Pelvic Floor Health
Can Breathing Help Your Lymphatic System?
Can Breathing Help Your Lymphatic System? Posture, Stress and Swelling Explained Over the last few years, working with people recovering from surgery, cancer treatment and persistent swelling, I’ve noticed something that often gets overlooked. Breathing matters. Not...
Serious Anatomy, Serious Joy
Serious Anatomy, Serious Joy A conversation with Julie Hammond Julie Hammond and I have laughed our way through anatomy labs, teaching rooms, travel days, and some very geeky conversations about fascia and pelvic anatomy. But underneath all that laughter sits...
C-Section Recovery:
C-Section Recovery: Why Scar Care, Breathing and Gentle Movement Matter A caesarean birth is one of the most common surgical procedures in the world. In England, NHS maternity statistics show that around 1 in 3 babies are now born by caesarean section, whether planned...
Why Does Swelling Come and Go After Cancer Treatment?
One of the most common questions people ask after cancer treatment is: “Why does my swelling come and go?” You might notice that some days everything feels normal, and on other days a limb feels heavier, tighter or slightly swollen. This can feel confusing and...
Everything Is In The Name:
Sarah – The Balanced Space A conversation about women’s wellbeing, connection, and working together Over the coming months, I’ll be sharing a series of conversations with people who hold different pieces of the puzzle — practitioners, community builders, cancer...
Why a 1:1 Session?
Why a 1:1 Session Could Be the Most Supportive Thing You Do This YearGroup 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 right now....
Guided vs Self-Guided Exercises Programmes: Which One Is Right for You?
If you've ever tried to start (or restart!) and exercise routine, you'll know the choice can be a bit overwhelming. Do you follow a YouTube workout at home? Join a class? Download and app? Or book with a specialist instructor who knows your health needs? The good news...
“Reformer Pilates: Clinical Care, Fitness Fun, and Everything in Between”
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...
Moving More in Everyday Life During and After Cancer Treatment
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, and even socially....
Getting Back to Life, Sport, and the Activities You Love After Cancer (Even with Setbacks Like a Hernia or Lymph Node Removal
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 rehab...