Exercise and Fitness

This beginning-level exercise class is designed to improve functional mobility in individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease. The class includes many exercises designed specifically for those with Parkinson’s and also includes PWR exercises. Participants will learn the basic movements in seated and standing positions. Participants should be able to walk 50 ft. with an assistive device and with the support from their caregiver as needed. 3-5 sessions

Instructor: Dominican Therapy Team Class fee: $21-35 Class code: PMF Location: Wellness Center Room: Gym

This intermediate-level exercise class is designed to improve functional mobility in individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease. The class includes many exercises designed specifically for those living with Parkinson’s and also includes PWR exercises. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor and walk 100 ft. independently without an assistive device. 2-5 sessions

Instructor: Dominican Therapy Team Class fee: $14-35 Class code: PMWE Location: Wellness Center Room: Gym

This advanced-level exercise class is a progression of the intermediate class. The class includes many exercises designed specifically for those living with Parkinson’s Disease and also includes PWR exercises. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor independently and must be able to walk 200 ft. independently without an assistive device. 2-5 sessions

Instructor: Dominican Therapy Team Class fee: $14-35 Class code: MF Location: Wellness Center Room: Gym

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Group exercises designed to improve balance and strength for people who may be fearful of falling or are looking to improve their stability. Exercises are fun and safe but those who are at high risk for falling must bring a caregiver as a precaution. Participants must be able to walk 100 ft. independently with or without an assistive device. 3-5 sessions

Instructor: Dominican Therapy Team Class fee: $21-35 Class code: BALB Location: Wellness Center Room: Studio

This introductory level class is designed to help improve one’s general functional mobility, strength, flexibility and balance. This class includes fun strength training, aerobic training, and balance-specific exercises. Participants should be able to walk 150 ft. with or without an assistive device. 2-5 sessions

Instructor: Dominican Therapy Team Class fee: $14-35 Class code: BBM Location: Wellness Center Room: Gym

This intermediate level exercise class is designed to help improve one’s general functional mobility, strength, flexibility and balance. This class includes fun strength training, aerobic training, and balance- specific exercises. Participants should be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. 2-5 sessions

Instructor: Dominican Therapy Team Class fee: $14-35 Class code: EBM Location: Wellness Center Room: Gym

Therapists will help develop individual exercise routines for those who want to work out-either standing or in a wheelchair. Caregivers should accompany participants requiring continuous supervision, or more than just set-up assistance, as training takes place in a group setting. Some equipment may not be appropriate for all participants. Registration is required; we are unable to accommodate drop-ins. 2-5 sessions

Instructor: Dominican Therapy Team Class fee: $14-35 Class code: SGT Location: Wellness Center Room: Gym

Therapists will develop individual exercise routines for continued function and home program maintenance either sitting and/or standing, in a wheelchair, or on a mat. This class is designed for wheelchair users as well as ambulatory students. Caregivers should accompany persons requiring continuous supervision, or more than set-up assistance, since classes take place in a group setting. Registration is required, we are unable to accommodate drop-ins. 2-5 sessions

Instructor: Dominican Therapy Team Class fee: $14-35 Class code: GTRF Location: Wellness Center Room: Gym

This advanced level exercise class is designed to help improve one’s general functional mobility, strength, flexibility and balance. This class includes fun strength training, aerobic training, and balance specific exercises. Participants should be able to walk 300 ft. independently and be able to get up and off the floor independently.

Instructor: Dominican Therapy Team Class fee: $14-35 Class code: CMB Location: Wellness Center Room: Gym

Join our therapists for an invigorating class specializing in exercises designed to strengthen your bones! Classes will include a variety of weight-bearing aerobic exercise, strength training, balance, coordination, all wrapped into a fun, sustainable exercise program. 2-5 sessions

Instructor: Dominican Therapy Team Class fee: $14-35 Class code: BB Location: Wellness Center Room: Studio

This quick exercise class will focus on stretching and lengthening the body in all positions for improved posture and overall increased mobility. Participants must be independent on getting up and down from the floor. 3-5 sessions

Instructor: Dominican Therapy Team Class fee: $15-25 Class Code: ES Location: Wellness Center Room: Studio

This quick exercise class will focus on circuit training with emphasis on core strengthening. Participants will get their heart rate going then follow up with mat work using a variety of equipment. All participants must be able to independently get up and off the floor and also walk 200 ft. 3-5 sessions

Instructor: Dominican Therapy Team Class fee: $15-25 Class Code: EM Location: Wellness Center Room: Studio

All pool participants must be able to move through the water unsupported or have a caregiver who can provide one-on-one assistance. This includes using the lift to enter/ exit the pool, dress safely before/ after the pool. For the safety of everyone, pool participants must be continent of bowel and bladder and may not have open wounds, leakage, infection or uncontrolled seizures.

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Come join other new mamas-to-be for some fun and gentle movements to help your pregnant body feel its best. The warm water pool, 86-88 degrees, is comfortable year-round. Gentle aerobic, flexibility and relaxation exercises, in the chest deep water, help discomfort and aid sleep.

Water is a great way to manage swelling. Join the Dominican Therapy Team to promote a healthy lymphatic system in this warm water class focusing on decongestion for both upper and lower body using a sequential program of decongestion and exercise. For the safety of everyone, participants must not have open wounds, leakage or infection, they must be continent.

Join Dominican’s Therapy team for a complete workout in the water designed specifically for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. This class will include strength training, aerobic exercise, balance, stretching- and functional mobility training in a warm- water pool heated to 88 degrees. Please bring a caregiver with you if you need assistance changing or to participate safely in the pool.

Water exercises are fun, low impact, and are aimed at improving general flexibility, strength, balance, gait, endurance and posture. If you want to get into shape but have difficulty with exercise on land, join our Dominican Therapy Team for gentle aerobic exercise, balance and flexibility training using special water exercise equipment.

