Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Programs in Williston, VT

Group Classes at the RehabGYM Ongoing Services at the RehabGYM
Programs offered by Affiliates of the RehabGYM

Vermont Running Clinic
Empower Pilates
New Leaf Massage


Pool Running Class at the RehabGYM

Instructor: Sue Turcotte
  • Looking for a good way to recover from an injury or just those long weekend runs?
  • Want to put in more miles without causing injury from so many pounding steps?
  • Trying to insert a bit of cross-training into your training program while still improving running-specific muscles and maintaining your cardio fitness levels?
  • Training for the Vermont City Marathon?
Pool running is a great way to train for running while minimizing the negative, pounding effects of running on the body! Join us at the RehabGYM in Colchester for a nine-week course in our comfortable deep-water pool! Meet other runners and improve your fitness by actively recovering on Monday evenings from your longer weekend runs. This is the perfect class for Vermont City Marathon runners looking to mix things up a bit and cross-train effectively. The last class will take place the day after the Vermont City Marathon, so you'll have the soothing suspension of the pool for those sore muscles to look forward to!

Class size is limited to five, so sign up soon!

Dates: Monday evenings from 5:00 to 6:00, March 31 to May 26 (no class April 21).
Cost: $80 for the nine-week course.
Location: The RehabGYM in Colchester, 1/2 mile north of I-89 Exit 16.
To register: Call 861-0111 or e-mail rebecca@rehabgym.com


All-Athlete Speed, Agility, and Quickness Camp

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This camp is for any athlete, 13 years of age or older, who is looking for a competitive edge on the field as well as measures towards injury prevention. Held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings in July, this camp offers the tools required for any athlete to succeed in the increasingly competitive field of athletics.

Dates: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, July 7th through August 4th
Cost: $219 for Essex residents / $239 for non-residents
To register: Visit the website of Essex Parks and Rec and click on the registration link under "Summer Camps" (you can register online or by printing the forms and sending them in via mail). The SAQ Camp has ID# 337253 A.

For more information, contact Mike Landsberg


Therapeutic Yoga

Instructor: Lisa Tidman
Location: Colchester

Therapeutic Yoga integrates physical therapy, yoga, and self-care of the human body. This four-week class can help accelerate recovery from an injury, prevent re-injury, and enhance daily activities.

Dates: Wednesdays from 5:30PM to 6:45PM .
Cost: $14 per class or $74 to prepay the six-week course (a $10 savings!)

Call 861-0111 for more information or to register!


After School Yoga for Kids

Instructor: Lisa Tidman
Location: Colchester

Children between the ages of 6 and 9 will combine fun and learning throughout this yoga program. This class will increase flexibility, complement sports programs and increase self-esteem.

Dates: Wednesdays from 4:30PM to 5:15PM.
Cost: $36 for the four-week course
Pre-Registration is required

Call 861-0111 for more information or to register!


Yoga for Runners

Instructor: Lisa Tidman
Location: Colchester

Energize your lunch hour with a midday class. We will focus on core strengthening exercises, increasing flexibility, and improving overall body strength to enjoy and endure those short and long runs!

Dates: Wednesdays from 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Cost: $12 per class

Please note that this class is currently on hold. Call 861-0111 if you're interested, and we'll let you know when it starts!


Yoga and the Ball

Instructor: Lisa Tidman
Location: Colchester

Join us for a fun workout combining yoga postures and core strengthening with the ball and mat exercises.

Dates: Thursdays from 12:00PM to 1:00PM.
Cost: $12 per class

Please note that this class is currently on hold. Call 861-0111 if you're interested, and we'll let you know when it starts!


Lunchtime Yoga

Instructor: Lisa Tidman
Location: Colchester

Join us for an hour of fun flowing yoga postures to energize you through your work week. Be prepared to sweat and let go of tension in the body. Each class will emphasize breathing, alignment through postures and relaxation.

Dates: Fridays from 12:00PM to 1:00PM.
Cost: $12 per class

Please note that this class is currently on hold. Call 861-0111 if you're interested, and we'll let you know when it starts!


Women's Boot Camp

Location: Colchester

Boot Camp Fitness for Women is a high calorie burning program specifically designed for women by women to get you results. Your hour will be packed full of intense exercises that is guaranteed to target the entire body and get your heart rate pumping. What a way to start the New Year off right!

