Released on = March 20, 2007, 1:32 pm

Press Release Author = Judy Mulkern

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = The Oasis for Wellness is currently the only evidenced based
structured group exercise class working exclusively with physicians (and requiring a
physician referral for admittance), in the Hartford CT region.

Press Release Body =

West Hartford based Oasis for Wellness uses stress reduction, exercise, and the
latest research to help Physicians improve their patient\'s health and wellbeing.

The process begins with a referral from doctors from a variety of medical
specialties. Patients whose doctors determine that a structured exercise program
would be beneficial are candidates. Particularly, patients who are diagnosed with
hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, hypothyroidism,
anxiety, panic attacks, musculoskeletal issues, TMJ, carpel tunnel, pain,
depression/ dysthymia, and stress related symptoms generally demonstrate beneficial
outcomes. In addition, Oasis for Wellness helps as an aftercare program for patients
who have been prescribed physical therapy and who either completed it or were
discharged due to insurance issues. The Oasis for Wellness is a low cost, effective,
and proven complement to medical care with the benefits of helping patients reduce
stress and achieve greater levels of overall health and wellbeing.

The Oasis for Wellness is currently the only evidenced based structured group
exercise class working exclusively with physicians (and requiring a physician
referral for admittance), in the Hartford CT region. The program was founded by Jim
Hughes MA LPC, current faculty of the UCONN Medical School, and former faculty of
the UMASS Stress Reduction Clinic featured on the Bill Moyer\'s PBS special Healing
and the Mind. He has been helping physicians treat their patients over 10 years. The
Oasis for Wellness recently moved from their West Hartford Center location to a
bigger better space at 262 Park Road, West Hartford CT.

Patients can expect the following process and method:

Initial consultation
· a patient consultation is scheduled upon doctor referral
· the initial consultation is not charged
· background information and medical symptoms checklist are completed
· consent forms are signed
· base line heart rate and blood pressure are recorded
· a brief gentle 5 minute introductory exercise process is conducted, heart rate is
recorded and length of time back to resting heart rate is documented
· a specialized plan is developed addressing the clients specific needs
· benefits of the program are discussed in a motivational interview process
· the patient either accepts or rejects the program exercise protocol and their
proposed individualized plan
· the referring physician is informed of the outcome via email

Exercise Class Process
· each participant is welcomed to the class
· clients are given a daily journal to track their intentions, thoughts and feelings
regarding significant daily events, daily diet, and their homework assignments
· class starts with group check-in and sharing from journal
· mindfulness based stress reduction segment is conducted
· resting heart rate is documented
· dynamic warm up is conducted
· core stability training is conducted
· cardio training is conducted
· heart rate is monitored and return to resting heart rate is documented
· individual specialty exercises are conducted
· cool down period and mindfulness based stress reduction
· class ends as it began, in a circle; participants check in and a short educational
discussion is held on topics such as low fat/proper fat balanced diet with specific
recommendations and menu samples, stress reduction, and exercise at home.

Post Class
· a note is placed in the client file
· periodic reports are delivered to the referring physician via email.
· Clients are regularly reassessed and their specific programs are adjusted to meet
their individual needs

Director Jim Hughes reports, "this is a powerful process that can help doctors
improve the health and wellbeing of their patients, but it is not for everyone . . .
we are going to ask people to really take a good look at what they are doing and to
work harder and smarter . . . and to slow down, and put themselves and their
wellbeing first. Amazing results are waiting for those who are ready, we find that
the key to success is structure and support plus evidence based research."

For more information or to refer a patient, please contact Paul Bratslavsky, Program
Coordinator at 860 233 6546.





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Contact Details = Oasis for Wellness
www.OasisForWellness.com
262 Park Road
West Hartford CT 06119
860 233 6546