Pink Ribbon Rehab

Our individually tailored Pink Ribbon programme can be the first step you take towards returning to your pre-cancer life.  We have developed a unique and effective form of Post Breast Cancer rehabilitation, based on the world renowned Pink Ribbon programme, the APPI Pilates method and core theoretical and practical concepts from the science of rehab therapy.  We have specially trained rehab therapists who are committed to helping you through this next stage of your recovery.

Your programme starts with an in-depth assessment with our specially trained therapist where details of your breast cancer treatment will be discussed along with your own aims.  Following this, an individualised programme of transitional exercises specific for each kind of reconstruction surgery will be discussed and your therapist will advise you on the frequency and length of sessions in order to fulfil your goals.  We also incorporate manual lymphatic drainage massage into your programme which has been shown to have many benefits.  You can read more about the benefits of manual lymphatic drainage here.

Importantly, we work with you and your goals throughout your recovery and continue to progress and modify your programme to best fit your needs.

Our programme includes an initial 60 minute assessment with our Pink Ribbon practitioner Olga Hayward. From our in-depth assessment, we’ll get to know your medical history, treatments and the type of reconstruction you’ve had.  Following this, a highly tailor-made rehab programme will be designed for you taking into account your past exercise and lifestyle goals, the surgical approach taken for you, ongoing treatments and your long term exercise and lifestyle aims.  To set you on the best pathway to recovery, we plan for 60 minute sessions twice a week.

We’ll offer transitional exercises for different kinds of reconstruction surgery – from implant reconstruction to TRAM Flap, DIEP Flap and Lat Flap. We also pay special attention to fascial line stretching.

We also incorporate manual lymphatic drainage massage into your programme which has been shown to have many benefits.  You can read more about the benefits of manual lymphatic drainage here.

You can begin as soon as 6-12 weeks post-op – depending on how well your healing is going. As with any exercise plan, it’s important that you’re signed off by your surgeon before you get started/

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 healing process and not being able to exercise—which has always been a key part of my life—was overwhelming. As someone who has always enjoyed staying active to maintain both my physical and mental well-being, I was deeply worried about how this would affect my recovery.