Community Wellness Programs – Courtesy Listing
For details, or to register of any of the programs listed below,you must contact them directly.
These programs are not facilitated nor developed by the Chapter or the National MS Society. This list is provided to you as a courtesy. Bergen County
Daniel & Gloria Blumenthal Cancer Center and
Robert & Audrey Luckow Pavilion (through Valley Hospital) Yoga, Tai Chi & other Wellness Programs – open to the public,
Participants do not need to be a patient of Valley Hospital or the Center. One Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: 201-634-5300
Website: http://www.valleyhealthcancercenter.com/For-Patients-Families/Upcoming-Events-and-Classes
Holy Name Hospital (HNH) Fitness – Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, Chair Zumba 514 Kinderkamack Road
Oradell, NJ 07649 201-262-4626 www.holyname.org
Contact: Lina Carpenito, Group Fitness and Program Manager Multiple Strengths Chair Zumba- Every Tuesday at 12pm 514 Kinderkamack Road
Oradell, NJ 07649
Contact: Nick Marchesani: (973) 841-3197 www.multiplestrengths.org
www.hnhfitness.org
***Must be a member of the Holy Name Fitness Center
Pony Power – The goal is for the rider to strengthen and develop muscles & hone balance and motor control.
Three Sisters Farm
1170 Ramapo Valley Rd. Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 Phone: 201-934-1001
Fax: 201-934-8891
Push to Walk - Provides individualized workouts and resources to people with spinal cord injuries and other forms of paralysis.
6 North Corporate Drive Riverdale , NJ 07457 Phone: 862-200-5848 Fax: 862-200-5976
Website: http://www.pushtowalknj.org/program.html Reebel Wellness- Wellness Classes
160 Hopper Ave, Waldwick, NJ 07463
Keep BOTH body and brain fit! The goal is for the participant to strengthen and develop muscles, improve balance and motor control.
Contact: Reena Chawla-201.887.2337 Website: http://www.reebel.com
Ridgewood YMCA – Swim Inc. – Aquatic Exercise 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
To find out more about Swim Inc., Contact: Carol Livingstone Health & Fitness Director 201-444-5600, ext. 330 or
clivingstone@ridgewoodymca.org
Website: https://www.ridgewoodymca.org/swim-inc Wyckoff Family YMCA - MS Aquatic Therapy Class 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Contact: 201-891-2081
Website: http://www.wyckoffymca.org/programs-services/ Essex County
Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation
Support Group and Wellness Seminars 1199 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
Contact: Dept of Psychology & Neuropsychology, 973-324-3634 (This program is partially funded by the New Jersey Metro Chapter)
Saint Barnabas MS Comprehensive Care Center – Wellness Programs
95 Old Short Hills Road West Orange, NJ 07052 Phone: 973-322-7484
Website: http://www.barnabashealth.org/Ambulatory-Care/Our-Services/Multiple-Sclerosis-Comprehensive-Care-Center.aspx Yoga & Meditation Center of Montclair
292 Bloomfield Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042 Phone: 973-746-6707
Instructed by: Deb Angrason, RYT200
Trained in Adapting Yoga for Disability, Level I/II Email: info@yogainmontclair.com
Website: www.yogainmontclair.com HUNTERDON COUNTY
Flemington Deer Path YMCA – Swim Inc. – Aquatic Exercise 144 W. Woodschurch Road
Flemington, 08822
Contact: Eleanor Kover 732-560-0582
Website: http://www.hcymca.com/adult-aquatics/ Mercer County
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton –
Various Exercise Programs, ask about working with a trainer who is able to modify exercises if you experience any limitations
3100 Quakerbridge Road Mercerville, NJ 08619-1658 Phone: 609-584-7600
Website: rwjhamiltonwellness.com Middlesex County
Jewish Community Center – Open swim for all disabilities. 1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820
Contact: Janice Clark, Director of Aquatics at 732-494-3232, ext. 610 Website: http://www.jccmc.org/aquatics.html
JFK Rehabilitiation Institute – Fitness & tai chi programs, personal trainers. Prices vary for programs.
