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Walk with a Doc Shop
with Estelle Krestos RN, BSN
Walk with a Doc T-Shirts
This updated unisex essential fits like a well-loved favorite.
- 52% combed and ring-spun cotton 48% poly (super soft!)
- WWAD logo on the front; walkwithadoc.org on the back
- Blue t-shirts in Adult sizes Small, Medium, Large, Xtra Large
- Green t-shirts Adult sizes Medium, Large, Xtra Large
Pay online and pick-up at Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick (Parkview). Click "Register" to purchase a "seat" (shirt).
For more information or assistance please call 207-373-6585.
Walk with a Doc
with Estelle Krestos RN, BSN
Take a STEP toward better HEALTH
Walking is low impact, and safe with a doctor's okay, for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and those who are more than 20% overweight. Walking for as little as 30 minutes a day has many benefits, including:
- Reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, Type 2 diabetes, and breast and colon cancer
- Maintaining body weight and lowering risk of obesity
- Enhancing mental well-being
Join our physicians and health care providers for a walk and talk and become informed and inspired on the journey to improving your health.
To learn more and sign the waiver prior to your first walk, visit https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/brunswick-me/
Registration is not required but is helpful.
2026 Walks:
- Mondays 1:00 to 1:30 - Jessica Faraci, MD / Parkview
- Tuesdays 12:15 to 12:45 - Tim Howe, MD / Topsham
- Wednesdays 12:30 to 1:00 - Jeff Maher, MD / Station Ave
- Thursdays 12:30 to 1:00 - Elaina Malais, FNP / Parkview
- Fridays 12:15 to 12:45 Nicole Kelly, FNP / Parkview
Women's Pelvic Health
with Ruth Macy PT DPT
Addressing health issues through all phases of life…
Join Ruth E. Macy, PT, DPT & Jennifer Wolfe, PT, DPT of MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital Rehabilitation, each month for a free discussion on topics of concern to every woman.
- Tuesday September 15, 5:30-6:30 pm, Bladder Health & Urinary Incontinence with Ruth Macy
- Tuesday October 20, 5:30-6:30 pm, Prolapse with Jennifer Wolfe
- Tuesday November 17, 5:30-6:30 pm, Bowel Health and Constipation, Ruth Macy
Registration is Required.
To learn more, call 207-373-6585.
MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick (Parkview)
Health in Motion
with Jessie Laurita-Spanglet
Wednesdays, September 9 - October 28, 10-11 am
IMPROVment® | Improvisational Movement for Brain Body Health
Fun, creative, and lively, this series of evidence-based dance classes encourage participants to build stamina, strength, and confidence all while moving to music in a joyful and non-judgmental atmosphere. No prior experience is necessary, and attendees are invited to take the class at their own pace and slow down or rest at any time.
Program aims:
- to build strength and endurance
- to focus on balance and agility
- to have fun and be creative in a non-judgemental and non-competitive atmosphere
Any adult 65 years of age or older is encouraged to participate in this class series! Those with PD, early dementia, or individuals looking for cardiac rehabilitation are especially encouraged to participate.
This 8-class series may be taken on a class-by-class basis at $8 per session, or $40 for the entire series using the promo code MOTION26.
Registration is Required.
To learn more, call 207-373-6585.
MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick (Parkview)
About the teaching artist: Jessie Laurita-Spanglet is a dance artist, educator, and arts administrator based in Brunswick, Maine. Jessie’s work at the intersection of movement and health has led to her current role as Intervention Coordinator on a cross-disciplinary dance and neuroscience research team at Wake Forest University. In addition to her work at Wake Forest, Jessie has taught courses on the topic of Dance and Health at Colby College and the University of Southern Maine, where she is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Theater. Jessie holds an MFA in dance from the University of Maryland, and is a 2024 National Arts Strategies Creative Community Fellow.
Journaling for Better Health
with Lifestyle Medicine Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 5:30-7 pm
Join Maine writer Sarah Kilch Gaffney for this free workshop where participants will come together to learn how writing and journaling can help as they navigate the ups and downs of everyday life.
Participants will hear readings, try out writing prompts, and learn about the benefits of expressive writing and journaling. We will explore writing as a tool for improving overall health, processing difficult times, and as a form of self-care.
Workshop participants will get to bring a journal home with them to continue their writing practice, and no prior writing experience is necessary.
Sarah Kilch Gaffney is a writer, brain injury advocate, and community writing workshop facilitator living in central Maine. You can find her work at www.sarahkilchgaffney.com
Registration is required.
To learn more, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.
MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, (Parkview)
Celebrity Chef
with Various Providers
Join a local chef for a culinary demonstration and hands-on learning on how to prepare healthy, plant-based foods.
Classes sponsored by and held at MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, Teaching Kitchen, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, Main Entrance
Join Stephanie of Now You're Cooking, September 22, 2026, from 11 am-1 pm.
Spend some time in the kitchen with our return celebrity guest, Stephanie, and get inspired. We’ll make and share a few favorite healthy plant based recipes with seasonal ingredients, including:
- Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
- Homemade Sour Cream (plant based)
- Pickled onions
Registration is Required.
For more information, call 207-373-6585.
MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick (Parkview)
A Morning of Intention
with Lifestyle Medicine Staff
Saturday, September 26, 9 am-1 pm
You’re invited to join us for A Morning of Intention — a thoughtfully curated experience designed to nourish your body, mind, and spirit.
Creative Reset…Community Watercolor
- Enjoy a relaxing morning of creative experience, conversation and connection - one brushstroke at a time!
- Everyone will contribute to one beautiful collaborative painting that each participant will bring home a section of as a meaningful reminder of connection, creativity and shared experience.
- Estelle, our nurse educator, will lead you through a series of drawing and painting prompts to guide the process – No experience needed! All supplies will be provided - Just bring your curiosity and willingness to try something new. Discover the joy of creating art together, slowing down and being present, and seeing the individual contributions joining together as one.
A Healthful Lunch
- Next, we’ll join our registered dietitian and trained French chef, Lexie, for an interactive food demo where you’ll learn how to create a delicious, wholesome, nourishing lunch, followed by a chance to relax and socialize in good company while enjoying the fruits of your labor.
Mindful Walk in the Woods
- Cate, our Lifestyle Medicine director, will conclude our morning with a forest bathing experience. During this guided stroll, you’ll be invited to slow down and connect with nature in a way that is both soothing and gently invigorating.
- We hope to hold our walk outside in the woods surrounding our building, So please bring a light jacket and appropriate walking shoes, in case of inclement weather, we’ll gather indoors.
Facilitators:
- Cate Parker, MS, RN, DipACLM, Director of Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
- Estelle Krestos, RN, BSN, Certified Wellcoach
- Alexandra (Lexie) Jungbluth, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Registration is Required. We are limited to 15 participants (minimum of 7 required). Scholarships are available.
To learn more, call 207-373-6585.
MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick (Parkview)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
with Rebecca Porter
Mondays, September 28-November 16, 5:30-8 PM
This program is designed to help people better cope with stress and life’s challenges. Mindfulness is an awareness that arises by intentionally paying attention to the present moment.
This 8-week course consists of 2½-hour weekly group classes, and a 6-hour weekend retreat.
Registration is required for the class and for the retreat on November 7, 8 AM-3 PM.
- Price is $285 per person, including the all-day retreat
- Some scholarships are available
For more information and to register call (207) 373-6585.
MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick (Parkview)