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

Shifting Chronic Stress and Anxiety into More Joy and Personal Fulfillment

Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19, 26
1:00-1:45pm

Learn how to better manage your stress and anxiety! With regular practice you will improve your skill in shifting these sub optimal states into a more joyful and personally fulfilling place. Get clearer about what you are doing in your body when you are stressed and what you can do differently to shift to something that reflects how you’ve wanted to be. This 12-week workshop provides a foundation of new skills for shifting into a more calm, grounded and relaxed place that you can practice and apply wherever you are. As this is a movement-based class built around Qigong healing principals you will likely discover other positive co effects on your physical health and vitality. Appropriate for standing and seated participants.

Instructor: Rob Gersky
Capacity: 30
Cost:  $108 nonmbr, $84 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: Room 102

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

Heart Healthy Series

Tuesdays, October 15, 22, 29
3:30-4:30pm

Do you want to keep your heart healthy? Registered dietitian nutritionists can help.

In Partnership of NH+C and FiftyNorth, this 3-class series covers nutrition and physical activity to help prevent and control heart disease.

  • Reading labels
  • Sodium, fat, and sugar recommendations
  • Tips and tricks for dining out
  • Heart-healthy recipes
  • Physical activity

Sessions are led by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Northfield Hospital + Clinics, who provides science-based nutrition education.
NH+C’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are board-certified and have 4+ years of education in nutrition science, plus decades of experience to help you meet your personal weight and nutrition goals.
(3 sessions)

Instructors: Northfield Hospital + Clinics Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
Capacity: 20
Cost: $87 nonmbr, $81 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: Room 102
Have questions? call Craig Swenson, FiftyNorth Fitness Coordinator at 507-664-3702

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