Wellness Classes

Register for these programs: by phone (507-664-3700), in person at FiftyNorth, or by clicking on the title of the class
Please pre-register and check-in for all classes no matter your membership levels. It is also important to check-in at the front desk when you arrive for your class.  We use attendance data for grant applications, insurance reimbursement, space planning and determining whether or not to cancel a class.
Scholarships are available to help defray the cost of classes for those who find the cost a financial hardship

Diabetes 101

Thursday, July 18
2:00-3:00pm

Dr. David McIntyre is a Family Medicine physician at Northfield Hospital + Clinics. He’s also diabetic.
Dr. McIntyre will give an overview of diabetes, including:

  • How diabetes affects the body
  • Symptoms of undiagnosed diabetes
  • Screening
  • Treatment
Instructor: NH+C – Dr. David McIntyre
Capacity: 30
Cost: $9 nonmbr, $7 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: Room 103

Let’s Get the Party Started!

Tuesday, July 30
10:00-12:00pm

Fun, healthy, creative appetizers for your next get together.   You will learn how to create beautiful, healthy treats for all your guests and they will want your recipes….

Instructor: Geralyn Thelen
Capacity: 15
Cost: $28 Nonmbr, $25 Mbr, $10 Platinum
Space: FiftyNorth Kitchen
Registration deadline: July 26

Medical Qigong for Chronic Pain and Inflammation Introduction and Q&A Session

Thursday, August 1
1:00-1:45pm

Helps answer the following and more questions for anyone generally interested or considering the eight week “Medical Qigong for Chronic Pain and inflammation” workshop beginning on August 8th:

  • What is Qigong?  (pronounced “chee-gong”)
  • How can a Qigong practice help with my chronic (or acute) pain and inflammation? With my general health and wellness?
  • Can the practices be adapted to my unique situation, so my self-care truly feels like self-care?
Instructor: Rob Gersky
Capacity: 15
Cost: Free
Space: Room 102
About the Instructor: Rob Gersky helps those over 50 who want to heal lifelong struggles by effectively reducing the impact of early childhood embodied trauma.  Rob is a Minnesota Licensed Acupuncturist with specific training in movement-based approaches to better body/mind awareness and skills-building to improve stuck patterns from past “overwhelms”.

Medical Qigong for Chronic Pain and Inflammation

Thursdays, August 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26
1:00-1:45pm

Learn how to better manage your pain and inflammation with regular practice of these powerful, centuries old self-care movements.  We’ll practice a routine of six core movements each class and break down the key distinctions of one or two of them each class so you can learn the details you need to practice on your own.  Suitable for anyone who wants to move with more ease and vitality relative to your current ability.
(8 sessions)

Instructor: Rob Gersky
Capacity: 10
Cost: $72 nonmbr, $56 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: Room: 102

Sound Immersion

Tuesday, August 13
4:00-4:30pm

Miki Orr Campbell is the owner of Zensational in Faribault. Miki is a certified vibrational sound therapy practitioner and psychic medium. There are many benefits to sound and vibrational therapy, and it is being recognized as a positive and powerful influence on our bodies at all levels; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Experiencing sound immersion allows you to reach deeper and deeper states of relaxation which allows the body to repair itself naturally. Enjoy a 30-minute sound immersion class using singing bowls, tuning forks and chimes as you rest and feel the positive effects of sound therapy.
*If you prefer, bring your own yoga mat, blanket and bolster.

Instructor: Miki Orr Campbell
Capacity: 15
Cost: $9 Nonmbr, $7 Mbr, $0 Platinum
Space: Fitness Studio

Vertigo 101

Wednesday, August 14
9:00-11:00am

Vertigo is a sensation that the environment around you is spinning in circles. It can make a person feel dizzy and off-balance. Vertigo can affect individuals at some of the most inconvenient times and carry on for days. Learn from Dr. Marcy Kramer what Vertigo is and what can you do to battle the effects of vertigo.

Instructor: Dr. Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 20
Cost: $18 nonmbr, $14 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: Room 106

Heart Disease: Prevention and Care

Thursday, August 15
2:00-3:00pm

Dr. David McIntyre is a Family Medicine physician at Northfield Hospital + Clinics. He will give an overview of heart disease, including:

  • How heart disease affects the body
  • Prevention
  • Detection
  • Managing heart disease
Instructor: NH+C – Dr. David McIntyre
Capacity: 30
Cost: $9 nonmbr, $7 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: Room 103

Colon Health

Tuesday, August 20
9:00-10:00am

Randolph Reister, MD, FACP is an Internal Medicine specialist at Northfield Hospital + Clinics. He’s also a skilled endoscopist who performs colonoscopies. In partnership with Northfield Hospital and Clinics, Dr. Reister gives an overview of colon cancer, colon cancer prevention & screening, including:
·       Risk factors
·       Lowering your own risk
·       Colonoscopies, explained

Instructor:  NH+C – Dr. Randolph Reister, M.D
Capacity:  20
Cost:  $9 nonmbr, $7 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: Room 104

Joint Replacements

Tuesday, August 27
12:00-1:00pm

Dr. Hans Bengtson, Orthopedic MD, Orthopedic Surgery Specialist from Northfield Hospitals and Clinics will talk about Joint Replacements. How to prepare for a joint replacement, what to expect during and after the procedure, and answer questions about joint replacements

Instructor: Dr. Hans Bengtson
Capacity: 25
Cost: $9 nonmbr, $7 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: Room 103

Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients

Tuesday, September 3
9:00-10:00am

Over a 1.9 Million people each year are diagnosed with Cancer. Many are left with questions of what should I do, who do I talk to, where do I go. Northfield Hospital and Clinics will be discussing the treatments, the diagnosis and prognosis of newly diagnosed Cancer Patients.