70 James St Edison, NJ 08818
Contact: Fitness Center, 732-632-1610
Website: https://www.jfkmc.org/patients-visitors/health-and-fitness-center Francis E. Parker Memorial Home, Inc. – Swim-Inc. – Aquatic Exercise 1421 River Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-5218 Phone: 732-565-2400
Website: http://www.franciseparker.com/Services/Center-for-Healthy-Aging.aspx
Old Bridge YMCA- Aquatic Exercise 1Mannino Park Drive
Old Bridge Twp, NJ 08857
Contact: Brigid Rothenberg 732-462-0464 ext. 315
Website: http://www.ymcanj.org/content/oby/obaquatics.asp
Princeton Fitness and Wellness Center – Montgomery Township (Across from the Princeton Airport)
1225 State Road (Route 206), Studio 2 Princeton, NJ 08540
A free ongoing exercise class “Living with MS” through a generous grant from Northfield Bank supported by Centrastate Health Care System. This free program is for people living with MS and helps to improve their balance, strength and flexibility. Contact Sharon Casper at
sharonc@fitnessandwellness.org or call 609-683-7888 with any questions. Website: http://www.princetonfitnessandwellness.com/?s=princeton-fitness-and-wellness-center/group-fitness-schedules
Gentle Yoga Class at the Sand Hills Wellness Center Community Presbyterian Church of Kendall Park
57 Sand Hill Road, Kendall Park, NJ 08824
Thursdays1:30 - 2:30 **Classes Begin in March, 2015**
Open to all levels of practice and abilities, this gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness. Although much of the class will be done seated in a chair, the option of practicing some standing poses to improve balance and strength are also included.
Contact Shanti 732-261-7419 or shantimanifest@gmail.com
Amy Shanti Manifase, Therapeutic Yoga Teacher was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1981. Shanti originally tried yoga practice as a means to improve and maintain physical health which she feels her yoga practice has done and more. Shanti thoroughly enjoys sharing the many wonderful benefits of Yoga with her students!
Monmouth County
Centra State - 12 week wellness program & graduate program 901 West Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
Contact: Ruth Memoli, Wellness Coordinator, 732-637-6334
Website: http://www.centrastate.com/Rehabilitation-Services/MS-Wellness-Program
(This program is partially funded by the New Jersey Metro Chapter) Heart & Soul Holistic Center – Yoga Classes for people with MS 1613 Main Street
South Belmar, NJ
Contact: Instructor, Vinnie, 732-681-8508 Mullaney Associates PT – Yoga Classes 127 Main St Suite E
Matawan, NJ 07747
Contact: Barbara Sager, 732-842-4000, ext. 1 Website: http://mullaneypt.com/
Red Bank YMCA – Chair Yoga for limited mobility. Please note: There are 2 steps to get into the room. 166 Maple Ave
Red Bank, NJ 07701 Contact: 732-741-2504
Website: http://www.cymca.org/programs/by-category/committed-health-wellness
SCAN Learning Center – Exercise for people with Special Needs. Must have doctor’s written recommendation.
Monmouth Mall 180 Route 35 South Eatontown, NJ 07724
Contact: Andrea Tarr, 732-542-1326 Website: visit www.scannj.com
Sunnyside Recreation Area – Yoga for limited mobility 628 Middletown-Lincroft Road
Lincroft , NJ 07738
Contact: Barbara Sager, 732-842-4000, ext. 1
Yoga Suite About You Chiropractor – Gentle Yoga Classes 245 Main Street, Suite 2M
Matawan, NJ 07747
Contact: Barbara Sager, 732-583-0602 Website: www.yogasuite.net
YMCA of Western Monmouth County / Freehold YMCA – Swim Inc. MS Aquatic Exercise
470 E. Freehold Road Freehold, NJ 07728
Contact: Adda Germann, 732-833-0106
Morris County
Madison YMCA – Swim Inc. – Aquatic Exercise 111 Kings Road
Madison, NJ 07940
Contact: Barbara Medina 973-635-8869
Website: http://www.madisonareaymca.org/programs-and-schedules/aquatics
Morris Center/Cedar Knolls – Swim Inc. – Aquatic Exercise 79 Horsehill Road
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 Phone: 973-267-0704
Website: http://www.morriscenterymca.org/programs/index.html West Morris/Randolph YMCA – Swim Inc. – Aquatic Exercise 14 Dover-Chester Road
Randolph, NJ 07869 Phone: 973-366-1120
Website: http://www.wmaymca.com/index.php Ocean County
Fit For Sure – Variety of exercises - chair bands, stretching & more. 541 Liberty Way
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
Contact: Lorna Thomas or Linda Petillo, 732-237-2011 Ocean County YMCA – Swim Inc. - Aquatic Exercise 1088 West Whitty Road
Toms River, NJ 08755 Phone: 732-341-1629
Website: http://www.ocymca.org/
Toms River YMCA – Therapeutic Chair Yoga for limited mobility 1088 West Whitty Road
Toms River, NJ 08755
Contact: Terry, 732-341-9622 Website: http://www.ocymca.org/
Toms River YMCA – Open swim for all disabilities. Must be approved by aquatics instructor at YMCA, and be able to assist yourself or bring a companion to assist you. No fee.
