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• Arthritis, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain
  

  A six-week series of classes held once a week for two hours. This self-management program that gives participants the knowledge and skills they need to manage their chronic pain condition. Topics include exercise, pain management techniques, problem solving, fatigue, doctor-patient relationships, and coping strategies.

  Location: 365B Tesconi Circle, Santa Rosa

  Fee: $145 (sliding scale available based on income)

  INSTRUCTORS:
  Mary Ellen Wells PT
  

  • Tuesdays, June 5 - July 10, 2012 (10am-12pm) at CWB
  • Wednesdays, Sept. 5 - Oct. 10, 2012 (5:00-7:00pm) at CWB
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• Healthier Living
  

  Living with an ongoing health condition such as diabetes, obesity, arthritis, or anxiety doesn’t mean that you have to be ruled by it. Workshops are highly participative, where mutual support and success build each participant’s confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. This evidence-based program developed by Stanford University, is facilitated by two trained leaders, 2.5 hours, once a week, for six weeks.

  Location: County Wide

  Fee: $20 donation (sliding scale available based on income)

  
  

  Classes are also availalbe online, please click below:

  

  INSTRUCTORS:
  Nora Bulloch MPH, MA, RD
  Ayano Healy CHES
  

  • Wednesdays, Jan 25 - Feb 29 (9:30am-12:00pm) @ Bethleham Towers, 801 Tupper St, Santa Rosa
  • Tuesdays, Feb 7 - Mar 20 (1:30pm-4:00pm) @ Lamplighter Senior Apts., 2055 Range Ave., Santa Rosa
  • Tuesdays, Feb 14 - Mar 20 (10:00am-12:30pm) @ Petaluma Senior Center, 211 Novak Drive, Petaluma
  • Thursdays, Feb 16 - Mar 22 (2:00pm-4:30pm) @ Burbank Housing, 7777 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
  • Mondays, Feb 20 - Mar 26 (10:00am-12:30pm) @ Amorosa Village, 1300 Pebblecreek Dr., Santa Rosa
  • Fridays, Mar 2 - Apr 6 (9:00am-11:30am) @ Vintage House, 264 First Street E, Sonoma
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• Managing Stress
  

  Move Beyond Stress and Maximize Performance! In this four session, 1.5 hr series, we explore the physiological effects of stress, and investigate how we as individuals respond to stress. Armed with this understanding, you will learn skills which help to re-orient your mental and physical responses toward enhanced quality of life and improved performance in high intensity situations. Location: 365B Tesconi Circle, Santa Rosa Fee: $150(Four, 1.5-hour classes)

  INSTRUCTORS:
  JeriLu Breneman RN, PHN
  

  • Thursdays, June 7-28, 2012 (5:30-7:00pm) at CWB
  • Wednesdays, Sept. 5-26, 2012 (5:30-7:00) at CWB
  • Wednesdays, October 17 - November 14 (skip 10/31), 2012 (6:00-7:30pm) at CWB
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