How Does This Work?
Easy as 1-2-3.
The instructors listed for the yoga, tai chi, aquatics, and other wellness programs have been trained by the National MS Society in multiple sclerosis. To take advantage of their expertise, contact a listed instructor to discuss wellness class opportunities or individual and/or personal training schedules. Scholarships are only available with the providers listed.
Quick Wellness & Scholarship Facts
- Any person with MS who is initiating a new exercise program should consult with his or her physician before starting.
- Talk with each provider to find out about location accessibility.
- Scholarships are only available to individuals with MS.
- Completed forms must be received within two weeks of the last individual training/meeting class. Forms received after the two weeks may not be eligible for reimbursement. Scholarships are available as long as funds are available during the fiscal year (Oct 1-Sept 30). All forms for summer/early fall physical wellness participation must be received no later than October 1 to be eligible for reimbursement in the proper fiscal time period. Forms received after this date can not be processed.
- Scholarships can only be provided via reimbursement once a certain percentage of attendance has been reached.
- Scholarship forms can be accessed online (see links below) or by calling the Greater New England Chapter at 1-800-344-4867.
- Don’t see a provider in your area? Do you know of a wellness provider who might be interested in joining our wellness network? Are you a wellness provider interested in working with people with MS? Contact Sarah MacIsaac at sarah.macisaac@nmss.org for more information about upcoming wellness instructor trainings in your area.
Membership-Based Organizations
Some of the organizations listed, including the various YMCA branches, are membership-based wellness organizations. Please contact them directly to inquire about general/family membership and various membership rates. Membership scholarships and financial assistance opportunities are available through the organizations directly. If the cost of additional wellness classes is additional to membership costs, the Chapter can provide scholarship for the class cost (see wellness classes below).
Individual/Personal Training
Contact a listed instructor to discuss individual and personal training opportunities. Inform the instructor that you are a student with MS. Participants will be responsible for paying for the pre-arranged cost of the training regime. Once registered, participate in your sessions! To qualify for this scholarship reimbursement, you must attend at least 70% of the personal or individual training meetings scheduled over the last 3 months. Attendance needs to be verified by the instructor. Send in completed individual/personal scholarship form to the Chapter. Completed forms must be received within two weeks of the last individual training meeting class. Forms received after the two weeks may not be eligible for reimbursement. The Chapter will provide a reimbursement scholarship covering half the cost of the individual meetings/classes during the last three months, not to exceed $50, up to three times a year.
Wellness Classes
Contact a listed instructor to discuss appropriate classes being offered and register for the one that fits your ability level and schedule. Inform the instructor that you are a student with MS. A screening may be required before registration can be completed. Participants will be responsible for paying for the pre-arranged cost of the class. Once registered, attend the class! To qualify for this scholarship reimbursement, you must attend at least 70 percent of the scheduled classes. Attendance needs to be verified by the instructor. Send in completed class scholarship form to the Chapter. Completed forms must be received two weeks after the completion of the last wellness class. Forms received after the two weeks may not be eligible for reimbursement. The Chapter will provide a reimbursement scholarship covering half the cost of the class, not to exceed $50, up to three times a year. Additional scholarships may be available from the providers listed.