Mind Body Wellness for Chronic Pain, Cancer
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
