PILATES FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS

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Cancer treatment can leave patients with muscle weakness and decreased range of motion. If left unchecked, this can lead to muscular compensations and alignment issues.

Pilates is a gentle and effective exercise system that can improve strength, flexibility, balance and confidence. It is ideal for cancer patients as it is low impact and can be easily modified to suit individual needs and abilities.


Whether you have been recently diagnosed or are years out of treatment, join us in learning ways to support yourself through treatment and for years to come.

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The Black Rock Pilates Studio offers Group Pilates Classes as well as Private Sessions specifically for cancer patients and survivors in affiliation with  Bridgeport Hospital's Integrative Medicine and Support Services: 

Basic Pilates Mat Class - Mondays 5:30PM-6:30PM
at Norma Pfriem Breast Center

111 Beach Road, Fairfield CT  

For more information call the studio at (203) 335-1987

Private Sessions - by appointment only 

Wednesdays between 11:00AM-4:00PM

at The Park Avenue Medical Center

5520 Park Ave, Level 1 Suite 600, Trumbull CT 

or 7 days/week at the Black Rock Studio

Complimentary Private Pilates Session available for cancer patients.  To schedule call (203) 335-1987.

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More about Bridgeport Hospital's Integrative Medicine and Support Services


"My visits with Laura were so helpful during radiation treatment. I had done weeks of PT to get the flexibility I needed to get my arm over my head just to undergo radiation treatments, and Pilates helped me maintain my range of motion. Most importantly, however, was how working with Laura made me feel. Having cancer made me feel like my body had betrayed me. Pilates helped me get re-introduced to my body in a positive way, and that was priceless." - Meg S