May Arthritis Month Highlights
By: Aya C. Chow
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month, and here at the Jackson Arthritis Center, we hosted various seminars, lectures, and even free massages! Many thanks go out to those who donated their time and efforts as well as to those who attended!
Arthritis Self-Help Course
Dates: Thursdays May 1-29, 2003
Lecturer: Theresa Meyers, Arthritis Foundation
Complimentary Massage Days
Date: Thursday May 8, 2003
Massage Therapist: Paul Dew, CMT
Therapeutic Massage
(510) 697-5001
By Appointment Only
Types of Massage: Deep Tissue, Craniosacral Therapy, Sports Massage,
and On-Site Chair Massage
Date: Thursday May 15, 2003
Massage Therapist: Toria Leos, CMT
Zensuous
(415) 208-0057
Types of Massage: Swedish, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, and Pregnancy Massage
Coping With Arthritis The Natural Way Lecture
Date: Thursday May 8, 2003
Presenter: Ken Duoung, D.C.
Arthritis Medications: How They Help Lecture
Date: Thursday May 15, 2003
Presenter: Grace Jone, Pharm.D.
Surgical Options for Arthritis
Date: Wednesday May 21, 2003
Presenters: H.M. Reynolds, M.D., and Kathleen Geier, N.P.
Physical Therapy and Arthritis
Date: Wednesday May 28, 2003
Presenters: Valerie Watase, P.T., and Carrie Haraburda, P.T.
Photo Credits: Aya C. Chow