• Arthritis, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Self-Help - Mary Ellen Wells, PT
  
  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. Fee is $80.

• Balance Basics   - Dustin Maul
  
  Ongoing class to help individuals improve their balance and strength. The class is held twice a week for 75 minutes and the fee is $80 per month. Location: HeartWorks.

• Exercise for a Healthy Weight - Heather Todd
  
  An exercise class for individuals who have taken the Center's Healthy Weight classes, or for anyone who is working toward weight loss. These ongoing fitness classes for individuals at any level will incorporate strength training, cardiovascular fitness and flexibility exercises. Classes will help you reach your personal goals and monitor your fitness level. Two, 75-minute sessions per week. Fee is $80 per month, Location: HeartWorks.

• Weight Control Program - James Rosen, Ph.D. & Nora Bulloch, RD, MA, MPH
  
  

  The Weight Control Program is designed to help men and women to lose weight and improve physical health and fitness using a combination of healthy nutrition, self-control of eating, and increases in exercise. This is not a quick weight loss or “diet” program. There are no special foods, forbidden foods or supplements. Instead, participants learn their own solutions to eating, cooking, and dining out that fit their lifestyles, but still help them lose weight and improve nutrition. Unlike many programs that focus mainly on reducing calories, this program has as much emphasis on increasing physical activity. Participants learn how to overcome obstacles to exercise and make exercise a bigger part of their lives.

   

  People who are accepted into this program work in a group with two leaders who are experts in nutrition, exercise and behavior change. Feedback from the leaders and other group members help people stick to their goals, to stay motivated, and not slip back into old habits. The leaders can communicate with physicians to help coordinate weight control with treatment of medical problems. A goal of the program is to make a plan to keep weight off. Graduates can take advantage of follow-up support after regular sessions end.

   

  James Rosen , Ph. D. is Professor Emeritus from the University of Vermont where he was a clinical psychology professor and researcher for 28 years. He is recognized internationally as an expert in eating disorders, body image, obesity and weight control.

   

  Nora Bulloch has been a registered dietitian and health educator for 16 years and holds masters degrees in nutrition education and public health nutrition. She has developed and facilitated many health education and weight control groups and enthusiastically works to personalize her approach for each person.

• Diabetes Wellness Series - Marianne Hutton, RD, CDE & Sarah Sanabria, NP
  
  The Center's acclaimed program to help people with diabetes learn how to control their disease. This in-depth, action oriented program uses an interdisciplinary team to teach diabetes management through diet, exercise, proper blood monitoring and appropriate medical and self care. Four 2.5 hour sessions taught once a week with a 1 hour individual assessment. Program is covered by Medicare and may be reimbursed by your insurance. Call for fee information.
  
  Classes are also available in Spanish, please contact Jeanette Perez at extension 10. Disponible en espanol por favor contacte a Jeanette Perez a la extension 10 para mas información.

• Diabetes Meal Planning - Marianne Hutton, RD, CDE
  
  After learning the effect food has on blood sugar level in the Diabetes education class, you are now ready to fine tune your own meal plan with this series of classes offered by the Center for Well-Being. Six 90 minute sessions. $135 fee.

• Diabetes Support Group - Joyce Giammattei, Dr.PH, RD, CDE, ACSM, CHES
  
  This support group for people living with diabetes meets on the third Thursday of the month, and is designed for graduates of the Center's Diabetes education class. $10 donation per meeting encouraged.

• Preventing Heart Disease and Diabetes -Joyce Giammattei, RD, CDE, ACSM, CHES & Joan Gates, RD, MS, MPH, RD
  
  If you have impaired glucose tolerance and/or other symptoms related to metabolic syndrome (large waist, high triglycerides or low HDL, high blood pressure) you are at significantly increased risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. But by making lifestyle changes in physical activity and diet, you can reverse this syndrome and greatly reduce your risk of chronic disease. This new class will help you understand this syndrome and identify the steps you need to take to reduce your risk and improve your health now and in the future. Three sessions, 2-hours each. Fee: $95

• Nutritional Counseling - Marianne Hutton, RD, CDE, Joan Gates, RD, MS, MPH, Nora Bullock, RD, MA, MPH, & Linda Katz-Krieger, RD
  
  Medical nutrition therapy is provided by registered dietitians by physician referral, in English or in Spanish. Fee is $100.
  
  Para hacer una cita por favor contacte a Jeanette Perez a la extension 10 para mas información.

