Lifestyle Wellness

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These programs encompass all of our exercise classes, wellness therapies, cooking classes, as well as programs dedicated to expressive arts, such as music therapy, drumming and art therapy. 

Adventures In Art

Living with cancer can mean living with complicated emotions. Tapping into creativity can help us to connect with ourselves, and sort through these feelings. Jill Foley, BA (Hons) Psychology, will encourage us to try something new. No artistic skill is needed, just a desire to join others as we explore a variety of mediums, in a judgement-free environment. All materials are provided; all you need to bring is your imagination.

Tuesday, November 19th, 1:00pm-4:00pm

To register, please call Stephanie at 905-579-4833 or email stephanie@hearthplace.org 

Chair Yoga

Experience all the benefits of gentle yoga in a program designed for those who are dealing with the stress of living with cancer.  The meeting begins with a warm welcome and deep breathing, followed by various stretches and movements, and ends with a short meditation.

The meetings are on the second and fourth Wednesday mornings of the month, from 10:00-11:00am – online.

To register, please call Stephanie at 905-579-4833 or email stephanie@hearthplace.org 

 

Do It With Ease

This 8-week exercise program is designed to help you regain and maintain your range of motion, build core strength and enhance physical fitness. All routines are designed for those who have had cancer surgery, node dissection, radiation, chemotherapy, or who deal with chronic fatigue. Designed and led by a physiotherapist.

The next series begins on Thursday, October 17th from 11:30am-12:30pm

Note that a signed Exercise Consent must be provided prior to the start of the series for all participants.

To register, please call Stephanie at 905-579-4833 or email stephanie@hearthplace.org.

 

 

Fun and Games

Set aside your worries and join us for an hour of fun and laughter! Bingo, memory games, broken telephone, jokes, riddles and more.  Who knows what shenanigans we may get up to?!  It is the perfect antidote to gloomy days.

To register, please call Stephanie at 905-579-4833 or email stephanie@hearthplace.org.

The next meeting is on Tuesday, June 25th, from 3:30-4:30 – online.

Facilitator: Stephanie Hamilton

Look Good Feel Better

The Look Good Feel Better program assists women in learning how to manage appearance-related side effects of cancer and its treatments. Workshops provide a welcoming environment where women benefit from the support and shared experiences of other women living with cancer, and also have the opportunity to learn about makeup tips, hair alternatives, nail and skin care practices and cosmetic hygiene.

The Look Good Feel Better workshops are delivered by certified cosmetic industry volunteers, together with host site facilities and caring community partners.

These workshops are offered in person at Hearth Place on the third Tuesday morning of the month, from 10:00am-12:00pm.

To register, please contact Look Good Feel Better directly at: http://www.lgfb.ca   or call 1-800-914-5665.

If you need assistance, or more information, please email stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833.

Massage Therapy by appointment

Massage therapy is a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and improves health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Physical function can be developed, maintained and improved, and physical dysfunction and pain can be relieved or prevented through the use of massage therapy.

Massage Therapy is offered by appointment only. Please call 905-579-4833 or email stephanie@hearthplace.org to make an appointment.

 

Mindful Movements Yoga

Join Brea for our new in-person yoga class! Brea created this program for anyone who is affected by cancer. The practice encourages us to take care of our bodies through awareness and movement. Classes include Balance and Restore, Hospital Hunch and Hips, Mellow Movement, and more. Each week has a different focus. The movements are gentle, and no previous experience is required. Yoga mats and blocks are provided at Hearth Place.

Classes are on Thursdays, 4:30pm-5:30pm, beginning October 3rd.

To register, please call Stephanie at 905-579-4833 or email stephanie@hearthplace.org.

Music For Self-Compassion

Please join Shirley Khalil, Certified Music Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist, for this 3-week workshop in which we will learn how to use music to express our feelings as we deal with cancer. You will be able to experience the power of melody and sound, as well as the often unexpected emotional release that comes from playing musical instruments. You will also leave with ideas for how to add music into your self-care routine.

This in-person workshop is on Tuesdays, 10:30am – 11:30am, starting October 15th.

To register, please call Stephanie at 905-579-4833 or email stephanie@hearthplace.org.

Reflexology by appointment

Foot and hand reflexology is based on the premise that there are zones and reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all body parts. The physical act of applying specific pressures using thumb, finger and hand techniques, results in stress reduction causing a physiological change in the body.

Reflexology is offered by appointment only.  Please call 905-579-4833 or email stephanie@hearthplace.org to make an appointment.

 

Reiki by appointment

Reiki is a gentle, vibrational/spiritual, hands-on healing practice. It involves a light non-invasive touch on your fully clothed body. It is administered in a sitting or lying down position.

Reiki can help:

  • Aid in healing illness, injury or trauma – decrease levels of stress hormones
  • Energize your body for days -give you a sense of harmony and balance
  • Improve immune response -promote overall health and well-being
  • Regulate blood pressure / heart rate -relax you significantly
  • Relieve stress, depression and fatigue
  • Subjectively improve acute or chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia
  • Promote a sense of wellness and relaxation by working with the body’s flow of energy.

Reiki is offered by appointment only.  Please call 905-579-4833 or email stephanie@hearthplace.org to make an appointment.

 

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a gentle moving meditation of body and spirit.  It is a low impact movement class and suitable for all fitness levels.

To register, please call Stephanie at 905-579-4833 or email stephanie@hearthplace.org.

Note that a signed Exercise Consent must be provided prior to the start of the series for all participants.

 

Therapuetic Touch for Self-Care Series

Therapeutic Touch® for Self-care – Therapeutic Touch (TT) is a gentle, healing therapy that affects the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Almost 50 years of clinical practice and research support its use in daily life and to complement medical care.

During this 6 week series you will learn several TT techniques that will help you to relax, manage pain, reduce stress, feel calm, sleep better and heal more quickly.

To register, please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833.

Therapeutic Touch for Self-Care Practice Group

Have you taken our Therapeutic Touch for Self-Care Series in the past?  You are welcome to join our drop-in session for a monthly check-in and opportunity to practice Therapeutic Touch in a group setting.

Wishing you could take the Therapeutic Touch series?  Register now with Stephanie for the next one.

To register, please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833.

Therapeutic Touch by appointment

Therapeutic Touch® is a consciously-directed process during which the practitioner uses the hands as a focus to facilitate the healing process. It is administered with the intent to enable people to re-pattern their energy field toward wholeness and health, thereby enhancing the client’s own ability to heal. Therapeutic Touch® can be used as a complement to other interventions. Therapeutic Touch® can be done with no physical touching, or with light touch on the shoulders, arms and legs. Therapeutic Touch® is effective in eliciting a relaxation response, reducing anxiety, changing the perception of pain, facilitating the body’s natural restorative process, bringing about an improved sense of well-being, and providing comfort during distressing circumstances.

Register: Therapeutic Touch® is offered by appointment only. Please call 905-579-4833 or email stephanie@hearthplace.org to make an appointment.

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is a short series of soft movements, followed by a meditation.  The practice focuses on deep relaxation to help promote sleep, and relieve general levels of anxiety by calming the mind.

To register please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833.

 

 

 

Zumba Gold

Zumba is a dance based fitness class suitable for any fitness level.  Our classes are designed specifically for those in treatment or who have recently completed treatment.  It is intended to be a fun and gentle hour during which we can dance and laugh together.  No experience or dance skills are required.

To register please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833.

Note that a signed Exercise Consent must be provided prior to the start of the series for all participants.