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health & wellness classes continued Visit www.emersonhealthyliving.org to register online. Call 978-287-3777 to register or for more information. Some classes are ongoing; you can join in at any time. NEW! GAME PLAN – injury prevention for young athletes Help your kids to stay in the game by learning techniques that will minimize their chance of sports injury. Muscular tightness and weakness increase the risk for injury and will be discussed, along with off-season conditioning and game day preparation. The class is appropriate for all ages and sports. Presented by Nicki Barker, CPT, from Personal Training International. $35 Monday, May 21, 6:30-8:30 pm NEW! PINK RIBBON YOGA – you can still live your life to the fullest! This workshop offers physical, emotional and spiritual support for women who have experienced breast cancer — recently diagnosed, in treatment or a long-term survivor. The class includes healing meditation, breathing techniques, gentle yogic stretching and relaxation. Taught by Nancy Dorenfeld, RYT, Kripalu-certified yoga instructor and survivor. Please bring a yoga mat, small pillow or towel and water. $20 Saturday, June 2, June 30 or July 21, 10:30 am-12:00 noon Part of the proceeds from this class will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to providing mammograms and breast care to underserved women. NEW! TOTAL BODY RESISTANCE BAND WORKOUT Just as effective as free weights, this class will teach you how to maximize your time and still get a complete workout — anytime, anywhere. You will learn a variety of exercises for the major muscle groups and stretch with bands to cool down. Presented by Nicki Barker, CPT, from Personal Training International. Participants will take home a resistance band kit. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Bring an exercise mat. $65 for a four-week session beginning Tuesday, May 22, 7:00-8:00 pm NEW! KIDS FIT+FUN CAMP This one-week weight-loss day camp for children and adolescents, age 8-14, includes strength training, cardio exercises, fun group games, education on healthy eating habits, music and more. The instructor is Holly Kouvo, CPT, CNS. The camp is held at the Fitting Fitness In studio in Boxborough. $175 Classes are Monday-Friday 9:00-11:30 am, July 23-27, or August 6-10 Parent orientation is on Monday, July 23, or August 6, 6:30 pm REIKI Training Classes Discover this hands-on energy therapy that can be used to encourage relaxation, manage pain, provide comfort and promote overall wellness. Learn to give reiki to yourself, others and pets. Receive reiki practitioner certification. Approved for five contact hours for nursing for each full day of attendance. Contact hours for massage therapy and social work also are available. Presented by Libby Barnett, MSW, reiki master and teacher at the Reiki Healing Connection. REIKI-Level I Training: Saturday, June 23, 9:00 am-3:00 pm $145 REIKI-Level II Training: Sunday, June 24, 9:00 am-3:00 pm $160 NEW! OLD AGE ISN’T FOR SISSIES – know your own health care and the system that supports it This workshop will include information on public and private community services and support for the caregiver. Housing and homecare options will also be covered along with changes in the health care system that may affect your medical care in the future. Presented by Anne Marie Rowse, CMC, certified care manager and principal, Senior Care Advisors, LLC. Also presenting is David Green, MD, critical care medicine and pulmonary medicine, Emerson Hospital. $35 Monday, June 11, 7:00-9:00 pm NEW! REFLEXOLOGY – the joy of touch Experience the positive joy of communication and touch through reflex points on the feet to improve health, relax the mind and invite a feeling of peacefulness. Program presented by Jane Aire Beckwith, licensed massage therapist. $35 Tuesday, June 5, 7:00-9:00 pm TAMING ANXIETY This workshop introduces ten effective strategies for managing anxiety and obsessive thought. We will discuss the importance of addressing your overall levels of stress and conflict with the goal of lessening anxiety and unproductive worry. Presented by Frances Bigda-Peyton, EdD, certified psychoanalyst. $35 Monday, June 25, 7:00-9:00 pm NEW! REFLEXOLOGY FOR THE RESPIRATORY AND CIRCULATORY SYSTEMS Learn gentle, focused compression on the hands and feet that, along with deep breathing, can alleviate sinus headaches, allergies and hay fever. Bring a small pillow. Presented by Jane Aire Beckwith, licensed massage therapist. $35 Tuesday, June 26, 7:00-9:00 pm 12
LIVING WELL WITH FIBROMYALGIA NEW! IMPROVING THROUGH FITNESS Exercise is the healthiest approach to fibromyalgia treatment. This non-aerobic program, taught by an instructor with fibromyalgia, is designed to prevent or counter the deconditioning that may result from exercise intolerance in individuals with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue. Taught by Diane Gallagher, certified fitness instructor. Bring an exercise mat and light (1-5-lb) hand weights. $168 for a six-week session. Monday and Thursday, 3:00-4:00 pm Beginning May 14 or June 25. NEW! STRESS REDUCTION FOR FIBROMYALGIA AND CHRONIC FATIGUE Finding healthy ways to lower your stress can reduce symptoms, including pain and sleep problems. You will learn about habits that can interrupt circulation and produce pain and how to cultivate new ways to respond to life’s challenges. Presented by Patricia Howard, who has completed teacher training at the Center for Mindfulness at UMass. $90 Saturday, June 9, 10:00 am-4:00 pm NEW! A DAY OF MINDFULNESS FOR THE FAMILY In this workshop, we will take an open look at the interpersonal dynamics of the family, how to get along better and work through conflicts in positive ways. You will learn practices that allow you to be surrounded by intense emotions but not be affected negatively. Parents, young adults and teens are welcome. $90 Saturday, August 4, 10:00 am-4:00 pm ($45 for children 17 and younger) WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE SEMINAR for 8th grade and up This seminar will focus on hands-on self-defense techniques, strategies and tips for staying safe in common situations. The topics covered may be particularly beneficial to girls and women who are going through a transition at home, in school or at work, but are useful to all participants. Taught by Johanna Glazer and Len Glazer, internationally certified third-degree black belt instructors. $40 Wednesday, August 15, 7:30-9:30 pm Ongoing Sunday and Thursday evening weekly classes are also available; next session starts in September. Tender Beginnings: classes in preparation for childbirth and parenting Emerson Hospital offers tours, classes and support groups for those who are having a baby or are at home with a newborn. For dates of classes, to register or for other information, please call 978-287-3268. GROUP TOURS Free tours of the Birthing Center are given on a regular basis. Registration is required, so call the number above. CLASSES • Prenatal Childbirth Choose a five-week class, a oneday class or a refresher course, which covers vaginal and cesarean deliveries. For pregnant women and their partners. • Natural Childbirth Three-session course • Sibling Preparation For children between 2½ and 6 • Bed Rest Loaner Kit Includes videos, books and a home visit • Infant Care Learn bathing, diapering and holding • Breastfeeding Covers the benefits and challenges of breastfeeding • Infant CPR Anytime Program One-hour introductory class and kit • Getting Ready for Multiples For parents expecting twins, triplets or more • The Happiest Baby on the Block Learn how to calm your baby • HypnoBirthing ® Supports a natural childbirth experience using hypnosis SUPPORT GROUPS • Lactation Consultation Emerson offers a certified lactation consultant who can help resolve difficulty with breastfeeding. Check with your health plan to determine coverage. For more information about Emerson’s lactation consultation, please call 978-287-3317. • Mothers Offering Mothers Support (MOMS) For new mothers who may feel overwhelmed and alone, Emerson has experienced volunteer MOMS who are available to offer support. For more information, please call 978-287-3176. • New Mothers Group Bring your questions and concerns, or just come to meet and share experiences with other mothers. Join them and their babies to discuss the challenges of those early months. For more information, please call 978-287-3176. 13
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