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

Come cook with Us!
- Making healthy food choices is the #1 thing you can do for your health. Learning how to cook can be one step towards getting healthier foods on your plate. The Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) online program provides live, virtual cooking classes for Veterans to increase nutrition knowledge, cooking skills, and build confidence in cooking at home with healthy, minimally processed foods.
Who Can Attend?
- Classes are open to VA-enrolled Veterans. Guests in the same household are welcome. Contact your local HTK Dietitian, Jessica Martini, for more information or if you have questions.
How Do I Connect to the Online Appointment?
- Prior to your appointment, you will receive an email from VA Video Connect Appointment with a link that says “Click Here to Join the VA Video Connect appointment”. Click that link and it should take you to your appointment! If you’re accessing the appointment from an iPhone or iPad device you will need to down load the VA Video Connect App before clicking the link.
Class Details
- Healthy Teaching Kitchen VVC
Live cooking demonstration with nutrition tips. Class themes rotate monthly. Each class is offered twice in a month.
3rd Tuesday of the month @ 1pm 3rd Thursday of the month @ 10am
Class length: 1.5 hours
VVC– Online VA Video Connect
Call (503) 273-5112 to schedule
Portland VA Hospital
Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) Dietitian/Point of Contact:
Jessica Martini, MS RD
Phone: (503) 220-8262 ext. 56783

For recipes and other materials, please visit www.nutrition.va.gov
For technical assistance, contact the National Telehealth Technology Help Desk at 866 651-3180 or (703) 234-4483, Monday-Saturday, 7 am through 11 pm EST.

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

Do you care for a family member or friend living with memory loss or dementia?

Registration is open for VA Portland's online Savvy Caregiver class.

Participants will learn:
- Facts about dementia
- Dementia caregiving tips
- Coping with the stages of dementia
- Increased confidence and reduced stress!
- And more!

Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.  
January 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25

Participants will need an email address and computer or tablet with internet access.

Sign-up is easy!
Contact Kristi Ketchum at (503) 220-8262 ext. 58594

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

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