by Fiona Palmer | Oct 29, 2025 | Anatomy, Breast Cancer, Misc, Pelvic Health, 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 | Anatomy, Breast Cancer, Pelvic Health, 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, Misc, 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 | Anatomy, Breast Cancer, Misc, Pelvic Floor Health, Pilates, Scar Tissue
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 | Sep 20, 2025 | Anatomy, Breast Cancer, Misc, Scar Tissue
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...
by Fiona Palmer | Aug 16, 2025 | Anatomy, Breast Cancer, Misc, Pelvic Health, Scar Tissue
Manual Lymphatic Drainage vs Machine-Based vs Medical Lymphatic Drainage: 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...
