Cheryl studied mechanical and structural drafting gaining knowledge in welding.

Metallurgy, mechanical engineering and building construction. She worked in the

Production Planning office scheduling shipbuilding construction in a male dominated

industry.

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In 1989, Cheryl studied Remedial Massage gaining knowledge of the human anatomy

and was then employed by Hunter New England Health in Building & Engineering &

Area Facilities Management where she worked for 19 years.

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Then in 2009 Cheryl was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer resulting in a total

hysterectomy & complete lymph node clearance on both the right and left groin areas

leaving her at high risk of developing lymphoedema which led to the innovation &

development of ChezLeon Pty Ltd