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6 | Health Matters: Providence St. Jude Medical Center Strength & Mobility: designed for those with advanced balance and strength challenges, including those using a walker or cane Pilates for Pelvic Floor: uses mat Pilates to improve pelvic floor strength and function, reducing incontinence, pain, and other symptoms Pilates Reformer: safe and highly effective for improving core strength and mobility for any level of fitness, from competitive athletes to those living with significant physical limitations Yoga for Balance & Mobility: created for those who have, or are beginning to have, challenges getting around due to balance issues Exercise for Parkinson's Disease: strengthening and flexibility training in a fun, social environment Balance H20: aquatic circuit class designed to significantly boost flexibility, mobility, balance, and strength Cardiac Step & Spin: for those living with heart disease or at risk of a cardiac event who are ready for higher-intensity exercises, including those who just finished a cardiac rehabilitation program Exercise for Osteoarthritis: conditioning to improve joint mobility and function at any stage of osteoarthritis, with special focus on knee and hip Yoga for Restoration & Recovery: benefits anyone with limitations in movement or energy, using breath work and gentle stretching to calm the nervous system and improve healing Exercise 101: combines cardio, Pilates, yoga, and strength training for those new to exercise or those with physical limitations that make exercise difficult Exercise for Osteoporosis: allows those at risk for or living with osteoporosis to increase bone density through gentle exercise Go to stjudewellnesscenter.org and make an appointment with a wellness coach who can help match your health needs with the right class or service. This health assessment and coaching appointment is free. Personal fitness specialties Weight management • Strength training • Balance and fall prevention • Cardiac and pulmonary conditioning • Therapeutic stretch • Pilates reformer • Yoga therapy • Aquatic therapy • Breath coaching (can improve key markers of health for those with depression or anxiety, high blood pressure, or lung conditions such as COPD and long COVID) • Functional movement (therapeutic training and strengthening to help you move better in daily life) We offer personal training as private sessions, duets, or groups of up to four—and we'll match you with the best trainer in the gym, yoga suite, pool, or Pilates studio to meet your goals. Some of our programs include: Pregnancy and Pelvic Health Monday, November 13, 6–7 p.m. Presentation and panel discussion Pregnancy: How the Pelvis Changes Presented by Christina Buchanan, MD, OB-GYN After Having Your Baby: How the Pelvis Changes Presented by Yoko Bean, MD, Urogynecology Pregnancy and Pelvic Health: Optimizing Your Pelvic Health Presented by Lina Loyd, DPT, PFMT Getting Older: The "Change" in the Pelvis Tuesday, November 14, 6–7 p.m. Presentation and panel discussion Menopause and the Pelvis Presented by Theresa Franks, MD, Gynecology Medical Menopause and the Pelvis Presented by Cour tney Vito, MD, Breast Surger y Pelvic Floor Disorders in the Postmenopausal Woman Presented by Cindy Tran, NP Pelvic Pain: Different Sources, Different Approaches Wednesday, November 15, 6–7 p.m. Presentation and panel discussion Chronic Pelvic Pain: The Road to Improvement Presented by Allison Bicksler, PsyD Pelvic Pain: Taming the Pelvis with Physical Therapy Presented by Denise Diener, DPT, PFMT East Meets West: Integrative Medicine to Improve Your Pelvic Health Presented by Lauren Kim, L AC Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: You Don't Have to Live with It! Thursday, November 16, 6–7 p.m. Presentation and panel discussion Pelvic Organ Prolapse: What is THAT Down There? Presented by Melanie Santos, MD Bladder Dysfunction: Common Problems and Some Simple Solutions Presented by Yoko Bean, MD Bowel Dysfunction: Common Problems and Simple Solution Presented by Cindy Tran, NP YOU'RE INVITED: PELVIC HEALTH SERIES In recognition of National Bladder Health Month, please join Southern California's most respected physicians and health care professionals for informative discussions. These four special classes were designed with you in mind, and you may attend as many as you'd like. Please see dates and times below. TO REGISTER for our free in-person presentations, call 844-925-0944 or go to providence.org/stjudeevents SPACE IS LIMITED 6 | Health Matters: Providence St. Jude Medical Center