
LiveFIT Health & Wellness Center
For more information about the LiveFit Lecture series, please contact Barbara Sachs-Traina at
(516) 822-3535, x317 or email bsachs@miyjcc.org.
The LiveFIT Health & Wellness Center offers mind and body wellness services. It’s where exercise and mental health professionals, as well as life coaches and nutritionists, fully integrate all states of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, enhancing quality of life.
WELLNESS LECTURE SERIES
The Mid-Island Y JCC offers an educational lecture series designed to promote healthier
lifestyle practices. All lectures require advance registration. Call Barbara, x317.
Living Gluten Free
Led by Alexandra Cerone, MS.RN., at Northwell Health will focus on living with celiac disease
or gluten/wheat intolerance. Recipes and resources will also be discussed.
Tues., February 4 • 7:00-8:00 pm
Pre-registration preferred
Pickleball Injuries – Prevention and Rehab
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport for seniors. As more people enter the game, the amount of injuries are increasing. Paul Block, Ready Care PT, will discuss pre-game exercises and physical therapy to help with the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries involved with playing the game. Wed., March 18 • 7:00-8:30 pm
Pre-registration preferred
To learn about upcoming LiveFIT lectures, check the Chailights newsletter and weekly
Y Communication emails. If you are not already on our mailing list, please CLICK HERE.
WELLNESS SPECIALTY FITNESS CLASSES
Pathways For Parkinson's
PATHWAYS Wellness program for people living with Parkinson’s
Begin your day by experiencing unique and educational lectures and end your day with a Rock Steady Boxing class. Lectures include aroma, art and music therapy, meditation, speech pathologists, and much more. Learn how to control and manage your symptoms while engaging with other people who are also living with the disease. Work towards a healthier lifestyle.
Lunch included.
Wednesdays • 11:00 am-2:45 pm • 6 weeks
Fee: $260 • Member Discounted Fee: $240
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
MS Aquatics
A Low-impact water exercise program sponsored by the MS Society for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis to help strengthen and improve balance and circulation. All instructors are trained specifically to work with individuals with MS.
Mondays/Wednesdays • 10:00-11:00 am • Ongoing
Register through the local MS Society at (631) 864-8337.
MS - Parkinson's Spin
6 weeks of spin class designed for people living with MS.
Begins January 3rd
Fridays • 10:00-11:00 am • Ongoing • $5 per class
Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke
Common Ground Alliance
This group provides a social component to people living with strokes and traumatic brain injuries.
Thursdays • 6:30-8:00 pm
Common Ground Alliance Non-Members: $60
Common Ground Alliance Members: Free
For information, contact Dr. Deborah Benson, Director: (631) 699-5536
Services Also Include:
Aqua Therapy
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Massage Therapy
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Chiropractic Care
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Nutritional Counseling
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Other Wellness Services
Our Wellness Center offers a wide array of programs and services for people of all ages:
BeFIT: Fitness and Wellness for Tweens and Teens
ActiveFIT: Fitness and Wellness for Seniors