Coffee and a Walk
This is for people with Parkinson's and M.S. This group meets every Friday morning at 10 am in a variety of locations around Christchurch. They generally walk a flat, gentle loop back to a café. They are mindful of easy parking and access to toilets. The emphasis is on friendship and social connection. Everyone is…
Open Gym Fri 10.30
BrainTree Gym 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandFor people with MS and Parkinson's.The gym is open to complete your exercise program prescribed by our exercise physiologist under supervision of a qualified exercise instructor.
Open Gym Lunch
Braintree Cafe 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandThis group is open to all people with MS & Parkinson’s who attend Open or Supported Gym.We meet every 1st Friday of the month at 11.30 – 12.30 in the BrainTree Café.
HIT & Power
Braintree Studio 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandFor people with MS and Parkinson's. A high-intensity exercise class to enhance agility, balance, and gait. Includes amplitude exercises and challenging workouts to help you achieve your fitness goals, particularly for those in the early stages of their condition. Not recommended if you are prone to falls or freezing.
Balance and Mobility
Braintree Studio 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandFor people with MS and Parkinson's. Aimed at enhancing mobility and balance. We focus on standing exercises to challenge and improve your balance, coordination, and gait performance. It requires the ability to get up and down from the floor independently.
Rangiora Parkinson’s
Rangiora Health Hub 161 Ashley Street, Rangiora, Canterbury, New ZealandFor people with Parkinson’s and their spouses or partners. This group gathers on the first Monday of each month from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Rangiora Health Hub, located at 161 Ashley Street, Rangiora. The session is facilitated by Rob Whitmore.
Move for Life
Braintree Studio 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandFor people with MS and Parkinson's. This class features a variety of exercises designed to improve strength, range of motion, and coordination, all while seated or standing. It is an inclusive exercise class suitable for those with mobility issues and wheelchair users. Support persons welcome.
Ashburton Parkinson’s Group
Black and White Coffee Cartel 70 Kermode Street, Ashburton, New ZealandFor individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their partners or spouses, meetings occur on the first Monday of each month at Black and White Coffee Cartel, located at 70 Kermode St, Ashburton. The group is facilitated by Daphne Hinton.
Open Gym Mon 11.30
BrainTree Gym 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandFor people with MS and Parkinson's.The gym is open to complete your exercise program prescribed by our exercise physiologist under supervision of a qualified exercise instructor.
Open Gym Mon 2pm
BrainTree Gym 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandFor people with MS and Parkinson's.The gym is open to complete your exercise program prescribed by our exercise physiologist under supervision of a qualified exercise instructor.
Podiatry
Braintree Wellness Centre 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandHaving MS or Parkinson’s can cause problems with your feet. You may also find it more difficult to look after your feet if you have certain symptoms like a tremor.Some foot problems, such as corns, bunions, and verrucas, can affect anyone, whether they have MS or Parkinson’s or not. But there are other foot problems…
Strong & Stable
Braintree Studio 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandFor people with MS and Parkinson's.This class is designed to improve balance, gait, and overall strength. It requires the ability to get up and down from the floor independently.