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Wellness Programs
The Greater Johnstown Community YMCA (Y) offers a variety of Wellness and Chronic Disease Programs to members of all ages so that they might enjoy a more healthy and fulfilling life.
Our trained professionals can show you through our facility, help you kick-start your fitness journey, and assess your individual needs to create a customized program that will help you reach your goals. Our areas of expertise include:
- Weight-loss
- Strength and Mobility
- Aging Populations
In addition to Wellness Coaching (personal training), we offer Sports-Specific Coaching for a wide variety of sports including Basketball, Swimming, and Track & Field. All Wellness and Sports Coaching sessions are one-hour-long with the exception of swim instruction, which are 40 minutes in length.
Community-Based Chronic Disease Programing
In communities across the nation, the Y is a leading voice on health and well-being. For over 15 years, the Y has driven innovation in prevention and control of chronic disease to improve quality of life, save lives, and reduce healthcare spending. With support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Y delivers tangible results in scientific evidence-based chronic disease prevention and control. Across America, Ys are increasing opportunities and policies promoting physical activity, expanding health and wellness initiatives, and offering health care solutions and education outside the traditional healthcare model.
The Greater Johnstown Community YMCA is proud to offer a wide-variety of chronic disease prevention and control programs and meeting the expanding needs of our region. Taking a community-based approach to health care, our team is able to deliver medical care and education in a community setting at low or no cost as part of our mission to combat chronic diseases in our region.
Our Current Programs
Diabetes Prevention Program
Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring
Weight Loss
If you have any questions about our Wellness and Chronic Disease Programs please contact our Wellness Director
Ryan Powers, 814.535.8381 Ext. 226.
Reiki with Kate Markum, Reiki Master
15-minute healing sessions with Kate Markum, Reiki Master
Wednesday, June 28th between 11AM-5PM
Cost: $15(M)/$25(NM)
Reiki is a gentle, noninvasive, complementary therapy that involves the transfer of
energy to promote healing. Reiki helps you relax and relieves mental discomfort such as stress, anxiety and PTSD. Physical discomforts following surgery or cancer treatments can also be lessened. This is done through the transfer of heat and energy by using different hand placements above your body. Reiki is the Japanese name for “universal life force energy.” It is pronounced Ray-Key.
Kate Markum is a Reiki Master, Teacher &; Practitioner.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 4/29/23 | 5/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 15.00 | $ 25.00 |
Available Sessions
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06/28/23
11:00 am
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Registration Closed |
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06/28/23
11:20 am
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Registration Closed |
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06/28/23
11:40 am
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Registration Closed |
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06/28/23
12:20 pm
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06/28/23
12:40 pm
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Registration Closed |
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06/28/23
1:00 pm
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Registration Closed |
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06/28/23
3:20 pm
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Registration Closed |
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06/28/23
3:40 pm
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Registration Closed |
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06/28/23
4:20 pm
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Registration Closed |
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06/28/23
4:40 pm
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Registration Closed |
Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Program
High blood pressure is often referred to as “The Silent Killer” because there are typically no warning signs or symptoms. High blood pressure is a key, modifiable, risk factor for both heart disease and stroke, which are two of the leading causes of death in the United States.
The YMCA’s Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure (SMBP) program is designed to help adults with high blood pressure lower and manage their blood pressure through healthy diet and exercise. This is a four-month program that focuses on regular monitoring one’s blood pressure through proper techniques, one-on-one consultations with a Heart Healthy Ambassador (HHA) twice a month, support and group-based nutrition education delivered on a monthly basis.
Goals of the program:
- Measure and record blood pressure, at least twice a month, to learn triggers that impact blood pressure readings.
- Learn how to properly take your blood pressure.
- Meet with a HHA twice a month to review blood pressure, goals, and health.
- Learn nutrition for achieving a healthy blood pressure through attending monthly nutrition seminars.
Who Qualifies?
- Must be at l8+
- Be diagnosed with high blood pressure or currently taking medication for high blood pressure
- Not have experienced a recent cardiac event
- Not have atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias
- Not be at risk for lymphedema
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 5/5/22 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
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03/01/23 - 06/30/23
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Registration Closed on 03/14/2023 |
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04/03/23 - 08/31/23
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Registration Closed on 04/16/2023 |
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05/01/23 - 09/30/23
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Registration Closed on 05/14/2023 |
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05/01/23 - 10/31/23
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Registration Closed on 05/14/2023 |