by Fiona Palmer | Feb 2, 2026 | Breast Cancer, Scar Tissue
A conversation with Sarah Jayne Mensah from Coastal Body Ballancer– on work, cancer and evolving practice My first interview in a series– finding out about colleagues I work with, groups and people and different conversations around cancer. A Conversation on Work,...
by Fiona Palmer | Jan 29, 2026 | Anatomy, Breast Cancer, Cancer Rehabilitation, Oncology Massage, Scar Tissue
Manual Lymphatic Drainage: What it is, Who It Is For, and What to Look For Manual Lymphatic Drainage: What It Is, Who It’s For, and What to Look For Why I’m writing this I didn’t set out to specialise in Manual Lymphatic Drainage. I trained initially because of...
by Fiona Palmer | Dec 18, 2025 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Pelvic Floor Health, Scar Tissue
Why a 1:1 Session Could Be the Most Supportive Thing You Do This Year Group sessions are wonderful. They bring energy, connection and momentum. But there’s smething uniquely pwerful about a 1:1 session– time that is just for you, your body, and what you need...
by Fiona Palmer | Dec 9, 2025 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Scar Tissue
WHY POLE-WALKING REHAB IS MORE THAN JUST A WALK– IT’S HEALING, STRENGTH & STABILITY Step into strength: How rehab-style pole-walking supports recovery, balance and confidence. Walking can feel simple. But when the body has been through illness, surgery,...
by Fiona Palmer | Dec 4, 2025 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Scar Tissue
The Benefits of Circuit Classes – And How to Adapt Them for Pilates, Cancer Rehab & Gentle Movement Circuit training has been around for decades, and for good reason: it works. Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve balance, boost energy, or...
by Fiona Palmer | Dec 4, 2025 | Oncology Massage, Scar Tissue
“The right massage can change everything – when it’s chosen with care.” Massage has been used for thousands of years to ease pain, reduce stress, improve mobility and support healing – but not all massage is the same. From deep tissue to myofascial...