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The
Journey
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The exuberance and dedication with which Jansen advocates for
health today is magnified by the extraordinary means by which
she found her calling. In the mid-1980s, she was living it up
on the beach, working at a record store, and searching for that
big break as a model in Los Angeles. Her one-track pursuit of
rock shows, parties, and glamour was irrevocably changed when
one day she collapsed suddenly. On Halloween 1986, she was diagnosed
with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and given a 50/50 chance of survival.
It was a sobering prognosis at the age of 20. After eight months
of chemotherapy, radiation, and a crash course in alternative
healing methods, the survivor never looked back.
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An
Inspired Life
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Through an ordeal that many would find sorrow, Jansen recognized the lessons and made a radical change toward a life path of helping others. This visionary determination has been the power behind her pursuit of assisting others on their path. "I wanted to make a difference to others coming behind me," she says. "I feel blessed to be able to do this work. It gives me direction and passion everyday." Subsequently her health has continually defied her, creating an environment for redefining what is truly of importance in life. In addition to supporting individuals she now challenges herself by backpacking moutains to high elevations and riding her bike with an increased determination each cycling season despite her radiation scarred lungs and asthma. She advocates for change nationally through meetings with political delegates on Capitol Hill and voluntary and fundraising efforts for a multitude of cancer support organizations. Jansen is continually looking to make a difference by participating in cutting edge conferences and events. Click here to see her and a summary of the Cancer Survivor Summit she took part in with the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
She is now chronicling her memoirs from surviving to thriving.
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Training,
Travel and Education
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Jansen received her B. A. from San Francisco State University in Women's Studies with an emphasis on Health and holds M. A. in Integral Health Education from the California Institute of Integrative Studies. During her graduate studies, Jansen spent time in a Mexican village observing the ways of a local healer. Also abroad, she studied Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine in China and was certified as a yoga instructor in Trivandrium, India. She is nationally registered as a yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.
Jansen is currently certified stateside as a Fitness Professional, Nutrition Consultant and a Life Coach. She has been invited to create and implement integrative health programs for cancer survivors, nurses in intense work conditions, military members dealing high stress situations and children at risk for obesity. Her dedication to promoting health has been recognized by the Lance Armstrong Foundation through being honored with the nationally recognized LiveSTRONG Challenge Award.
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