Past Events

Why is stretching so essential? What’s the best way to do it quickly and effectively? Learn about the benefits of stretching and the most useful stretches for all the major muscle groups. Heather Walther, PT, has worked with physical therapy clients and professional athletes alike, and will demonstrate correct form and posture in this virtual session. Follow along with each stretch from the comfort of your own home. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing to move around.

All PALM members ages 40 and older and their guests are invited to schedule a mammography screening with the Siteman Cancer Center Mammography Van, which will be parked in the PALM Health parking lot on April 14. The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine offers mammograms at no cost to those who qualify. Funding is provided by Susan G. Komen® Missouri. The Mammography Van follows all CDC safety precautions regarding COVID-19 to ensure members stay safe.

If you find it a struggle to eat healthy and maintain your weight while traveling or eating out, you’re not alone. Join Dr. Karrie Hohn for a short webinar and info session with tips on how to maintain balanced nutrition under challenging circumstances. She will then share a 10-minute overview from Dr. Sita Kedia of PALM’s Balanced Living Program, which helps participants reset their habits, lose weight, and look and feel their best.

As your body ages, it can become harder to do high-level activities such as running. Come join Ashley Kumar, physical therapist and personal trainer, in this runners-specific pop-up class, during which you will learn how to cross-train to prevent injuries that are common among runners. You’ll learn how to become injury-resilient with optimal trunk, pelvis, and hip control. Be sure to come in your workout clothes, because you and Ashley will be working together to put these exercises into action right away!

Does the change in seasons mean the start of watery eyes, sneezing, itching, and shortness of breath for you? If so, airborne allergens may be the culprit. In this webinar, Dr. David Trybus will discuss how changes in the energetic season according to Chinese Medicine triggers allergies in many people. He will then share some ancient techniques and information from Chinese Medicine to help you prevent and treat your allergies.

Come celebrate with us! PALM opened its doors six years ago, and since then we have grown into an incredible community. We’re celebrating all week long with raffles, free giveaways to members, fun posts on social media, and special events such as a watercolor art class. We’re grateful to celebrate six years of well-being with you!

Spend quality time with your mother or grandmother on Mother’s Day weekend, or create a handmade gift for her at a special art class event! Maria Ojascastro, Art for Well-Being instructor, will walk you step-by-step through the process of designing and painting your own mandala, which is a specific geometric configuration of symbols. Novice and experienced artists are invited to enjoy this meditative art experience. The class will be outside if weather permits.

Metabolic syndrome, also known as insulin resistance, refers to a cluster of risk factors that includes increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels, which may increase your chance of developing serious health conditions. In this webinar, Dr. Karrie Hohn will discuss the root cause of diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease and how to treat the symptoms of metabolic syndrome to reduce your risk of developing further health conditions.