1088 West Whitty Rd Toms River, NJ 08755
Contact: Aquatics Coordinator, Deidre Amato, 732-341-9622, ext. 2277 Passaic County
Hawthorne Public Library - Easy Yoga- exercise program that
incorporates easy stretching and movement. For all ages, designed to energize and invigorate participants. Held on Mondays, from
10:30 am-11:30 am. Contact: 973-427-5745. Starlight Farm, LLC – Hippotherapy
97 Ricker Drive Ringwood, NJ 07456 Phone: 973-728-6376 Fax: 973-728-4541 Starlightfarm@optonline.net Website: http://www.starlightfarms.org/Home_Page.php SOMERSET COUNTY
Basking Ridge- Somerset Hills YMCA – Swim Inc. - Aquatic Exercise 140 Mt. Airy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Phone: 908-766-7898
Website:http://www.somersethillsymca.org/component/option,com_frontpag e/Itemid,1/
Bridgewater-Somerset Valley YMCA – Swim Inc. – Aquatic Exercise 601 Garretson Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Phone: 908-526-0688
Sussex County
Equine Tranquility Wellness Center, Inc.
Barn Address: Equine Tranquility Farm, 134 Airport Rd., Andover, NJ 07821 Phone: 201-970-3400
Fax: 973-839-6337 colleengodea@aol.com
Website: http://www.equinetranquility.org/
Multiple Strengths Chair Zumba- Every Monday at 10am Liberty Towers
32 Liberty St Newton, NJ
Contact: Nick Marchesani: (973) 841-3197 www.multiplestrengths.org
Multiple Strengths Chair Zumba- Every Friday at 10am Vernon Senior Center
21 Church St Vernon, NJ
Contact: Nick Marchesani: (973) 841-3197 www.multiplestrengths.org
Sussex County YMCA – Swim Inc. – Aquatic Exercise & Tai Chi & Chair Zumba
15 Wits End Road Hardyston, 07419 Phone: 973-209-9622
Website: http://www.metroymcas.org/sussex-county-ymca/sussex-county-ymca/
Union County
Fanwood/Scotch Plains YMCA – Swim Inc. – Aquatic Exercise 1340 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, 07076 Phone: 908-889-8880
Organized Programs in Multiple Counties American DanceWheels Foundation, Inc. PO Box 88
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Phone: 215-588-6671
Email: info@americandancewheels.org or website: http://www.americandancewheels.com/
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Health and Fitness Centers Programs are available at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation outpatient departments and are open to the general public.
Contact: 1-888-KESSLER
S.W.I.M., Inc. – Specialized Water Interest Movement (locations listed) Multiple locations throughout New Jersey. The mission of Swim, Inc. is to provide a safe & supportive environment for adults with impaired mobility to participate in aquatic exercise emphasizing faculties of body, mind, and spirit in a social gathering of caring and respect. Many of their locations are listed above. For full details, please call 908-685-0040 or go to their
website: www.swim-inc.org to obtain an application.
REVISED: 2/20/15
