wellness
Balanced Fitness Class Event
In this pop-up class event, personal trainer Brent Haddock will take you through 30 minutes of strength training exercises and 30 minutes of stretching. These foundational strengthening and stretching movements form the building blocks of a balanced exercise routine. This class will give you a taste of our Balanced Living Program for healthy and sustainable weight management (receive $200 off when you sign up in January). The class will be the same on both Saturdays.
Art Class: Collage, Color, and Creativity
In this art class, teaching artist Maria Ojascastro will encourage participants to reimagine their world by using pattern, texture, and color. Both novice and experienced artists will enjoy 90 minutes of collaging onto a figure drawing template with other creative individuals.
Virtual Info Session and Q&A: The Balanced Living Program
Join Sarah Bird, DNP, one of the original creators of PALM’s Balanced Living Program, for a short virtual info session on the program, which helps participants reset their habits, lose weight, and look and feel their best. Sarah will share an overview of the Balanced Living Program, what it includes, who it’s for, and what to expect from it. She will answer questions from the audience after her presentation.
The Essentials of Exercise
Join us in the Oak Room for a nutritious three-course meal from the PALM Café and a presentation from Dr. Jason Biondo, chiropractor and Director of Fitness at PALM Health. Dr. Biondo will discuss how the different pillars of exercise — stability, strength, aerobic conditioning, and anaerobic conditioning — pertain to the health and fitness goals people often set in the new year. In addition, he will address how exercise benefits disease prevention, health span, and weight management.
Succulent Planting
Learn how to plant and care for a succulent arrangement with Laura Dooley of LoKey Designs. Laura will take you through the step-by-step process of choosing a succulent, handling and planting it, decorating it with natural materials, and watering it. For $45, you will receive one succulent of your choice, one small pot, planting materials, and care instructions to take home. If you prefer to plant multiple succulents, you can receive three succulents and a slightly larger pot for $65. Wine and iced tea will be provided during the workshop.
ProLon Challenge
Ready to reset, work on your longevity, or lose weight? You can receive $25 off the cost of the ProLon meal kit by participating in our ProLon Challenge, a group wellness challenge to help boost metabolism and improve cellular health. The challenge includes a 5-day Fasting Mimicking Diet meal kit ($250 value), a digital book of recipes for maintaining a longevity diet post-challenge, a complimentary copy of The Longevity Diet by Dr. Valter Longo, creator of the ProLon food plan, and email encouragement throughout the week for motivation and accountability.
ELDOA Class Event
Join us in the Oak Room for a pop-up ELDOA class with Angie Campbell, certified ELDOA trainer and yoga therapist. The ELDOA method creates space and balance in the body by using myofascial stretches and specific osteopathic techniques to improve posture, relieve pain, and prevent injury. This class is appropriate for anyone seeking to improve posture, relieve chronic or acute pain, recover from training, or enhance overall well-being.
Full Body Detox
With increased exposure to pollutants and toxins, the human body is more challenged than ever before to sustain well-being. In this seminar in the Oak Room at PALM Health, chiropractor and acupuncturist Dr. Emily Guilfoy will explore ways to support the body’s natural detoxification pathways and how to incorporate these detox practices into your daily wellness routine.
Yoga for Women’s Health Workshop
Join yoga instructor Julie Funke in the Oak Room for a yoga workshop! Julie will teach yoga poses that are beneficial for women’s health, especially as women age. She will correct your posture as you go through each pose and will suggest alternate positions and adjustments to make if you have injuries or limitations. No matter if you’re just getting into yoga or if you’ve been doing it for a long time, this workshop is for you!
Train, Eat, and Recover for Optimal Performance
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a competitive athlete, or just beginning a new fitness journey, having a detailed approach to your training goals is essential for success. This webinar with chiropractor Dr. Jason Biondo will dive into the key elements of training, nutrition, and recovery to optimize your exercise performance and overall health.
Skin Cycling
What is skin cycling, and should you try it? In this webinar, our esthetician Jody Thurman will weigh in on this new trend that is taking the TikTok world by storm. Skin cycling is essentially a skin care regimen that involves rotating through different skin care products to help reduce irritation and inflammation. Jody will discuss who would benefit most from skin cycling, the best frequency and timing of cycling for specific skin types, and the most effective products to use for maximum results.