We aim to respond to all enquiries within two working days.