“Boost or Balance? A Gentle Look at the Immune System (and How to Be a Friend to Yours)”

by Fiona Palmer | Jun 18, 2025 | Anatomy, Breast Cancer, Pilates, Scar Tissue

When was the last time you gave a moment’s notice to your immune system? It’s easy to take it for granted– until something goes wrong. Whether it’s a cold that just won’t shift, recovery after cancer treatment, or feeling constantly run down,...

Why Confidence Often Disappears After Cancer Treatment –

by Fiona Palmer | May 28, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Misc, Pelvic Floor Health, Pelvic Health, Pilates, Scar Tissue

And how it begins to return “I should feel grateful… but I feel like a stranger in my own skin.” After cancer treatment, many people tell me they don’t feel like themselves anymore.Not just physically, but in how they move, decide and trust...

“I didn’t know I Wasn’t Relaxed Until I Was” – The Surprising Art of Switching Off

by Fiona Palmer | May 25, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Misc, Pilates

I didn’t know I wasn’t relaxed until I was. I thought I was. I told myself I was. I was away on holiday, that means you are relaxed, surely? But it wasn’t until day seven of my recent nine-day break that something in me finally exhaled. I felt my...

Inflammation: The Slow Burn We Often Miss

by Fiona Palmer | May 3, 2025 | Anatomy, Breast Cancer, Misc, Pelvic Health, Pilates, Scar Tissue

When we hear the word inflammation, most of us picture something red, swollen and painful– maybe a sprained ankle, a sore throat or a bruised knee. That’s acute inflammation, your body’s brilliant first responder system rushing to the scene to protect and...

Reflexology: A Gentle Touch That Connects the Whole Body

by Fiona Palmer | Apr 28, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Pelvic Floor Health, Pelvic Health, Pilates, Scar Tissue

Can working on the feet really influence the rest of the body? It’s one of the questions I hear most often. People are curious. Sometimes sceptical. Occasionally amazed when they realise just how much information our feet are sending to the brain every second....

How Do I Know If I Have Osteoporosis– Without Waiting For A Break?

by Fiona Palmer | Apr 24, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Misc, Pelvic Health, Pilates, Scar Tissue

How do I find out if I have osteoporosis– or do I have to wait until I fall and break something? Such a good question (Thanks Jackie Golynia). And the short answer? No, you don’t have to wait for a break. But unless you’re considered high risk, you...