Physical Therapy at Briarcliff & Jefferson Valley

Wellness Seminars and Classes

Below is our schedule for our monthly Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain support groups and our Wellness Seminars held in our offices at Physical Therapy at Briarcliff & Jefferson Valley.

Free: Senior & Caregiver Health Fair
Date: April 20, 2012, Friday
Sponsored by: Greg Ball (State Senator, 40th District), Northern Westchester Hospital and Cortlandt Town Supervisor, Linda Puglisi

Location: Muriel H. Morabito Community Center at 29 Westbrook Drive Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567

Time: 9 AM to 12 PM

Reverse the Patterns of Postural Change With Aging with Debbie Lenihan, PT from Physical Therapy at Briarcliff and Jefferson Valley.

Stop by our table for your personal postural screening and learn exercises that help reverse changes in posture that occur naturally with aging.

Fibromyalgia / Chronic Pain Support Groups
New York Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation

Fibromyalgia Support Group at our Briarcliff Office:
Note New Time!! First Tuesday of each month 5:30 - 6:30 PM.
Call the (914) 762-2222, ext. 2121 to register.
Located at the Upper Conference Room at Briarcliff
(unless otherwise noted below)

"Yoga Can Help Chronic Pain Fibromyalgia"
Presented by: Meryle Richman, PT, DPT, MS, CST, RYT
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

"Feel Better with the Rosen Method"
Presented by: Betty Ross, Certified Rosen Method Body Worker
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

"Osteoporosis: Do’s and Don’ts for Safe Exercise"
Presented by: Caron Dubois, PT, MS
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

"Meridian Touch Effortless Yoga For Faster Healing and Recovery"
Presented by: Darryl Aiken-Afam, A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

"Hypnosis Can Help Chronic Pain from Fibromyalgia"
Presented by: Sara Oppenheim, Certified Hypnotherapist
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Wellness Lectures

At our Briarcliff Office:

"Osteoporosis: Do’s and Don’ts for Safe Exercise"
Presented by Caron Dubois, PT, MS
Thursday, January 19, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Briarcliff Conference Room

"Safe Exercises for the Prevention of Golf Injuries"
Presented by Brian Kiger P.T., MS
Thursday, March 15, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Briarcliff Conference Room

Sign up at the Briarcliff Service Desk.
Please enroll early. Seating is limited

At our Jefferson Valley Office:

Pre-registration is required. A minimum of five participants is required for seminar to be held.
Info & Registration: 914-245-8807, ext. 1125.

"Osteoporosis: Do’s and Don’ts for Safe Exercise"
Presented by: Patricia Burkitt, P.T.
Monday, January 9, 2012
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Conference Room

Wellness Classes

Yoga & Tai-Chi Class
Tuesdays
11:00 - 12:00 PM
Jefferson Valley Office
Insurance Plans accepted or $25 fee

New Class!!
Gentle Therapeutic Exercises for Healthier Bones and Osteoporosis Instructor: Debbie Lenihan, PT - Assistant Director of Physical Therapy at Jefferson Valley
Starting March 1, 2012 every Thursday from 3 - 4 PM

Learn safe body awareness and exercise techniques to sustain skeletal strength with breathing techniques for a healthier neck and back

Learn what NOT to do if you are at risk for osteopenia, osteoporosis, spinal stenosis, and back problems.

Yoga Studio inside Jefferson Valley Club Fit

Covered by Insurance Plans for evaluation Each class $25/per session or $80 for 4 pre-paid sessions

Gentle Yoga for Healthier Bones and Osteoporosis
Briarcliff Office
Every Tuesday
2:00 - 3:00 pm
$25 a session or $80 for 4 pre-paid sessions

Body Awareness & Movement Therapy
Thursdays
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Briarcliff Office
Insurance Plans accepted or $25 fee

October was ... Physical Therapy Month
This year’s theme was:

"Smart Moves for Families" to Prevent and Combat Obesity and Its Consequences"