The restorative movement program has been designed to provide a comprehensive and progressive therapeutic recovery program, for every participant. This book is divided into four diverse sections: Adaptive/Beginner, Intermediate, Challenge and - a special Lymphedema Segment: StarrPower Restorative Pilates for Cancer Survivors benefits: *Helps to dissipate scar tissue through gentle stretching *Restores and maintain range of motion, .Increases strength and flexibility to involved areas of the body. *Elevates endorphin levels: relieve tension, depression, weakness, and fatigue. *Restores upright posture after surgery .Relieves stiffness in neck, back, chest (tightness etc .Improves sleep patterns Improves energy levels *Relaxes the body and calms the mind .*Improves appearance and confidence Participants are encouraged to use each segment for at least 10 consecutive weeks, before advancing to the next level.


STARR CARSON CLEARY Starr has been a health and fitness Educator in many facets of the fitness industry since 1995. She is also a Corporate Lifestyle Wellness Consultant and ＂Empowerment through Movement＂ Motivational Speaker dedicated to teaching the masses how to achieve health and fitness goals through motivation, encouragement and support. Certifications- Master Fitness Motivational Trainer-Cancer Exercise Specialist, Lebed Method ＂Focus on Healing＂ Trainer, Sports Nutritionist, Advanced Power Pilates, Yoga, Corporate ＂Team Challenge Trainer,＂ Worksite Fitness, Sports Training, - Plyometrics, Strength and Agility Training. Based in California, Starr divides her time working with cancer survivor groups, - through a variety of fitness programs, presentations and unwavering support of those discovering new and exciting aspects of body awareness movements. Starr has used the principles of Pilates as the main element in her teaching forums. ＂I love the concept of the mind and body integration movements- body awareness, quality movements over quantity movements. The ideology of the exercises teaches visualization, offers the practionier to concentrate and focus on controlling the movement of extremities while in motion. Most of all, the unique exercise concept can benefit the young and mature, strong and weak individuals, back and neck injuries. The beauty of the program...everyone can benefit by working at their own individual fitness level. My greatest t joy is to help individuals enhance their lifestyle, by learning how to progressively take back their physical power...one muscle at a time.