Pilates Therapy And Bodywork
Helping you rebuild confidence in your body after cancer treatment, surgery, or life’s physical challengesAt Pilates Therapy & Bodywork I support people recovering from cancer treatment, surgery and long-term physical changes. My work combines hands-on therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, specialist scar care and gentle rehabilitation movement to help reduce swelling, improve mobility and rebuild confidence in your body.With nearly three decades of experience working with bodies in pain, recovery and rehabilitation, my aim is to help people understand what is happening in their body and move forward safely.
Support After Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment can leave people dealing with fatigue, swelling, lymphatic changes, scar tissue and a loss of confidence in movement.
I offer supportive therapies and specialist movement sessions designed to help rebuild strength, support the lymphatic system and gently guide recovery.
Support is also available for family members and carers who often carry a great deal during this time. You can find movement, calming therapies and support here
Recovery After Surgery
Manual Lymphatic Drainage and specialist scar therapy can support recovery after many types of surgery including:
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breast surgery
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hip replacement
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knee surgery
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abdominal surgery
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spinal procedures
These therapies can help reduce swelling, improve tissue mobility and support the body’s natural healing process.
Safe Movement for Midlife and Older Adults
Many people want to stay active but feel unsure about exercise when dealing with back pain, pelvic floor changes, balance issues or reduced confidence.
My Clinical Pilates and movement sessions focus on strength, balance and safe movement so you can stay active, independent and confident in your body. Explore Pilates and Movement
Specialist Skills Supporting Your Recovery
My work focuses on people recovering from surgery, cancer treatment and lymphatic issues, so my training has been built around those needs.
Specialist therapies include:
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder Method)
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specialist scar therapy
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oncology-informed movement and rehabilitation
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Clinical Pilates for rehabilitation and healthy ageing
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reflexology and supportive bodywork
Common Questions People Ask
Many of the people I see arrive with questions about swelling, recovery after surgery, scar tissue or returning to movement safely.
These articles answer some of the most common questions.
Why does my arm feel heavy after cancer treatment?
My leg is still swollen after a flight
Why does my body swell more than others?
Why does my scar hurt when the weather changes?
Testimonials
Jonathan, Bodyworker
Anything created and hosted by Fiona Palmer is a must, she brings her passion, experience and knowledge and from research some of the big thinkers into the classroom. You will leave with a new understanding and with some infectious enthusiasm to delve deeper into this exciting and rewarding area of work.
Balancing the Diaphragms
Pilates has strengthened my body in an even way from top to toes! It has greatly improved my general fitness, balance and wellbeing, particularly my core, lower back, hips and buttocks. Each exercise is explained and your movement is checked. Zoom classes have been a real boost to everyone. You can do one class or as many as fit your day.
“My back is 20 years younger”
Jackie, Client
Just a brilliant way to stay fit, strong and healthy. Fiona is a great teacher even with the constraints that covid has put on us all. With the health issues I have had this year I can honestly say without Fiona I would not be walking today. I have a strong body due to my pilates training and of course, sheer bloody mindedness. Thanks Fi. You are my hero.
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