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Class Descriptions

Yoga Classes: $15/class drop-in rate ($12/class seniors & students)

Savings: 5-class punch cards are available

Payment: Cash Only

Please contact the individual instructor (listed in the Specialists section and bottom of studio schedule) with any questions you may have.

Flow & Let Go

Informed by the principles of ayurveda, we combine flowing movement with strengthening and grounding postures to allow energy to flow and build inner fire and vigour. We end with yin poses to promote ease in body, mind and spirit.

With Cynthia- samking@nb.sympatico.ca

Yin Yoga

We practice yin yoga to gain flexibility, increase range of motion, ease of movement and flow of energy. We

take poses that allow for the six movements of the spine, place sustained stress on the connective tissues

and draw the attention inward. Yin is a quiet practice but the work done is powerful. Runners, hockey and

soccer players, injured and physically compromised people benefit greatly from the practice, as do those

dealing with too much stress in their lives. Suitable for everyone.

With Cynthia on Tuesday evenings- samking@nb.sympatico.ca

Slow Flow Yoga

Class Description-
Our yoga practice will be formatted with a series of poses linked by breath and movement. It will improve flexibility, strength, balance, and the mind-body connection. It is suitable for all levels and age groups.

with Denise- deneneyoga@gmail.com

Intro to Yoga

For those brand new to yoga who may be a bit hesitant to go to a yoga class, or for those wishing to revisit the basics of yoga- join Beth O in these beginner yoga classes- linking breath to gentle guided movement- getting you set up for a lifetime of yoga enjoyment!

with Beth O- bethyoga4@gmail.com

Kids Yoga

Come and join Beth W for some fun on the mat, as she links storytelling to movement! Get your kids started early with enjoyment of yoga- good for their minds and bodies!

Appropriate for kids ages 4-8

with Beth W- bethwhalenyoga@gmail.com

Cultivating attitudes of acceptance and patience towards our body.

Our Services

Offering the essentials of a holistic wellness lifestyle BWC brings you everything needed to restore your mind and body to its optimum health.

Mindfulness

WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?
Mindfulness is all about learning to stay connected to the current moment and increasing your awareness of ingrained patterns of thinking and behaviour. If we can learn to recognize when our “doing mind” takes over, this will allow us to respond rather than react to whatever situation it is that we are in. Think of all the wasted mental energy spent dwelling in the past or living in the future. Both of these patterns of thinking can take away from our life which is unfolding only in the present moment.

MINDFULNESS 8 week program

with Dr. Shiona McIntosh
To Sign Up: go to www.bwcfredericton.com

Acupuncture & Massage Therapy

For Acupuncture and Massage Therapy please contact Alana Parmigiani at:

(506) 238-8068 or alanaparmigiani@gmail.com

Pricing:

1 hour acupuncture session $80.00 (no hst)

1 hour massage therapy $80.00 +hst

*treatments are covered by most extended health insurance plans with direct billing available

Alana is an active member of the College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick, The Association of New Brunswick Massage Therapists, and the Maritime Association of Registered Acupuncturists.

To learn more about the benefits of Acupuncture and Massage Therapy please click on the following links:

www.maritimeacupuncture.com

www.anbmt.ca

www.cmtnb.ca

Private yoga instruction

Please contact individual teachers directly, using emails found in Specialists section

Gaining strength and flexibility of mind/body/spirit.

Our Specialists

We have assembled a diverse array of talent to serve a wide spectrum of wellness needs. Browse the bios below to learn more about our wonderful practitioners.

To read more, hover over each portrait to be taken to their complete bio.

Shiona is a family doctor, currently practicing at the Gibson Clinic in Marysville, who is committed to wellness and healthy living. She values the preventive aspects of medicine, and has learned how beneficial mindfulness practices can be in contributing to overall health. She is thrilled to be opening the Brookside Wellness Centre and to be working with such a wonderful group of people. Shiona is native to New Brunswick, and has lived in Fredericton with her family for the past 11 years. She obtained her MD from Memorial University of Newfoundland and since living in Fredericton has completed several levels of Mindfulness training through the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts. Mindfulness tools are complementary to traditional medicine and overall health can be improved by cultivating mindfulness skills. Re-awakening our mind-body connection can help to guide us on a path toward living a fuller, more authentic life.

