Community Wellness Programs Courtesy Listing For details, or to register of any of the programs listed below, you must contact them directly. These programs are not facilitated nor developed by the Chapter or the National MS Society. This list is provided to you as a courtesy. Bergen County Daniel & Gloria Blumenthal Cancer Center and Robert & Audrey Luckow Pavilion (through Valley Hospital) Yoga, Tai Chi & other Wellness Programs open to the public, Participants do not need to be a patient of Valley Hospital or the Center. One Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652 Phone: 201-634-5300 Website: http://www.valleyhealthcancercenter.com/for-patients- Families/Upcoming-Events-and-Classes Holy Name Hospital (HNH) Fitness Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, Chair Zumba 514 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649 201-262-4626 www.holyname.org Contact: Lina Carpenito, Group Fitness and Program Manager Multiple Strengths Chair Zumba- Every Tuesday at 12pm 514 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649 Contact: Nick Marchesani: (973) 841-3197 www.multiplestrengths.org www.hnhfitness.org ***Must be a member of the Holy Name Fitness Center Pony Power The goal is for the rider to strengthen and develop muscles & hone balance and motor control. Three Sisters Farm 1170 Ramapo Valley Rd. Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 Phone: 201-934-1001 Fax: 201-934-8891 Email: info@ponypowernj.org or website: http://ponypowernj.org/
Push to Walk - Provides individualized workouts and resources to people with spinal cord injuries and other forms of paralysis. 6 North Corporate Drive Riverdale, NJ 07457 Phone: 862-200-5848 Fax: 862-200-5976 Website: http://www.pushtowalknj.org/program.html Reebel Wellness- Wellness Classes 160 Hopper Ave, Waldwick, NJ 07463 Keep BOTH body and brain fit! The goal is for the participant to strengthen and develop muscles, improve balance and motor control. Contact: Reena Chawla-201.887.2337 Website: http://www.reebel.com Ridgewood YMCA Swim Inc. Aquatic Exercise 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 To find out more about Swim Inc., Contact: Carol Livingstone Health & Fitness Director 201-444-5600, ext. 330 or clivingstone@ridgewoodymca.org Website: https://www.ridgewoodymca.org/swim-inc Wyckoff Family YMCA - MS Aquatic Therapy Class 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Contact: 201-891-2081 Website: http://www.wyckoffymca.org/programs-services/ Essex County Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation Support Group and Wellness Seminars 1199 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 Contact: Dept of Psychology & Neuropsychology, 973-324-3634 (This program is partially funded by the New Jersey Metro Chapter) Website: http://www.kessler-rehab.com/patient-center/supportgroups.aspx
Saint Barnabas MS Comprehensive Care Center Wellness Programs 95 Old Short Hills Road West Orange, NJ 07052 Phone: 973-322-7484 Website: http://www.barnabashealth.org/ambulatory-care/our- Services/Multiple-Sclerosis-Comprehensive-Care-Center.aspx Yoga & Meditation Center of Montclair 292 Bloomfield Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042 Phone: 973-746-6707 Instructed by: Deb Angrason, RYT200 Trained in Adapting Yoga for Disability, Level I/II Email: info@yogainmontclair.com Website: www.yogainmontclair.com HUNTERDON COUNTY Flemington Deer Path YMCA Swim Inc. Aquatic Exercise 144 W. Woodschurch Road Flemington, 08822 Contact: Eleanor Kover 732-560-0582 Website: http://www.hcymca.com/adult-aquatics/ Mercer County Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Various Exercise Programs, ask about working with a trainer who is able to modify exercises if you experience any limitations 3100 Quakerbridge Road Mercerville, NJ 08619-1658 Phone: 609-584-7600 Website: rwjhamiltonwellness.com Middlesex County Jewish Community Center Open swim for all disabilities. 1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ 08820 Contact: Janice Clark, Director of Aquatics at 732-494-3232, ext. 610 Website: http://www.jccmc.org/aquatics.html
