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Adaptive Wellness participants have the opportunity to develop a lifestyle of activity and wellness.

Adaptive Wellness

People with diverse limitations can also participate in exercise and recreational activities adapted to fit their personal needs and goals. Adaptive Wellness participants have the opportunity to develop a lifestyle of activity and wellness through the assistance and support of Adaptive Wellness trainers, other participants and the greater YMCA community. Individualized instruction is provided for people who need more personal assistance.

Adaptive Wellness instructors have one or more of the following: ACE (American Council on Exercise) Certification, undergraduate or graduate degrees in Adapted Physical Education or a related field. In addition Instructors hold multiple safety certifications including CPR.

How do I Join? Bring a consent form signed by your doctor along with the waiver of liability found on the Adaptive Wellness flyer in the lobby, to your first appointment.

To schedule an appointment contact Kathleen Palmer at 842.2706.

Participation Requirements
Financial Assisitance
Living Strong Living Well

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The Adaptive Wellness program can help people with the following conditions feel better:

  • Arthritis
  • Obesity
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Diabetes
  • Cardiac conditions
  • Vision or hearing loss
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Stroke survivors
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Cancer survivors

->Living Strong Living Well

A 12-week small group program designed for adult cancer survivors who have recently become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. Our goal is to help participants build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability. Additional goals include reducing the severity of therapy side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes, and improving energy levels and self esteem.

To register for Living Strong Living Well contact:

Joyce Hanna, MA, MS, Ass., Dir., Stanford Health Improvement Program
211 Quarry Road N229, Stanford, CA 94305, 650.725.5014
Visit the web site at lslw.stanford.edu or e-mail Joyce Hanna for more information.

->Participation Requirements

  • Adaptive Wellness registration form
  • Medical release form signed by physician
  • Waiver of liability

->Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available to make membership possible for everyone. To apply, contact Hema Sesham in the membership department at 842.2748.

->Feldenkrais

The Feldenkrais Method is for anyone who wants to reconnect with their natural abilities to move, think and feel. Whether you want to be more comfortable sitting at your computer, playing with your children and grandchildren, or performing a favorite pastime, these gentle lessons can improve your overall well being. Learning to move with less effort makes daily life easier. Increase ease and range of motion, improve flexibility (without stretching!) and coordination, and rediscover innate capacity for easy, efficient movement.

For more information about Feldenkrais contact Kathleen Palmer at 842.2706,

 

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