"I didn't think I could do everything that I did." Past participant
"If it's aesthetically correct, then very likely it's pleasing the anatomy." Eva Nemeth, MPT
"…I'm learning to use my body in a more aligned and graceful way…Instead of holding my posture in place, I find that it is holding itself. I'm working less and my body is taking over." Stephanie Smith, student
We seek stability in everyday life – in mind as well as body. Body stability includes strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, endurance, good reflexes, and more. If all we do with our bodies is try to survive gravity, then we tire easily. And the less we move, the more limited we become.
It's important for body parts to know how to act as partners, not as strangers. When one body part is moving, its counterpart should support the movement in a counterbalanced way, not in a counterproductive way. When the body works in synchronicity 24/7, healthy habits are established.
Ms. Nemeth's movement sequences – integrating principles from dance, rhythmic gymnastics, and physical therapy – are designed to move the body in a variety of directions while sustaining the muscles that need to support the movement; consequently, the movements are challenging yet safe. And all the elements that lead to body stability can be addressed in a single exercise.
Moving the body the right way can change our entire being. Each mindful step that we take brings us into rhythm and harmony not only with our own body, but also with other beings, living things, and inanimate objects. Practiced consciously, we not only take charge of our own body, but also of the life we live.
Date and Time:
Introductory Workshop – Mon. 4/26, 7:00-9:00 pm. You may register for this class separately and try it before committing to the 3-Part Follow-up Workshop.
The Introductory Workshop will be offered again on Mon. May 24 and Mon. June 7.
Save the dates for Three-Part Follow Up Workshop: Mondays, June 14, 21, and 28.
Location:
Simms/Mann Health and Wellness Center
Venice Family Clinic [note: this is different from the main site in Venice]
2509 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Who should attend:
· Anyone who wants to know more about their body; however, the program is not suited to individuals who are wheelchair bound.
· Health care professionals or trainees who would like to develop skills in identifying and correcting body motion through demonstration, observation, and active participation.
· Athletes and performing artists who wish to broaden awareness of core and other muscle function, expand range of motion, and enhance performance.
Exercises will be done seated, standing, and on the floor. Those who are not able to get down to the floor will be given modified versions of the exercises, based on physical ability.
If you are not sure whether or not the class is appropriate for you, please email Eva Nemeth, M.P.T. at eva@evamovement.com with a phone number and good time to contact you.
Parking: Free in the lot at the clinic.
Directions: Click here for map.
Fees: $20 for Introductory Workshop for those who preregister. $25 for those who take the risk of dropping
in at the door. $30 for RNs who wish to obtain CEU credits.
$75 for 3-Part Follow-up
Workshop taken as a series. $30 per individual session. $95 for
series and $40 for individual sessions for RNs who wish to obtain CEU
credits.
Individuals
who are unable to attend due to financial hardship may call
310-452-1439 to make other arrangements.
Pre-registration
Required: Please note that there is a separate
registration site for RNs who wish to obtain CEU credits.
You can register at www.uclartsandhealing.net. In order to register, you need to login at the upper right hand corner of the screen with a login name and password. If you have not previously done so, you can create a login name and password by clicking on the words "Create Username/Password or Join E-Mail List" in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
Payments can be made by credit card or check and must be received in order to guarantee enrollment. Online registration not only gets your name on the roster immediately but also lets us know that payment is forthcoming if you pay by check.
If the class is full, you will be given the option of joining a wait list before you pay anything during the registration process.
If you do not have access to the internet, you may send checks made payable to "Arts and Healing Initiative," and send it to 2626 33rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405-3111. Please make sure that the following information is included with your check: your name, email address (if you have one), phone number, and the name of the event for which you wish to register. We need to have a way to contact you regarding questions about your registration or changes to the program.
Special instructions for participants: Dress comfortably for activities.
Instructor: Eva Nemeth, M.P.T., who was showcased in April 2008 at UCLA in a program entitled, "Healing Back and Neck Pain through Movement: A Demonstration of Seven Approaches," where she garnered a hearty round of cheers and applause for her lively and colorful 10-minute presentation. There were many requests for an extended follow-up program.
Ms. Nemeth specializes in movement and exercise using a novel approach to physical rehabilitation based on the principles of dance and aesthetics. As a physical therapist and movement educator, she has devoted her life to finding creative methods of treating specific problems through assessing the whole body. She presents movement workshops locally and internationally, as well as offering lectures and keynote speeches in corporate settings. She works with clients from ages 6 to 96, from professional athletes to actors.
As a child in Hungary, Ms. Nemeth was recruited into the national gymnastics school, and competed nationally and internationally through her school years. At age 19, she began studying and working with innovative movement teacher Eva Kovacs, a former modern dance pioneer in Europe who became her lifelong mentor. Subsequently, she taught techniques in modern dance and rhythmical gymnastics to hundreds of students annually.
The principles behind many of the most advanced physical therapy treatments in use today were advanced by modern dancers in Europe. Leading European hospitals and physical therapy schools now utilize these approaches, which Ms. Nemeth has integrated into her practice. In addition, Ms. Nemeth's skills as an educator are uniquely enhanced by years of study in mindfulness-based practices and psychology. Ms. Nemeth obtained graduate and postgraduate degrees at the Medical University in Physiotherapy in Budapest. In 1990, after relocating to California, she founded Marina Physical Therapy, which eventually grew to 13 employees.
CEU information:
Continuing Education Units for RNs are provided by Helen Kiger, Provider
No. CEP10957. Each class is approved for 2 contact hours of continuing
education credit for RNs as required by the CA Board of Registered
Nursing.
Refund Policy: In order to keep our programs affordable yet
self-sustaining, we regret that we are unable to offer refunds on
enrollment fees for the course; however, the fees would then be tax
deductible to the fullest extent of the law because no services would
have been received for them. Individuals who can only attend a portion
of the program will receive an hour of continuing education credit per
hour of participation for the same CEU fee.
Learning objectives for CEUs:
1. Participants will learn how
the body is
anatomically supported, in order to know identify the cause of problems.
2. Participants will learn
techniques for
achieving proper alignment in the body, and sustaining it.
3. Participants will learn techniques for relieving stress in the neck,
shoulders, and back.
4. Participants will learn principles of body movement that are
protective in daily activity.
5. Participant will be able to list at least two ways in which these
techniques and principles of movement
could be used in nursing practice.
Sponsors:
UCLArts and Healing aims to facilitate the use of the arts as a healing
tool in the community via: 1) offering affordable experiential
learning opportunities to health professionals, educators, community
workers, caregivers, artists, and the general public, 2) designing and
evaluating programs that can be implemented broadly in educational and
health care settings, and 3) creating partnerships with academic
institutions, educational and health care institutions, community-based
organizations, schools, professional organizations, and private
industry. UCLArts and Healing is an outgrowth of affiliation between the Arts and Healing Initiative, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, the Salamander Fund, a nonprofit foundation, and Whole Child LA.
UCLArts and Healing is an organizational member of the UCLA Collaborative Centers for Integrative Medicine (CCIM), which promotes education and research in complementary, alternative,
and integrative approaches to health and well-being. The CCIM
represents the UCLA academic integrative medicine community on a
national and international level.
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