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Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster
with Heidi Mrazik

Developed by Peggy Huddleston, MTS, the Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster program follows five steps to help patients prepare for surgery using mind-body techniques:
- Feel calmer before surgery
- Use less pain medication
- Recover faster
WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED IN INDIVIDUAL OR SMALL GROUP SETTINGS. TO SCHEDULE A WORKSHOP CALL (207) 373-6585.
Workshops participants are require to purchase the book, Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster ($14.95) and its companion Relaxation/Healing CD or MP3 download ($19.95). The book, eBook & Relaxation CD can be ordered at www.HealFaster.com .
A donation of $35 pays for your workshop. A larger donation keeps the program going and provides support for those who are unable to afford it. If you are unable to make a donation, the workshop is free.
WORKSHOP PRESENTER: Heidi Mrazik, is a Holistic Certified Registered Nurse with a background primarily in Emergency Medicine. She prepares individuals 1:1 and in group workshops for surgery using techniques from Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide of Mind-Body Techniques. Meetings can be in person, by telephone or in virtual classes.
AUTHOR: Peggy Huddleston, MTS, is the author of Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide of Mind Body Techniques. She trains health care professionals to teach her workshop for people facing surgery. She is a principal investigator of the research project, Patient-Centered Techniques to Enhance Surgical Outcomes, at the New England Baptist Hospital, a Tufts and Harvard Medical School teaching hospital in Boston. www.healfaster.com
TO SCHEDULE A WORKSHOP CALL MID COAST COMMUNITY HEALTH & SERVICES AT (207) 373-6585.
Running Start Medical Gym at Parkview <click here>
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists

Supervised medical exercise consisting of an initial fitness assessment and progressive resistance training, flexibility exercises, and a cardiovascular program.
A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.
* Please DO NOT register prior to completing your Intake and being assigned a class time.
* Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation. Once your Medical Release has been received, an exercise physiologist will contact you to schedule an Intake Appointment.
Running Start Track at Bowdoin <click here>
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists

Running Start is a co-ed exercise program for all age groups that incorporates the proper technique of warm-up, stretching, calisthenics, and aerobic exercise tailored to your personal needs. The classes allow everyone to increase or maintain their fitness level in their own way. A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.
Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.
Regular physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, muscle tone, and flexibility, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease, the number one killer of adults in the United States. If you increase your physical activity level, you will improve your quality of life. You'll look better, feel better, and have more energy to enjoy your leisure time.
Running Start Swim at Bowdoin <click here>
with Running Start Exercise Physiologists

Running Start Swim is a co-ed exercise program for all age groups with shallow-end aerobics and lane swimming. A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.
Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.
Regular physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, muscle tone, and flexibility, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease, the number one killer of adults in the United States. If you increase your physical activity level, you will improve your quality of life. You'll look better, feel better, and have more energy to enjoy your leisure time.
The Art of Wellness
with Estelle Krestos RN, BSN

Art and creativity can help you connect to your feelings, increase your self-awareness and ability to think of new ways to problem solve and develop healthy habits and routines. Class will meet for two sessions.
• Learn how to let go of stress and improve your overall sense of well-being through a creative drawing experience.
• Learn how to use simple creative exercises to create your own sense of calm.
• No drawing or artistic skill is required.
All supplies will be provided. You may bring any favorite markers, colored pencils or pens if you would like to – though they are not required.
Sessions 1 & 2 are 2-hours each of instruction and projects
Session 3 is an optional 1-hour practice and review session
Cost for the three-class series is $30. Registration is required.
Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness 329 Maine Street-SOUTH/MAIN ENTRANCE, Brunswick
For more information call (207) 373-6585.
Health in Motion <click here>
with Various Providers

DEVELOP A SENSE OF BELONGING THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES
Fun, creative, and lively, this series of evidence-based dance classes encourages participants to build stamina, strength and confi dence 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
• Focus on balance and agility
• Have fun and be creative in a non-judgmental and non-competitive atmosphere
• Build community and a sense of belonging through shared experiences
Adults 65 years of age or older are encouraged to participate in this class series! Those with PD, early dementia, or individuals looking for cardiac rehabilitation are especially encouraged to participate.
Tuesdays, Mar. 4-Apr. 22 | 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Registration is Required - Participants are welcome to join for one class or all eight! Cost is $8/class or $40 for the series. Payment accepted by credit card or check payable to "Community Health & Wellness". Checks may be delivered to the front desk at Parkview prior to the class.
For more information call (207) 373-6585.
Food for Health <click here>
with Tim Howe MD

A FREE monthly series that provides cooking demonstrations and education showing how chronic disease can be prevented, treated and even reversed with a plant-based diet for an overall healthier lifestyle.
Presentations by Timothy Howe, MD
Food Demonstrations by Sheryl McWilliams RN, MPH and Lyn Howe, MPH
Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness Teaching Kitchen, 329 Maine Street in Brunswick
Registration is required.
Food Is Medicine
with Jessica Faraci MD

A free 90-minute program that provides guidance on how to manage common chronic conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar, with dietary interventions. Food demonstration and interactive education provided.
• Increasing your fiber intake by 10 grams per day can drop your LDL cholesterol by 13 points
• Eating a handful of nuts every day can lower your LDL cholesterol by 5 points.
• Did you know that 4 tbsp of freshly ground flaxseed daily can lower your blood pressure by 10 points? Find out this and other facts....
Registration is required.