GROUP PROGRAMS
Our current group programs include:
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Restore Postpartum Rehab Program: Registration is now open for the Winter 2025 session of this FREE rehab program open to mothers of all ages and fitness levels. The program includes high intensity interval training (which has been shown to significantly reduce the severity of postpartum depression and anxiety and reduce the risk of developing postpartum depression), strength training (important for regaining strength and resilience following the deconditioning most women experience during pregnancy), and core and pelvic floor muscle retraining (which can significantly reduce urinary incontinence, symptoms of prolapse, diastasis recti, and other pelvic health challenges). Participants receive substantial education about pelvic health, therapeutic exercise, and graded rehab.
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Time: Fridays 9:00-10:30am, from Feb. 21 - March 31, 2025 (6 week session; one class per week)
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Location: Chester Basin Legion, Chester Basin
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Instructor: Jesse Robson, Physiotherapist
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Investment: FREE. The cost of this program is covered by Our Health Centre Foundation in Chester, NS, and Live Well Physiotherapy.​
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Registration: email programs@ourhealthcentre.ca to register, or for more information
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Becoming: A Holistic Prenatal Class: We offer this 6-week prenatal class in partnership with Dr. Jessie Short (Naturopathic Doctor), Taylor Chinenere (Lactation Consultant & Doula), and Kelly Linehan (Registered Counselling Therapist) - the South Shore Perinatal Wellness Collective. The program includes multidisciplinary education about prenatal health, labour and delivery, breastfeeding, navigating change in your relationships, caring for an infant, infant sleep, and postpartum recovery.
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Next session: we are hoping to offer a Spring 2025 session of this program. Follow the South Shore Perinatal Wellness Collective on Facebook or Instagram for announcements of upcoming program dates.
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Location: Mahone Bay, NS
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Investment: $150 per couple
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