Fernanda Toler

A Comeback From Cancer Sets A New Course

Born and raised in Brazil, Fernanda Toler moved to Denver in her 20s, where she found herself in “a pattern of too much work.” Then, at 33, she was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer requiring chemotherapy and radiation.

What she did next possibly saved her life. She found support from her family back in Brazil.

“My mom was the chef, you know. Every time I did chemo, I would have very nutritious, most delicious food,” Fernanda says. Two aunts, one of whom was a nurse, ensured she had everything she needed. She engaged in active, outside activities, like singing and dancing lessons — something that’s generally recommended to divert your mind. “I’m a different person,” Fernanda says.

Now living in Yucatán, she sells real estate while running Nova Health and Wellness. Her network combines medical professionals, nutritionists, and holistic practitioners, a response to what she criticizes as an overly compartmentalized health system. She combines both careers with packages that can include help locating real estate.

Her own airy and impeccable property in Santiago is newly built and has a roomy kitchen perfect for her cooking workshops.

“For people who want to come on vacation ... we are going to have someone who’s going to teach you how to cook, and what to buy when you go grocery shopping,” Fernanda explains.

Seven-day packages, which include a private rental home, are customized to fit the individual. A woman over 40, for example, will be set up with lab tests to check things like blood cell biometry, lipid and liver profiles, and ultrasound. That is accompanied by holistic work with an Ayurveda therapist, an hour-long full-body massage, two tours, a choice of activities such as yoga or workout, counseling, and a private chef or meal delivery. A complete package indeed.

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