The positive effects of therapeutic exercises include developing, improving and maintaining flexibility, strength, coordination and endurance. This workshop is geared toward people who suffer from musculoskeletal disorders such as neck and back pain as well as shoulder, hands, knees and ankle strains.

When we reflect about things we want in our lives, our first thoughts revolve around good health. Next comes happy family and honestly connecting with other women. Having a community and place where we’re learning, finding support and getting in movement have become non-negotiables we continue to pay heed to. We’ll have nutrition and lifestyle conversation, with a new topic each week. We’ll enjoy moving to the sound of music while practicing gentle therapeutic exercises in a small and safe group setting. In this workshop we educate and train participants in gentle and safe exercises done in sitting and standing positions. Relaxation exercises and guided imagery will enhance the experience. This workshop is geared toward people who suffer (minimally to moderately) from musculoskeletal disorders such as neck and back pain as well as shoulder, hands, knees and ankle strains, Fibromyalgia and Parkinson. Dr. Rivi Har-El RPT, PhD (www.DrRivi.com) leads the workshop. She pays attention to each participant’s need. The atmosphere is one of support and gentle care, emphasizing not trying to push the body, but listening to your body and being more aware of your abilities and respecting the motions and postures that you can attain. Joining her is Mindy Gorman-Plutzer, FNLP, CEPC, CHC (https://thefreedompromise.com). Her philosophy is to empathetically empower her clients to make nourishing lifestyle and nutritional choices as they learn to connect to the healthy wisdom of their bodies, allowing for sustainable and lasting healing.” During the session we will practice various therapeutic modalities, including posture education, gentle repetitive motions in sitting, standing and walking positions, balance and coordination exercises as well as stretching and strengthening exercises. All done to an upbeat rhythm and familiar pleasant music. We’ll discuss the nutrition and lifestyle topic of the week and always have time to answer your specific questions. You will leave the session empowered, in a better mood, and equipped with home program exercises and strategies you can practice on a daily basis. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early since we start exactly on time. Come in comfortable clothes; nothing else is required, other than a positive state of mind to better your body and self!