Cancer Support Therapies:
Healing Through Movement and Touch
Manual Lymphatic Drainage:
Manual Lymphatic Drainage: What It Is, Who It’s For, and What to Look For Why I’m writing this I didn’t set out to specialise in Manual Lymphatic Drainage. I trained initially because of my stepdaughter. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double...
Travel after cancer treatment:
For some people, planning a trip after cancer treatment feels like a meaningful milestone; for others, travel resumes almost automatically– until a few unexpected stumbling points quietly appear. With a little forethought and the right support in place, travelling can...
Guided vs Self-Guided Exercises Programmes: Which One Is Right for You?
If you've ever tried to start (or restart!) and exercise routine, you'll know the choice can be a bit overwhelming. Do you follow a YouTube workout at home? Join a class? Download and app? Or book with a specialist instructor who knows your health needs? The good news...
“Reformer Pilates: Clinical Care, Fitness Fun, and Everything in Between”
Full disclosure– I am clinically trained in Reformer Pilates. I have trained with Polestar and am fully certified with APPI. I no longer teach these sessions. I still love the full studio equipment, and I know the benefits. I was a bit confused when another of...
“Posture after cancer: why stoops, tilts and curves can appear–and what you can do”
"Help! I looked in the mirror and see tilts and bends that weren't there before..." If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many people notice changes in posture after cancer treatment– rounded shoulders, a forward stoop, or even a side tilt that looks a little...
Moving More in Everyday Life During and After Cancer Treatment
When people think about "exercise", they often picture, gyms, treadmills, or structured classes. These are all fabulous. But movement doesn't have to be formal. It can be built into the small moments or everyday life– at home, at work, with family, and even socially....
Getting Back to Life, Sport, and the Activities You Love After Cancer (Even with Setbacks Like a Hernia or Lymph Node Removal
When treatment ends, many people dream of returning to the life they once had– whether that's walking the dog without fatigue, gardening all weekend, or even returning to competitive sport. But recovery is rarely a straight line. I was recently asked in a cancer rehab...
Hot tubs, saunas & a compromised lymphatic system: the good, the bad and the ugly
Hot tubs, saunas & a compromised lymphatic system: the good, the bad and the ugly. Why this matters: If your lymphatic system is compromised (after cancer treatment, surgery, infection or primary lymphoedema), heat can be a friend or a foe. A client of mine...
Manual Lymphatic Drainage vs Machine-based Treatments: What’s the Difference?
When people talk about "lymphatic drainage" these days, they may be thinking of three quite different things: Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) performed by a trained therapist, machine-based lymphatic treatments, such as pressotherapy suits or compression devices, and...
You’re not “chronic enough”? Here’s the truth…
When "You're Not Chronic Enough" Isn't the End: 6 Powerful Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider If you have ever been told by a healthcare professional that you do not qualify for treatment because your condition "isn't bad enough yet," or that's normal, it can...