Water exercises are fun, low impact, and are aimed at improving general flexibility, strength, balance, gait, endurance and posture. This is an intermediate -level class that includes a cardio component as well as strengthening exercises of intermediate difficulty. To participate in this class, it is strongly suggested that you are independent with your mobility.

Join the Dominican Therapy Team for a challenging, but fun, aquatic workout that builds on our Intermediate Aquatic Exercise class challenging your balance, improving your core stabilization, endurance, strength and overall well-being.

Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise that has been found to be beneficial for improving balance, flexibility, strength, endurance, and overall well-being. The instructor will be able to provide modifications as needed for physical ability and age. Students should be able to walk without assistive devices to participate in these classes.

The focus of this class is on slow, gentle movements designed to strengthen muscles, improve balance, flexibility, and range of motion; prevent falls and help manage stress. Tai Chi practice is considered a moving meditation. This class includes the Tai Chi for Arthritis form, first 6 movements and Qi Gong Warm-up exercises. No prior experience required. This class is recommended for participants who do not need assistive devices for mobility. 6-7 sessions

Instructor: Melinda Roy, Certified Tai Chi for Health Instructor, RN Class fee: $65-75 Class code: BTC Location: Wellness Center Room: Education Room

This class continues from where the Intermediate Tai Chi for Health class leaves off and will complete the entire Tai Chi for Health form. The expectation is that the participant will be comfortable with the Tai Chi for Health Beginning and Intermediate parts of the form. All parts of the form will be reviewed in each class. This class is recommended for participants who do not need assistive devices for mobility. 6-7 sessions

Instructor: Melinda Roy, Certified Tai Chi for Health Instructor, RN Class fee: $65-75 Class code: ATC Location: Wellness Center Room: Education Room

This class is recommended for students who have completed the Beginning through Advanced Tai Chi/Qi Gong series. This class will include Qi Gong warm-ups, concentration practice, and instruction in the Sun 73 Form. In order to learn the entire form students must take consecutive classes over a period of 24-36 months. This class is recommended for students who do not need assistive devices for mobility. 4-7 sessions

Instructor: Grace Sanchez, OT/L Tai Chi for Health Instructor, Certified Instructor of Internal Arts Class fee: $60-105 Class code: SUN73 Location: Wellness Center Room: Education Room

Class includes Qi Gong warm-ups, concentration practice and instruction in the Tai Chi for Arthritis Form movements 7-12. Students should have completed the Beginning Tai Chi/Qi Gong series. Modifications in practice are incorporated as needed for students. This class is recommended for students who do not need assistive devices for mobility. 3-7 sessions

Instructor: Grace Sanchez, OT/L, Tai Chi for Health Instructor, Certified Instructor of Internal Arts Class fee: $37.50-75 Class code: ITC Location: Wellness Center Room: Education Room

This class is recommended for students who have completed Advanced Tai Chi/Qi Gong. This class will include Qi Gong warm-ups, concentration practice, and instruction in the Yang 24 Form. In order to learn the entire form students must take consecutive classes over a period of 12-18 months. This class is recommended for students who do not need assistive devices for mobility. 3-7 sessions

Instructor: Grace Sanchez, OT/L, Tai Chi for Health Instructor, Certified Instructor of Internal Arts Class fee: $37.50-75 Class code: YF Location: Wellness Center Room: Education Room

Learn easy and effective ways to loosen up chronically tight muscles in your upper body. These techniques help decrease pain and enhance blood flow to soft tissues. The simple stretches can help alleviate jaw issues, headaches, as well as pain in the shoulders and neck area. Students can gain access to increased flexibility and range of motion as well as experience relief of stress and tension. No experience necessary. 1 session

Instructor: Marianne Benforado, L.Ac. Class fee: $20 Class code: QGS

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Interested in a group Pilates class, but have difficulty getting up and down from the floor? This class offers the opportunity for a fun and effective workout in a seated and standing position using a chair for seated postural and strength work, and as a support for standing exercises. You’ll practice Pilatesbased exercises to build strength and improve posture, balance, and flexibility. Props will be introduced to provide resistance and variety. Exercises will be effective and safe for those with osteoporosis and osteopenia or those recovering from injury or surgery. 6-8 sessions

Instructor: Irina Semionova, Certified Pilates Instructor Class fee: $75-100 Class code: RP Location: Wellness Center Room: Studio

Designed for the over 55 population and those looking to begin, resume or enhance a fitness program, this beginning Pilates series will take a thoughtful approach to managing balance issues, osteoporosis/osteopenia, and developing useful strength and mobility. Simple movements, focusing on alignment and precise muscular engagement, will work the body efficiently with therapeutic and challenging movement. No Pilates experience necessary. We are looking to serve those who are interested in giving Pilates a try and would also benefit from a measured approach to fitness that provides ease in daily life. Modifications will be offered for individual needs; however, participants should be able to get up and down from a mat on the floor. Please bring your own mat. 6-8 sessions

Instructor: Irina Semionova, Certified Pilates Instructor Class fee: $75-100 Class code: AWG Location: Wellness Center Room: Studio

Reduce stress, depression and anxiety with yoga postures, movement, breath work, and meditation in this class. No previous yoga experience necessary. Feel better living in the moment. 6-7 sessions

Instructor: Constance Kreemer, MS Class fee: $60-70 Class code: Y4S Location: Wellness Center Room: Studio

This four week class will provide a foundation for using gentle movement and breath work to alleviate pain and stiffness in the back and promote health. No experience necessary. Please bring a yoga mat and a bath towel. 4 sessions

Instructor: Michael Dini, CYT Class fee: $60 Class code: Y4YB Location: Wellness Center Room: Studio