Imagine how much better your life would be if you had abundant energy, stable moods, faster metabolism, and overall vibrant good health. We offer life-changing nutrition education and full-body wellness classes to anyone wanting a healthier life. We support you in behavior modification that eliminates deprivation, encourages problem-solving and self-management, and supports long-term success. We teach you to eat real foods in balance to create vitality from the inside out and to move in ways that positively affect both mind and body.
For detailed descriptions of wellness programs or questions, please contact susand@jccnh.org.
Upcoming
MAY SPECIALTY YOGA WORKSHOPS
RESTORATIVE YOGA
16+ | Sunday | May 19 | 1:45-3 PM
Rest and Restore! It’s all about letting go.
Gentle, supportive, and therapeutic are just a few words that describe restorative yoga. At its core, restorative yoga is a practice of passive healing. Using bolsters, blocks, and blankets to practice postures that feel good in the body and offer the opportunity to release physical, mental, and emotional stress. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness, and deep breathing.
Held in the Quiet Corner Room.
PRICE PER SESSION:
$15 JCC member
$20 non-member
Parkinson's Support Group
Wednesday, May 29 | 4:30-5:30 PM
This session will focus on groundbreaking clinical treatments that uses ketamine to help people with Parkinson’s ages 40-80 deal with depression. Taking part in this trial could help with the discovery of important new treatments for depression in Parkinson’s disease.
Open discussion if time permits.
Caregivers are always welcome to attend.
Please RSVP by May 28.
While you are here, meet our Parkison’s personal training specialist Terri and learn about how high intense exercise can help slow the progressions of the disease!
For more information, contact Terri at terrikt@jccnh.org.
Intro to Tai Chi Class
Fridays | 12:15-1:15 pm
LEARN THE BASICS!
Often referred to as a ‘moving meditation’ practice, Tai chi Chuan consists of movement in a slow defined manner, coordinated with breathing. Originating in China as a physical activity leading to martial arts.
Many of Tai Chi’s health benefits have been validated by recent research; this includes an increase in lower body strength and balance, calm the mind, and an increase in body awareness. A great option for stress management, a regular practice can calm the mind and is welcoming to everyone.
FREE TO JCC MEMBERS!
INSTRUCTOR: Higgy Lerner, retired RN, seasoned in Acupuncture, Herbal medicines, and practicing Tai Chi for over 40 years.
MELT Method
Ongoing
Ages 16+ | Wed | 10-11am | Ongoing | 6 sessions | Member: $99 | Community: $129
A science-backed self-care technique that anyone can use to stay active, enhance performance, and manage pain. Specially designed hand/foot treatment balls and custom made soft rollers tap into our neuro-fascial system to restore balance to the body.
Taught by MELT Practitioner and holistic health coach Betsy Bell Osterholm
For more information: betsyo@jccnh.org
susand@jccnh.org for additional package options
Pelvic Floor and Exercise
Next session TBA
Ages 16+ | Member: $15 | Community: $20
The pelvic floor is a highly vascular part of the body with the nerves, muscles and connective tissue working together to provide organ support, bladder & bowel control, and even help to stabilize the spine and pelvis.
This workshop will address the pelvic floor musculature as a key part of the inner, deep core. You will learn how to do the Kegel exercise correctly, practice gentle comprehensive exercises, and receive a protocol for daily practice.
Nutrition Counseling/Dietetic Coaching
Ages 13+ | TBD | 3 sessions | Member: $149 | Community: $179
Comprehensive weight management balancing nutrients, food intake, meal timing, and food preferences under guidance of an RDT.
To register, please contact Susan Donovan at susand@jccnh.org.
Nutrition Counseling/Behavorial Coaching
Ages 13+ | TBD | 3 sessions | Member: $149 | Community: $179
Health coaching to identify eating triggers and ways to improve behaviors related to emotional eating. ORIENTATION: An introduction on how to safely use the fitness room and apparatus.
To register, please contact Susan Donovan at susand@jccnh.org.
Wellness Coaches
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Alan Franzi
Alan Franzi, MS, PAS, C-IAYT brings over 25 years’ experience to his clients. He is a Certified Posture Alignment Specialist (PAS), trained through the Egoscue® Institute with additional specialized training as a Level 3 Somatic Movement Center® Certified Exercise Specialist and a Certified Yoga Therapist(C-IAYT) His “Pain Free Posture” therapy work reflects his passion to help those with chronic pain, and progress on their path toward pain free living and a fuller, more active lifes...
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Betsy Bell-Osterholm
Betsy is a MELT™ Method Certified Practitioner, Holistic Lifestyle Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE & AFAA Certified Instructor, APEX Nutrition and Energy Healing Arts. With over 30 years experience, Betsy builds healthy communities, and maximizes human potential. With a passion for dance and the healing arts, she is committed to helping others achieve their goals by leading individuals and groups through conscious movement to live life with optimal health and vitality.
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Deborah Boynton
Debra Boynton, DTR (Dietetic Technician Registered), Certified by the ADS (American Dietetic Association) w/ clinical nutrition experience since 1995. Nutrition Consultant & Weight Loss Coach, her experience includes nutritional screenings, assessments, has developed & implemented nutritional care plans for patients, & provided individualized & group nutritional education. Certified Fitness and Cycling Instructor, attainment of health/fitness through nutrition & exercise is her lifelong pursuit.
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Cindy Kane
RDH, Integrative Health and Nutrition Coach, Certifications: Emotional Eating and Gut Health
Cindy is a life long exerciser whose parents were role models for healthy eating and an active lifestyle. She has been a dental hygienist for 29 years in the same practice. Her engagement with her patients taught her that you truly are what you eat and true wellness starts with your food choices. She pursued her nutrition coach certification to fulfill her passion for a balanced approach to wellness.
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Linda Dreher
Linda Dreher, Linda Dreher: A full time yoga teacher and former studio owner, with two 200-hour teacher trainings completed practicing Hatha and Vinyasa style yoga Linda has a passion for the true nature of yoga – a path to connect the body and calm the mind.
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Betsy Karp
Betsy Karp: Certified health and wellness counselor, published author, artist, fashion designer and business owner offering intimate workshops and color connections to learn how color and emotions can help one gain deeper self confidence
Questions? Contact Susan Donovan,
Director of Group Exercise and Wellness Services
susand@jccnh.org