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Cost: $120 for the four-week course

Please note that this class is currently on hold. Call 861-0111 if you're interested, and we'll let you know when it starts!


Healthy Splash

Location: Colchester

Join us for an energizing hour of circuit training which will increase your flexibility, strength and endurance. This will be a relaxing hour of aquatic exercises to keep you warm to the core!

Dates: Fridays from 11:00AM to 12:00PM Cost: $10 per class

Please note that this class is currently on hold. Call 861-0111 if you're interested, and we'll let you know when it starts!


Power Lunch

Instructor: Mike Landsberg
Location: Colchester

Energize your lunch hour with a midday class at the RehabGYM! We will focus on core strengthening exercises, increasing flexibility, and improving overall body strength.

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00PM to 12:45PM
Cost: $11 per class or $79 to prepay the four-week course (a $9 savings!)

Please note that this class is currently on hold. Call 861-0111 if you're interested, and we'll let you know when it starts!


Biodex Balance Testing

The RehabGYM has the latest in screening and treatment for fall prevention in older adults and for athletes pre-disposed to knee injuries. The Biodex Balance System objectively assesses balance and neuromuscular deficiencies responsible for fall risk. Balance training includes proprioception and stabilization exercise, range of motion, and weight shift exercises. The Biodex has five training modes, interactive balance training with visual feedback, as well as documentation of your progress. This unique device can make balance training fun and motivating to work toward your goals. The RehabGYM offers a fall risk program for older adults that includes balance training, gait analysis, and a home program to focus on areas of weakness and decrease range-of-motion to improve balance and mobility.

To get more information about Biodex Balance Testing, give us a call at 876-6000.

Cardiovascular Testing

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The RehabGYM offers cardiovascular testing with the iMett Cardiovascular Testing System. The iMett is a metabolic testing system that evaluates and monitors aerobic fitness by determining each individual’s anaerobic threshold and VO2. It is a submaximal test that can be performed on a treadmill or stationary bike.

The anaerobic threshold is the physiological point during exercise in which lactic acid starts to accumulate in the muscles. It occurs around the point of exercise intensity in which the body decreases its reliance on oxygen (aerobic processes) and shifts to increased reliance upon anaerobic processes to provide fuel. The anaerobic threshold has been shown to be a strong predictor of cardiovascular performance. The iMett runs anaerobic threshold and HR recovery information into periodization software designed by the head exercise physiologist at Athletes Performance Center in AZ. The software builds and prints precise, individualized daily workouts to improve cardiovascular capacity.

The body utilizes multiple energy systems to provide fuel during activity. The energy systems that are utilized at a given point depend upon the activity intensity and duration. The software produces programs that develop each of these systems to maximize potential and increase the overall cardiovascular performance of the client. The initial programs generated by the periodization software are focused on bringing the client to a high level of cardiovascular fitness. When a high level of fitness is achieved, the software provides sport-specific workouts.

iMett is utilized by the U.S. Navy Seals, Athletes Performance Centers in AZ and CA, professional hockey clubs including the Phoenix Coyotes, L. A. Kings, San Jose Sharks, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks, as well as many other sports/training organizations.

For more information, contact Jes Hill

Athletic Performance Packages

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Bronze
Two sessions

Includes Kinetic Chain Assessment, Strength Testing, Flexibility Testing, Body Fat Percentage, Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure, and Heart Rate.

Cost: $100

Extras: Discounted $30 1-month gym membership (regularly $60)

Silver
Two sessions

Includes everything from the Bronze package plus...

V02 assessment and six week cardiovascular program based on results and goals OR jump/run assessment and program.

Cost: $149 + $30 each additional test

Extras: Includes 1-month gym membership ($60 value) or $25 voucher for SAQ class

Gold
Five sessions – 12 week cycle

Includes everything from the Silver package plus...

V02 assessment and six week cardiovascular program based on results and goals AND jump/run assessment and program AND Biodex balance assessment.

