by Fiona Palmer | Aug 30, 2026 | Anatomy, Breast Cancer, Oncology Massage, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
I Was Taught Not to Fight the Scar. Does the Science Still Agree? TGF-β, fibroblasts, fascia, lymphatics — and what nearly 30 years of mechanobiology might tell us about the way we use our hands Every now and again I go back to an old textbook and realise that...
by Fiona Palmer | Aug 30, 2026 | Breast Cancer, Oncology Massage, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
When the Tissue Changes: What Are We Actually Treating? Lymphoedema, fibrosis, inflammation — and why “hard swelling” doesn’t tell us enough Sometimes an image makes me stop. Not necessarily because I agree with every word on it, but because it makes me think. I...
by Fiona Palmer | Aug 27, 2026 | Oncology Massage
Neuropathy, Pain & the Changing Body Reflexology, fascial work and why I look beyond the feet Can touch, fascial work and movement make a difference? Burning. Tingling. Pins and needles. Shooting pain. Numbness. Feet that feel strangely sensitive — or sometimes...
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 | Mar 16, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Oncology Massage, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
When the body feels constantly switched on, can gentle touch help us find a little quiet? Have you ever been absolutely exhausted, yet somehow unable to switch off? Your shoulders feel tight. Your mind is busy. You’re tired, but sleep doesn’t come easily....
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 14, 2026 | Oncology Massage, Scar Therapy, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Surgery is a huge event for the body. Even when everything goes well, tissues are cut, moved, stretched and stitched back together. Blood vessels, connective tissue and sometimes lymphatic vessels are disrupted as part of the procedure. So it’s very common to...
