C Wellness Kapiti

04/08/2025

Cancer Rehab Awareness Week
18 - 24 August 2025

This annual campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of rehabilitation and exercise in cancer recovery. For many people, this support can be the difference in helping them regain the ability to walk or return to their normal daily activities.

Restoring health is much more than just removing disease. If people miss out on rehab, it impacts their ability to work, their families, their long-term health, and their communities.

Please help us spread the message during Cancer Rehab Awareness Week. Let’s make support part of every recovery story!

14/07/2025

We’ll be there, what about you??

We’re nearly at capacity — with only 18 spots left to be part of this year’s Kapiti Women's Expo! Whether you're a business, creator, community group, or service — this is your moment to shine in front of an amazing local crowd!

📍 Meet new customers
💬 Build valuable connections
🛍️ Showcase your products/services
✨ Be part of an inspiring, empowering day

Register now at www.KapitiWomensExpo.co.nz

03/07/2025

Great Article by Lou James from Pinc and Steel “So when we talk about rehabilitation and exercise after cancer, we’re not just talking about reps and sets. We’re talking about reconnecting with your body.”

After cancer, many people are told to “get back to normal” — but what happens when your body doesn’t feel like yours anymore? At PINC & STEEL, we work with people every day who feel let down by their bodies. They’ve been through surgery, chemotherapy, radiation — and survived — but are...

10/06/2025

💙 Meet Jo Clouden, our specialist physiotherapist who’s passionate about helping people feel stronger, move better, and live more comfortably through expert physiotherapy and exercise-based care. As a qualified Cancer Rehab Physiotherapist, Jo supports individuals during and after treatment, helping them stay active, rebuild strength, and regain confidence in their bodies.

If you or someone you care about is going through treatment, or has finished treatment, and could benefit from gentle, effective support — we’re here to help. Reach out to us today and take the first step toward feeling your best.

04/06/2025

Another great article and study...

A brisk walk several times a week could also cut the risk of death by a third, a global study has found.

02/06/2025

Further evidence that the work we do helps fight cancer....

First clear evidence that structured exercise regime reduces risk of dying by a third, can stop tumours coming back or a new cancer developing

02/03/2025

What do physiotherapists do for people diagnosed with cancer?
Cancer rehabilitation is a supportive health care program. It can help with mobility, fatigue, cognitive and memory problems caused by cancer and its treatment.

These problems can make it harder to do daily activities, return to work, or continue cancer treatment. They can have a lasting effect on health and overall quality of life.
The goals of cancer rehab are to:
• Help you stay as active as possible and participate in family, work, and other life roles
• Lessen the side effects and symptoms of cancer and its treatment
• Help you stay as independent as possible
• Improve your quality of life

 We spend much of our day, recognising the strengths inherent in the person in front of us, asking curious questions that might lead an individual to see a vision of hauora/ wellbeing, that has felt tenuous since their diagnosis of cancer.
 In practical terms, we provide hands on techniques designed to alleviate pain, improve function and mobility, including work with scar tissue.
 We also work to develop individualised solutions for the person’s most important impairments – often this is fatigue, peripheral neuropathy, balance or mood disorders.
 Often this involves navigating a path to activity that supports a person’s energy and hope for a life they recognise as their own once again.

We’re based in Kāpiti. We’d be so pleased to see you or your loved one in clinic soon.

06/02/2025

Exercise in Cancer rehab: Backed by Science

Exercise in Cancer Rehab: Backed by Science

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has confirmed that supervised exercise programs for individuals with metastatic breast cancer are not only life-enhancing but also cost-effective. These programs significantly improve quality of life and reduce healthcare costs, making them a win-win for patients and the system alike.

Benefits include:
✅ Better management of treatment side effects.
✅ Improved physical and mental health.
✅ Increased confidence and motivation to stay active.

📊 Cost-Saving Benefits Highlighted in Research:
A related study also published in revealed that individualised exercise programs during cancer treatment can significantly reduce emergency department visits and 30-day hospital readmissions—leading to substantial cost savings. Exercise, when delivered thoughtfully and professionally, proves to be an invaluable investment in both patient health and healthcare sustainability.

Together, these findings underscore the importance of making supervised exercise more accessible to all cancer patients, including those with advanced disease.

👉 Read more about the latest research here:
https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO-24-01441
https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/OP.21.00690

At PINC & STEEL, we see firsthand how these supervised exercise rehab programs help patients rebuild their strength, independence, and confidence. It’s about more than movement—it’s about giving people the tools to take back control and thrive during and after treatment.

23/01/2025

At C Wellness we are trained in managing scars with Restore Scar Therapy methods. If you have restriction following a mastectomy or other surgeries, we can help. Call today to book an appointment.

You can search for a Restore Scar Therapist on our newly launched Scar Therapy Directory. www.restorescartherapy.com. Restore Therapy is a specialist manual ...

17/12/2024

Structured exercise during cancer treatment lowers mortality risk, reduces fatigue and pain and reduces the risk of recurrence.

* (Ref - Cormie P, Zopf EM, Zhang X, Schmitz KH. The Impact of Exercise on Cancer Mortality, Recurrence, and Treatment-Related Adverse Effects. Epidemiol Rev. 2017 Jan 1;39(1):71-92. doi: 10.1093/epirev/mxx007. PMID: 28453622.)

11/11/2024

🌟 Office Space Available in Raumati Village! 🌟

Are you a massage therapist, counsellor, nutritionist, or another wellness professional looking for the perfect space? Join us in our light and bright wellness space in Raumati Village!

✨ Flexible hours to fit around your existing health business. ✨ Ideal for professionals in the wellness industry.

PM us to discuss and arrange a visit.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow your practice in a supportive and vibrant community. 🌿

11/11/2024

Jo recently got interviewed for an article in Sunday Star Times. Definitely worth a read and please share so we can get the word out there.

Those who know rehab can vastly alter quality of life post-cancer can’t understand why NZ’s medical system failed to point them toward something so helpful.