Past Events

Tai chi is a Chinese martial-arts practice focused on movement and meditation that is enjoyed around the world by people of all ages. Its benefits include improved balance and strength, increased energy, and better mood and sleep quality. Personal trainer Brent Haddock spent a year studying tai chi at the Kunyu Shan Kung Fu Academy in China, and he’s bringing his expertise to PALM. In this class, Brent will lead you through 15-20 minutes of qigong (coordinated movements with breathing and meditation) to cultivate your qi, or your energy. Then, you’ll spend the remainder of the class learning the basic form and movements of tai chi, which is a more specific form of qigong that focuses on balance, joint strength, and mobility.

Start relieving pain, preventing injury, recovering properly, and improving your posture by learning the foundations of ELDOA! Join us in the Oak Room for a pop-up class with certified ELDOA trainer Angie Campbell to learn some of the myofascial stretches and osteopathic techniques used frequently in the ELDOA practice. These exercises will help create space and balance in the joints and surrounding tissues to improve pain and posture.

Looking for an effective weight loss plan for the new year? Join us live on Zoom with functional medicine physician Dr. Karrie Hohn, the lead physician on our Medical Weight Loss Program team. You’ll get an overview of the Medical Weight Loss Program and the unique benefits of our whole-person approach, which is the safest and most effective way to lose weight. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about our program, the timeline, the approach, and more.

What better way to kick off the new year than with a creative activity to help envision your goals? Explore combining techniques of watercolor and collage-making in this art class with the guidance of teaching artist Maria Ojascastro to illustrate what you want your 2024 to look like.

Let’s lay a solid foundation for a strength training routine! Learn from strength training expert Catey McKean about proper form and reps and how to structure your training optimally while getting a great workout. Catey’s class will train all of your major muscle groups, make you sweat, and build the groundwork for you to continue strength training in the future.

Did you know that your skin is home to millions of bacteria, fungi and viruses? This is healthy and natural and a vital part of your skin’s microbiome. If you struggle with premature signs of aging, redness, or irritation, these are signs that your microbiome may be out of balance. Learn more about your skin’s microbiome, what may be disrupting it, and how to restore healthy and glowing skin in this upcoming webinar with esthetician Jody Thurman.

Get your heart rate going, tone your muscles, and heighten your body awareness in this dance-inspired, “shoes-off” Dynamic Toning class with Amanda Chesnutt! Using the influence of modern dance movements, Amanda will take you through several sequences that work the full body, bring your awareness to posture and positioning, and create freedom of movement and greater mobility. You’ll leave feeling centered and revitalized!

Did you know that dogs, cats, and other pets encourage playfulness, laughter, and exercise, which can help boost your immune system and increase your energy? In this art class, you’ll use inking pens and watercolor to create a pet portrait to celebrate the human-animal bond that adds vitality to life. You are invited to bring a photo (either a printed photo or on an iPad) of a favorite animal or pet. Don’t worry if you don’t have an image: instructor Maria Ojascastro will provide photos of a few adorable animals for you to choose from.

Join us for a special evening of dance! PALM welcomes Sarah Hultsch, a visiting instructor from Vallauris, France, who will offer members and guests a beginner/intermediate class of contemporary dance. The class will begin by exploring basic contemporary techniques, then move on to a more artistic phase, including light choreography and/or time for creativity. Please wear comfortable clothes and socks to move around in. Sarah instructs dancers of all ages and abilities at Studios Actuels de la Danse, recipient of the award for Best Contemporary Dance School of the Year in 2020. She is also a member of the UNESCO International Dance Council.

Did you know that processed and convenience foods can often cause or worsen lack of energy, low mood, and brain fog? Proper nutrition is key to establishing healthy energy levels and living with full vitality on a day-to-day basis. Join dietitian Christaney Townsend for a seminar in the Oak Room to learn how to structure your diet around nutrients, foods, and supplements that will help you optimize your energy and improve your vitality.