Cape Center for Movement Disabilities opens at Midway Fitness
Midway Fitness and Racquetball announces the creation of the Cape Center for Movement Disabilities – a new organization promoting group fitness and personal training for those with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
"This is the logical next step as we continue to grow programs targeted to supporting individuals with special medical needs to recover from a disability or to slow the progression of a disease," says co-owner Janet Hohnholt.
The CCMD is a Delaware corporation seeking approval as a 501c3 public charity by the Internal Revenue Service. Hohnholt said, "A number of community leaders have been favorably impressed with our efforts and have stepped forward to develop a professional, nonprofit organization to support clients with Parkinson's and other movement disorders. In the coming months we will announce the members of the board of directors for this new entity and celebrate an official grand opening."
The Cape Center for Movement Disabilities is an affiliate of the Rock Steady Boxing Program and offers the Pwr!4Life integrated exercise and wellness programs. These types of research-based, integrated exercise and wellness programs are necessary to counteract the inactivity, motor deterioration and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The social interaction among the members, and between the members and facilitators is a critical aspect of the CCMD's outreach.
Hohnholt says, "Our trainers carry appropriate certifications for all of the work we do, but in addition, they hold degrees in psychology, exercise science and physical therapy. Each is bringing a combination of academic training and/or long-term experience in the health and fitness arena, thus offering our members a holistic approach to their health and wellness goals. Careful attention is paid to the number of members in each class, keeping trainer-to-client ratios low. Although in some cases a ratio of 1:20 is effective, sometimes functionality and safety require much lower ratios. CCMD exists at Midway Fitness and Racquetball – we are more than a gym. Midway is a family!"
For more information, call 302-645-0407.
