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Move Over Cancer with Polestar Pilates Dr. Brent Anderson PhD

We’re thrilled to announce a special collaboration between Polestar Pilates NZ and the PINC & STEEL Foundation for the Move Over Cancer (MOC) campaign!

This initiative aims to raise awareness and funds for cancer rehabilitation programmes in New Zealand, ensuring everyone affected by cancer can live life to the fullest.

What is Move Over Cancer?

Move Over Cancer is a nationwide event in May 2025 that brings people together to move, raise awareness, and fund life-changing cancer rehabilitation. The PINC & STEEL Foundation believes rehabilitation is powerful – it helps people revive strength, restore confidence, reconnect with life, and reclaim what cancer has taken away.

The nationwide campaign kicks off at 5 PM on 8th May in Auckland at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in Westhaven Marina.

US-based Dr. Brent Anderson, PhD, OCS, and CEO of Polestar Pilates International will lead a – LIMITED SPACES ONLY – Pilates Mat class for survivors, medical professionals, Pilates Practitioners, Pilates enthusiasts and supporters.

The class will be followed by a Panel Discussion about the importance of movement in cancer recovery with Dr Brent Anderson, Oncologist Dr Michelle Wilson, PINC & STEEL Founder Lou James and research advocate and cancer survivor Fay Sowerby.

If you cannot attend in-person, the launch event will also be made available live via Zoom, and a recording will be provided to those people who registered.

Session Details

📅 Date: 8 May (in-person or online via Zoom)
📍Location: Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Westhaven Marina, Auckland
Time: 5 – 7 PM
💰 Registration fee: in-person $75, virtual participant $65
👥 Audience: Anyone interested in moving for cancer!

CLICK HERE or on the picture to register.

During the month of May we invite all Pilates professionals throughout New Zealand to host one or more movement-based classes in their own location to fundraise and champion this important cause. For example, donate the fees you receive for that particular class to the PINC & STEEL Foundation, but completely over to you!

Why Should You Get Involved?

Cancer rehabilitation and exercise significantly improve recovery and long-term health outcomes. Exercise post-cancer diagnosis reduces cancer-related mortality by 44% and recurrence risk by up to 35%. Rehabilitation also reduces disability and enhances quality of life.

Many people affected by cancer miss out however on the rehabilitation support they need for several key reasons:

  • Lack of funding and medical necessity perception: In New Zealand, while we have ACC that funds rehabilitation for accidents, this funding often does not extend to recovery from illnesses like cancer.
  • Unreported and untreated side effects: Patients may not always report the various side effects they experience, such as fatigue, pain, weakness, and reduced mobility, to their medical specialists. Consequently, these issues may go undetected and untreated, contributing to a lack of rehabilitation support.
  • Focus on acute care: Healthcare systems can be heavily focused on the acute treatment phase of cancer, with less structured support available for the months and years that follow, when rehabilitation is crucial for regaining function and quality of life.
  • Socio-economic factors: Access to healthcare and rehabilitation services can be influenced by socio-economic factors, potentially leading to disparities in the support received by different individuals.
The PINC & STEEL "Move over Cancer" campaign was established precisely to address this gap by raising awareness of the crucial role of movement in cancer recovery and advocating for greater support and access to rehabilitation services for those affected by cancer.

Your participation will help fund essential rehabilitation services for Kiwis in need. Every step, stretch, and rep will make a difference.

How Can You Join the Movement?

  • Host a Class: Fitness professionals can host a movement-based fundraising event during MOC Week. This includes Pilates, yoga, spin, or any other activity.
    • Click here to register if you are indeed organising one or more classes, and we will get your fundraising page set up and sent out to you soon!
  • Click here to Donate: Every contribution helps PINC & STEEL support cancer patients.
  • Click here to buy a ticket to the Launch Event on 8 May.
  • Attend a Class: Join a local MOC event and donate to support the cause.

Let’s Move Over Cancer together, because movement is medicine and changes lives.

Dr. Brent Anderson, Physical Therapist, Pilates Instructor, Author and Global Speaker, Founder and CEO of Polestar Pilates

ALIGN THE WORLD TOUR COMING TO AUCKLAND!

