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What our Movers say
“Thank you for bringing the joy of movement to so many, directly into our hearts and homes.”
Bette
“Moving For Life is just what community support means to women who have been healing from cancer. It should be expanded and encouraged in every possible way.”
Elizabeth
“Moving for Life is the type of exercise I have been looking for...From stretches, belly breathing techniques, functional movements, to body strengthening...I enjoyed the first class so much so that I decided to fit fitness classes into my schedule. I highly recommend Tatiana’s classes.”
Kady
Class Descriptions
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DanceExercise for Health®
Moving for Life’s DanceExercise for Health® classes use gentle aerobic exercise to motivate older adults and people of different ages and abilities affected by cancer. These classes help boost mental and physical health while carefully increasing energy, range of motion, lymphatic flow, joint ease, mental acuity, balance, calorie burning, and strengthening. MFL will be adapted to the specific needs of your constituents.
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DanceExercise for Cancer Recovery
Moving for Life’s DanceExercise for Cancer Recovery classes identify and address all of the primary side effects of cancer treatments: fatigue, joint pain, lymphedema, neuropathy, chemo brain, compromised range of motion, dizziness/nausea, neuropathy/balance issues, osteopenia, loss of strength and depression. These classes use a unique somatic approach to movement to carefully stimulate or relax the physiological systems impacted.
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DanceExercise for Breast Cancer Recovery
Moving for Life’s DanceExercise for Breast Cancer Recovery classes, in addition to our general cancer recovery classes, focus on range of motion in the chest and arms, lymphatic drainage for the arms, and an understanding of using specialized sleeves, body image issues, and the special concerns of mothers, daughters, sisters and wives.
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DanceExercise for Older Adults
Moving for Life’s DanceExercise for Health® classes use gentle aerobic exercise to motivate older adults and people of different ages and abilities affected by chronic illness: COVID-19, Diabetes, These classes support mental and physical health while carefully increasing energy, range of motion, lymphatic flow, joint ease, mental acuity, balance, calorie burning, and strengthening. MFL will be adapted to the specific needs of your constituents.
Our Classes Keep You Moving Toward Health!
“Over the years, I’ve watched my friends, my colleagues, and even my own mother, battle with cancer. Their passion to keep moving and live life to its fullest has inspired me to design this program to help strengthen both physical and emotional wellbeing. Moving For Life is no typical exercise or dance program.” - Dr. Martha Eddy
Dr Martha Eddy, (founder) teaches a Dance Exercise class.
Moving For Life classes increase range of motion, improve stamina, and address side effects like swelling, joint pain, and fatigue. Participants feel stronger, both physically and emotionally, throughout their health journeys.
Genevieve’s Story:
“Taking a class like this—you get to put a half hour or an hour of your time being with yourself, being with your body, your mind, your spirit.”
“When I’m dancing in Moving For Life, I’m actually making peace. I’m happy with my body, and my body’s saying it’s happy, too. I’m learning how to move—I don’t want to be inhibited.”
Safely. Gently. Together.
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For People Dealing with Cancer
Patients, survivors, thrivers, family, and caregivers.
Moving For Life’s Dance to Recovery programs such as “Moving On From Cancer®” and “Dance to Recovery for Breast Cancer” speed up recovery time, enhance survivorship and well-being, and reduce the chances of cancer recurrence.
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For Older Adults
Both standing and seated fitness options are available throughout classes to encourage trying new movements safely.
Our focus on counteracting struggles with diabetes, hypertension, and movement impairments can be helpful to older adults from age 50 to those well into their 90s.
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For Young People
Young adults and children with cancer dance together to expressive music!
Our classes foster better self-care and self-worth, and younger cancer survivors enjoy our energizing approach.
Cynthia Field, Board Member and Mover:
“Moving For Life has been a bright spot in my life. I started attending their classes two years ago. At first, I didn't have the energy to stand up, but…I felt safe knowing that the instructors were really well-trained and the program is backed by research.
After a few weeks I was able to stand up and exercise. My balance improved, I gained energy, and my fatigue dropped.”
What to expect