Free Exercise Programs for Women with Cancer

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Encore is a highly respected program developed over 30 years ago by the YWCA of the USA and a team of medical, health and exercise specialists. Using pool exercise specifically designed to help women recover range of motion and flexibility after cancer surgery, Encore is offered free of charge by the YWCA Santa Monica / Westside at various Los Angeles locations.

Program Highlights

• Comfortable, informal peer support
• Community links to cancer health and wellness professionals
• 3 different aqua exercise classes weekly
• 15 different exercise and yoga classes weekly (click here for Body Shop information)
• Personal strength training program
• Library of health/cancer-related books and audio
• Input from a professional Advisory Committee

Locations

Santa Monica Swim Center (1700 Pico Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405, (310) 458-8700, www01.smgov.net).

The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel (1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401, (310) 458-6700, www.santamonicaloewshotel.com).

For Santa Monica Swim Center and Loews Hotel locations, contact Sharon Donaldson at (310) 452-3881, x103 orThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itfor days and times, or click on the Sign Up button.

Mount Saint Mary's College in collaboration with Team Survivor (Chalon Campus, 12001 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049, (310) 954-4000, www.msmc.la.edu).

For Mount Saint Mary's location, contact Team Survivor at (310) 477-8557 for days and times or visit www.teamsurvivor-la.org.

Encore Instructors

Sharon Donaldson

YWCA Director of Programs
YWCA of the USA Encore Trainer
American Council on Exercise Certified Fitness Professional

Sarah Canfield

Certified Encore Instructor

Certified Yoga Instructor

Team Survivor

In cooperation with Team Survivor LA, a local non-profit organization that
offers free exercise and support programs to women living with cancer, the
YWCA Santa Monica / Westside is pleased to offer Team Survivor members free
fitness and yoga classes at our facility. For more information, contact
Team Survivor LA at (310) 477-8557.

Register

To enroll or for more information, click on the Sign Up button above or contact Sharon Donaldson at (310) 452-3881, x103 orThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.