Music & Wellness for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Description:
What does music mean to you? Is it an escape? A way to energize? For relaxation? Come learn about the ways that music therapists and music practitioners use music for self-care and wellness. We'll experience music listening and participation exercises while discussing ways to use music at home for relaxation, energizing, and reducing pain. This class is free and open to all cancer patients and survivors, regardless of where they are treated. Caregivers are also welcome to attend.
Instructors:
Stephanie Leavell, Board Certified Music Therapist and Vicky Jekich, Certified Music Practitioner
Location/Date/Time:
Boise: St. Luke's Boise Home Health Building
Idaho Room
325 West Idaho Street, Boise ID
Thursday, September 15th from 6:00-8:00 pm
Registration:
To register or for more information, please call the MSTI Integrative Medicine Program at 208-706-5287.
How to Start a Walking Program
Description:
This class is for cancer patients in treatment and out of treatment. It will focus on the benefits of cardiovascular fitness and how to get started with a walking program, including topics such as posture, safety, what to wear and how to track your progress. *Please consult your physician prior to beginning any exercise program. This class is free and open to all cancer patients and survivors, regardless of where they are treated. Caregivers are also welcome to attend.
Instructors:
Marilyn McAllister, Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer
Location/Date/Time:
Boise: St. Luke's MSTI Boise Teton Room
100 East Idaho, Boise, ID
Tuesday, September 27th from 9:00-10:00 am
Meridian: St. Luke's Meridian Cheyenne Room
520 S. Eagle Road, Meridian, ID
Tuesday, September 20th from 6:00-7:00 pm
Registration:
To register or for more information, please call the MSTI Integrative Medicine Program at 208-706-5287.
Life After Breast Cancer: Eating Well as a Survivor and How to Start a Walking Program
Description:
Get updated on the latest nutrition recommendations for breast cancer survivorship. Learn how to avoid weight gain by changing the proportion of foods you eat, enjoy the foods that offer protection against cancer and heart disease and leave with a list of resources every cancer survivor should have: websites, books, e-zines and recipes!
Participants will also learn the basics of how to safely start a walking program including topics such as posture, safety, what to wear and how to track your progress. This class is free and open to all patients and survivors, regardless of where they are treated. Caregivers are also welcome to attend.
Instructors:
Rhone M. Levin, M.Ed., R.D., C.S.O., L.D. Oncology Dietitian & Marilyn McAllister, Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer
Location/Date/Time:
Meridian: St. Luke's Meridian Cheyenne Room
520 S. Eagle Road, Meridian, ID
Wednesday, October 26th from 6:00-8:00 pm
Registration:
To register or for more information, please call the MSTI Integrative Medicine Program at 208-706-5287.
