Sue Ansari is grounded firmly in the belief of mind, body and spirit medicine which she has combined with traditional medical practices for years. In addition to being a registered nurse, Sue is also a certified lymphatic and laughter therapist, vegan chef and wellness/cancer coach. For many years, she presented food, movement and laughter programs to breast cancer and lymphedema survivors at Gilda’s Club in both Grand Rapids and Royal Oak, Michigan. Additionally, she has presented laughter and wellness programs from coast to coast, as well as internationally for the past 21 years - JOYFOOD is a culmination of those programs.

Not a  stranger to cancer, Sue's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 42, Sue at age 60 and her daughter at age 39.  Additionally, her mother, a polio survivor, suffered her entire life with lower limb lymphedema; currently, her daughter is dealing with breast and chest wall lymphedema following lumpectomy and radiation therapy. In January 2023, Sue was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer with brain metastases; however, despite her most recent cancer diagnosis, Sue continues in her belief that EVERY woman has the right to know what she can do to reduce her risk of breast cancer, lymphedema and cancer recurrence. She is the author of the upcoming books,  "JOYFOOD" and " From OY to JOY, 50 Ways to Beat Those Breast Cancer Blues".