Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common and less talked about side effect of cancer treatment. Issues include incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, and sexual dysfunction. Pelvic floor therapy is a critical tool in managing these effects and improving one's quality of life. Join physical therapist, Sonali Karnik, to learn about pelvic floor therapy, how it's used […]
Ryerson Wood Forest Preserve - Brushwood Center 21850 N. Riverwoods Road Riverwoods, IL 60015 Research demonstrates that outdoor exercise, such as hiking, offers health and well-being benefits. Join us outside the Brushwood Center for a nature meditation followed by a two mile hike. Please arrive no later than 2:00 pm, wear comfortable hiking or running […]
Is pain physical or emotional? The answers may surprise you! As we learned in our first class, our minds affect our bodies and our bodies affect our minds. Together, they can be used in open, caring, powerful ways to improve our emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. During this class we’ll dive deeper, exploring somatic approaches […]
Miércoles 14 de junio 6:00 - 6:45 pm En esta plática el Dr. Villamar dará información sobre la genética del cáncer. Posteriormente habrá preguntas y respuestas. Presentado por: Dario Villamar, MD, que es un oncólogo en entrenamiento (Fellow) en el Departamento de Oncología y Hematología de la Universidad de Chicago. Para registrarse en este programa […]
We invite women with a cancer diagnosis (at any stage of diagnosis/treatment/post-treatment) to enjoy a day of relaxation, introspection and renewal. This day-long retreat will include: • Gentle Yoga (appropriate for all levels of fitness) • Sensory/Nature Meditation • Nature Walking Meditation or a Forest Preserve Hike • Using Your Creativity to Cultivate Serenity A […]
A limited number of appointments are now available on June 16th between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm for a free wig and wig-fitting at the CWC Studio. To qualify for these services, you must meet BOTH of the following criteria: You are in active cancer treatment AND are losing or have lost your hair as […]
This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom Chair Yoga - Tuesdays with Bhavisha Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be practiced while sitting on a chair or using a chair for support during standing poses. It is suitable for people with […]
In this 6-week foundations course we will engage in evidence-based mindfulness practices to learn how to incorporate mindfulness into our daily lives through formal and informal practice. This class is for beginners and those wishing to renew or deepen their practice in community. Each 75-minute class will include an introduction to specific mindfulness practices, a […]
Join us for an informal meet and greet with certified therapy dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Enjoy hands-on interaction with the dogs and watch them show off their skills. rainbowaat.org RSVP below to register for this in-person program.
