Women’s Rehab Collective

16/11/2025

When Robyn & I first set up The FFA, Nic was one of our OG clients and over the years attended our Warrior classes,supported us online during covid, shared our posts and recommended us to so many local women.

So sad to read this, if anyone is able to help support, please do

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Make a Donation FollowFollow Finch’s Story Hello everyone and thank you so much for taking the time to read this. We are a group of Nicola’s friends, people who have laughed with her, leaned on her, grown up with her, and loved her for the incredible woman she is. Writing this is so...

16/11/2025

To the runners reading this - do you actually like it?

So, following on from my little fitness renaissance (aka finally sorting my s**t out), I’ve also been trying to get back into running - not that I’ve ever really been into it. Alongside using the Ladder app for my strength training, I decided to throw in a weekly 5K, you know, balance and

16/11/2025

What is Diastasis Recti?

Here’s explaining a bit more about it, and it’s a really helpful breakdown if you’re not quite sure what’s going on with your core after pregnancy.

If you’ve noticed things like:
• a bit of doming down the middle of your tummy
• your core feeling weaker or slower to switch on
• changes to posture
• lower-back niggles that weren’t there before
• or just a general “this doesn’t feel like it used to”
…then this might answer a few questions.

We assess and treat Diastasis Recti in our women’s health appointments, and it’s an area we’ve spent a lot of time researching (including our master’s dissertations), so if you’re unsure whether this applies to you or you just want some guidance, we are always happy to help.

10/11/2025

Why book scar therapy with me and what exactly is ScaRehab™?

Let’s start with the obvious- not all scars are the same, and not all scar therapy is either.

Over the years, I’ve worked with many scars from C-sections and orthopaedic surgery to burns and one thing I’ve learned is that scar recovery takes more than just a bit of massage. It takes understanding, technique, and time.

That’s where ScaRehab™ comes in.
It’s our specialist approach to scar therapy, designed by MSc-qualified musculoskeletal practitioners - combining multiple evidence-based techniques to help restore movement, function and confidence after surgery or injury.

A ScaRehab™ session may include:
• Specialist scar massage and soft tissue mobilisation
• Vacuum therapy to gently lift and mobilise adhered tissue
• Acupuncture techniques developed specifically for scarring
• Targeted rehabilitation and movement advice to support longer-term results

ScaRehab™ isn’t just about improving how a scar looks, it’s also about how it feels and how it moves.

Because the truth is, scars can affect so much more than the skin- they can change posture, limit movement, and even impact how your body and mind feels day to day.

If you’ve had surgery (recent or years ago) and still feel tightness, pulling, sensitivity or numbness around your scar, this is for you.

I’m a specialist in women’s MSK and scar therapy, with over 15 years’ clinical experience and advanced training in acupuncture, scar therapy, and rehabilitation.

I’ve seen incredible results with post-surgery and C-section scars, often when clients thought nothing else could help.

ScaRehab™ sessions are available at Rehab With Claire, Cheshire.

10/11/2025

Such an inspiring evening at the Northern Grit event last night with
Stacey Copeland was an incredible host, and the panel guests were equally brilliant.

Amazing to see how far women’s and girls’ sport has come but there’s still so much more to do!

A really thought-provoking and motivating night, reminding us that we all have a part to play, no matter how small it might seem.

09/11/2025

Check out Claire's latest blog:

Fitness, which used to be my stress reliever, had quietly morphed into another item on the self care to-do list. It became another thing I “should” be doing rather than something that helped me reset.............

Ladder

I’ve got more qualifications in fitness than I can count, literally, I teach the stuff, but over the past 18 months (probably longer if I’m brutally honest) I’ve just lost my mojo a bit. Exercise, food, routine - all of it. If I’m being really honest, I was also probably skirting the edges o...

09/11/2025

.81 & will be at the Scar Symposium this weekend - the first of its kind for scar therapists!! Thanks so much - what a line up! We cannot wait

09/11/2025

Come along to the Padel Club Wilmslow on Tuesday to chat all things breast health and sports bras with Claire & Robyn Find out how an optimally fitting sports bra can up your Padel game!

16/06/2025

🎉 We’re thrilled to have the fabulous back in clinic for Mummy MOT appointments on Thursday, 26th June! 🙌

If you’re wondering what a Mummy MOT is, it’s a comprehensive postnatal check-up designed to help mums restore strength, balance, and confidence after childbirth. Whether you’re struggling with pelvic floor issues, diastasis recti, or just want a full-body check to get back on track, Ailsa’s here to support you.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Book your appointment today and get the care you deserve. 💪💕

31/05/2025

If you’re new to hosting retreats and it’s on your vision board to make it happen but you haven’t a clue where to start then our ‘Ready-To-Go Retreats’ could be just what you’re looking for!
Equally, you may have a well established business and have run a number of retreats already but you just don’t have the time to plan and organise you’re next one with everything else you’ve got to do...

These are retreats that are basically in a box and ready for you to use! All mapped out, venue, itineraries, food menus, activities, suppliers, the whole shebang! Even available dates for you to choose from. All tried and tested by us personally.

Our first one is ready to go now. Check out all the deets:

https://re-treat-yourself.com/ready-to-go-retreats Or link in bio

23/05/2025

Absolutely love this…… one more barrier for girls removed! 🙌🏻
Women in Sport

Our teen students are switching it up now training in black gis.

It’s more than a style choice. We’re breaking down the barriers that stop teenage girls from staying active.

In the UK, over 1 million girls who once loved sport drop out in their teens. Why? Fear of judgement, body image worries, periods, pressure at school, and feeling like they don’t belong.

We’re changing that. From flexible kit to a supportive, inclusive environment we’re making space for girls to stay confident, capable, and connected.

Let’s keep girls in sport. Let’s do it differently.

02/04/2025

It's C Section Awareness Month - check out our latest blog!

We’ve noticed something recently—and maybe you have too. Whenever we share posts about C-section scar therapy, they’re often met with passive-aggressive comments. Things like: “I just left mine alone—it gave me my beautiful baby.” “We should love our scars, they’re part of the journey.” “Mine was fine, I didn’t need any of that.” Now, we get it—these comments are probably well-meaning. But they can be unintentionally quite judgy. And more importantly, they overlook a really important truth: not everyone’s experience is the same.

We’ve noticed something recently—and maybe you have too. Whenever we share posts about C-section scar therapy, they’re often met with passive-aggressive comments. Things like: “I just left mine alone—it gave me my beautiful baby.” “We should love our scars, they’re part of the journe...