There are many possible exercise programs for people with MS. They may include stretching exercises, walking, running, swimming, and a range of other exercises that may be appropriate for all levels of physical functioning. The specific type of exercise program that is best depends on the individual. Each person with MS has specific strengths and weaknesses, and these must be taken into account when developing an exercise program. Personal trainers can help you set up a customized fitness program that meets your goals and teaches you the best way to exercise.
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| Program/Instructor | Location | Contact |
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| Maine | ||
| Kate Nicholson | Bath, ME | 774-212-1103 |
| Sunshine Yoga | Fryeburg, ME | Bobbi Broeme, 603-387-719, bbroeme@yahoo.com |
| Heather Preston-Weeks | Harpswell, ME |
207-798-6757 homebodiespersonaltraining@yahoo.com |
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Kelley MacGregor Health Coaches |
Kennebunk, ME (Quest Fitness) |
(207) 467-3800, kmacgregor@questfitnessmaine.com |
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Sydney Leonardi Health Coaches |
Kennebunk, ME (Quest Fitness) |
(207) 467-3800, sydneyleonardi@questfitnessmaine.com |
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Susan Ahlers Health Coaches |
Kennebunk, ME (Quest Fitness) Portland, ME (Health Coaches) |
(207) 467-3800, sahlers@questfitnessmaine.com (207) 749-9442 sahlers@maine.rr.com |
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James Morin Health Coaches |
Kennebunk, ME (Quest Fitness) |
207-467-3800, jmorin@questfitnessmaine.com |
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Joanne MacLeod Health Coaches |
Kennebunk, ME (Quest Fitness) |
207-467-3800, jmacleod@questfitnessmaine.com |
| Darlene Webber | Lisbon Falls, ME |
207-576-7630 deehiker@rocketmail.com |
| Nicole Avery | Scarborough, ME | 207-730-7339 |
| Massachusetts | ||
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Wang YMCA of Chinatown (Greater Boston YMCA) |
Boston, MA | Andrius Zeikus, 617-426-2237 |
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Huntington Ave YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Boston, MA | Jennifer Rago, 617-536-7800 |
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Constitution Inn YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Boston/Charlestown, MA |
Bridgette Chaisson, 617-241-8400 |
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Oak Square YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Brighton, MA | Sara Nelson, 617-787-8678 |
| Victoria Kustov (Curves in Burlington) | Burlington, MA | 781-270-4948 |
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Dorchester YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Dorchester, MA | Rebecca Cooper, 617-436-7750 |
| Transform Fitness | Essex, MA | 978-768-0111 |
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Hockomock YMCA, Invensys Foxboro Branch |
Foxboro, MA |
Shana McElroy, 508-772-1339, shanam@hockymca.org |
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Hockomock YMCA, Bernon Family Branch |
Franklin, MA |
Shane Elder, 508-528-8708, shanee@hockymca.org |
| Betty Hinkel | Greenfield, MA | 413-773-3646 |
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Charles River YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Needham, MA | Michael Streby, 781-444-6400 |
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Karen Ortiz * also offers pilates, yoga, massage therapy and Gyrotonic |
Newburyport, MA |
401-835-6266 karenortiz1@yahoo.com |
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Burbank YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Reading, MA | Jerri Pratt, 781-944-9622 |
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Sandra French Adaptive Fitness for People with MS |
Sheffield, MA | 413-229-7719 |
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Waltham YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA) |
Waltham, MA | Anthony Frongillo, 781-894-5295 |
| Lorae McCall | Westford, MA | 617-513-3373 |
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North Suburban YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Woburn, MA |
Justin Cammarata, 781-935-3270 |
| New Hampshire | ||
| Sunshine Yoga | Conway, NH | Bobbi Broeme, 603-387-719, bbroeme@yahoo.com |
| Greater Nashua YMCA | Merrimack, NH | Mary Duhaime, 603-881-7778 |
| Greater Nashua YMCA | Merrimack, NH | Kathie Roy, 603-881-7777 |
| Greater Nashua YMCA | Merrimack, NH | Joy Seymour, 603-674-6939 |
| The Works Family Health & Fitness Center | Somersworth, NH | 603-742-2163 theworkshealthclub.com |
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Debra Hanchett *also offers pilates & personal training |
Somersworth, NH (The Works Family Health & Fitness Ctr.) |
603-742-2163 wfdh@wdhospital.com |
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Melanie Ashcroft * also offers aquatics and medical wellness classes (cancer, arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis) |
Somersworth, NH (The Works Family Health & Fitness Ctr.) |
603-742-2163 x. 22 melanie.ashcroft@wdhospital.com |
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Melissa Abbott *also offers aquatics and pilates and in-home training |
Somersworth, NH (The Works Family Health & Fitness Ctr.) |
603-742-2163 x. 51 melissa.abbott@wdhospital.com For in-home training: 603-664-6763 or abbotts@metrocast.net |