Vanessa Waithe-Golland

Vanessa is the founder of M.A.S.K. Personal Training and has been a dedicated professional in the fitness industry since 1998. Her passion for health and movement began early in life through ballet and tap dance, eventually expanding into acrobatics, track and field, martial arts, bodybuilding, and fitness modelling. In January 2023, Vanessa was diagnosed with Stage 2 HER2-positive breast cancer. She courageously documented her journey in the powerful and widely viewed Instagram series "Shrinking Lumpy", inspiring thousands with her resilience and authenticity. Following chemotherapy and a double mastectomy, she became certified with the UK’s CanRehab organisation, allowing her to work with individuals at all stages of cancer recovery. Adding to her qualifications, Vanessa earned certification from the US-based CETI (Cancer Exercise Training Institute) and now works closely with women affected by cancer - promoting health, movement, nutrition, and overall wellness in her signature style. Through her global initiative Women's Wellness With Cancer, Vanessa now consults with women worldwide, offering support, guidance, and empowerment. She also proudly serves as a UK ambassador for Black Women Rising, a charity dedicated to supporting women from ethnic minorities affected by cancer.