Instructor:  Northfield Hospital + Clinics
Capacity:  25
Cost:  $9 nonmbr, $7 mbr, $5 platinum
Space: room 106

Rescheduled Medication 101

Thursday, September 5
9:00-10:00am

Northfield Hospital pharmacist Tricia Hagedorn, Pharm.D, BCOP, gives an overview on taking and managing your medications – prescription and over the counter.
Learn how to take medication effectively; how to store medication safely; how to keep track of your medications; how to dispose of medication effectively; taking OTC meds safely, and an overview of medication reconciliation process.
Get a handy pill organizer to take home.

Instructor:  Northfield Hospital + Clinics
Capacity:  25
Cost:  $9 nonmbr, $7 mbr, $5 platinum
Space: room 103

Sound Immersion

Tuesday, September 10
4:00-4:30pm

Miki Orr Campbell is the owner of Zensational in Faribault. Miki is a certified vibrational sound therapy practitioner and psychic medium. There are many benefits to sound and vibrational therapy, and it is being recognized as a positive and powerful influence on our bodies at all levels; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Experiencing sound immersion allows you to reach deeper and deeper states of relaxation which allows the body to repair itself naturally. Enjoy a 30-minute sound immersion class using singing bowls, tuning forks and chimes as you rest and feel the positive effects of sound therapy.
*If you prefer, bring your own yoga mat, blanket and bolster.

Instructor: Miki Orr Campbell
Capacity: 15
Cost: $9 Nonmbr, $7 Mbr, $0 Platinum
Space: Fitness Studio

Fall Prevention

Wednesday, September 11
9:00-11:00am

Falls and fall-related injuries are among the most common but serious medical problems experienced by older adults. Nearly one-third of older people fall each year, half of which fall more than once per year. Over 3 million Americans over the age of 65 visited hospital emergency departments in 2019 due to fall-related injuries, with over 1.6 million being admitted. Learn from Dr. Marcy Kramer how to prevent falls, how to make your living space less of a fall risk, and how to maintain strong bones and muscles that will help lower your chances of fall risks.

Instructor: Dr. Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 20
Cost: $18 nonmbr, $14 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: Room 106

Meditation

Tuesdays, September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22
9:30-10:30am

Learn ways to meditate to help lower stress, clear negativity from the mind and increase self-awareness, focusing on the moment to help increase creativity, patience, and tolerance.
(6 sessions)

Instructor: Laurel Carrington
Capacity: 15
Cost: $54 nonmbr, $42 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: Room 106

Carpal Tunnel 101

Tuesday, October 8
9:00-10:00am

Northfield Hospital and Clinics will be discussing what is Carpal Tunnel, How is Carpal Tunnel is diagnosed, and treatments of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Instructor:  Northfield Hospital + Clinics
Capacity:  25
Cost:  $9 nonmbr, $7 mbr, $5 platinum
Space: room 102

Sound Immersion

Tuesday, October 8
4:00-4:30pm

Miki Orr Campbell is the owner of Zensational in Faribault. Miki is a certified vibrational sound therapy practitioner and psychic medium. There are many benefits to sound and vibrational therapy, and it is being recognized as a positive and powerful influence on our bodies at all levels; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Experiencing sound immersion allows you to reach deeper and deeper states of relaxation which allows the body to repair itself naturally. Enjoy a 30-minute sound immersion class using singing bowls, tuning forks and chimes as you rest and feel the positive effects of sound therapy.
*If you prefer, bring your own yoga mat, blanket and bolster.

Instructor: Miki Orr Campbell
Capacity: 15
Cost: $9 Nonmbr, $7 Mbr, $0 Platinum
Space: Fitness Studio

Shoulders 101

Wednesday, October 9
9:00-11:00am

The Human shoulder is one of two ball in socket joints in the human body. The shoulder is an instrumental joint that helps with lifting, reaching, and moving the upper body. One Fourth of the US population suffers from shoulder pain. Learn from Dr. Marcy Kramer ways to get your shoulder healthy, keep it healthy and various issues that may occur to your shoulders.

Instructor: Dr. Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 20
Cost: $18 nonmbr, $14 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: Room 106

The 5 most Common Cancers

Tuesday, November 5
9:00-10:00am

Breast, lung and bronchus, prostate, and colorectal cancers account for almost 50% of all new cancer cases in the United States. Northfield Hospital and Clinics will be discussing each of these cancers, their diagnosis, their treatments and prognosis.

Instructor:  Northfield Hospital + Clinics
Capacity:  25
Cost:  $9 nonmbr, $7 mbr, $5 platinum
Space: room 106