Cancer Rehabilitation

Supporting Your Recovery.  Rebuilding Strength.  Restoring Confidence.

Our Cancer Rehabilitation Programme is an individually tailored service designed to support you in returning to strength, confidence, and everyday life after breast cancer treatment.

This programme can be one of the first positive steps you take towards reclaiming your body following surgery, breast reconstruction following breast cancer treatment, and active treatment. We understand that recovery is not just physical — it is deeply personal — and our approach reflects that.

A Specialist, Evidence‑Based Approach

We have developed a unique and highly effective form cancer rehabilitation, combining:

• The internationally recognised Pink Ribbon Pilates Rehabilitation Programme
• The APPI Pilates method
• Core theoretical and practical principles from modern rehabilitation science

All sessions are delivered by our specially trained team of physiotherapists, rehabilitation therapists and Pilates instructors who are experienced in supporting men and women through the physical and emotional stages of recovery.

Your Journey With Us

Your programme begins with a comprehensive 60‑minute assessment with one of our specialist practitioners. During this session we will:

• Discuss your cancer diagnosis and treatment history
• Review any reconstruction surgery you may have had
• Understand your current symptoms, concerns, and goals
• Explore your previous exercise experience and lifestyle

From this assessment, we will design a highly individualised rehabilitation programme, tailored specifically to your treatment, surgery, healing stage, ongoing treatments, and long‑term goals.

We will also advise on the most appropriate frequency and duration of sessions, typically planning for 60‑minute sessions once or twice per week.

Our programme focuses on restoring healthy movement patterns, gradually rebuilding strength and mobility in a safe, supported way.

Research consistently shows that exercise is one of the most powerful tools for improving long‑term outcomes, recovery, and quality of life following breast cancer treatment. We recognise that the physiological side effects of treatment can make returning to exercise feel daunting — our role is to guide you back with care, clarity, and confidence.

Programme Structure

Our Pilates and Cancer Rehabilitation Programme includes:

Specialist Assessment

An initial 60‑minute assessment with one of our trained practitioners:

• Lucy Pattullo
• Cristina Malgarotto
• Eliane Munier‑Dautigny

From this in‑depth session, we design a programme that reflects:

• Your medical and surgical history
• The type of reconstruction performed where this has occurred
• Ongoing treatments or side effects
• Your personal movement, lifestyle, and wellbeing goals

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) massage is incorporated into your programme where appropriate. This gentle technique has been shown to provide multiple benefits following breast cancer treatment, including supporting tissue health and comfort.

You may be able to start the programme as early as 6–12 weeks post‑operation, depending on how well your healing is progressing.

As with any rehabilitation or exercise plan, it is essential that you have been medically cleared by your surgeon before beginning.

A Programme That Evolves With You

Importantly, we work with you and your goals throughout your recovery. As your body changes, your programme will be progressed and modified to ensure it continues to meet your needs — supporting not just recovery, but long‑term confidence, strength, and wellbeing.

“When I was diagnosed with breast cancer and told I needed a double mastectomy, I was absolutely petrified. The fear of the surgery itself, coupled with the thought of a long and uncertain recovery…”

Full testimonials available on request.