Sacred Heart Seminar: ''Bodies in Balance: The Benefits of Tai Chi and Ai Chi''

Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast will host a seminar on the benefits of Tai Chi and Ai Chi on Friday, Mar. 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Somerby Assisted Living in Santa Rosa Beach.  Speakers at the seminar are Leslie Moskal, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Mary Kay Cattaneo, Director of Rehabilitation Services for Sacred Heart Hospital.

Leslie Moskal will be explaining the benefits of Tai Chi, Ai Chi, Otago, and Yoga and how it relates to reduction of fall risk and improved physical functioning. Tai Chi is a low impact Chinese martial art of flowing movements and postures that improves balance, relaxation, flexibility, mental focus, and immune and cardiovascular functions while reducing pain and fall risk.

Guest speaker, Barbara Rezmer, Tai Chi Instructor, will be leading a free demonstration of Tai Chi and encouraging participation in local community classes to encourage better health and well-being.

Mary Kay Cattaneo will share information on the Bodies in Balance Fall Prevention Program available through Sacred Heart and our Wellness Program offering aquatic, strengthening and balance classes offered at Sacred Heart Rehabilitation at Somerby Assisted Living in Santa Rosa Beach.

Rehabilitation Services at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast provide the expertise to properly diagnose and manage your rehabilitation needs. The center also provides specialized care, troubleshooting, and education for patients that have conditions effecting their overall balance and mobility. A multidisciplinary team of physical therapy experts work together to strengthen and preserve mobility, while educating the patient and preventing future falls and injuries. 

The free community-education seminar will be held at a new location at Somerby Assisted Living, 164 W. Hewett Road, Santa Rosa Beach, 2nd Floor Conference Rm. Call (850) 278-3600 or (877) 416-1620 to register.

Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast is a 76-bed community hospital located in Miramar Beach that offers comprehensive healthcare for emergency care, cardiovascular care, cancer care, obstetrics, surgery, orthopedics and spine care. Since opening its doors in January 2003, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast has been recognized five times as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals for patient satisfaction by Truven Health Analytics. Sacred Heart Medical Group offers physician offices for a variety of specialties across the area. For more information, visit www.sacredheartemerald.org.

About Sacred Heart Health System

On the Gulf Coast, Ascension operates Sacred Heart Health System based in Pensacola, Fla. and Providence Hospital and Providence Medical Group based in Mobile, Ala.  Together, these Ascension healthcare facilities have served Gulf Coast communities for more than 160 years and they employ more than 6,600 associates. Across the region, Ascension provided more than $113 million in community benefit and care of persons living in poverty in fiscal year 2016.  Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension is the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, operating 2,500 sites of care – including 141 hospitals and more than 30 senior living facilities – in 24 states and the District of Columbia. For more on Sacred Heart Health System, visit www.sacred-heart.org.
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