About me:Corporate Lifestyle Restortative Movement Consultant, Certified Master Fitness Trainer, Cancer Fitness Specialist, Advanced Pilates Instructor, Motivational Speaker "Empowerment through Movement" Seminars. My goal- To inform people who are newly diagnosed with cancer, cancer survivors, and individuals with chronic illness how to rebuild the body through mind, gentle body and spirit exercises to expedite the healing journey to recovery.. I teach “Empowerment through Movement" Seminars to groups with chronic illness,  individuals diagnosed with cancer as well as post operative survivors. The "fun" motivational restotative movement sessions offer Inspiration, Insight and Implementation on “Taking Back Your Physical Power…One Muscle At A Time. We laugh, cry and feel marvelous at the end of each event! Afterall, If you are breathing… there is a physical movement that can be adapted to get you back on the wells course. When I'm not teaching motivational seminars, I’m promoting health and wellness community awareness-,  or working on new projects and programs to help to enhance the Mind, Body and Spirit to individuals  throughout the region and beyond. I know that fatique and muscle weakness are large factors for those of you, who have had surgery, chemo or radiation treatments, or other health problems. The goal is too take one day at a time. After receiving medical clearance to exercise, you will want to pace yourself- do not overdo it. Start slowly. Some days you may only want to do a bit of deep breathing or you may feel like walking five steps today, six the next day and so on. The worst thing you can do for yourself is too do nothing at all. Be strong and believe in yourself. What is a Restortative Fitness Program? My pre/post operative cancerand restortative movement  programs begins with a system of building blocks conveying the fundamentals and principles of restorative core strength training. Cancer Survivors  & those with chronic illnesses ,learn body awareness moves through a gentle restorative and relaxation exercise regiment, that will help them progressively rebuild their bodies as they continue on the recovery journey. I decided to start this form of movement program,  because I have heard too many fitness horror stories from post rehab and cancer survivors, trying to do to much too soon. All too often, Cancer Survivors and ohers who are trying to regain strength; face set-backs in the healing process due to under exertion (doing nothing at all after being diagnosed) or over fitness exertion. (too much too soon, wrong exercises etc.)Remember you are not alone What are StarrPower Restortative Movements for Cancer Survivors and Chronic Illness:- Pilates Fundamentals, Principles, Adaptive and Modification techniques - Focus – Body awareness techniques, diaphragmatic breathing, postural alignment,core strength, flexibility, balance, muscular strength and endurance. - Restore strength and flexibility to particular joints and muscle groups that have become weak and inflexible as a result of surgery; Focus is on shoulders, neck, chest, upper back and rotator cuff during initial phases of program and abdominals, lower back, and lower extremities during later phases. - Re-train torso muscles for postural improvements and more efficient body alignment. - Re-educate the involved muscles to move in a safer, more efficient manner - Re-develop deep breathing by restoring mobility in thoracic area (chest, ribcage, and back), thereby allowing for more freedom of movement in diaphragm and lungs - Facilitate overall conditioning and to increase physical stamina for faster recovery after surgery and easier tolerance of treatments -chemotherapy and radiation) · The benefits of Pilates the Cancer Survivors · Increase energy levels · Elevate endorphin levels: relieve tension, depression, weakness, and fatigue · Improves postural alignment, appearance and confidence · Helps prevent formation of scar tissue and frozen shoulder syndrome. · Restore upright posture after surgery · Relieve stiffness in neck, back, chest and shoulders · Restore and maintain range of motion, strength and flexibility to involved areas of body. · Increase lung capacity post-surgery/anesthesia through diaphragm breathing · Improve cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary fitness *********************** The StarrPower Restortative Strength Training DVD will give the Cancer Survivor an opportunity to view and practice some or all the Pilates movements in a home setting, offer the user an opportunity to learn or review the principles and movements at their own pace. The DVD would also help inform and educate caregivers, spouses and friends of the Cancer Survivor, about the concept of mind and body integrative recovery moves to help strengthen the body. Note- The purpose of the strength training is not replace an exercise class, but enhance, increase and offer the opportunity to increase frequency of the Pilates moves, as the person develops, increases muscle strength, better coordination and balance. People I’d love to meet… People who have a zest for life, who are compassion and genuine, who think of others before themselves, people who know who they are- needing no validation for their positive actions, people who treat their body as a temple, seek balance and love and people who have dreams and aspirations to make an impact for their fellow sisters and brothers. (Note) Its ok to have a momentary pity party- Sometimes we need to get to a low point in life to purge off the unwanted emotional baggage. Just get it out and over as soon as possible- tomorrow always offer new beginnings. Continue to thrive as you live! To discuss Cancer Fitness issues. You may contact me at starrpowercancerfitness@live.com Starr	TWITTER ME:STARRPOWER CANCER FITNESS   Share inspirational stories, challenges, support and encouragement to other cancer survivors. May everyday bring you one step closer towards the healing  You may contact me at: starrpowercancerfitness@live.com or (209) 827-1960