Lunch + Learn  - Workplace Wellness with Sitka Physio

Human Resources, Emily Carr University

Workplace wellness – healthy strategies and preventative tips for improving body awareness when working at home or in the office.

Room C4245 - Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Location: Room C4245Helen Reis’ Lunch + Learn presentations aim to educate participants about their structural anatomy in order to improve body awareness when working at home or in the office. Specific parameters around equipment placement, and possible modification is covered in order to best support an optimal body position. Movement strategies/exercises are described, demonstrated, and emphasized as key factors for mitigation of repetitive strain injuries associated with desk work. Pro's/Con's of sitting/standing at the workstation are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the employee being empowered to take care of their health (as opposed to relying on specific equipment). These sessions are highly interactive; participant engagement and/or direct questions are very much encouraged and as such, each presentation is specific to the audience. Light lunch and refreshments will be available with gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options.About your Instructor: Helen Reis a Physiotherapist and hold a degree in Kinesiology. I have operated a small wellness clinic in the heart of Downtown Vancouver since 2008.  It was that year that I also started performing onsite workplace assessments. The addition of onsite Ergonomics was a natural outflow of my clinical work; I couldn't treat patients in my office without addressing how they were carrying their bodies for most of their waking hours - at work. My approach to Physiotherapy (and wellness) is to listen to each individual uniquely, tailoring treatments to match their expectations while supporting them to reach new movement goals without pain and restriction.  Website: <a href="https://www.sitkaphysio.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.sitkaphysio.com/ </a>

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