Gym Facility Programmes

The Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson's Society of Canterbury employs a part time Physiotherapist at our specialised gym based at the Centre at 314 Worcester Street, Christchurch. The physio is available to members for individual assessments, advice on exercise programmes for balance, strength, flexibility and general physical function.

Please Note: Members with either MS or Parkinson's who want to use the gym facility must be assessed by Physiotherapist Jessie Snowdon first. You can arrange this via your MS or Parkinson's Nurse.

Gym Services:

  • Individual Assessments
  • Open Gym Time
  • Parkinson's Exercise Classes - varying levels
  • MS Exercise Classes - varying levels
  • MS Stretch & Balance Class - high level
  • Weights Circuit Class - high level

Gym opening hours/class times/fees: Fees vary by class.

Exercise Classes - Listed below are the exercise classes offered. If you feel one of these classes could benefit you, please contact Jessie or Rachel on 03 366 2857 ext. 1 to arrange an appointment.

 

Please note: We have changed the times of some of the groups for 2012. This new timetable will start from Monday 23rd January 2012 and will be available online in early January

 

Monday                                                                     
10am
 Parkinson's Exercise Class (Donation $5)
11am
 Parkinson's Exercise Class - Seated group (previously 1pm group) (Donation $5)
1pm - 3pm

Open Gym - The gym is open for general use with Jessie (Donation $Gold coin)
Tuesday        
1pm Yoga (Donation $Gold coin)
Wednesday   
10am-12pm Open Gym - The gym is open for general use with Rachel. No group on a Wednesday afternoon (Donation $Gold coin)
1pm MS Exercise Class - This is a class suitable for people who use a wheelchair (Donation $Gold coin)
Thursday       
10am Parkinson's Exercise Class (Donation $5)
11am Parkinson's Exercise Class (Donation $5)
1pm Yoga - additional class (Donation $Gold coin) Starts from Thursday 9th February
Friday             
10am Nordic Walking - This is for people with Parkinson's and their spouses. Takes place in Hagley Park (Fee $5)
1pm MS Exercise Class (Donation $Gold coin)

 

To find out more about gym/class times and fees or to arrange your gym assessment please Contact Us.

If you previously attended a Parkinson’s group on a Monday morning, please let us know by Monday 12th December which group you plan to join in 2012. This will help us ensure equal numbers in all groups.

If you attended the Friday morning MS gym session, please come on a Wednesday morning or to our earlier afternoon session on a Monday.

We kindly ask for donations to attend the groups. Thank you.