Living LOUD – Ridgefield

Living LOUD class for Parkinson's disease

Living LOUD
Tuesdays, 11:45am – 12:45pm
RVNAhealth, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield
$30 per class

Living LOUD for Parkinson’s disease tackles the soft voice, mumbled speech, monotone speech and hoarse voice that often afflict Parkinson’s patients. Structured activities that continue to work the patient’s vocal range maintain the progress made after the LSVT LOUD treatment. Weekly activities will include group work as well as individual exercises with other participants facilitated by an LSVT LOUD speech therapist. The ultimate goal is to improve loudness, improve speech intelligibility, increase facial expression, and improve confidence.

Classes are $30 per session and are held on Tuesdays from 11:45am-12:45pm at RVNAhealth, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield.

You must register in advance of your 1st class HERE.

To learn more about the Living Loud program, please call (203) 438-7862   or email rehabcenter@rvnahealth.org.

EXERCISE CLASS: Chair FIT – Ridgefield

chair fitness

Fitness Class: Chair FIT
Every Tuesday, 10:30am-11:15am
RVNAhealth, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield
$20 per class (please register in advance)

Join RVNAhealth physical therapist, Kristine Greco, for a chair fitness class that’s designed to be fun and beneficial for everyone, especially those with specific health needs. This class is perfect for individuals with Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, and seniors with mobility issues.

In this class, you’ll engage in exercises that work your muscles, improve coordination for brain health, enhance mobility, build strength, and boost cardio fitness. Kristine Greco’s expertise ensures that each exercise is safe and effective, tailored to meet your individual needs.

Don’t let mobility challenges hold you back. Come join us and discover how enjoyable and rewarding chair fitness can be!

Cost is $20 per class and we do not require a registration for each class, but PLEASE REGISTER HERE BEFORE ATTENDING YOUR FIRST CLASS TO RECEIVE CLASS DETAILS AND FILLOUT A REQUIRED HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE.

 

Living BIG- Ridgefield

Living BIG addresses the problem of patients’ movements becoming smaller and more tentative as Parkinson’s Disease progresses. Each class, the therapist takes the patient through a series of whole-body LSVT BIG exercises aimed at improving strength, balance, flexibility and coordination. Exercises are all exaggerated to reinforce that the patient needs to make his or her movements bigger.

NEW LOCATION!!: Steel Fitness, 62 Danbury Road, Ridgefield

TIME: Every Monday, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

For more information call: 203-438-7862 or email: rehabcenter@rvnahealth.org.

 

EXERCISE CLASS: Balance & Beyond – Ridgefield

RVNAhealth is excited to announce the introduction of its new public fitness class, “Balance & Beyond.”  An ongoing weekly drop-in class (come for one or come for all!) that focuses on building muscle, restoring balance and improving your walk or jog, all while giving your brain a great workout!

Balance can be a life essential to preventing falls and keeping daily activities of life within our control. The old adage of “use it or lose it’ doesn’t ring more true when it comes to strength.  This is why Andrea de Lange, RVNAhealth Physical Therapist, is so passionate about bringing balance and strength classes to the public.

“This program is beneficial for so many people — whether you are just looking to improve your strength or balance to improve quality of life, or you are looking for a customized fitness program to assist with medical conditions such as Parkinson’s, arthritis, or autoimmune disorders,” says de Lange. “This circuit training class will have you moving through a series of stations including boxing, agility training, and functional mobility conditioning – all customized to meet your fitness levels and goals. And there is plenty of time for questions and personalized instruction and feedback!”

Andrea de Lange is experienced Physical Therapist and certified LSVT BIG practitioner with a long history of working with the outpatient orthopedic and neurological population. She possesses a strong background in the treatment of spine, extremity injuries and pain, as well as neurological impairment, with a focus on people with Parkinson’s disease.

RVNAhealth’s Balance & Beyond classes are offered every Monday and Thursday from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center located at 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield. Class fees are $30 per class and registration is required in advance, as attendance is limited.  For questions, please contact the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center at 203.438.7862 or rehab@rvnahealth.org. To register, email us HERE and specify “Balance & Beyond”.

 

EXERCISE CLASS: Balance & Beyond – Ridgefield

RVNAhealth is excited to announce the introduction of its new public fitness class, “Balance & Beyond.”  An ongoing weekly drop-in class (come for one or come for all!) that focuses on building muscle, restoring balance and improving your walk or jog, all while giving your brain a great workout!

Balance can be a life essential to preventing falls and keeping daily activities of life within our control. The old adage of “use it or lose it’ doesn’t ring more true when it comes to strength.  This is why Andrea de Lange, RVNAhealth Physical Therapist, is so passionate about bringing balance and strength classes to the public.

“This program is beneficial for so many people — whether you are just looking to improve your strength or balance to improve quality of life, or you are looking for a customized fitness program to assist with medical conditions such as Parkinson’s, arthritis, or autoimmune disorders,” says de Lange. “This circuit training class will have you moving through a series of stations including boxing, agility training, and functional mobility conditioning – all customized to meet your fitness levels and goals. And there is plenty of time for questions and personalized instruction and feedback!”

Andrea de Lange is experienced Physical Therapist and certified LSVT BIG practitioner with a long history of working with the outpatient orthopedic and neurological population. She possesses a strong background in the treatment of spine, extremity injuries and pain, as well as neurological impairment, with a focus on people with Parkinson’s disease.

