Fitness & Rehabilitation
Cardiac Fitness Phases II, III, IV
Exercise is especially important for men and women who’ve had a heart attack, heart surgery, angina, atherosclerosis, or those with risk factors such as elevated cholesterol, diabetes, or high blood pressure. This medically supervised fitness program allows you to exercise without worry.
Schedule: Monday through Saturday (morning, afternoon, and evening)
Call: (516) 629-2040
Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education, 101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
This program helps those with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and complicated asthma or other chronic lung disease to live as fully and independently as possible. The program offers alternatives beyond medication, oxygen therapy, and breathing aids. Respiratory specialists will work with you and your doctor to develop an individualized plan to improve physical fitness and exercise tolerance, reduce hospitalization, and lessen the impact of lung disease. Includes education and medically supervised exercise sessions.
Schedule: By appointment only
Call: (516) 629-2435 for scheduling, fees, or more information
Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education, 101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale
Physical Therapy/Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Our experienced therapists treat a variety of conditions ranging from post-operative joint repairs to sports and orthopedic conditions, back pain, and balance problems. The Physical Therapy Center features individualized treatments, prompt appointments, convenient hours, and a variety of equipment.
Schedule: By appointment only; physician referral required
Fee: Varies depending on service(s), most insurance accepted. Check with your insurance carrier for coverage and benefits.
Call: (516) 629-2047
Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education, 101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale
Chair Yoga
Yoga can help heal and restore the body, mind, and spirit. This is a gentle workshop for seniors with exercises designed to assist with flexibility, range of motion, posture, balance, breathing, and relaxation.
Schedule: Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19; October 10, 17, 24; November 7, 14, 21; December 19
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fee: $75 for the workshop; pre-registration is required
Call (516) 629-2040
Yoga for Weight Management
The yoga approach to cultivating a life of mindfulness uses gentle physical
movements, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation. All of these will help cultivate awareness in our everyday lives – how we move, communicate, listen, see and eat. In these classes, particular attention will be paid to cultivating mindful eating for weight management.
Beginner and experienced students are welcome. Please bring your own mat, firm blanket, or towel to class. Please check with your primary care physician to make sure that he or she is comfortable with your participation in class.
Schedule: Saturdays, September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Fee: $75 for the workshop; pre-registration is required
Call (516) 629-2040
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga is a very gentle yoga of relaxation and learning to go inward. Current research suggests that yoga may be a gentle physical activity and stress management option for patients with chronic conditions such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes that can produce several produce benefits in:
• Quality of life
• Psycho-social adjustment
• Symptom management
• Ability to sleep
• Overall sense of well being
All classes are offered at no charge to participants due to support generously provided by The Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer and The Junior Coalition of The Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer.
Schedule: Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19, October 10, 17, 24; November 7, 14, 21; December 19
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No fee; but pre-registration is required as class size is limited
Call (516) 629-2013
Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education, 101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale
Tai Chi
This Chinese art focuses on slow, flowing movements, breathing, and meditation. A low-impact form of exercise, Tai Chi can improve physical condition, muscle strength, coordination, flexibility, balance and decrease risk of falls. Emphasis is placed on breathing, posture, balance, “opening” of the joints, “softening” the body, as well as circulating the “chi” or “life force.”
Each session runs 90 minutes and the workshop spans seven weeks.
Beginner’s Schedule:
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, September 17, 24; October 1, 15, 29; November 5, 12, 19
Intermediate Schedule:
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, September 18, 25; October 2, 16, 30; November 6, 13, 20
You must have gone through the St. Francis Hospital beginner Tai Chi workshop before you are eligible for the intermediate level.
Fee: $75 for the eight-week session; pre-registration is required
Call (516) 629-2040
Applications and payment must be received seven days prior to program start date. Class size is limited.
Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education, 101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale
Stepping On: Building Confidence, Reducing Falls
This program is proven to reduce falls in older people. The workshop meets for two hours a week for seven weeks. Workshops are led by health professionals and cover information on exercise, vision, safety and medications.
Call for next available program: (516) 629-2047
No fee, but pre-registration is required as class size is limited.
Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education, 101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale
Hatha Yoga
Yoga has been used for thousands of years to improve the body, mind, and spirit. It increases flexibility and strength, while enhancing relaxation and concentration. This is accomplished through a series of gentle stretches, postures, breath work, and relaxation. Beginning and experienced students are welcome. Please bring your own mat or towel to class.
Schedule:
Session I: Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19; October 10, 17, 24
Session II: Thursdays, November 7, 14, 21; December 19, 26; January 2
Times: 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $75 for the workshop; pre-registration is required
Call (516) 629-2040
Applications and payment must be received seven days prior to program start date. Class size is limited.
Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education, 101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale
Stress Management
Research has shown that developing healthful tools to manage your reactions to often unavoidable daily stressors lowers blood pressure, reduces anxiety and increases overall wellness. Interactive class will focus on relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, meditation, nutrition, exercise, setting goals, making healthful decisions, and finding resources and support.
Schedule: Thursdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7 & 14
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: No fee; but pre-registration is required
Call (516) 629-2013
Meditation
Come join us for a relaxing class that can help you:
• Decrease blood pressure
• Reduce stress hormones
• Allow for an overall sense of peace and
well being
Schedule: Wednesdays, September 18, 25; October 2, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13
Time: 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Fee: No fee; but pre-registration is required
Call (516) 629-2013
Reiki Level 1 – Self Healing
What do you learn in this program? - Quite a lot!
It may be the basic level of Reiki, however it is a door into the wonderful world of life force and universal energy.
• Reiki Self-Healing & Basics of Healing Others
• Reiki Principles
• Reiki History
• How to Fill Your Environment with Positive Energy
• Reiki Level One Attunement
Schedule: Wednesdays, September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fee: $50.00 for CHS Employees; $150.00 for Non-Employees
Call: (516) 629-2013
