Embrace Cancer Founder and Team
A Journey of Resilience, Growth, and Purpose
Supervisor and Teacher
Tina Tage’s path to creating Embrace Cancer is one of continuous learning and a deep desire to help others navigate life’s challenges. From her beginnings as a shipbroker to becoming a mother, supervisor, teacher, NLP coach, a psychotherapist, shock trauma specialist. Tina’s journey has been driven by a passion for personal growth and helping others.
When Tina herself was diagnosed with cancer, her mission became deeply personal. Her own journey of treatment and recovery strengthened her commitment to providing tools and resources to those facing tough challenges.
“It’s a passion of mine to keep developing because the field within psychology, it develops all the time.”
Tina’s Journey
Hello, I’m Tina Tage, and I’m honored to welcome you to Embrace Cancer. My journey to creating this community has been shaped by a lifetime of experiences, challenges, and a deep-rooted desire to help others navigate life’s most difficult moments.
Born in 1971 in a small Danish town near Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace, I grew up in a family of five children. From an early age, I was drawn to sports, which taught me the value of teamwork and community – lessons that would prove invaluable throughout my life.
My curiosity and love for new experiences led me from Denmark to London, then to Norway, and back to London again. I worked as an au pair, and then a shipbroker for a decade. But it was becoming a mother that truly changed my path.
Parenting inspired me to dive deeper into child development and psychology. This personal quest for knowledge evolved into a professional calling. I became an NLP coach, studied trauma recovery, and eventually became a psychotherapist specializing in shock trauma.
In October 2021, my life took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, stage 3. The journey through chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation was challenging, but it also brought moments of profound insight and growth.
During my treatment, I walked 5 km every day, finding structure and movement crucial to my well-being. I discovered strength I didn’t know I had and experienced moments of unexpected joy amidst the difficulties.
The Birth of Embrace Cancer
As I navigated my own cancer journey, I realized there was a need for a comprehensive resource that addressed not just the physical aspects of cancer, but the emotional and psychological challenges as well. I couldn’t find a website that mapped out the emotional journey, so I decided to create one.
Embrace Cancer is the culmination of my personal and professional experiences. It’s a space where I can share the knowledge I’ve gained, the strength I’ve found, and the hope that has carried me through my own cancer journey.
Meet the Team
Sofiya Shamanovska, Yoga and Meditation Teacher
“My ideal world is where we all laugh, move, dance, and eat together. And all that under the blue sky and the warm sun”
Originally from Bulgaria and currently based in Denmark, Sofiya has been teaching Yoga since graduating from her first Yoga Teacher Training in 2020. Yoga and meditation are a central part of her life and have been an anchor in her personal growth and healing journey.
Sofiya is passionate about making yoga accessible to all, empowering individuals to connect with their bodies and build confidence in their daily lives. Her classes blend philosophy, movement, and meditation to help students discover their strengths and explore their limits, both physically and mentally.
With a Master’s in Literature, Cinema, and Visual Culture and extensive yoga teacher training, Sofiya brings a unique perspective to her teaching. She believes in the power of community and creating a space where laughter, movement, and connection thrive.
Sofiya teaches yoga in different sports places, yoga studios and also offers private group and individual classes.
If you would like to work with Sofiya, please contact her directly.
Liam Potter, Strength Trainer
Liam Potter is a dedicated personal trainer and the owner of PT Fabrikken, a private personal training gym in Svendborg, Denmark. Originally from England, Liam has lived in Denmark since 2014. He resides in Svendborg with his girlfriend, Dina, a hairdressing teacher, and their two daughters, Malia Faye and Alva Mai.
Liam’s journey into health and fitness began with a successful career in professional basketball. After attending school in the USA on a full scholarship, he played basketball across Europe for several years. Unfortunately, his career was cut short by a failed surgery that led to permanent nerve damage in his right foot. Despite this setback, Liam transitioned his passion for sports into a new career in personal training. He holds two bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Sports Management from a university in Connecticut, USA.
In 2016, Liam founded LP Personal Training in a local gym in Svendborg, where he helped hundreds of clients achieve healthier lifestyles. In 2020, he co-founded PT Fabrikken, which focused on improving clients’ lives through training, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and stress management. After his business partner, Rasmus, changed careers in 2023, Liam took full ownership of PT Fabrikken and has continued to help clients become better versions of themselves.
Liam also serves as the Strength and Conditioning Coach and Assistant Trainer for the Svendborg Rabbits Basketball Club, and he collaborates with other local sports clubs and companies to promote workplace wellness.
Over the past 10 years, Liam has pursued extensive professional development, completing more than 30 courses from industry experts in Denmark and abroad.
In his free time, Liam enjoys spending time with his family, playing and learning the guitar, studying training and nutrition, gardening, attending concerts, traveling, practicing yoga, cycling, and being active in nature.
Liam is known for his outgoing, caring, and goal-driven personality. He is dedicated to his work and always eager to take on new challenges.
A Personal Message from Tina
Dear friend,
If you’re reading this, you or someone you love may be facing cancer. I want you to know that you’re not alone. The journey ahead may seem daunting, but I believe in your strength and resilience.
Cancer changes your life, but it can also offer unexpected opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Through Embrace Cancer, I hope to offer you the support, knowledge, and community that I wish I had during my own cancer experience.
Remember, your journey is unique, and there’s no “right” way to navigate it. But with the right tools and support, you can find moments of joy, growth, and even transformation along the way.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or supporting a loved one, Embrace Cancer is here for you. Together, we can turn fear into hope, isolation into connection, and challenges into opportunities for growth.
You are stronger than you know, and I’m honored to be part of your journey.
With warmth and hope, Tina Tage