Shiona McIntosh

Mindfulness instructor

mindfulnessandyourhealth@gmail.com

Kaitlyn is a dedicated yogi, moon lover, and story teller. She completed her 200hr teacher training at OmTown Yoga Studio in Nanaimo BC as well as a 50 hr Yin training. She is passionate about making yoga accessible and inclusive as she truly feels the beauty of this practice comes from connection to mind, body, spirit. You can expect to leave her classes feeling different then you came in as her love of yoga and energy in teaching is palpable. Her style is spirit driven, dynamic, intuitive and fun while remaining safe for self-exploration. She is a passionate writer, actor and registered nurse who works as a sexual assault nurse examiner. She brings her knowledge of providing empowering and trauma sensitive care to yoga teaching along with her creative flair. If you are looking for a safe space to practice yoga, she is a warm and welcoming place to start.

Kaitlyn Adair-yoga teacher

creativewelnessandyoga@gmail.com

Cynthia began her study of yoga with Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio and has benefitted greatly from further work and study with Stephanie Calhoun, Paul Grilley and Krishna Das and Sharon Salzburg. She has also undertaken studies in Ayurveda and ayur yoga with Stephanie Calhoun and through Kripalu and continues advanced work with Paul Grilley. Cynthia teaches hatha vinyasa, yin yoga, Ayur yoga and therapeutic restorative yoga. A firm believer in the unique characteristics of each student, her classes are accessible to all. She seeks to provide a safe and supportive environment where each person can find balance of body, mind and spirit through the practice of yoga.

Cynthia Davis-yoga teacher

samking@nb.sympatico.ca

Yoga has been part of my life for over 8 years now. Growing up with athletic based exercise, I thought yoga did not fit into my schedule because who has time for “just a stretching class”. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Yoga has help me become stronger and more flexible both physically and mentally. As I move through life with my husband and two busy teenage boys, I have become so much more aware of how yoga can help so many aspects of peoples everyday life whether its helping with postures from sitting at a desk, prevention of injuries in sports ( and really, life in general) or even stress reduction. The list goes on. I completed my 200 hour vinyasa based training through Breathing Space with founders Jenny Kierstead and Blair Abbass. This includes a double certification of 200 hour yoga teacher training along with Yoga in Schools certification. Their teachings on and off of the mat are inspirational. I will always be a student of the practice as I crave to learn more about the other disciplines of yoga that I have experienced in attending classes over the years and bring it back to the mat to share with my clients. My classes provide informative sequential movement, with a bit of playfulness, bringing the mind, body and breath together, leaving you refreshed , nourished and balanced. Classes are for ALL ages and ALL levels, encouraging modifications when necessary and the use of props for support. Making the practice accessible for all, meeting people where they are, as they are, is one of my biggest goals, breaking the “I could never do yoga” barrier.

Beth O'Donnell- yoga teacher

bethyoga4@gmail.com

Denise has been teaching yoga at GoodLife Fitness for two years. She began her yoga path with YogaFit, the largest yoga school in North America. It started as a complement to BodyPump, which she also teaches at GoodLife Fitness. It has taken her down a path to a 200-hour RYT certificate, and 100 hours of Warriors (trauma sensitive) training. She teaches a Vinyasa style yoga, but loves a slow-flow, that is safe and adaptable for a wide range of fitness levels and age groups. She loves to learn, and is planning on continuing with further training in the future. She enjoys a very healthy and fit lifestyle and her five grandchildren call her Nene.

Denise Anderson-yoga teacher

deneneyoga@gmail.com

I am a teacher who also teaches yoga. I am passionate about this practice and the healing found within its domain. I am a survivor of numerous physical injuries and have many times noted how ‘yoga has saved me’ (and on many levels!). After practicing yoga for over 20 years, a long-time dream of mine to become a certified yoga instructor has recently been fulfilled. I have learned that the joy and contentment we are able to access from within when we are on our mats is something of a different level than what we find out in our everyday world. Anyone else feel this way when they make it to their mat? The power to choose is incredible. Every time we choose to practice, we nurture ourselves and through our practice we are able to access and pull happy and good and nice right into our world. Yoga has incredible power, if only we choose to tap into it, we can reap its endless bounty. Yoga offers time and space that is yours alone. One of the best gifts of this practice is how we learn about ourselves by spending time with ourselves. We learn about our edge, our limitations, our true self, and we remember our divine essence and we connect with ourselves. Remembering and seeing how beautiful we really are, we leave our shared practice feeling connected, healed, and ready to sprinkle our feel-good to others and truly be the change we want to see in this world. The world needs calm, loving, kind, happy people. In our busy, hectic lives we need to squeeze this in. It matters because you matter and you deserve to know the very best version of you who you can present confidently out there to the rest of the world to shine brightly in all your glory and beauty. So come get yours, feel supported and safe, then come back for more soon. ~Namaste, friends. *Beth presently teaches a Vinyasa gentle flow class and kid’s yoga. Her next goals are to become certified in both Chair Yoga and Yin Yoga.

