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CANCER
REHABILITATION

Cancer Rehabilitation

Fact: Research has shown that regular exercise can significantly decrease the chance of recurrence among cancer patients!

Inner Strength Bayside has supported many brave women and men in their quest to conquer cancer. For many years, clinic director and Physiotherapist, Luci Minogue has taken a special interest in Cancer Rehabilitation, being the first Pinc Cancer Rehabilitation provider in Victoria. She delivers Oncology Rehabilitation Programs in Cheltenham to women and men diagnosed with cancer, helping them regain their physical strength, improve their body confidence and incorporate exercise into their lifestyle.

Luci draws on her Pinc and Steel Cancer Rehabilitation training to offer a complementary blend of clinical pilates-style exercises, physiotherapy, massage, stretching and breathing techniques.

Oncology Rehabilitation can help improve the quality of life for cancer survivors and aid in reducing the side effects of treatment.

Group Physio-led Exercise classes offer individualised exercise rehab for each person within the group. These oncology rehab classes accommodate all ages, fitness levels, and mobility. They offer a safe space to feel, share, and exercise within your limits and find solidarity with those who understand how it is.

Our oncology rehab programs aim to help women & men:

  • Regain strength, flexibility and confidence in their body
  • Improve stability and posture
  • Ease pain and muscular tension
  • Minimize weight gain and improve bone density
  • Learn new exercises to enhance their recovery after surgery and prevent long-term problems
  • Increase energy levels during and after cancer treatments
  • Achieve their own fitness goals with an individualised, safe training program
  • Gain a sense of control and boost the spirit

Cancer Rehabilitation

Our Cancer Rehabilitation program, which draws on The Pinc and Steel Cancer Rehabilitation Program, accommodates all fitness levels and is suitable for anyone recovering from cancer to help improve quality of life and reduce the side effects of treatment such as fatigue, pain and muscle wasting.

A one-hour-long initial assessment is required before starting, which may be followed by several individual half-hour sessions, often in our studio. Options after these individual sessions are to either continue individually or join a Group Physiotherapy class.

Please contact us for further information. Sessions are claimable on private health or else with Medicare if you have a Chronic Disease Management Plan from your GP.

