Pink Ribbon Program

Pilates and Breast Cancer Recovery

Recently breast cancer patients undergoing treatment as well as breast cancer patients in recovery have been benefiting from Pilates. Pilates help breast cancer patients recover from the challenges of undergoing breast cancer surgery, anti-cancer drugs which are compounded by the stress of having a life-thretening condition. Pilates Pink Ribbon Program provides exercises that can help breast cancer patients recover both mind and body.

The Pink Ribbon Program is a system of Pilates based exercises specifically designed for post-operative breast Cancer Recovery. The exercises will help stretch and strengthen the shoulder, chest, back, and abdominal muscles, allowing women to regain full range of motion to those areas affected by breast cancer surgery.

Instructor Mary Bange trained with Pink Ribbon Program founder, Doreen Puglisi. Mary starts every new client with a private one-on-one meeting. After listening to the client's goals and evaluating all the information provided regarding surgery, treatment, and the resulting implications for movement, Mary develops a custom workout that will give the client optimal results.

Benefits of The Pink Ribbon Program - Pilates and Breast Cancer Recovery

• Helps regain strength and mobility in the affected shoulder and arm
• Retrains musculature of the trunk for postural improvement
• Restores immune systems damaged by anti-cancer drugs
• Enhances energy levels
• Decreases stress and tension
• Improves self-confidence
• Reduces feelings of depression

Though The Pink Ribbon Program Pilates based exercises are designed specifically for breast Cancer Recovery, Mary welcomes any cancer survivor with special exercise needs.

Download The Pink Ribbon Program Brochure: PDF

Read the Peak Pilates article by Mary Bange, Pilates and Breast Cancer: PDF