JFK Rehabilitiation Institute Fitness & tai chi programs, personal trainers. Prices vary for programs. 70 James St Edison, NJ 08818 Contact: Fitness Center, 732-632-1610 Website: https://www.jfkmc.org/patients-visitors/health-and-fitness-center Francis E. Parker Memorial Home, Inc. Swim-Inc. Aquatic Exercise 1421 River Road Piscataway, NJ 08854-5218 Phone: 732-565-2400 Website: http://www.franciseparker.com/services/center-for-healthy- Aging.aspx Old Bridge YMCA- Aquatic Exercise 1Mannino Park Drive Old Bridge Twp, NJ 08857 Contact: Brigid Rothenberg 732-462-0464 ext. 315 Website: http://www.ymcanj.org/content/oby/obaquatics.asp Princeton Fitness and Wellness Center Montgomery Township (Across from the Princeton Airport) 1225 State Road (Route 206), Studio 2 Princeton, NJ 08540 A free ongoing exercise class Living with MS through a generous grant from Northfield Bank supported by Centrastate Health Care System. This free program is for people living with MS and helps to improve their balance, strength and flexibility. Contact Sharon Casper at sharonc@fitnessandwellness.org or call 609-683-7888 with any questions. Website: http://www.princetonfitnessandwellness.com/?s=princeton-fitnessand-wellness-center/group-fitness-schedules
Gentle Yoga Class at the Sand Hills Wellness Center Community Presbyterian Church of Kendall Park 57 Sand Hill Road, Kendall Park, NJ 08824 Thursdays1:30-2:30 **Classes Begin in March, 2015** Open to all levels of practice and abilities, this gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness. Although much of the class will be done seated in a chair, the option of practicing some standing poses to improve balance and strength are also included. Contact Shanti 732-261-7419 or shantimanifest@gmail.com Amy Shanti Manifase, Therapeutic Yoga Teacher was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1981. Shanti originally tried yoga practice as a means to improve and maintain physical health which she feels her yoga practice has done and more. Shanti thoroughly enjoys sharing the many wonderful benefits of Yoga with her students! Monmouth County Centra State - 12 week wellness program & graduate program 901 West Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 Contact: Ruth Memoli, Wellness Coordinator, 732-637-6334 Website: http://www.centrastate.com/rehabilitation-services/ms-wellness- Program (This program is partially funded by the New Jersey Metro Chapter) Heart & Soul Holistic Center Yoga Classes for people with MS 1613 Main Street South Belmar, NJ Contact: Instructor, Vinnie, 732-681-8508 Mullaney Associates PT Yoga Classes 127 Main St Suite E Matawan, NJ 07747 Contact: Barbara Sager, 732-842-4000, ext. 1 Website: http://mullaneypt.com/
Red Bank YMCA Chair Yoga for limited mobility. Please note: There are 2 steps to get into the room. 166 Maple Ave Red Bank, NJ 07701 Contact: 732-741-2504 Website: http://www.cymca.org/programs/by-category/committed-healthwellness SCAN Learning Center Exercise for people with Special Needs. Must have doctor s written recommendation. Monmouth Mall 180 Route 35 South Eatontown, NJ 07724 Contact: Andrea Tarr, 732-542-1326 Website: visit www.scannj.com Sunnyside Recreation Area Yoga for limited mobility 628 Middletown-Lincroft Road Lincroft, NJ 07738 Contact: Barbara Sager, 732-842-4000, ext. 1 Yoga Suite About You Chiropractor Gentle Yoga Classes 245 Main Street, Suite 2M Matawan, NJ 07747 Contact: Barbara Sager, 732-583-0602 Website: www.yogasuite.net YMCA of Western Monmouth County / Freehold YMCA Swim Inc. MS Aquatic Exercise 470 E. Freehold Road Freehold, NJ 07728 Contact: Adda Germann, 732-833-0106 Website: http://www.ymcanj.org/content/freeholdy/freeholdaquatics.asp
