by Fiona Palmer | Nov 11, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Pelvic Floor Health, Pilates
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...
by Fiona Palmer | Oct 29, 2025 | Pilates, Scar Tissue
Stretching isn't a waste of time– The right stretch, at the right time, for every body If you’ve ever been told stretching is pointless, or you have felt guilty for skipping it after class, it’s time to rethink it. Stretching isn’t about showing off...
by Fiona Palmer | Sep 27, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Pilates, Scar Tissue
“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...
by Fiona Palmer | Sep 26, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Pelvic Floor Health, Pilates, Scar Tissue
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,...
by Fiona Palmer | Sep 25, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Pelvic Floor Health, Pilates
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...
by Fiona Palmer | Jul 31, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Pilates
Foot Work? Do You Care For Your Feet? We expect a lot from our feet– they carry us through life, quite literally. But how often do we actually care for them? I don’t mean a quick toenail trim, I mean really give them some attention? Question– How much time do...
