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.
Celebrate World MS Day with Us
We invite you to join us in celebrating World MS Day! This special event promises to be both informative and engaging. We’re thrilled to have Ina from Brainfit World as our guest speaker. She will delve into the fascinating topic of healthy brains, sharing valuable research that supports our understanding of brain health. In addition…
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.
Kings Birthday
Public Holiday – There are no gym or exercise classes today, and the Braintree building is closed.
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.
Parkinson’s Spouse/Partner Group
Braintree Wellness Centre 70 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New ZealandThis group is for partners and spouses of individuals with Parkinson’s. Meetings occur every first Tuesday of the month from 10 AM to noon at BrainTree, facilitated by Gaynor
Supported Gym
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.
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.
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…