Studies show exercise not only improves your overall health and well-being, but also helps manage many MS symptoms. Move forward through exercise and find an exercise program in your community or become an expert in using a healthy lifestyle to help manage MS. Aquatics is one form of therapeutic exercise available to people with MS.
Join the fun!
Everyone can participate in an aquatics class.
MS Aquatics Classes:
Alexandria:
YMCA, 1831 Turner St, Alexandria 71301
Call Amy Partain at 318-445-8261. Must receive
Physician approval for participation.
Lake Charles:
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Family Life Community
Center, 3939 Msgr deBlanc Place, Lake Charles 70605.
Call Denise Ackley @ 337-474-6814. Classes are twice a week for a $5.00 copay, due to a generous donation from the Powell Group Fund/Baton Rouge Area Foundation of Lake Charles.
Metairie:
East Jefferson Wellness Center. Tuesdays and Thursdays
From 1:00 – 1:45 pm. Cost is $3.00/month for once a week participants and $6.00/month for twice a week. Contact Amy Berthelot @ 504-849-6815.
Shreveport:
Willis-Knighton Wellness Center, Greenwood location.
Call Holly Bienert at 318-212-4475. Classes meet Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 pm, $5.00 per month.
If you are interested in starting an MS aquatics program in your area or interested in participating in any of these programs please contact our chapter to register at 504-832-4013 or 1-800-344-4867 option 2.