Wondering if acupuncture is right for you? Come to our acupuncture clinic hosted by our neighbors, Chicago Family Acupuncture for a complimentary treatment. Acupuncture is the insertion of single use sterile needles at specific acupoints on the body to promote healing, reduce pain and alleviate stress. Please wear loose fitted comfortable clothing that can easily […]
This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom Strength and Conditioning with Barbara In this class, students will learn strategies and techniques that will build strength and flexibility. All levels of fitness are welcome. Wear gym shoes and comfortable clothing. Using any of your own equipment […]
Join Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC, Clinical Manager, as she engages in a monthly thought-provoking conversation with her fellow Clinical Team members and community partners. Each conversation will focus on an aspect of the cancer experience, providing different insights and perspectives on a common theme. Audience questions are invited and encouraged. The Series will be available […]
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 […]
This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced movements focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each class will end with an extended period of relaxation. This class is appropriate for anyone of any age, shape or size. No experience or flexibility required. Benefits include lower fatigue, […]
Starting in May, CWC is offering grief program for children ages 6-12. Join our Certified Child Life Specialist, Elyssa Siegel, for 5 sessions aimed at helping kids cope with their grief after losing a family member to cancer. During each session, we will work on emotional expressive activities and create a safe-space to share feelings. […]
The group provides peer-to-peer information sharing related to the physical aspects of living with the diagnosis To register, contact the group facilitator Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC at pandrews@cancerwellness.org PLEASE NOTE: *Group opens for log-in 15 minutes prior to the start time *An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the group
Gentle Yoga – Thursdays with Carolyn Yoga uses physical postures, breath work and meditation to bring mind and body back into a balanced state. These classes are for all fitness levels and can be practiced in a chair if necessary. The instructor will lead the class without being able to give corrections and will offer […]
Join us at the Cancer Wellness Center for Zentangle, an easy-to-learn, meditative and fun way to create art by drawing structured patterns. No art experience required. It is a journey of relaxing creativity. Presented by: Mary Hamming, CZT RSVP below to attend this in-person program. Registration is full. Please call 857-509-5959 to be added to […]
Enjoy an afternoon with Renée Rosen, USA Today bestselling author of eight historical novels, including Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl, The Social Graces and Park Avenue Summer. Proceeds from the event help support CWC programming. Location: Twin Orchard Country Club, Long Grove For more information, contact the Center.
