“I had practiced Pilates for a number of years prior to having surgery for a breast cancer diagnosis in 2012. I have no doubt that Pilates was instrumental in assisting my recovery in terms of mobility and physical strength.
In addition to this physical recovery returning to Pilates gave me back the confidence in being aware of my body again as a healthy and active woman”
– Maura Q
“I had been doing Pilates with Steph for 5 years when I heard the two little words women dread to hear. Breast cancer. I had a mastectomy in January 2014 and the care I got from the medical profession was marvellous. But it is time specific. Sooner or later you have to deal with the new reality on your own.
Or in fact not on your own. Once I got the green light from the doctors [about six weeks post surgery] I started coming to Steph for half hour one on one sessions. We took things slowly. I had complete trust in her. Gradually I got the full range of movement back in my arm, shoulder and side. The Pilates gave me confidence. I felt I was in control of my own healing process and I am sure that had a big impact of how I deal emotionally with my new body.
Coming to the studio was the best decision I could have made. The professionalism and the kindness of the instructors at the studio made a huge difference to my recovery. I can’t recommend them too highly”
– Melissa M
“I started Pilates classes at Reform to improve my tennis game many years after my surgery. I felt that I needed more flexibility especially in my hips and legs. I was amazed when I started to notice a difference in how my chest and shoulder felt. I never thought I would regain movement and strength in that area. I would highly recommend the classes at Reform, they are small and personal, exactly what I needed”
– Sally Anne
“Breast cancer treatment is an intense physical and psychological experience. Fortunately today more and more women are surviving and looking for safe and effective ways of recovering from the side-effects of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapy. The Pink Ribbon Pilates Program was designed specifically for breast cancer recovery. Certified Pink Ribbon Pilates instructors use exercise to safely and progressively recover the mobility and strength of the body and specifically the shoulder, the chest and postural muscles. The research is compelling that exercise is a critical component of breast cancer recovery and a woman’s future well being. The Pink Pilates Breast Cancer Recovery Program is a welcome step in the right direction”
– Siobhan O’ Reilly Bracken