Encore celebrates 25 yeas in Australia

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month there will be a number of celebrations around Australia to mark this auspicious occasion.

Encore has a new Ambassador – Ann Hollingworth

Wonderful news for the YWCA Encore program is that Ann Hollingworth recently accepted the honour of becoming our Encore Ambassador. We are very proud to have Ann on board. A breast cancer survivor herself and an attendee of the Encore program she knows only too well the benefits of the program and the friendships that are forged.

What is YWCA Encore?

YWCA Encore is an exercise program designed specifically for women who have experienced mastectomy, lumpectomy or breast reconstruction surgery at any time in their lives. Based around floor and pool exercises and relaxation techniques, it is safe, fun and therapeutic. The water resistance exercises are gentle but effective, and the warm water relaxes and relieves affected muscles. Encore can help you strengthen and tone your arms, shoulders and chest, regain mobility, and improve your general fitness.

We know that after surgery, many women experience numbness, pins and needles, loss of mobility, and discomfort in their upper bodies. Encore can help relieve these problems through gentle stretching exercises.

We aim to help you:

• improve mobility and flexibility in your arms and shoulders
• boost your self esteem and self image
• relieve any discomfort you may be experiencing as a result of surgery
• reduce the potential risk of lymphoedema
• assist women with lymphoedema; and
• create a positive attitude to life and health

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