Jo Collins - Sana Soft Tissue Therapy

15/08/2025

Have you had breast cancer surgery? Or know someone who has? I’m working on this research in my capacity as a ScarWork therapist and sharing this email from the co lead, as we are looking for participants for this really important study. Please read below and see if it’s of interest.
If it is, you can contact me and I’ll put you in connect with Nicole and the team.
Otherwise, please contact directly: nicole.collaco@nhs.net

Subject:ScarWork Study for breast cancer.
My name is Nicole, and I’m a Research Fellow at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. I’m getting in touch about a research study with the patient support group run by The South East London Breast Cancer Trust. It’s a study I co-lead with Associate Professor John Hughes, Director of Research at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine.
The study, a feasibility trial of ScarWork on post-breast surgery pain syndrome (PBSPS) in early stage breast cancer patients, is investigating ScarWork; a gentle, light-touch therapy that may help reduce pain related to scarring after breast surgery.

We’re looking to recruit adults with stage 1 or 2 breast cancer who are in remission but still experience post-surgery pain. Participants must be over 18, at least six months post-radiotherapy (if applicable), and able to attend regular sessions in central London.

We aim to recruit 40 people from diverse backgrounds. Not everyone will receive the therapy, as we’re comparing outcomes between those who do and don’t receive ScarWork. Those allocated to the therapy group will receive up to five sessions with a qualified ScarWork therapist. Participants will also be asked to complete some questionnaires at three different times and take part in a short phone interview.

Thank you for considering this, and please do get in touch if you have any questions.

Best wishes,
Nicole, and on behalf of John
Dr Nicole Collaço| Research Fellow
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine,
60 Great Ormond St,
London,
WC1N 3HR

11/08/2025

I hope you are having a lovely day? Allowing yourself some R & R time is super important for your mind and body to heal. How are you getting yours?
Luckily for me this year we’ve managed to escape to gorgeous Croatia 🇭🇷 again, where having had a couple of weeks off, I’m now trying hard to add back in just a bit of work to get some overdue admin work sorted. The view and heat is a bit distracting to be fair! Thankful for a very welcome breeze with the 39 degrees!☀️🥵 ☀️

19/07/2025

I have just one slot left this week in Towcester on Tuesday 12.15 - 13.15pm before I’m away til 1st September. Please book in if you need. Otherwise bookings are open from 1st September. Booksolo.co/sanasofttissuetherapy

07/07/2025

Always such a great feeling when you started out a maybe a bit bleary eyed but finish a class feeling fresh, energised and stronger ready for the day safe in the knowledge that before most have barely started their day you are sorted! We have a warm and welcoming class so do come join my classes on Monday and Thursday 7am and 9.30am!

While the world sleeps, you're choosing strength, breath, and intention ✨ 7AM might feel early - but on the Reformer, it's where power meets presence 💪🏽 These are the quiet hours that build loud confidence. That wake-up-and-glow energy? It’s earned right here, one controlled movement at a time. Book your classes in now at thepilatesbarn.uk 🧡

07/07/2025

Lucky for me, I’m off for some R&R on an adventure trip back to Croatia! I’m away from 28 July to 1st Sept. I’m running out of spaces before I go, so if you have any niggles or issues or just need some relaxation, do get booked in ASAP. Www.booksolo.co/sanasofttissuetherapy

07/06/2025

In Reformer Pilates, it's not about being the best - it's about being better than you were yesterday. Every small gain, every deeper breath, every stronger hold counts. Show up for you, and let your only competition be the version of yourself you left behind 🧡✨

03/06/2025

Numerous studies show the benefits of exercise first thing. So come join me Mondays and Thursdays and gain them for yourself..

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15/04/2025

Despite having been in marketing most of my career I find it really hard to shout about myself so here’s a few of some really lovely things that my clients have shared about their treatments with me.
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20/03/2025

Glorious day out there! Looking forward to teaching my next class before treating clients.🙏🏻🥰 Come and strengthen your mental and physical wellbeing in beautiful surroundings at The Pilates Barn in Towcester / Jo Collins - Sana Soft Tissue Therapy

06/03/2025

Totally unnecessary but it felt really humbling to be appreciated so much - my client bought me flowers as a thank you for managing to fit her into clinic time last week! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 And gorgeous they were too!💐

17/02/2025

'No pain no gain'! NO!!
This conversation does come up fairly regularly with client. However this is a common miconversation that if a sports massage is not really painful, it’s not doing any good. This is absolutely not the case and actually counter-productive.

31/01/2025

👋 MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS 👋
What makes The Pilates Barn special? Our brilliant and experienced instructors!
Say hi to Jo. Jo began practicing Pilates over 25 years ago.
Jo is also a certified Soft Tissue Therapist here at our Treatment room - assessing, treating, and rehabilitating various issues and injuries. Having a particular interest in the intricacies of the human body and its fascia, she has specialised in Scar Work, as scars can significantly impact movement and function.

This deep understanding of the body has made Jo an excellent Reformer Pilates Instructor, delivering safe, effective and challenging classes at The Pilates Barn.

Jo is dedicated to helping individuals to keep mobile, stay strong, and lead an active and fulfilling life for years to come.

Jo’s classes are 2pm Mondays and 7am /9am Thursdays and are fully beginner friendly and always creative, fun, and suitable for all levels.
Book a class with Jo 👉🏻👉🏻 www.thepilatesbarn.uk