Parkinson’s – Tuesday Peer Support
Braintree Wellness Centre 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandFor people with Parkinson’s and their partners. Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11am- 12 pm at BrainTree
Supported Gym Tues 11.30
BrainTree Gym 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandFor people with MS and Parkinson's.This session provides extra support for those who require assistance when using gym equipment. Wheelchair/walking aid users welcome.Support persons welcome.
Rolleston MS
Pedal Pusher 55 Faringdon Boulevard,, Rolleston, Canterbury, New ZealandA group for people with MS who live in the Selwyn area. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Alternates meeting time between 9.30 am and 2.30 pm each month and moves location monthly. Facilitated by John Sloan
Osteopathy
Braintree Wellness Centre 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandOsteopathy is a system of hands-on assessment and treatment for a wide range of conditions. Osteopaths use a variety of techniques to correct physical conditions such as back and neck pain, headache, physical injuries to bones, joints and muscles and many other physical and functional disorders.Osteopaths have a particular interest in evidence-based diagnosis and treatment…
Wednesday MS Group
Braintree Wellness Centre 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandThis peer support group is open to people with MS and meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 11 am to noon at BrainTree. Facilitated by Hayley Barnes.
Open Gym Wed 12.45pm
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.
Parkinson’s Potential
Braintree Studio 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandFor people with Parkinson's. The majority of the exercises are performed while standing to enhance your coordination and cardiovascular endurance. It requires the ability to get up and down from the floor independently.
Balance & Mobility – Pioneer
Pioneer 75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield, Christchurch, Canterbury, New ZealandFor people with MS and Parkinson's. Aimed at enhancing mobility and balance. We will focus on standing exercises to challenge and improve your balance, co-ordination, and gait performance. It requires the ability to get up and down from the floor independently.
Head to Toe
Braintree Studio 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandFor people with MS and Parkinson's. A whole-body workout regardless of mobility issues. Sitting or standing exercises for balance improvement. Wheelchair/walking aid users welcome. Support persons welcome.
Parkinson’s Power
Braintree Studio 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New Zealandor people with early-stage Parkinson's.A high-intensity class seeking a challenge, with a particular focus on balance and coordination through demanding exercises. Not recommended if you are prone to falls or freezing.
Speech, voice and wellbeing
Braintree Studio 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandO Speech, Voice, and Wellbeing class will focus on improving volume, clarity, intonation, tone, and expression through education, exercises, and practical strategies.