Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation

instructor leads Class 

Active Movement Therapy -

You are invited to join Active Movement Therapist, Ryan for Yoga instruction

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Open Gym groups are available for Veterans of all ability levels. This group is based on strengthening using various equipment that is readily available to Verterans in their home. Weights, theraband & different weighted household objects. This class focuses on promoting strength endurance and cardiovasculr health

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Active Movement Therapy -

You are invited to join Active Movement Therapist, LIesa for Yoga instruction

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Active Movement Therapy -

You are invited to join Active Movement Therapist, Deb for Yoga instruction

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Gym groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group is based on stretching/strengthening using various equipment that is readily available to Veteran in their home. Weights, thera-band, different weighted household objects, and isometric strengthening (no equipment needed).

This class structure follows Warm up, followed by static and active stretches for the whole body. The class ends with functional movement patterns for safe, practical movement.

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

 

Open Gym groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group is based on strengthening using various equipment that is readily available to Veteran in their home. Weights, theraband, different weighted household objects, and isometric strengthening (no equipment needed). This class focuses promoting strength, endurance and cardiovascular health.

This classes uses weighted items along with stretching and Cardio

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

 

Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation

instructor leads Class 

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation

instructor leads Class 

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation

instructor leads Class 

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Qi (chi) Gong groups are for Veterans of all ability levels. Qi Gong is a traditional Chinese mind-body practice, sometimes described as moving meditation. Focus on breathing and meditation practice self-applied massage techniques and gentle movement patterns that can be performed from a chair or in standing.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation

instructor leads Class 

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Are you a family member or friend caregiving or supporting a Veteran with PTSD and want to learn skills to better weather challenges that arise?

The REACH VA Telephone Support Group Program can help you.

Caregiving can be very challenging. The REACH VA Telephone Support Group Program teaches valuable skills in a group format to help with problem solving, stress management, and positive thinking.  The Telephone Support Group Leader works with a group of family caregivers to learn better ways to deal with challenges and find time to care for you, as well. 
 
The REACH VA Telephone Support Group Program will be offered by the Portland VA Medical Center by our certified group leaders Amber Lynch, LCSW, and Erin Dougherty, LCSW. To participate in this program, it is required that the Veteran to be enrolled in the VA, and the caregiver to complete a brief phone intake and enrollment forms. Veteran’s that are serving in the caregiving role for a loved one with PTSD are also eligible for this program.

When: 10:30-12:00 on Dec. 2nd, Dec 16th, Jan. 6th 20th, Feb. 3rd and Feb. 17th

Early registration encouraged due to the need to mail materials to participants.

For more information or to register please contact:
 
Amber Lynch, LCSW at 503-220-8262, ext. 50038

or Erin Dougherty, LCSW  at 503-374-8870

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation

instructor leads Class 

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Modified yoga focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation from a chair only or chair and standing level. There is no need to get up and down from the ground.

instructor leads Class 

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation

instructor leads Class 

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Qi (chi) Gong groups are for Veterans of all ability levels. Qi Gong is a traditional Chinese mind-body practice, sometimes described as moving meditation. Focus on breathing and meditation practice self-applied massage techniques and gentle movement patterns that can be performed from a chair or in standing.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation

instructor leads Class 

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation

instructor leads Class 

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Modified yoga focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation from a chair only or chair and standing level. There is no need to get up and down from the ground.

instructor leads Class

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation

instructor leads Class 

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Qi (chi) Gong groups are for Veterans of all ability levels. Qi Gong is a traditional Chinese mind-body practice, sometimes described as moving meditation. Focus on breathing and meditation practice self-applied massage techniques and gentle movement patterns that can be performed from a chair or in standing.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation

instructor leads Class 

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Open Gym groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group is based on strengthening using various equipment that is readily available to Veteran in their home. Weights, theraband, different weighted household objects, and isometric strengthening (no equipment needed). This class focuses promoting strength, endurance and cardiovascular health.

This classes uses weighted items along with stretching and Cardio

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

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Qi (chi) Gong groups are for Veterans of all ability levels. Qi Gong is a traditional Chinese mind-body practice, sometimes described as moving meditation. Focus on breathing and meditation practice self-applied massage techniques and gentle movement patterns that can be performed from a chair or in standing.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation

instructor leads Class 

 

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Yoga groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Modified yoga focuses on stretching through yoga poses to promote flexibility and relaxation from a chair only or chair and standing level. There is no need to get up and down from the ground.

instructor leads Class

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Open Gym groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group is based on strengthening using various equipment that is readily available to Veteran in their home. Weights, theraband, different weighted household objects, and isometric strengthening (no equipment needed). This class focuses promoting strength, endurance and cardiovascular health.

This classes uses weighted items along with stretching and Cardio

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Gym groups are for veterans of all ability levels. This group is based on stretching/strengthening using various equipment that is readily available to Veteran in their home. Weights, thera-band, different weighted household objects, and isometric strengthening (no equipment needed).

 

This class structure follows Warm up, followed by static and active stretches for the whole body. The class ends with functional movement patterns for safe, practical movement.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

Tai Chi groups are for veterans of all ability levels. Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art which involves the flow of movement and practices to help calm the nervous system while strengthening muscles and improving balance.  Patients will learn about the purpose of tai chi, breathing techniques, positioning, and stress reduction.

Please call 503-273-5114 to schedule

VA MOVE Weight Management Program for women Veterans;
Women 4-Month Group

Call (503) 220 - 3482

MOVE!® is a weight management, health promotion program designed to improve the lives of Veterans. MOVE! ’s core ideas—encouraging healthy eating behavior, increasing physical activity, and promoting even small weight losses—are easy to follow and based on the latest in nutrition science.

Get Started:  Schedule a 90-minute Basics of Weight Management group telephone* class that can help get you started in weight management. Veterans must complete this class prior to joining the MOVE!® Program.

Next Steps:  Attend orientation, then join the 4-month MOVE!® Telephone*  group for Women on Wednesdays.

Contact the MOVE!® Hotline  = (503) 220 - 3482

MyHealtheVet: MOVE_Weight Management_Portland_HPDP

MOVE!® Women 4-Month Group
When: every Wednesday
Time: 4:00 -5:00 pm

MOVE!® Women Basics
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Additional co-ed options are available.
 
(*Requires long-distance calls)