by Fiona Palmer | Apr 28, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Oncology Massage, Scar Tissue
Understanding fatigue, digestion, swelling, and rebuilding trust in your body after treatment Start here — if this sounds like you: “My digestion hasn’t been the same since surgery or treatment” “I feel tired in a way that rest doesn’t fix” “My abdomen feels tight,...
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 27, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
What is lymphoedema? It’s a question many people don’t ask straight away —because swelling often starts off feeling quite normal. Ankles that puff up by the evening.A leg that feels a little heavier than the other.Marks left behind by socks or clothing. It gets...
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 26, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Pelvic Floor Health, Scar Tissue
“I just don’t feel like myself anymore…” This is something I hear a lot — although not always said out loud. It might come through as: “I get tired so quickly now” “My legs feel weaker” “Everything just feels harder than it used to” Or sometimes just: “Something’s...
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 26, 2026 | Breast Cancer, Cancer Rehabilitation, Scar Tissue
“Something just doesn’t feel right…” One of the most common things I hear in clinic is: “I can’t quite explain it… it just feels different.” Not always pain.Not always swelling.Just… unfamiliar. After surgery — especially when lymph nodes are involved — your body is...
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 13, 2026 | Pilates, Specialist Breast Cancer Movement And Therapy, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
— It’s Not Just About “Tiring Yourself Out” This morning I saw a post from Jo in my women’s networking group talking about how exercise had helped her anxiety and improved her sleep. And she’s absolutely right. But it made me pause…because it’s rarely just one thing....
