The Journey of Core Rehab During Chemo
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Season 4 | Episode 2 | February 25, 2025
About this episode
Joining us in this episode is Online Tummy Team Client, Rosemary Barlett. Rosemary shares her journey through core rehab during a year of chemotherapy. Just days after signing up for a full year of The Tummy Team, Rosemary was diagnosed with breast cancer. Instead of canceling her membership, Rosemary decided to go through each course in the Women’s Core Collection step by step during her year of cancer treatments.
Join us today to see how The Tummy Team courses helped her prepare and heal from surgery, chemotherapy and the grieving process of Cancer. You will be inspired by her story.
Kelly Dean, MPT
Kelly has a Masters in Physical Therapy and focuses her career on Diastasis Recti and core related issues.Overcoming Core Dysfunction Through Healing & Resilience
In this episode of The Tummy Team Journey Podcast, Kelly Dean, MPT, speaks with Rosemary, a mother of five from Northern California, about her unexpected journey through core rehab, breast cancer, and recovery.
Discovering Core Weakness & Diastasis Recti
Rosemary initially found The Tummy Team after experiencing core weakness, diastasis recti, and pelvic floor issuesfollowing multiple pregnancies, including twins. She wanted to regain her strength to keep up with her children but was soon faced with a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis.
Using Core Rehab to Navigate Cancer Treatment
Instead of putting her healing on hold, Rosemary integrated The Tummy Team's programs into her recovery. She used:
✔️ Grief Recovery & Breath Work – To process her diagnosis and regain a sense of control.
✔️ Core Prep for Surgery – To ease post-mastectomy discomfort and restore movement.
✔️ Core Foundations & Floor of Your Core – To strengthen her core and pelvic floor during chemotherapy.
✔️ CoreSmart Fitness – To safely rebuild strength after treatment, especially for osteoporosis prevention.
Key Takeaways from Rosemary’s Journey
🔹 Healing Isn’t Linear – There were setbacks, but small, consistent actions made a difference.
🔹 Posture & Core Connection Matter – Proper alignment improved strength, reduced pain, and helped post-surgery recovery.
🔹 Pelvic Floor Rehab Is Life-Changing – She no longer struggles with incontinence or hemorrhoids after learning proper techniques.
🔹 Every Movement Counts – Even gentle breathing and stretching made a huge impact.
A Message of Hope
Despite the challenges, Rosemary emerged stronger, more connected to her body, and empowered to live her life fully. Her journey proves that core rehab isn’t just for postpartum moms—it’s for anyone wanting to regain strength and confidence.
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