Cost: $375

Extras: Includes 3-month gym membership ($180 value)

Athletic Performance through Injury Prevention
Two sessions

Includes Jump Analysis and Program and/or Run Analysis, Biodex Balance Assessment, Kinetic Chain Assessment, Strength Testing, Flexibility Testing, Body Fat Percentage, Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure, and Heart Rate. Program implementation includes corrective and performance enhancing measures in strengthening, flexibility, jump technique, and neuromuscular stabilization shown in medical literature to reduce incidence of injury in sports.

Cost: $125

Extras: Includes $25 voucher for ACL prevention or SAQ class.

V02 Test with Six Week Program
One or two sessions

Initial visit and three to four week program printout.
Cost: $100

Follow-up with six week program.
Additional Cost: $75

For more information, contact Jes Hill

CHEK Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching

CHEK (Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology) Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching is based on the unique approach of Paul Chek, a holistic health practitioner, neuromuscular therapist, and corrective exercise specialist. A CHEK Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach treats each client as an individual and focuses on treating the body as a whole. When making and appointment and setting up a program, the following four steps are involved.
  1. Complete questionnaires and five day food log prior to first visit.
  2. Complete Metabolic Typing test.
  3. Movement (personalized exercise program).
  4. Nutrition and lifestyle (fine-tune diet and lifestyle).
Pricing:
First visit (one hour to go over questionnaires): $75
Second visit (to issue exercise plan): $60

Re-test after four weeks

For more information, contact Heidi McClellan

Bodies in Motion and Awareness (BIMA)

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A Preventative and Management Program for Individuals with Diabetes or at Risk for Developing Diabetes
This program is designed for individuals who have or are at risk of developing diabetes or cardiovascular disease. This would include people who are overweight, are pre diabetic, have cardiac risk factors, such as a history of coronary artery disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, family history of coronary heart disease, sedentary lifestyle, tobacco use, and/or stress and depression. Those individuals with 3 or more risk factors will need approval to participate in the exercise component of the program from their physician. The BIMA program consists of an initial evaluation (risk factor analysis, exercise testing, strength and flexibility assessment, goal setting and program development), weekly meetings with a half hour of exercise, a half hour lecture/discussion, and half an hour of group coaching, goal setting and group support. The goal is to help you develop a long term goal and plan for a healthy lifestyle including exercise.

The Vermont Running Clinic

Sue McNamara, PT is the owner of the Vermont Running Clinic and the Director of the Running Workshop Weekends. Sue has been a physical therapist for over 20 years, specializing in sports, orthopedic, and running-related injury prevention and management. She is a competitive runner, completing over 20 marathons with a personal best of 2:51. She enjoys running a variety of distances on the roads and beautiful trails of Vermont. She has coached numerous local athletes of all abilities and wants to share her passion for running with others.

Kim Evans, RD is an avid runner, chef, and ballet dancer. Her passion for food, nutrition, and movement inspires her work. This combined with her nutrition science background, brings a unique look on good food and good health.

Marathon Training Program
The Vermont Running Clinic, in conjunction with Fleet Feet Sports, is offering a Marathon Training Program designed to prepare participants for a spring marathon, specifically the Vermont City Marathon.

Dates: Every other Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, January 8th through May 27th.
Cost: $90 for classroom sessions

Additional classes offered by the Vermont Running Clinic include Deep Water Running, Core Strengthening for the Runner, Workshops for High School Coaches, Summer Running and Training Camps, Marathon Classes, and more. The Vermont Running Clinic also offers individual coaching and gait analysis.

For more information, call 881-8481 or e-mail suedodge11@comcast.net

Empower Pilates

Instructor: Mary Grunvald PT

Learn how this body-mind connection exercise program creates core stability, better balance, and posture. Learn to use your own body for resistance or assistance as you exercise to music and use props.
Sign up with the Colchester Rec. Dept at 264-5640.

Dates: Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:30 PM at The RehabGYM in Colchester or Thursdays 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the White Church starting January 17th
Cost: For one class a week during the 6-week session: $72 for Colchester residents/$77 non-residents, or for both classes: $134 for Colchester residents/$144 non-residents.

For more information or to schedule a free demo in her private reformer room, call Mary at 316-7249.

New Leaf Massage

Massage and bodywork can help release chronic muscular tension and pain, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress, promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improve posture, and reduce blood pressure. Massage and bodywork are also known to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety, and create an overall sense of well-being.

To view New Leaf's current promotion, click here.

For more information, contact Colleen at 598-3154.