What our clients say

Julia Levy
05:17 05 Jun 25
Worth 5 stars. Great team here. Friendly inclusive and very professional.Front desk team Kym, John and Eve! Fun and very helpful.I have been training with Petra ( trainer) for 5months now.I had very weak knees, sore back and stiff shoulder.Petra mentioned a GLA-D program. Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark.I signed up. It was the perfect start. It’s been a great journey. I feeling so much stronger and stable. Moving so much easier, stronger knees and hips. Pain has reduced.Back walking with my daughter.Thank you Petra.! Pilates, just love it!Really enjoying your classes . 5🌟
Pia Kelly
10:43 28 May 25
Awesome 1st consult at Inner Strength with Alannah. Felt really heard and understood and as a result feel really confident in my treatment plan.
Ellie O’Connell
01:24 21 May 25
Inner Strength Bayside is amazing! The staff are so lovely, caring, and welcoming. Kym at reception is always cheerful and kind—she’s genuinely caring and often helps with my 11-week-old during the Mums & Bubs class, which makes a huge difference.The physiotherapists are incredibly knowledgeable. I see Caitlin for the Mums & Bubs sessions, and she makes sure my program is tailored to my stage of recovery. Even though there are four people in the class, it honestly feels like a one-on-one session. Everyone follows their own individual program, and the team tracks your progress each session, which really helps you stay on track. Caitlin even gives my baby cuddles if she’s unsettled—she’s so caring and hands-on!I’ve also seen Alannah for pelvic floor physio and found the appointment extremely thorough. She explained everything so clearly, and I left feeling confident and informed about why I needed to do specific exercises.This place is not only professional and knowledgeable but also warm and supportive. My baby and I always feel welcome and looked after. Highly recommend!
Sarah B
05:57 19 May 25
I’ve been seeing Luci for some back pain issues and it’s been great so far. Lovely reception staff and good location - lots of parking!
Lucy French-Pounce
01:14 17 May 25
Wow - what a fabulous place woth amazing facilities. I saw Alannah, and I left feeling very cared for, understood and more educated as well. Highly recommend, I will be returning!
Casey Power
23:13 16 May 25
If you are after consistently exceptional care, look no further than Inner Strength Bayside. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Winik Family
07:09 16 May 25
Amazing thorough very skilled physiosClinical Pilates classes are targeted to one’s needs. Improvement is evident from regular attendance. New studio is beautiful.The office manager/ reception / front of desk is warm and welcoming and went the extra mile 🙂
Ellesha Tilbey
02:48 03 Apr 25
I don’t think I’ve ever felt so instantly comfortable going to an initial session, than I did with these lovely ladies! So incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, clear, and I walked out feeling really positive and extremely happy with my experience. I’m 28 weeks pregnant and feel at ease knowing I’m going to be supported throughout the next few months and beyond.Thank you again Luci and team!
Breeanna Campbell
23:26 01 Apr 25
Alannah was amazing - highly recommend!
Rina Stefani
23:21 01 Apr 25
Excellent care. Looking at solutions to deal with a clicking jaw. Found Caitlin to be very thorough. Thank you for yoir expertise.
Lauren Lynch
09:10 29 Mar 25
The mums and bubs classes that I have been attending at Inner Strength have been amazing. Tailored to my strengths, weaknesses and postnatal recovery. Highly recommended these classes!
Nikki Carter
21:28 20 Mar 25
Been going to Pilates Reformer classes for over 10 years. Keeps me flexible and pain free. Great caring physios that run the class and we always have fun each week.
Madeline Forsyth
10:25 19 Mar 25
I’ve been going to Inner Strength for a few years now. The physios do a fantastic job tailoring the small group reformer pilates sessions to what I need, which has helped me with back pain.I’ve also received many physio treatments over the years and it always helps.Thanks Luci, Caitlin and team.
Stephanie Clark
07:06 12 Mar 25
I've been attending physio led pilates classes at Inner Strength for the last 8-9 years.Luci has developed a great program for me which she reviews and adjusts as I've improved.I also did the GLAD program for hip and knee arthritis and found that helped me greatly in managing my hip arthritis.They are a great team and I highly recommend them.Stephanie Clark
Kate Warburton
10:52 11 Mar 25
Great Clinical Pilates Studio. All the physiotherapists are extremely professional and treat everyone with respect at all times. I can have a private one on one class or join a group class. Do yourself a favour and join in. It's really enjoyable and great to be moving and strengthening my body.Looking forward to the new location in Cheltenham opening soon.Keep up the great work team.
Courtney Chugg
11:35 03 Mar 25
We are extremely happy with the physio care and treatment provided by Luci to our daughter. Luci listened to her problem and tailored the treatment accordingly. We felt Luci understood the issues my daughter was having and worked to provide a solution to allow her to confidently continue her sporting activities. Luci was very caring, thorough and answered all our questions. We would happily recommend Luci and Inner Strength Bayside.
Julia Levy
