Casey Kang Head

Casey Kang Head is a trauma-informed cancer survivorship coach, motivational speaker, and author whose experience with illness informs her work supporting individuals after cancer. Kang Head is a three-time survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and a stroke survivor. Her advocacy began after navigating complex medical treatments, including immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and participation in a clinical trial, before achieving remission. During treatment, she experienced a stroke and seizures that resulted in temporary paralysis on her left side, requiring her to relearn basic skills while continuing cancer therapy.

Kang Head faced two relapses and ultimately received approval for an immunotherapy treatment called Inotuzumab, which led to remission. She has spoken about the challenges of managing the mental and emotional effects of cancer, which has shaped her approach as a coach. As a cancer coach, Kang Head teaches survivors how to rebuild their lives physically, mentally, and emotionally, focusing on trauma recovery, somatic movement, and breathwork. She leads The Happier Hustle community and developed a 13-week survivorship program, "A Happier Healthier You," designed to help survivors transition from surviving to thriving.

Her credentials include certifications as a personal trainer, yoga instructor, yoga for oncology instructor, yoga for trauma instructor, cancer exercise specialist, PN Level 1 nutritionist, restorative yoga instructor, NICABM trauma specialist, happiness coach, and Level 1 Reiki healer. Kang Head is the author of "Finding Your Way Back to Heart Center: Cancer Treatment Ended, Now What?," which provides guidance for individuals transitioning from cancer treatment to purposeful living.

Her story and expertise have been featured in LIVESTRONG, The Patient Story, Cancer Wellness Magazine, Stupid Cancer, and Elephants and Tea Magazine. Kang Head has presented at events such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Community Outreach Event and the Swab4USA Virtual Event. She has been recognized by Women We Admire as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Nonprofit. As a keynote speaker, Kang Head addresses topics including overcoming adversity, resilience, mindset in healing, and finding joy during recovery. Through her evidence-informed coaching and public speaking, Kang Head contributes to the cancer survivorship and wellness communities.