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EAST Programs
Description of
local program
Milton, Massachusetts
MOVING TOWARDS WELLNESS
 In the Eastern Massachusetts community of Milton, The Cancer Community Renewal Project offers free exercise, yoga and massage to those women cancer survivors who wish to participate.
Moving Toward Wellness exercise classes and programs are offered at Fitness Unlimited (www.fitnessunlimited.com), the largest women’s fitness facility on the South Shore, through a community based collaborative partnership. This program is supported by funds raised locally through a variety of activities and awareness events.
Read article "Cancer Survivors Find Support at Fitness Unlimited" - Milton Times
The Cancer Community Renewal Project is proud to collaborate with Fitness Unlimited Health Club for women (www.fitnessunlimited.com) . This welcoming facility provides free time and space for both class and fundraising programs, in addition to membership discounts and other financial incentives for consistent active participation. Fitness Unlimited, in addition to Cancer Exercise Specialists- who develop individual training and group exercise programs- help eliminate the barriers which make it difficult for cancer patients as they try to heal during and after their medical treatments.
Programs and
Services
| Massage |
Massage
offers a reconnection of
mind, body and spirit to the
cancer patient. It
provides relief from anxiety
and tension, pain relief,
and personal caring touch.
Most of all it offers the
cancer patient what they
really need: a reaffirmation
of their significance as a
human being. |
| Yoga |
 Benefits to
the cancer patient include enhanced flexibility, Improved Circulation,
Increased concentration.
Most Yoga programs include
relaxation techniques which
consistently help the cancer
patient control physical
symptoms, emotional stress
and help them progress
through their chronic
illness. |
| Exercise Classes |
The benefits
of regular exercise are
clear and well documented.
These benefits are vital to
the "well-being" of the
cancer patient.
Activities such as mild
aerobic and weight training
programs (cycling, walking,
x-country skiing, etc) will
provide the cancer patient
with regular and supervised
physical activities that
will promote improvement in
stamina, tone and
flexibility, stress
reduction, and
cardiovascular health. |
Biographies and
Photos of local providers
Laury Hale
 Fitness Instructor and Trainer
Laury Hale is a Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Certified Personal Trainer based at Fitness Unlimited in Milton, MA. As a provider for the Cancer Community Renewal Project, Laury is able to offer individual training sessions and small group exercise classes in a comfortable and welcoming setting. Home-based programs are also available.
In addition to these specialties, Laury is a Spinning instructor (indoor cycling) and also teaches stability ball and muscle conditioning classes. "With a range of fitness opportunities available, it's an adventure to sort through what works for you. I like to help people connect the dots."
Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sport Medicine (2006-present)
Spinning instructor (2007-present)
Cancer Exercise Specialist, Cancer Exercise Training Institute (2008-present)
BS, Women's Studies, UMass/Amherst and MA, Management, Lesley University
Mother, sister, friend, fitness professional and cancer survivor - Ongoing!
Community Collaborations
 Registration
To register for these services please contact:
Exercise
Laury Hale, Cancer Exercise Specialist at Fitness Unlimited
(617) 698-0260 extension 40
Massage and Yoga
Carol Lundin
Cancer Community Renewal Project
(781) 738-6608
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