Support Services
Exercise Classes
Studies have shown that exercise reduces the risk
of
breast cancer
30-40% and colon cancer 40-50%
- Tacoma Classes
- Puyallup Classes
Stretch and Tone
Designed Especially for Breast Cancer Patients, during or after treatment. Taught by Christy Hill, a breast cancer survivor and graduate of Ashmead Fitness Training Program. Learn safe and effective exercises you can do at home. Slow-paced movements are designed to strengthen and stretch from head to toe.
The Breast Cancer Resource Center, 3502 S 12th Street, Suite A, Tacoma, WA 98405, Monday, 9:15 AM -- 10:15 AM. Call 253.752.4222 to reserve a spot. No Charge.
Yoga -- gentle, restorative, therapeutic
Designed Especially for Breast Cancer Patients, during or after treatment. Taught by Teresa Enslin, certified yoga instructor.
The Breast Cancer Resource Center, 3502 S 12th Street, Suite A, Tacoma, WA 98405, Wednesday, 9:15 AM -- 10:15 AM. Call 253.752.4222 to reserve a spot. No Charge.
Low impact Step/Ball
Designed Especially for Breast Cancer Patients. during or after treatment. Taught by Mary Senecal, oncology nurse and ACSM certified personal trainer. Simple exercises are done on a step platform followed by gentle stability ball exercises. Everyone will be exercising at her own level of strength and endurance.
The Breast Cancer Resource Center, 3502 S 12th Street, Suite A, Tacoma, WA 98405, Friday, 9:15 AM -- 10:15 AM. Call 253.752.4222 to reserve a spot. No Charge.
Exercise Classes for Breast Cancer Patients during or after treatment
The Breast Cancer Resource Center, 3502 S 12th Street, Suite A, Tacoma, WA 98405
Monday, Wednesday,and Friday 9:15 AM -- 10:15 AM
Call the Breast Cancer Resource Center at 253.752.4222 to reserve a spot. No Charge.
FOCUS ON HEALING DANCE MOVEMENT CLASS
An exercise class specifically designed to address concerns of lymphedema for breast cancer survivors. The class uses gentle dance movements that target certain muscle groups and encourages overall body toning. This class is open to any female with any diagnosis of cancer.
Children's Therapy Unit classroom, 425 15th Ave SE, Puyallup. Mondays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. No charge, but registration is required. Contact Deb Makin, 253-332-6154. Sponsored by Good Samaritan/Multicare.
Taming Treatment with Movement
Customized Exercise for the Cancer Patient. Tuesdays 9 - 10 AM. at the Dr. Richard C Ostenson Cancer Center, 400 15th Ave SE, - Puyallup. Instructor is Christi Hill. To register, call the Cancer Resource Center 253-697-4899. No charge. Sponsored by Good Samaritan/Multicare.
Pilates
Fridays 9-10 AM at Malulani Studio, 3911 145th St E, Tacoma. To register, call the Cancer Resource Center at 253-697-4899. No charge. Sponsored by Good Samaritan/Multicare.