05:17 05 Jun 25
Worth 5 stars. Great team here. Friendly inclusive and very professional.Front desk team Kym, John and Eve! Fun and very helpful.I have been training with Petra ( trainer) for 5months now.I had very weak knees, sore back and stiff shoulder.Petra mentioned a GLA-D program. Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark.I signed up. It was the perfect start. It’s been a great journey. I feeling so much stronger and stable. Moving so much easier, stronger knees and hips. Pain has reduced.Back walking with my daughter.Thank you Petra.! Pilates, just love it!Really enjoying your classes . 5🌟
Pia Kelly
10:43 28 May 25
Awesome 1st consult at Inner Strength with Alannah. Felt really heard and understood and as a result feel really confident in my treatment plan.
Ellie O’Connell
01:24 21 May 25
Inner Strength Bayside is amazing! The staff are so lovely, caring, and welcoming. Kym at reception is always cheerful and kind—she’s genuinely caring and often helps with my 11-week-old during the Mums & Bubs class, which makes a huge difference.The physiotherapists are incredibly knowledgeable. I see Caitlin for the Mums & Bubs sessions, and she makes sure my program is tailored to my stage of recovery. Even though there are four people in the class, it honestly feels like a one-on-one session. Everyone follows their own individual program, and the team tracks your progress each session, which really helps you stay on track. Caitlin even gives my baby cuddles if she’s unsettled—she’s so caring and hands-on!I’ve also seen Alannah for pelvic floor physio and found the appointment extremely thorough. She explained everything so clearly, and I left feeling confident and informed about why I needed to do specific exercises.This place is not only professional and knowledgeable but also warm and supportive. My baby and I always feel welcome and looked after. Highly recommend!
Sarah B
05:57 19 May 25
I’ve been seeing Luci for some back pain issues and it’s been great so far. Lovely reception staff and good location - lots of parking!
Lucy French-Pounce
01:14 17 May 25
Wow - what a fabulous place woth amazing facilities. I saw Alannah, and I left feeling very cared for, understood and more educated as well. Highly recommend, I will be returning!
Casey Power
23:13 16 May 25
If you are after consistently exceptional care, look no further than Inner Strength Bayside. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Winik Family
07:09 16 May 25
Amazing thorough very skilled physiosClinical Pilates classes are targeted to one’s needs. Improvement is evident from regular attendance. New studio is beautiful.The office manager/ reception / front of desk is warm and welcoming and went the extra mile 🙂
Ellesha Tilbey
02:48 03 Apr 25
I don’t think I’ve ever felt so instantly comfortable going to an initial session, than I did with these lovely ladies! So incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, clear, and I walked out feeling really positive and extremely happy with my experience. I’m 28 weeks pregnant and feel at ease knowing I’m going to be supported throughout the next few months and beyond.Thank you again Luci and team!
Breeanna Campbell
23:26 01 Apr 25
Alannah was amazing - highly recommend!
Rina Stefani
23:21 01 Apr 25
Excellent care. Looking at solutions to deal with a clicking jaw. Found Caitlin to be very thorough. Thank you for yoir expertise.
Lauren Lynch
09:10 29 Mar 25
The mums and bubs classes that I have been attending at Inner Strength have been amazing. Tailored to my strengths, weaknesses and postnatal recovery. Highly recommended these classes!
Nikki Carter
21:28 20 Mar 25
Been going to Pilates Reformer classes for over 10 years. Keeps me flexible and pain free. Great caring physios that run the class and we always have fun each week.
Madeline Forsyth
10:25 19 Mar 25
I’ve been going to Inner Strength for a few years now. The physios do a fantastic job tailoring the small group reformer pilates sessions to what I need, which has helped me with back pain.I’ve also received many physio treatments over the years and it always helps.Thanks Luci, Caitlin and team.
Stephanie Clark
07:06 12 Mar 25
I've been attending physio led pilates classes at Inner Strength for the last 8-9 years.Luci has developed a great program for me which she reviews and adjusts as I've improved.I also did the GLAD program for hip and knee arthritis and found that helped me greatly in managing my hip arthritis.They are a great team and I highly recommend them.Stephanie Clark
Kate Warburton
10:52 11 Mar 25
Great Clinical Pilates Studio. All the physiotherapists are extremely professional and treat everyone with respect at all times. I can have a private one on one class or join a group class. Do yourself a favour and join in. It's really enjoyable and great to be moving and strengthening my body.Looking forward to the new location in Cheltenham opening soon.Keep up the great work team.
Courtney Chugg
11:35 03 Mar 25
We are extremely happy with the physio care and treatment provided by Luci to our daughter. Luci listened to her problem and tailored the treatment accordingly. We felt Luci understood the issues my daughter was having and worked to provide a solution to allow her to confidently continue her sporting activities. Luci was very caring, thorough and answered all our questions. We would happily recommend Luci and Inner Strength Bayside.

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