For the company's signature Healing Spa Retreats, Parker selects wellness spas that are sensitive to survivors' needs and that have staff certified to work with cancer patients. All fitness vacations meet the American Cancer Society's Physical Activity Guidelines, and Parker or her staff escort each group.

Parker's own journey led to the niche travel business when she sought opportunities for wellness travel with other cancer survivors and found none tailored to her needs.

"With over 5 million women cancer survivors around the nation, so many of us have been touched by the life-changing journey that starts with a cancer diagnosis. We strive to help replenish energy, renew creativity and re-engage feelings of joy," Parker said. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 700,000 women were diagnosed with cancer in 2009 -- more than 190,000 with breast cancer.

SOURCE Travel Toward Wellness