Morris County Madison YMCA Swim Inc. Aquatic Exercise 111 Kings Road Madison, NJ 07940 Contact: Barbara Medina 973-635-8869 Website: http://www.madisonareaymca.org/programs-andschedules/aquatics Morris Center/Cedar Knolls Swim Inc. Aquatic Exercise 79 Horsehill Road Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 Phone: 973-267-0704 Website: http://www.morriscenterymca.org/programs/index.html West Morris/Randolph YMCA Swim Inc. Aquatic Exercise 14 Dover-Chester Road Randolph, NJ 07869 Phone: 973-366-1120 Website: http://www.wmaymca.com/index.php Ocean County Fit For Sure Variety of exercises - chair bands, stretching & more. 541 Liberty Way Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 Contact: Lorna Thomas or Linda Petillo, 732-237-2011 Ocean County YMCA Swim Inc. - Aquatic Exercise 1088 West Whitty Road Toms River, NJ 08755 Phone: 732-341-1629 Website: http://www.ocymca.org/ Toms River YMCA Therapeutic Chair Yoga for limited mobility 1088 West Whitty Road Toms River, NJ 08755 Contact: Terry, 732-341-9622 Website: http://www.ocymca.org/
Toms River YMCA Open swim for all disabilities. Must be approved by aquatics instructor at YMCA, and be able to assist yourself or bring a companion to assist you. No fee. 1088 West Whitty Rd Toms River, NJ 08755 Contact: Aquatics Coordinator, Deidre Amato, 732-341-9622, ext. 2277 Passaic County Hawthorne Public Library - Easy Yoga- exercise program that incorporates easy stretching and movement. For all ages, designed to energize and invigorate participants. Held on Mondays, from 10:30 am-11:30 am. Contact: 973-427-5745. Starlight Farm, LLC Hippotherapy 97 Ricker Drive Ringwood, NJ 07456 Phone: 973-728-6376 Fax: 973-728-4541 Starlightfarm@optonline.net Website: http://www.starlightfarms.org/home_page.php SOMERSET COUNTY Basking Ridge- Somerset Hills YMCA Swim Inc. - Aquatic Exercise 140 Mt. Airy Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Phone: 908-766-7898 Website:http://www.somersethillsymca.org/component/option,com_frontpag e/itemid,1/ Bridgewater-Somerset Valley YMCA Swim Inc. Aquatic Exercise 601 Garretson Road Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Phone: 908-526-0688 Website: http://ymcasomersetvalley.org/
Sussex County Equine Tranquility Wellness Center, Inc. Barn Address: Equine Tranquility Farm, 134 Airport Rd., Andover, NJ 07821 Phone: 201-970-3400 Fax: 973-839-6337 colleengodea@aol.com Website: http://www.equinetranquility.org/ Multiple Strengths Chair Zumba- Every Monday at 10am Liberty Towers 32 Liberty St Newton, NJ Contact: Nick Marchesani: (973) 841-3197 www.multiplestrengths.org Multiple Strengths Chair Zumba- Every Friday at 10am Vernon Senior Center 21 Church St Vernon, NJ Contact: Nick Marchesani: (973) 841-3197 www.multiplestrengths.org Sussex County YMCA Swim Inc. Aquatic Exercise & Tai Chi & Chair Zumba 15 Wits End Road Hardyston, 07419 Phone: 973-209-9622 Website: http://www.metroymcas.org/sussex-county-ymca/sussex-countyymca/ Union County Fanwood/Scotch Plains YMCA Swim Inc. Aquatic Exercise 1340 Martine Avenue Scotch Plains, 07076 Phone: 908-889-8880 Website: http://www.fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org/
Organized Programs in Multiple Counties American DanceWheels Foundation, Inc. PO Box 88 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Phone: 215-588-6671 Email: info@americandancewheels.org or website: http://www.americandancewheels.com/ Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Health and Fitness Centers Programs are available at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation outpatient departments and are open to the general public. Contact: 1-888-KESSLER S.W.I.M., Inc. Specialized Water Interest Movement (locations listed) Multiple locations throughout New Jersey. The mission of Swim, Inc. is to provide a safe & supportive environment for adults with impaired mobility to participate in aquatic exercise emphasizing faculties of body, mind, and spirit in a social gathering of caring and respect. Many of their locations are listed above. For full details, please call 908-685-0040 or go to their website: www.swim-inc.org to obtain an application. REVISED: 2/20/15