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Up Next on Pilates Hour:

Move Over Cancer

Movement is a powerful tool in cancer recovery. In the next episode of Polestar Pilates Hour, Dr. Brent Anderson sits down with Lou James, founder of PINC & STEEL, to explore the impact of movement-based rehabilitation for those affected by cancer.

Lou will share the mission behind PINC & STEEL and discuss how fitness professionals and communities can support cancer recovery through exercise. She’ll also introduce Move Over Cancer, a global initiative happening in New Zealand this May, aimed at raising awareness and bringing people together through movement.

About this Webinar

Pilates Hour – Episode 234

Your weekly dose of Pilates knowledge

Hosted by:

Lou James
Lou James
Dr. Brent Anderson
Dr. Brent Anderson
Day: March 20th Hour: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Access: Online View in your timezone
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About Pilates Hour:

Polestar Pilates Hour is a free Pilates webinar series where we discuss various topics on movement science, teaching skills, and much more. They are one hour and hosted by Polestar Pilates founder Brent Anderson with occasional special guests.

This series provides a flexible, accessible, and supportive platform for Pilates professionals, physical therapists, and movement enthusiasts to connect with others, expand their knowledge and skillset, and enhance their teaching techniques. Access expert instruction from certified instructors, connect with other like-minded individuals from around the world, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in the field of Pilates and movement science.

Meet the participants:

Lou James (MNZM)

Lou James (MNZM)

Founder, PINC & STEEL

Lou James MNZM is a pioneering force behind the cancer rehabilitation movement in New Zealand. After receiving her Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy in 1997, Lou became deeply passionate about helping people affected by cancer reclaim the quality of life they deserve. Witnessing the unnecessary struggles and long-term disability many faced after cancer treatment, she was driven to create lasting change.

Lou is the founder of the PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Programs, which focus on restoring physical and mental wellbeing after a cancer diagnosis. She also established the PINC & STEEL Education Academy, championing the role of oncology physiotherapy. Today, this academy supports over 2,000 providers across 24 countries, advancing the global standard of cancer rehabilitation care.

To address barriers in access to care, Lou founded the PINC & STEEL Foundation, enabling thousands of New Zealanders without insurance or financial means to access essential rehabilitation services each year.

Lou is deeply committed to raising awareness about the importance of cancer rehabilitation. She strives to ensure that every person affected by cancer is supported in their recovery—empowered to rebuild strength, restore hope, and reclaim what cancer has taken away.

In recognition of her contributions, Lou was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to people with cancer in 2017. She also recognized as a Denizen Hero and you can read more about her work here.

Brent Anderson, PT, PhD, OCS, NCPT

Brent Anderson, PT, PhD, OCS, NCPT

Founder and President, Polestar Pilates

Brent Anderson is a Physical Therapist, Pilates Educator, and author of the book Principles of Movement.

With over 30 years of experience in rehabilitation and movement science, Brent is passionate about the power positive movement experiences have in changing the world.

Early in his career as a Physical Therapist he discovered the power and efficacy of Joseph Pilates mind-body work to expedite rehabilitation outcomes. This early testament to the power of the Pilates Method inspired him to create a program that merged the worlds of traditional rehabilitation with the mindful movement that Pilates provides. It also spurred the development of Polestar’s evidenced-based Pilates teacher training curriculum.

In an effort to add to the evidence of Pilates, Brent pursued a doctoral degree researching the impact of Pilates rehabilitation on chronic low back pain using psycho-emotional wellness and quality of life measures.

Brent is the creator and host of the Pilates Hour podcast, featuring case studies and in-depth reviews of movement science topics with expert guests from a variety of fields. Brent is an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in the DPT department in Miami, FL. He teaches as an adjunct professor in the Physical Therapy departments at the University of Miami, University of Southern California, and New York University.

Brent is dedicated to sharing Pilates with the world and is an active consultant for hospitals, universities, and wellness organizations internationally. He is also an avid public speaker, lecturing at health conferences and forums worldwide. Brent has always been deeply involved in community service and has volunteered on many boards within the community, profession and faith, in line with his desire to impact the world one person at a time.

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Clare Dunphy Hemani
Clare Dunphy Hemani Pilates teacher

Christi Idavoy taught this cueing workshop with clarity, great information and examples and showed a depth of understanding with a refreshingly open heart. I could listen to her all day! Thank you.

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Patricia Wong Pilates Instructor

Thanks Polestar for continually sharing information with the Pilates community. I look forward to the Pilates Hour as there is always so much to keep learning and also hearing the opinion/research/work of what is happening in the industry.

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