• Shapedown - Nora Bullock, RD, MA, MPH & Heather Todd
  
  Benefit from a nationally recognized, family-based behavior modification approach to weight management for children and adolescents. Group classes for parents and children include nutrition education and psychosocial issues regarding weight and eating behavior. $238 includes materials fee.

• Smoking Cessation - Dana Alvarez , Michelle Escobar-McGarry
  
  Smoking is a learned habit. You can quit with the support of a group and caring instructor. Identify smoking behavior patterns, learn about the pros and cons of nicotine reduction therapy. Create a successful quitting plan and learn how to get through the rough spots of recovery and stay tobacco free. Based on the Freedom From Smoking program of the American Lung Association. Seven weeks, eight 2-hour sessions. Fee is $120.

• Smoke Free Babies- Michelle Escobar-McGarry
  

Are you pregnant? Are you a Mom with a new baby or a baby under six months of age? And you’d like to protect your childfrom the harmful effects of smoke? Smoke Free Babies is a new program designed to for Moms & Moms-to-Be
who want to quit smoking and provide a smoke free environment for their new baby.  The prgoram includes private appointments with a smokingcessation counselor and a weekly support group with other Moms who want to quit smoking or who have recently quit.  No fee.  Funded by a grant from Sonoma County AOD.

• Strength Training - Paula Frieders, MA
  
  Improve your health through this ongoing 4-week program. Group instruction includes overall body conditioning, using calisthenics, free weights, physioballs, therabands and total gym. Two 1-hour sessions per week: $60 and three 1-hour sessions per week: $80.

• Mind/Body Connection - Shirley Gilloti, RN
  
  Learn to relax using meditation, movement, exercise and breathing techniques. Experience how the practice of "mindfulness" can transform your response to stress and help you regain a sense of well-being and personal control. 7 sessions. Fee is $90.

• Understanding Hepatitis C - CWB Instructor
  
  Find out what you need to know and do to live a healthy lifestyle with Hepatitis C. Learn about the function of the liver, and how Hepatitis C can affect your body, laboratory tests involved in diagnosing Hepatitis C, and their implications for treatment, treatment options and alternative approaches to Hepatitis C treatment, and lifestyle changes necessary to keep you and your loved ones healthy. 1 session, 2 1/2 hours. Fee is $20.
  
• Hepatitis C Support Group - CWB Instructor
  Meets on the second Sunday of each month from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Grant funded.

• Yoga - Kathy Richie
  
  A gentle stretching program in a safe and supportive environment. Nurturing poses, intended to create deeper levels of relaxation, are done without strain. Designed for people who are new to yoga, or have a health condition that limits flexibility. One class offered per week. Flat-fee is $45/mo.

• Yoga for Pain Management -Gail Dubinsky, MD

A gentle stretching program in a safe and supportive environment. Nurturing poses, intended to create deeper levels of relaxation, are done without strain. Designed for people who are new to yoga, or have a health condition that limits flexibility. Six 1-hour classes, fee $65/mo.

• Primordial Sound Meditation - W. Warren Mills, MD, FACP
  
  

  As revived and updated by Deepak Chopra:

   

  When the mind is focused on the “primordial sound”, the mental chatter quiets down, allowing for better access to the creative powers of the Self.

   

  The individual “primordial sound”(mantra) provided according to the person's birth data, makes meditation accessible and enjoyable.
  

  Regular practice promotes a general sense of well-being, improved memory and mental focus, better sleep, reduction of anxiety, normalization of blood pressure, reduction of addictions and the increased ability to process stress.

   

  Come experience the transformative power of meditation as was acknowledged by the ancient traditions and now recognized by modern science.

• HeartWorks Phase III & Lifetime Fitness Program -Jennifer Watkins, Paula Frieders, Dustin Maul, & Heather Todd
  
  

  Supervised exercise for people who wish to lead a more active life. Participants improve their cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and strength while learning how to modify risk factors for heart disease.

   

  Ongoing exercise classes are $80/month and meet twice a week. *There is a $30 registration fee for all HeartWorks Programs.

• PPersonal Training - Paula Frieders, Dustin Maul, & Carlos Vasquez
  

Kick start your exercise program with personal training at the Center for Well-Being. Training packages inlcude a fitness assessment and goal setting, instruction in cardiovascular activity, strenght training and flexibility and recommendations to vary workouts.  Sessions can be weekly or bi-weekly with special fee packages available. Phone 707-575-6043 or email info@nccwb.org for more information.