Physical Wellness

The Centers for Multiple Sclerosis provides MS focused exercise classes that help clients maximize their mobility, improve balance, reduce fall risk, and increase overall sense of wellness.

New clients may be referred for a physical therapy evaluation before participating in classes.

mobility and Strength

Encouraging core strength and stability is the focus of multiple classes offered to clients by the Centers for Multiple Sclerosis.

balance

Maintaining dependable balance and flexibility reduces injury and accidents, and improves life. We have classes for clients at various levels of ability.

wellness Presentations

Speakers and presentations on wellness related topics add education and inspiration to our clients.

Virginia

Thank you for having the yoga sessions with Elaine here at the MS Center. I had tried yoga before, but never felt it was a “good fit” for me, because of my MS. Elaine is a great instructor, providing us with a safe environment where we can learn yoga at our own pace and develop strength and balance.

I have been coming to the center for only 3 months, but already can see the benefits in my daily life. I can walk, sometimes, indoors, with a cane instead of my walker. I am more able to bend and pick things up off the floor when I drop them, which, thanks to my MS, is often! I believe my better balance and flexibility is because of the yoga classes. Till now, I’ve gone only on Saturdays, but I am changing my schedule so I should be able to attend yoga on Thursdays too.

Thanks to Elaine, I have become confident that, even at 69 years of age, I can find ways to become stronger and improve my daily life.

Beth

“Last year, I was not doing well,” said Beth, a client of the Centers for Multiple Sclerosis. “After decades of MS, it was getting worse. Weakness and falls kept me inside, isolated, and fearful of going out.  I knew I needed drastic remedies.”

I researched the Centers for Multiple Sclerosis and started the slow process of packing up to move closer.  Since moving to Bonita Springs, I’ve been taking every single class offered at the center. The results are dramatic!”

About

Centers for Multiple Sclerosis

The Centers for Multiple Sclerosis is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has served the community since 2000. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for those in Southwest Florida affected by multiple sclerosis. Services include specialized exercise classes, care coordination, art therapy, mental health counseling, support groups, connection to resources, and educational activities.

The MS Center is not a chapter of a national organization. All donations received stay here in Southwest Florida to serve our local community.