Remembering Cassandra “Candy” Colby: A Legacy of Movement and Motivation
From the Sun Sentinel:
“For decades, she drilled fitness trainers with military precision and introduced countless people to exercise. Fitness instructor Cassandra “Candy” Colby Tansey, known as Candy Colby, died Friday of cancer at her Fort Lauderdale home. She was 63.”
Tony Rodriguez of Southwest Ranches, a longtime friend, said:
“She was part of the glamorization of exercise — before the ’80s, nobody would go to the gym for exercise. She was an exercise icon. She said, ‘We need to stretch out before going into a class.’ That was revolutionary at the time. She was a pioneer.”
A Trailblazer in Fitness and Holistic Health
Candy Colby wasn’t just a fitness instructor—she was a transformative figure in the world of exercise and well-being. Before wellness became a global trend, she was introducing stretching, cardio routines, and lifestyle changes to people long before the fitness boom of the 1980s.
As an organization rooted in holistic wellness, Planet Massage acknowledges the profound contributions Candy made to health education and preventative care through movement. Her emphasis on warming up, flexibility, and whole-body connection aligns with our own philosophy—healing from the inside out.
The Shared Mission of Candy Colby and Planet Massage
At Planet Massage, we believe that healing is not limited to one method or discipline. Just as Candy Colby approached fitness with revolutionary vision, we approach bodywork with innovation, care, and a commitment to our clients’ total well-being.
Like Candy, we advocate for:
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Preventative care through therapeutic movement and massage
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Mind-body balance as a foundation for long-term health
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Community empowerment in health, wellness, and recovery
Her legacy reminds us that wellness is not a trend—it’s a lifelong journey, and one best supported by professionals who care deeply about their clients’ health and growth.
Planet Massage Therapy: Alternative Healing and Open-Minded Wellness
We echo a compassionate reminder: cancer and chronic illnesses can affect even the most health-conscious among us. While traditional treatments remain essential, there are also alternative healing modalities worth exploring—particularly when they complement mainstream medicine.
At Planet Massage, many of our clients come to us as part of broader recovery or wellness journeys. Therapeutic massage has been shown to reduce stress, ease discomfort, and improve quality of life—especially for individuals dealing with long-term illness.
If you or a loved one are facing a difficult diagnosis, we urge you to explore your options with care, guidance, and professional support.
Wellness Is a Collective Effort: Let’s Continue Candy’s Legacy
Candy Colby’s passing is a reminder that life is precious and that our choices toward health, healing, and connection matter. Whether through movement, massage, or mindfulness, we must carry forward the spirit of people like Candy who pioneered paths that made wellness accessible to all.
At Planet Massage, we honor her legacy by continuing to deliver compassionate, customized care to each person who walks through our doors in Fort Lauderdale.
Stay Connected With Planet Massage Therapy
If you’re looking to take care of your body with holistic methods that support longevity, strength, and healing, our Planet Massage Therapy is available for you. We specialize in:
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Therapeutic Massage
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Prenatal and Postnatal Care
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Sports and Deep Tissue Massage
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Wellness Guidance and Stress Reduction
Let Candy Colby’s legacy inspire you to start (or continue) your wellness journey today.
Book a Planet Massage Therapy Session Today
Your body deserves the same care and commitment that Candy inspired in thousands. Join us at Planet Massage in Fort Lauderdale for massage services rooted in science, compassion, and transformative care.
Call now or schedule your appointment online. Let healing begin—with movement, mindfulness, and massage.
Source: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-jazzercise-obit-20100512,0,7430904.story
A stretching, medical massage, flexibility and soft tissue corrective massage specialist, Marks love of massage and bodywork came quite naturally to him. Raised in South Florida a resident since 1969, some of his first childhood memories revealed a keen interest in health and wellness. Having seen family members struggle with serious, debilitating and often life threatening health issues, Mark dreamed of a better way he knew had to be out there.