RVNAhealth’s Balance & Beyond classes are offered every Monday and Thursday from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center located at 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield. Class fees are $30 per class and registration is required in advance, as attendance is limited.  For questions, please contact the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center at 203.438.7862 or rehab@rvnahealth.org. To register, email us HERE and specify “Balance & Beyond”.

 

Living LOUD – Ridgefield

Living LOUD class for Parkinson's disease

Living LOUD
Tuesdays, 11:45am – 12:45pm
RVNAhealth, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield
$30 per class

Living LOUD for Parkinson’s disease tackles the soft voice, mumbled speech, monotone speech and hoarse voice that often afflict Parkinson’s patients. Structured activities that continue to work the patient’s vocal range maintain the progress made after the LSVT LOUD treatment. Weekly activities will include group work as well as individual exercises with other participants facilitated by an LSVT LOUD speech therapist. The ultimate goal is to improve loudness, improve speech intelligibility, increase facial expression, and improve confidence.

Classes are $30 per session and are held on Tuesdays from 11:45am-12:45pm at RVNAhealth, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield.

You must register in advance of your 1st class HERE.

To learn more about the Living Loud program, please call (203) 438-7862   or email rehabcenter@rvnahealth.org.

EXERCISE CLASS: Chair FIT – Ridgefield

chair fitness

Fitness Class: Chair FIT
Every Tuesday, 10:30am-11:15am
RVNAhealth, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield
$20 per class (please register in advance)

Join RVNAhealth physical therapist, Kristine Greco, for a chair fitness class that’s designed to be fun and beneficial for everyone, especially those with specific health needs. This class is perfect for individuals with Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, and seniors with mobility issues.

In this class, you’ll engage in exercises that work your muscles, improve coordination for brain health, enhance mobility, build strength, and boost cardio fitness. Kristine Greco’s expertise ensures that each exercise is safe and effective, tailored to meet your individual needs.

Don’t let mobility challenges hold you back. Come join us and discover how enjoyable and rewarding chair fitness can be!

Cost is $20 per class and we do not require a registration for each class, but PLEASE REGISTER HERE BEFORE ATTENDING YOUR FIRST CLASS TO RECEIVE CLASS DETAILS AND FILLOUT A REQUIRED HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE.

 

Living BIG- Ridgefield

Living BIG addresses the problem of patients’ movements becoming smaller and more tentative as Parkinson’s Disease progresses. Each class, the therapist takes the patient through a series of whole-body LSVT BIG exercises aimed at improving strength, balance, flexibility and coordination. Exercises are all exaggerated to reinforce that the patient needs to make his or her movements bigger.

NEW LOCATION!!: Steel Fitness, 62 Danbury Road, Ridgefield

TIME: Every Monday, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

For more information call: 203-438-7862 or email: rehabcenter@rvnahealth.org.

 

EXERCISE CLASS: Balance & Beyond – Ridgefield

RVNAhealth is excited to announce the introduction of its new public fitness class, “Balance & Beyond.”  An ongoing weekly drop-in class (come for one or come for all!) that focuses on building muscle, restoring balance and improving your walk or jog, all while giving your brain a great workout!

Balance can be a life essential to preventing falls and keeping daily activities of life within our control. The old adage of “use it or lose it’ doesn’t ring more true when it comes to strength.  This is why Andrea de Lange, RVNAhealth Physical Therapist, is so passionate about bringing balance and strength classes to the public.

“This program is beneficial for so many people — whether you are just looking to improve your strength or balance to improve quality of life, or you are looking for a customized fitness program to assist with medical conditions such as Parkinson’s, arthritis, or autoimmune disorders,” says de Lange. “This circuit training class will have you moving through a series of stations including boxing, agility training, and functional mobility conditioning – all customized to meet your fitness levels and goals. And there is plenty of time for questions and personalized instruction and feedback!”

Andrea de Lange is experienced Physical Therapist and certified LSVT BIG practitioner with a long history of working with the outpatient orthopedic and neurological population. She possesses a strong background in the treatment of spine, extremity injuries and pain, as well as neurological impairment, with a focus on people with Parkinson’s disease.

RVNAhealth’s Balance & Beyond classes are offered every Monday and Thursday from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center located at 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield. Class fees are $30 per class and registration is required in advance, as attendance is limited.  For questions, please contact the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center at 203.438.7862 or rehab@rvnahealth.org. To register, email us HERE and specify “Balance & Beyond”.

 

Travel Vaccines – Ridgefield Office

Travel to exotic locales brings extraordinary benefits — and adventure. But it can also expose you to serious diseases that may threaten your health. Zika virus, typhoid, malaria, and yellow fever, to name a few.

To reduce your chances of illness while abroad, schedule an in-person consultation with an RVNAhealth travel health nurse prior to your departure. Consultations include: itinerary-specific health advice; discussion and administration of immunizations; safe food/water practices; and other recommendations to protect yourself. including insect precautions or environmental considerations.

Travel consultation appointments are available the first and third Friday of each month at the RVNAhealth Center for Exceptional Care, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, call (203) 438-5555 or email BeWELL@rvnahealth.org
Please note: Travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.