Buffalo Rehab Group to Host 2025 YMCA Wellness Series: Move Well, Live Well - 1/7/25

Discover How Movement Can Strengthen Your Mind, Body, and Overall Well-Being.

BUFFALO, NY – Buffalo Rehab Group (BRG) is proud to partner with the YMCA for the 2025 Wellness Series, “Move Well, Live Well.” For over a decade, this community-focused series has provided free educational sessions designed to empower individuals to improve their health through safe and effective lifestyle practices. This year’s sessions will highlight how movement can positively impact both mental and physical well-being. 
  
Registration is free, and all classes will be offered virtually followed by a live Q&A with local wellness professionals. Tune in at 7:00 PM EST or sign up to receive a replay link to watch at your convenience. 
 
Tuesday, January 28th – Boost Your Brain Health 
Start the year with improved focus. Join John Mayer, PT DPT NCS, BRG’s Director of Neurologic Care, and Mary DiGiacomo, MS OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, to learn how movement supports brain health. Explore techniques to enhance cognitive function, improve mental clarity, and support overall well-being. 
 
Tuesday, February 25th – Support Your Joints 
Are stiff or achy joints slowing you down? Physical Therapists Jake Woodrich, PT DPT CSCS, and Andrew Sipowicz, PT DPT, will guide you through exercises to strengthen your joints, improve mobility, and reduce discomfort—helping you move more freely and confidently. 
 
Tuesday, March 25th – Find Your Balance 
Do you worry about feeling unsteady or experiencing a fall? Physical Therapist Chris Ponichtera, PT DPT FAFS, and Jill Katz, MS OTR/L, Director of Occupational Therapy, will teach targeted exercises and strategies to boost strength, stability, and balance, reducing your risk of falls. 
 
Tuesday, April 22nd – Core Strength for Women 
Ladies, are you ready to feel stronger and more supported? Join Physical Therapists Kristen Bull, PT DPT, and Gabby Burkard, PT DPT, for a session focused on building core strength, improving pelvic health, and enhancing your overall well-being. 
 
"Helping Western New Yorkers get healthier is what the Y is all about," says Allison Lawson, YMCA Buffalo Niagara Vice President of Healthy Living. “We're proud of this ongoing partnership with Buffalo Rehab Group, ensuring that everyone in our community can enjoy life to the fullest." 
 
Ready to move toward a healthier, stronger you? Join us for the 2025 YMCA Wellness Series and start building habits that support your mind and body. Register today at BuffRehab.com/well25.