REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY GROUP

Anyone with a repetitive strain injury (RSI) such as tendonitis or carpal tunnel from work, hobby or sport injury, is welcome to attend a free self-help group.

Each meeting features a presentation from a health professional, and oportunities to share strategies for preventing and recovering from tendonitis, carpal tunnel, and other repetitive injuries.

Second Monday of each month

6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Group discussion/share strategies to prevent and recover.

7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Speaker, Q & A

NOTE NEW LOCATION

Fireside Room, Elim Lutheran Church, 504 Baker Street, Petaluma

(There are three steps into the room.)

July 14 - Dana Davis, MA

Pain Free Posture

Dana Davis, MA, will demonstrate the healthy, pain-free posture of people in less industrialized nations. She will teach you the secrets to pain-free sitting and include some Balanced stretches as well. Davis is a Certified Balance Instructor and Certified Yoga Teacher, studying with Jean Couch, author of The Runner's Yoga Book, since 1996. See www.sonomabodybalance.com/ to learn more.
Are you tired of struggling with nagging back pain?
Do you have trouble keeping the benefits that you get from massage or chiropractic?
Do you want to take charge of your health and learn practical tools that you can use anywhere, at any time, to find comfort?

August 11 - Molly Hogan, RN, CBPN

Myotherapy

Molly Hogan, RN, CBPM, will demonstrate how Myotherapy can relax muscle spasm, improve circulation and alleviate pain from: headaches, back pain, sciatica, neck and shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis pain, "whiplash," TMJD, and sports injuries. Hogan is a Certified Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist with North Bay Myotherapy and Fitness

September 8 - Todd Kermit

You Can Do Voice Dictation

Todd Kermit of SpeechWise will demonstrate how speech recognition software can be used as an effective alternative to a keyboard and mouse. As a computer programmer and certified Dragon NaturallySpeaking trainer, Kermit has helped hundreds of individuals, many with repetitive strain injuries, get the most out this cutting-edge technology.

Past speaker information