by Fiona Palmer | Mar 25, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Pelvic Floor Health, Pelvic Health, Pilates, Scar Tissue
The Truth About Cancer Recovery: What No One Tells You (But Should) You’ve rung the bell, the treatment is over– and now what? For many, this moment is full of relief…. but also uncertainty. Cancer recovery is often portrayed as a retun to...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 20, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Misc, Pelvic Floor Health, Pilates
Why tearing others down won’t build you up- and what happens when we big each other up instead. I had an experience recently that really brought home how we have a choice in how we respond to negativity– whether we add fuel to the fire or try to shift the energy...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 10, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Misc, Pelvic Floor Health, Pilates, Scar Tissue
SARCOPENIA: THE SILENT MUSCLE THIEF IN AGEING AND CANCER RECOVERY–AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT As we age, most of us expect to slow down a little. But what about if that slowing down is more about muscle loss than simply getting older? Sarcopenia, often called the...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 6, 2025 | Anatomy, Breast Cancer, Pelvic Health, Pilates, Scar Tissue
The Inner Ear, Balance, and the Lower Leg: The Overlooked Connection and Its Impact on Older Adults and Cancer Patients Did you know your ears and legs are in constant communication? It might sound strange, but your inner ear and lower leg work together like an...
by Fiona Palmer | Feb 20, 2025 | Anatomy, Breast Cancer, Pilates, Scar Tissue
The Power of Touch: Why Hands-On Training Matters in Massage Therapy I was tasked with an exercise to look at four different complementary therapies. The history, treatment, training, regulations and governing bodies. It shocked me enough to write about it. Quality...
by Fiona Palmer | Feb 19, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Misc, Pilates, Scar Tissue
Overcoming Cancer-Related Fatigue: Evidence-Based Strategies and Survivor Insights Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most common and distressing side effects of cancer and its treatment. Unlike ordinary tiredness, it does not go away with rest and can...
