If you are one of the 30% of the adult Canadian population living with chronic pain, and would like to manage the pain better, we have designed a program for individuals like you. These are some of the benefits individuals who have taken our self management program experience:

• Remain active in spite of the pain
• Enjoy healthier family and social relationships
• Develop increased strength, endurance and flexibility
• Resume normal activities
• Increased ability to self-manage the pain

Our Philosophy

• Client centered program
• Optimize self-care and self-management
• Reduce dependency on traditional health care
• Improve physical and psycho-emotional functionality
• Client’s well-being considered within social and cultural context

THIS PROGRAM WORKS WELL IF YOU:

• Feel there is value in a self-management approach to chronic pain
• Are ready to take the courageous first steps to improve your quality of life
• Have not been hospitalized within past 6 months

Program Features
In a supportive group setting you will practice techniques modified for your situation:

• Education in self-management of chronic pain
• Low physical impact postures (optional)
• Breathing Techniques
• Relaxation Training
• Meditation
• Journaling

PARTICIPANTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO:

• Attend weekly sessions
• Participate actively in the program
• Practice learned strategies at home

The program runs for six weeks – one 50 minute session weekly at Vitality Physiotherapy, 90 King Street West, Dundas, Ontario – Saturdays at 12 noon.

Cost – $160 includes pre-program one-on-one assessment.

Yoga Therapy and Cancer

To Honor the Whole You

Our Philosophy

• Client Centered program
• Enhance mind body medicine techniques
• Include traditional health care
• Improve physical and psycho-emotional functionality

The program consists of six 50-minute sessions weekly with emphasis is on connecting with all aspects of the self. Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m.    Cost $120 includes telephone consultation.

Location: Vitality Physiotherapy, 90 King Street West, Dundas, L9H 1T9

Meditation and Wellness

• Focus more
• Sleep better
• Relax mind and body

Learn how to in 6 progressive 50-minute sessions, using scientifically proven mind body techniques. Program includes:

• Stress management education
• Breathing techniques
• Relaxation training

Cost $120 – includes telephone consultation. Location: Vitality Physiotherapy, 90 King Street West, Dundas.

Wednesdays at 6.30 p.m.

Saturdays at 1.00 p.m.

To register for any of these programs, please contact Vitality Physiotherapy at 905-628-1111