A new Breast Cancer Support Pilates class will start in October at Reform Pilates Studio in Toukley.
The first of its kind on the Central Coast, the small class will be aimed specifically at supporting women who have been impacted by breast cancer.
It will be taught by Rebekah Reid, who has a decade of experience teaching rehabilitative Pilates and is a Cancer Exercise Specialist from the worldwide Cancer Exercise Institute.
“I want our Breast Cancer Support Pilates classes to be a way for women who have experienced going through cancer treatments to feel confident in returning to exercise,” she said.
“The classes will be small five-person group sessions so we can get to know each other on a more personal level as each person’s journey with cancer has been entirely unique.”
Pilates is a low impact form of exercise which makes it a natural choice for recovery, she said.
The exercises repattern musculature in an effective but non-aggressive manner resulting in increased strength, flexibility, and mobility.
“In the sessions we also do specific exercises to avoid lymphedema and rebalance the body after surgeries,” Reid said.
“Exercise in general has far-reaching positive benefits for cancer recovery both physically and psychologically.“
Classes will begin at noon on October 12.
For more information go to https://www.reformpilatesstudio.com.au/breastcancersupport
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Reform Pilates Studio