Second Chance CE - for Parkinson's Disease

12/22/2016

EXCITING NEWS!!!
CE FOR TODDLERS & YOUNG CHILDREN IN MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW HAMPSHIRE....

Second Chance CE was primarily set up to offer Conductive Education Sessions for Adults in the Massachusetts and New England areas. However after receiving numerous requests by parents looking for CE services in the area for their young children, we are pleased to announce that we will also be offering Regular CE Sessions for Toddlers and Children, starting March 2017.

Taught by Maria Heine, a Peto trained Conductor with over 40 years of CE experience working with both Children and Adults.

We will hold Regular 4-Day Intensive Sessions, (4-hours per day), starting March 2017:

- Our Sessions are available for Toddlers and Young Children with CP and similar Motor Disorders

- Groups would consist of no more than 4-5 Children of similar ages and their Parent/Caregiver

- Sessions would run at regular intervals, every 3x months

- Locations are to be determined upon interest and convenience for participants (within Massachusetts and New Hampshire)

IF you are interested in reserving a spot OR learning more about the benefits of Conductive Education, we are currently scheduling (FREE) Informational Meetings with Maria Heine during: January 10th – January 18th.

Spots may fill up fast, please contact Zita at 310.597.9632 OR info@secondchanceCE.com

03/03/2014

It is always nice to receive feedback from my clients on how they feel CE benefits them personally. This is one of those letters which I received from a client who attends regular CE Sessions in the UK, I wanted to share with you all.

Dear Maria,

When I was diagnosed in 1995 with Parkinson’s Disease, I needed to learn as much as possible about the disease and the effects P.D. would have on me. I researched the medications, alternative remedies and therapies and realised that exercise would be necessary to maintain muscle tone and to help brain coordination. I had seen a programme on television about children with Neurological Problems attending Conductive Education classes at the Peto Institute in Hungary. I had also read an article in the PDS magazine about a CE class in Amersham, run by Maria Henie, a graduate of the Peto Institute. I joined the Amersham Class in September 1995 and have continued to attend each week whenever possible.

I believe the more often the exercise regime is repeated the more one can benefit. When the opportunity arose, I therefore joined Maria’s Classes at Hatfield which are held fortnightly, and organized by the Welwyn/Hatfield PDS Branch. The classes provide a disciplined intensive repetitive approach to special exercises. Even when I am unable to attend the classes I carry out the set tasks at home or on holiday. I have also participated in residential courses organized by Maria. I have always admired Maria’s complete dedication to CE and her commitment to her students, for whom she is always available and extremely supportive at any time. I have total belief in this intensively disciplined approach to these special exercises. By the learning and repetition of unfamiliar tasks and integrated movements, the brain is forced to create alternative paths to make the desired movements, and thus exercising brain and muscle.

Through my maintaining regularity with this disciplined approach to the exercises, I am sure that I have been able to maintain a greater degree of movement and have achieved a greater level of independence and a better quality of life while minimizing medication and the inherent side effects. Over the last 10 years that I have practiced CE, I can see that I have achieved a far better state of movement control than man of my contemporaries who have not had the opportunity of CE because of the lack of access and availability.

Sincerely,
J.P.

02/18/2014

The Importance of each ‘Individual Participant’ within a Parkinson’s CE Class.....

New clients who are interested in CE but have yet to experience the full benefits of a CE class, often ask me if there are any videos online showing a typical PD Group Session. A method so unique and still quite unheard of often leaves people baffled and asking more questions. CE, can be briefly described as a ‘Teaching Method, to retrain the Brain to create a better mind-body connection, helping participants gain better functioning in their daily lives and activities, with less symptoms of PD and more confidence, mobility and well-being’. I do wish it was as simple as showing a video or giving a description or outline of a typical class; to help convey the benefits of practicing regular CE classes. I also understand and appreciate that the question ‘what exactly is CE’ can be a hard one to fully understand. Hopefully I can shed some light on this.

There is one simple reason for not being able to show OR even describe a typical class. Each class is made up of individual participants who are all unique in their skill levels, energy levels, requirements and capabilities that particular day. As we all know very well, simple things such as lack of sleep, diet (amount of protein intake), levels of stress and blood pressure, are just a few of the many factors that impact how one with PD feels each particular day. Every day is different, therefore every class will have to be different and unique.

Conductors (who are the teachers who lead the class) do not pre-plan a class. We are trained to be sensitive to and asses every individual participant’s skill level and needs that particular day. The Conductor then uses his or her knowledge of CE to structure and ‘evolve’ the class in the very best way to maximize the benefit for each member, so the best possible results are achieved. By, using varying Rhythmic Intensions, different forms of exercises and positions, sequences, repetitions and pace can greatly impact the benefit of CE on each individual that particular day.

I cannot stress the importance of using this sensitivity to my client’s individual needs. This is why a simple video or a class outline cannot alone demonstrate the unique nature of what CE is all about. It really is about trying it out for yourself, seeing how you feel after the class, not just immediately afterwards but to experience the benefits on days following the Class. More energy, mobility, easier and faster completion of daily tasks, are just a few of the benefits my client’s report. It is also important to keep in mind that regular practice and repetition are key factors with CE and the more one practices and attends regular classes, the better and more lasting results.

If you or someone you know would be interested in attending a CE Class OR to learn more about CE by attending one of our Free 60-min CE INTRODUCTORY SESSION (& DEMONTRATION), which Second Chance CE will be holding in FALL 2014 BOSTON, MA (locations & dates to be announced) please contact us for further information secondchanceCE@hotmail.com

For full article and others on PD and CE, please visit my blog: http://secondchancece-blog.com

12/03/2013

11/19/2013

This is an article published by Parkinson’s UK, Amersham & High Wycombe Group about one of our weekly classes in Amersham, UK. To find out more about this particular class or others (either in the UK or US), please go to CLASS Tab for further information.

To read full publication, please click on the following link:

http://www.bucksvoice.net/pds/conductive-education

Conductive education classes are held on Friday mornings at 9am at Amersham Community Centre. For details contact Maria Heine on 01494 533610

11/19/2013

An interesting article recently published, linking household mold and Parkinson's Disease.

http://guardianlv.com/2013/11/surprising-link-found-between-mold-and-parkinsons-disease/

Rutgers and Emory University scientists have discovered a surprising link between mold and Parkinson's disease: organic compounds which are given off by these organisms may be a possible cause for...