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improve stability, balance and confidence
Urban Pole Walking Workshop
2025 scheduled dates:
Thursdays | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
April 24, May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
PRESENTER:
Andrea Van Dyn Hoven, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Care Patrol
Discover the benefits of this low impact exercise! Andrea Van Dyn Hoven, Care Patrol, is experienced in fitting poles and leading dynamic pole walking sessions.If you are looking to increase your cardiovascular activity, want to improve walking posture or improve stability, balance and confidence this workshop is for you.
trigger point dry needling
Monday, April 14, 2025
6:00-8:00 pm
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
PRESENTER: Jessica Bosquez, DPT, Peak Rehab, LLC
Join us for an informative seminar where we will explain the benefits of Trigger Point Dry Needling and provide a live demonstration. Learn how this technique can help reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, and relieve pain. Plus, discover the full range of services Peak Rehab offers to support your overall health and wellness. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how Peak Rehab can help you feel your best!
Importance of Vitamins and Supplements for Older Adults
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
PRESENTER: Kevin Fessler, PharmD, SSM Health Clinical Pharmacist
Vitamins and supplements are important for older adults because they help support bone health, brain health, and immune function. Join Kevin Fessler, PharmD, as he discusses how older adults can benefit from taking vitamins and supplements, which ones are better for you and your individual health needs, and how they can help you as you age.
learn more about genetic testing - Does Hereditary Cancer Run in Your Family?
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
PRESENTER: Lisa Michels, APNP, Nurse Practitioner and Genetics Specialist, SSM Health Cancer Care
Although many cancers occur by chance or through exposure to known cancer causing agents, sometimes hereditary or genetic factors can increase an individual’s risk for cancer. These genes can come from either side of the family and often follow hereditary patterns. Join Lisa Michels, APNP, as she discusses who might benefit from genetic testing for cancer risk to determine if a genetic change (mutation) is present in genes that increase a person’s risk of developing cancer.