Breast Cancer

    • Mary , Havelock North

      I was very grateful to be able to take part in the programme and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who has had treatment for breast cancer.
      Quite apart from the practical assistance it was great to find someone who understood how I was feeling and to be able to talk.

      I found the massage and exercises extremely helpful and it is wonderful to have the mobility in my shoulder and arm almost back to normal in such a short time. I’m now back at the gym enjoying weekly sessions with my personal trainer and I am attending yoga classes again which helps to give me that all important sense of well being.

Julie Foster is our physiotherapist with a special interest in working with women following a diagnosis of breast cancer or following surgery.

Julie’s goal is to help women regain their physical strength, improve their body confidence and to help them to incorporate exercise into their lifestyle.

Breast cancer research has found that exercise can help boost the immune system, limit weight gain from chemotherapy, ease treatment side effects and contribute to an improved quality of life.

Julie is dedicated to helping women who are recovering from breast cancer surgery or treatment through the use of personalised health programmes. They include a blend of pilates, physiotherapy, massage, stretching and breathing techniques. This therapeutic combination is believed to address both the physical and emotional side effects of breast cancer.

Treatment is suitable for all women recovering from breast cancer and accommodates all levels of fitness. The programme consists of a personalised programme, designed to suit the individual needs of each participant.

The treatment programme aims to:

  • Regain strength and mobility
  • Enhance energy levels and ease muscular tension
  • Re-strengthen muscles of the trunk and improve posture
  • Improve self confidence and control
  • Minimise weight gain
  • Improve bone density
  • Improve sleep and alleviate fatigue
  • Enhance physical and mental well-being
  • Increase inner strength and boost the spirit

 

For specific information regarding sessons and pricing, please contact the staff at Havelock Physiotherapy.

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