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04/29/2021

Happy Birthday to our Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates instructor Aileen!
You can now book with Aileen for virtual one-on-one Physio-Pilates sessions. Sessions are covered by the physio therapy portion of your extended benefits!
We want to help you discover the benefits of Clinical Pilates by making it accessible on every level.
Email [email protected] for more information or to book your appointment!

03/11/2021

New Video!
Lymphatic Self-Massage.
Reduce signs and symptoms of lymphedema and maintain a healthy lymphatic system with this short sequence for the arm.
Free Printables available in the video description!
Instructed by Krista Dicks, Registered Massage Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist.

This brief video is a step-by-step guide to learn self-massage for reducing swelling and edema in your arm(s). This simple sequence will guide you from start...

03/10/2021

Bring awareness to cures and treatments for lymphedema and lymphatic diseases. Making it a global priority.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage, which can be performed by Registered Massage Therapists with additional training, has shown promise in reducing edemas, inflammation and preventing lymphedema.

Co-founder Krista Dicks is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist and can provide in person lymphatic massage (if you live in Ottawa) or you may consult with her virtually through our Physio-Pilates program! Email [email protected] for questions.

https://www.amtamassage.org/publications/massage-therapy-journal/manual-lymphatic-drainage/

03/06/2021

Did you know...

Wearing the wrong bra size can result in all kinds of surprising health problems and potentially lead to a risk

Check below to learn the ways that wearing an improper bra may be hurting your health.

We are calling these "Boobie Traps" and there are six of them to watch out for!

This month, we are focused on breast health.
Each week we will share two "Boobie Traps" with you and we have included a Stay Strong Online video for each "Boobie Trap" to motivate you to improve your health with movement and exercise today!

If you would like to learn more about choosing the right bra and breast health, let us know!

We want to help you move through recovery with ease.

Stay Strong and have an awesome day!

Boobie Trap Number Six: The Big Standoff

Is the centre panel of your bra not resting against your sternum? Then you have a standoff between your girls.

The front middle of the bra should sit firmly against the sternum gently lifting and separating.

Work on your balance and strength when standing with Aileen

Part of proper posture and gait is to have strength in the hip muscles. Balance exercises also help to stabilize the pelvis and improve your posture whether...

02/28/2021

Wearing the wrong bra size can result in all kinds of surprising health problems and potentially lead to a risk

Check below to learn the ways that wearing an improper bra may be hurting your health.

We are calling these "Boobie Traps" and there are six of them to watch out for!

This month, we are focused on breast health.
Each week we will share two "Boobie Traps" with you and we have included a Stay Strong Online video for each "Boobie Trap" to motivate you to improve your health with movement and exercise today!

If you would like to learn more about choosing the right bra and breast health, let us know!

We want to help you move through recovery with ease.

Stay Strong and have an awesome day!

Boobie Trap Number Five:
The Dreaded Unib**b

Are your breasts squish, squashed and scrunched into that "unib**b" look?
Now really, is compressing your breast tissue for 12 hours a day healthy?

Try a foam roller workout to separate the squish:

Pilates Foam Roller Exercises. Start slow with this gentle but challenging foam roller workout.This short class combines variations of Pilates exercises on ...

02/27/2021

Wearing the wrong bra size can result in all kinds of surprising health problems and potentially lead to a risk

Check below to learn the ways that wearing an improper bra may be hurting your health.

We are calling these "Boobie Traps" and there are six of them to watch out for!

This month, we are focused on breast health.
Each week we will share two "Boobie Traps" with you and we have included a Stay Strong Online video for each "Boobie Trap" to motivate you to improve your health with movement and exercise today!

If you would like to learn more about choosing the right bra and breast health, let us know!

We want to help you move through recovery with ease.

Stay Strong and have an awesome day!

Boobie Trap Number Three:
Thy cup runneth over

Are your breasts spilling out the top and sides of your bra making it look like you have an armpit b**b?
Then you need a bigger cup!

Tone the side b**b and groove along with Aileen

Sign up for a weekly email from us: https://staystrongonline.com/Join Aileen as she teaches you an uplifting dance to Better When I'm Dancing, By Meghan Trai...

02/21/2021

Did you catch Boobie Trap Number 1 yesterday?

Did you know...

Wearing the wrong bra size can result in all kinds of surprising health problems and potentially lead to a risk

Check below to learn the ways that wearing an improper bra may be hurting your health.

We are calling these "Boobie Traps" and there are six of them to watch out for!

This month, we are focused on breast health.
Each week we will share two "Boobie Traps" with you and we have included a Stay Strong Online video for each "Boobie Trap" to motivate you to improve your health with movement and exercise today!

If you would like to learn more about choosing the right bra and breast health, let us know!

We want to help you move through recovery with ease.

Stay Strong and have an awesome day!

Krista + Aileen


Boobie Trap Number Two:
The High Rider

Is the back of your bra riding up onto your shoulder blades? Is the back of your bra higher than the front? Then your girls aren't sitting straight in the saddle

Work on spinal articulation and core strength to help you (and your girls) sit up straight with some fitness ball exercises!

Visit https://staystrongonline.com/ to learn view more videos for your Breast Cancer Recovery. Exercises on the Ball focus on core activation, spinal articul...

02/20/2021

Did you know...

Wearing the wrong bra size can result in all kinds of surprising health problems and potentially lead to a risk

Check below to learn the ways that wearing an improper bra may be hurting your health.

We are calling these "Boobie Traps" and there are six of them to watch out for!

This month, we are focused on breast health.
Each week we will share two "Boobie Traps" with you and we have included a Stay Strong Online video for each "Boobie Trap" to motivate you to improve your health with movement and exercise today!

If you would like to learn more about choosing the right bra and breast health, let us know!

We want to help you move through recovery with ease.

Stay Strong and have an awesome day!

Boobie Trap Number One:
The Super Drooper

Does your bra have elastic straps and no directional support that leave your girls swinging low and wide?

Try some upper body strength training to lift the muscles under the breast tissue:

Sign up for weekly inspiration: https://staystrongonline.com/ This video is an upper body workout routine using resistance and lightweights. Great for those ...

02/10/2021

Need motivation? Here you have it!

Not only is Fay Steadwell a certified Stott Pilates Instructor, Dance teacher, and Zumba instructor but, she is almost 80 years old and she teaches this great Pilates session outdoors on a very cold day.

Join her, even try it outside but remember to wear a hat!

Did you know about "Coldest Night of the Year?"
It's a fundraising outdoor walking event to raise money for charities across Canada that serve people experiencing homelessness, hunger and hurt. Check out the website here:
https://cnoy.org/about

https://youtu.be/QadV1SJWfGU

Need motivation - here you have it. Not only is Fay Steadwell a certified Stott Pilates Instructor, Dance teacher, Zumba instructor but she is almost 80 and...

02/10/2021

Two Physios and a Nurse!

Let Health Professionals be your cheerleaders through cancer recovery!