Join Dr. Brent Anderson and a team of Movement Experts at the “Align the World Tour” in May ’25 where movement science, exploration and mental alignment come together in a real life experience that will change your life forever.

This exclusive event is a must-attend for Pilates teachers, healthcare and movement professionals, enthusiasts, and community leaders. Gain invaluable insights from Dr. Anderson and other expert facilitators, enhance your scientific knowledge, and refine your skills in assessment, treatment, and teaching.

SPACES ARE LIMITED SO REGISTER NOW & BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS EARLY!

CLICK HERE or on the picture for more information and to register

Dr. Brent Anderson, Physical Therapist, Pilates Instructor, Author and Global Speaker, Founder and CEO of Polestar Pilates at the May 2025 Introduction to Pathokinesiology Course

INTRODUCTION TO PATHOKINESIOLOGY

Polestar’s Introduction to Pathokinesiology is a transformative course designed for movement practitioners and health professionals who are eager to deepen their expertise.

This program bridges the gap between current understanding knowledge of human physiology and the complexities of human pathology, laying a foundation in these essential sciences.

SPACES ARE LIMITED SO REGISTER NOW & BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS EARLY!

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IF YOU NEED TO OBTAIN A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, COMPLETE THE POLESTAR ANATOMY COURSE

Polestar Anatomy is one of our most requested courses by our graduates and students. This 8-hour course is specifically designed as an introduction to muscle skeleton anatomy for movers and movement teachers and will prepare you for any of the Polestar certification courses. The Polestar online Anatomy course is the perfect course to prepare you for any of the Polestar curriculum, or to refresh your knowledge of the body and how it moves.

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MAT COURSE

Our highly sought-after Polestar Pilates Mat Teacher training course is a comprehensive program that equips you with the knowledge and skills to confidently teach Pilates mat exercises to clients of varying abilities.

Led by our experienced and dedicated instructors, this course covers essential Pilates principles, exercise repertoire, modifications, cueing techniques, and class management strategies.

Whether you are new to Pilates or looking to deepen your understanding, this Pilates Instructor Training will provide you with the tools to deliver effective and engaging mat-based classes.

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The Polestar Pilates Reformer Teacher training course is a comprehensive certification program designed to elevate your teaching skills and enable you to effectively utilise the Pilates Reformer apparatus.

This course covers a wide range of exercises and variations, emphasizing proper alignment, biomechanics, cueing techniques, and progressions.

By mastering the Reformer, you will expand your ability to provide personalized and impactful training sessions to your clients.

Look no further for superior Pilates Instructor Training!

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COMPREHENSIVE COURSE

The Polestar Comprehensive course provides a unique environment for Fitness Leaders & Pilates enthusiasts to become a certified Pilates Studio teacher, and for licensed and certified Rehabilitation Professionals to receive in-depth instruction in Pilates rehabilitation principles, teaching techniques, self-mastery and practice.

Master over 130 Pilates exercises across a full spectrum of apparatuses, including Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and props. By learning a comprehensive repertoire of movement techniques, you can continuously provide and refresh your clients with goal-oriented movement experiences.

Each student will receive comprehensive didactic and theoretical review and practical training using a clinical reasoning approach; instruction in teaching techniques, Pilates exercise benefits, self mastery and practice is all included.

Look no further for superior Pilates Instructor Training!

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Polestar Pilates is all about openness and wanting to contribute to the wider community

September 13, 2022

What attracted me to Polestar was the ability to influence other people’s lives and to give them that same sense of empowerment.

For me Polestar Pilates is all about openness and wanting to contribute to the wider community.

I would recommend Polestar because it’s very thorough training, but done in a really practical manageable way, and you meet a whole lot of fabulous people who will influence your life.

Jo Hutley - Polestar Educator and Mentor

One of Polestar’s point of differences really is the fact of how we teach the exercises, not just the content

August 5, 2022

I think one of Polestar’s point of differences really is the fact of how we teach the exercises, not the content, but the detail and the cueing.

I think it’s a really nice continuum of transitioning through physiotherapy, Pilates and fitness.

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