October Breast Cancer Awareness

In 1999 the world of a friend of mine was turned upside down and inside out the shock she suffered was incredible – she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer

While her treatment was fantastic however following surgery it was apparent she needed more physical treatment to assist in restoring function and posture to the affected area

I decided to research and develop a Pilates Class that would suit - a class that would address posture form and function

And like a good things - they come from necessity and by 2000 the class was on the time table at BODYFIRM Pilates studios full time.

In 2009 I researched wrote and developed the first ‘Pink Pilates’ training program for Instructors here in Ireland the course is a tremendous success each year – with feedback that is both fantastic and humbling

The alteration to a woman’s body / posture following surgery mastectomy / reconstruction can range from minimal to profound. Sincere Pilates instructors trained in ‘Pink Pilates’ have a great opportunity to enhance the quality of movement, posture, esteem and life of a Breast Cancer survivor

Pilates is the ideal tool to assist women surviving Breast Cancer – Pilates is a movement system with its essence is in posture, each movement is designed to restore physical balance within the body, increase mobility and stability while developing a more upright elongated postural position.

To the wonderful women in Ireland and around the world we here at BODYFIRM Studios salute you and to mark ‘Pink October’ we will donate €1.00 for every client who trains with us over October – the men included to Breast Cancer Ireland

If you would like more on our classes or instructor training – call 01 868 4600

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