Beth Whalen- yoga teacher

bethwhalenyoga@gmail.com

Inspired by the serenity she experienced visiting mountain temples while living in Japan, Kayte is passionate about helping people make time in their day to slow down and breathe - to move mindfully and be in a quiet, peaceful environment. After experiencing a similar calming of the body and mind through yoga, she undertook and completed 300 hours of training in Kripalu-influenced Vinyasa and Yin Yoga, led by the incredible Stephanie Calhoun. From her training, Kayte has learned that no two bodies are alike and she is always on the lookout for new variations that allow each individual to fully experience a pose. Her intention is to create a safe space for people to explore their own range of motion and inner workings.

Kayte Toner-yoga teacher

yoga.kayte@gmail.com

Alana has been a practicing Acupuncturist since 2009 and a Registered Massage Therapist since 2003. She holds a diploma in Advanced Acupuncture from the College of Acupuncture and Therapeutics, and a diploma in Massage Therapy from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. She also is a Certified Sports Massage Therapist and is currently registered with MARA and the CMTNB. Throughout the years, she has witnessed how acupuncture and massage affects the body and mind in many positive ways. Its powerful effect on the central nervous system can promote healing, improve sleep, provide pain relief, and better overall function for many individuals. These therapies have shown to be a valuable complementary tool for managing pain, stress, anxiety, and many other health conditions. Alana has had many years of experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting, and has worked in conjunction with a variety of healthcare practitioners. Outside of work she is a mother of two who enjoys fitness, practicing martial arts and yoga. Over the years she has learned the importance of incorporating both active and passive forms of therapy as a model for health and wellness in both the treatment and prevention of illness and injury.

Alana Parmigiani- Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist

Call 238-8068 to book an appointment

alanaparmigiani@gmail.com

Stimulating the mind to look past its habitual patterns.

About our Space

Would you like to rent space at our lovely studio? We offer a sublime, soothing atmosphere perfect for wellness activities, or as a gathering space for community events. Enter with a busy mind- leave with a relaxed and open mind, body and spirit!

Inquiries please contact brooksidewellnesscentre@gmail.com

F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hours are you open?

Mindfulness & Yoga- We are only open during scheduled class/workshop times. You are welcome to drop in to attend classes but if you have questions it is best to contact us prior to a visit as teachers will often be teaching and unavailable for general inquiries.

How do I sign up?

There is no need to sign up for yoga classes- just show up! Some of our workshops require pre-registration

Mindfulness 8 week program requires pre-registration via the website at www.bwcfredericton.com or by calling the Gibson Clinic (447-4444).

Do you offer private classes?

Yes! Some of our teachers offer private one on one lessons. If this is of interest to you, please email the teacher directly to inquire about scheduling and cost.

What do I bring to class?

Just yourself! You might wish to bring a water bottle with you. We have mats, blankets and other props so you only need to bring those if you prefer to use your own.

What should I wear?

Dress comfortably in loose, stretchy clothes that allow you to breathe and move freely.

Are there change rooms?

Yes! We now have 2 spaces for changing. One is a designated change room and the other is our newly installed bathroom.

Studio Etiquette

Arrive 5-15 min prior to class.
Enter & arrange props quietly.
Save discussions for after class.
Turn off devices (not vibrate).
Don't judge yourself or others for forgetting any of these, we are all here to have fun and grow :)

What is a "scent free" space?

We respect that some of our clients have sensitivities and/or allergies to certain products and scents. This means we refrain from using anything such as incense, scented candles, essential oils, etc. Please help by not wearing scented products or perfumes to the Centre.

How do I make an appointment for acupuncture or massage therapy with Alana?

To book a treatment with Alana you can call or text her at 238-8068 or email at alanaparmigiani@gmail.com.

Treatments covered by most insurance companies

Creating an environment which is welcoming and free of judgments.

Contact Us

Brookside Mall 435 Brookside Dr, Fredericton, NB E3A 8V4, Canada

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