One-hour of mindfulness practice outside among the beautiful pines on the Parkview Campus. Class will consist of mindful stretching, walking in nature, meditation, and discussion.  Beginners welcome!  Seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite outdoor chair with you. If there is inclement weather, we will move inside.

We meet outside on the Parkview Campus next to the duck pond located at the front of the building. In case of rain, we will meet inside.

This class is not currently scheduled. To learn more or find out when the next session will be offered, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.

FOR THE NEWLY DIAGNOSED

MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital offers many informational programs to aid people with Parkinson’s disease and assist in maintaining their quality of life.

To learn more about your diagnosis, the options available and the services we offer, join our Parkinson's expert caregivers at this informative discussion.

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

This class is not currently scheduled.

For more information call 207-373-6585.

Visit our Wellness Library in the Social Hub at Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick!

Our Library consists of some well-connected topics, including but not limited to:  

• Nutrition & Healthy Eating Cookbooks
• Therapies
• Dementia
• Parkinson's
• Child/Teen health
• Cancer
• Mental Health
• Stress 

Our books are available for reading or check-out whenever we have a volunteer staffing the Social Hub. 

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick

207-373-6585  

Explore how the arts can improve wellness:

• Health in Motion
• Dance for Health
• Circle Drumming
• Music for Your Brain

This class is not currently scheduled. To learn more or find out when the next session will be offered, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.

What are "Arts of Wellness"?

The Arts of Wellness uses multiple forms of the arts - visual, musical, theatrical, literary, or movement-based - to support wellness across physical, emotional, and social dimensions.

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick currently has opportunities to use visual art and dance to improve wellness and we are working toward adding programs using other arts as well. Current opportunities include:

• Health in Motion
• Neurographic Art
• Intuitive Painting
• Collage Workshop

Please call 207-373-6585 for more information. If you can't find what you're looking for, ask!

What is Lifestyle Medicine?

Lifestyle Medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to prevent and treat chronic conditions. These conditions include, but are not limited to, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.

Grounded in evidence-based practice, lifestyle medicine takes a whole-person, prescriptive approach that expands the scope of preventive care by addressing the root causes of illness through sustainable behavior change. Its foundation rests on six core pillars: whole-food, plant-predominant diet, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections.

• Optimal nutrition - focus on eating more plant predominant whole foods
• Physical activity - engage in regular and consistent physical activity
• Stress management - develop healthy coping skills
• Restorative sleep - allow for 7-9 hours of quality sleep every night
• Connectedness - foster and support relationships that bring meaning and purpose to life
• Avoid risky substances - avoid consumption or exposure to harmful substances

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick offers numerous opportunities in many of these six pillars. 

We welcome you to explore our currently offered classes and events on this site! 

Please call 207-373-6585 with questions or for more information. If you don't see something you're looking for, just ask!

What is the the "Social Connection" Lifestyle Medicine Pillar?

Positive social connections have beneficial effects on physical, mental, and emotional health.

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine offers numerous opportunities to interact with others while exploring better health.

• Aging with Vitality Series
• Cardiac Support Group
• Embracing Life with Cancer
• Health Within Reach
• Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
• Prescription for Health
• Stroke Support Group
• Understanding Lung Disease
• Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
• Women’s Menopause Series
• Women’s Pelvic Health Series
• Well-coaching
• Wellness Consultation

Please call 207-373-6585 for more information. Don't see something you're looking for? Just ask!