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Instructor Course for Communities
Coming course March 9th, 2023 – 12 to 4 PM (EST)
Special $ 299.99 (Reg. $399.99)
Instructor Course for Indigenous Community
+ 1 pair of poles (Spirit or Activator)
+ Free Shipping
Special Offer – Pole Package
with 35% savings!
Instructor Course for Indigenous Community
+ 20 pairs of Spirit/Activator poles
+ Storage Bag
Learn how Urban Poling aka Nordic walking is a fun, low impact and highly effective activity for both Fall Prevention and Diabetes Programs. Mandy Shintani, occupational therapist and gerontologist, recently presented at the American Indians Elders Conference with NICOA on this evidence-based activity with proven researched benefits for improving balance, walking ability, confidence and greater adherence to exercise versus regular walking to better manage blood glucose levels.
As walking continues to be an approved activity that you can enjoy safely, Urban Poling is a great way to keep your community active and fit!
This fun and easy to learn, full body evidence based workout has been adopted by Indigenous communities across Canada since 2006. Our beautiful Spirit poles were designed by Indigenous artist, Jordan Stranger.
Why Urban Poling is Perfect for your Community Now and Beyond
- It helps balance your blood sugar—The full-body workout helps keep blood sugars in a healthy range.
- It’s a fun social workout for all ages and abilities.
- Elders love the use of ACTIVATOR Poles as an more healthy option to canes and to reduce or delay the use of walkers.
- Our Spirit poles are designed to inspire walkers to follow a path to good health and spiritual well-being, drawing on the strength and beauty of nature and on the Elk Spirit as a guide.
- Urban Poling is a women-owned business that has been working with Indigenous communities since 2006 and is a proud partner of the National Indigenous Diabetes Association.
We are proudly partnered with the National Indigenous Diabetes Association.
2% of all proceeds from Spirit Pole sales nationally will be donated to NIDA.
Course Agenda
– Review researched benefits of Urban Poling/pole walking
– Discover how the program has been implemented successfully
in Indigenous communities across Canada
Learn:
– How to adjust your Spirit & ACTIVATOR poles
– How to use Urban Poling technique (with Spirit poles) to manage weight and diabetes
– How do the ACTIVATOR technique for balance for Elders
– Fun seated and standing exercises for Elders’ Fall prevention programs
– Guidelines for setting up outdoor and indoor programs for adults and Elders.
Become a designated Urban Poling Instructor upon completion of the course.
This course is approved for 4 CCUs by ACE, ACSM and FAI & 10 fitness and health associations in Canada.
Email diana@urbanpoling.com if you are interested in us teaching a live or live virtual course in your community. We can provide group rate and wholesale pricing.
* Please note that access to this course is available for six months.
Special $ 299.99 (Reg. $399.99)
Instructor Course for Indigenous Community
+ 1 pair of poles (Spirit or Activator)
+ Free Shipping
Special Offer – Pole Package
with 35% savings!
Instructor Course for Indigenous Community
+ 20 pairs of Spirit/Activator poles
+ Storage Bag
New DVD on How to Get Started (45 mins)
We are excited to announce a new DVD on How to Get Started for remote members of Indigenous communities who have limited access to the internet. This includes: how to adjust poles, techniques, tips and seated exercises you can do at home or with a group at a local community center. Also available as an online course.
Email orders@urbanpoling.com for an estimate.
Presenter
Joy A Cochran
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Joy is a physical therapist passionate about treating the neurologic and older adult populations. She feels there is a disconnect between the current healthcare system and discharge to evidence based fitness programs / re-integration back into the community. As well, a lack of encouragement to be pro-active about ones overall health. Dr. Joy’s goal is to create a wellness community that: 1. Empowers clients to thrive, play, grow, and have FUN with movement 2. Live a healthy, happy, fulfilling life 3. Believes exercise is the best medicine!
Joy graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northern Illinois University in 2016. She is a Credentialed Balance and Falls Professional and Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult (CEEAA) through the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a Master Trainer for Urban Poling, and also holds certifications specific to treating Parkinson’s Disease – PWR! Moves, Rock Steady Boxing (RSB), and LSVT BIG. Joy is experienced in treating complex conditions, such as; Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), stroke, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), amputees, balance, and vestibular.