Experts from Brooks Rehabilitation have teamed up with the First Coast YMCA to offer an individualized and supervised exercise program for Stroke and Brain Injury survivors, as well as those battling Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis. The Adaptive Community Wellness Programs allow participants to stay active and continue to improve their health after completing formal physical therapy. The program also fosters a social support system between participants who understand the challenges faced with a neurological diagnosis.
Following an initial evaluation with a Brooks physical therapist at the closest outpatient location, an individualized and adaptive exercise program will be developed for each participant. During the initial orientation, the participant and staff will create personal goals that can be achieved through exercise. Programs are hosted at a local YMCA and supervised by specialized staff that understands the unique challenges of a life-altering disease or injury.
Cost
The cost of membership is $15 per month for YMCA members, and $30 per month for non-YMCA members.
Adaptive Wellness Programs
Stroke Wellness
| Brooks Family YMCA | Mon, Wed, Fri | 1:00PM – 4:00PM |
Parkinson’s Wellness
| Brooks Family YMCA | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:00AM – 12:00PM |
| McArthur Family YMCA | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:00AM – 10:00AM |
Multiple Sclerosis Wellness
| Brooks Family YMCA | Tues, Thurs | 1:00PM – 4:00PM |
Brain injury Wellness
| Brooks Family YMCA | Tues, Thurs | 1:00PM – 4:00PM |
Adaptive Aquatics
| Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital | Tues, Thurs | 1:00PM – 2:00PM |
Adaptive Community Wellness
| Dye Clay Family YMCA | Tues, Thurs | 9:00AM – 12:00PM |
| Johnson Family YMCA | Tues, Thurs | 10:00AM – 12:00PM |
| McArthur Family YMCA | Mon, Wed, Fri | 1:00PM – 4:00PM |
| Nocatee YMCA | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:00AM – 12:00PM |
| Ponte Vedra YMCA | Mon, Wed, Fri | 1:00PM – 4:00PM |
| St. Augustine YMCA | Mon, Wed, Fri | 1:00PM – 4:00PM |
| Williams Family YMCA | Tues, Thurs | 1:30PM – 4:00PM |
| Winston Family YMCA | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:00AM – 12:00PM |
Locations
- Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital: 3599 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32223
- Brooks Family YMCA: 10423 Centurion Pkwy N, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Dye Clay YMCA: 3322 Moody Ave, Orange Park, FL 32065
- Johnson YMCA: 5700 Cleveland Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209
- McArthur YMCA: 1915 Citrona Dr, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- Nocatee YMCA: 884 Cross Town Dr Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081
- Ponte Vedra YMCA: 170 Landrum Ln, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
- St. Augustine YMCA: 500 Pope Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
- Williams Family YMCA: 10415 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
- Winston Family YMCA: 221 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32202
How to sign up
- Have your doctors fill out the form OR give you a prescription for a “physical therapy evaluation and treatment for Brooks Wellness Programming.”
- Call Brooks Rehabilitation at (904) 345-7277 to schedule your evaluation, and bring your signed prescription OR your doctor can fax the prescription to (904) 345-7280 / email: [email protected].
- Attend your scheduled one-time physical therapy appointment – your therapist will conduct a specific evaluation to help select the most appropriate location and services.
- You will be contacted by a Brooks Rehabilitation staff member to schedule your first session to meet with the Program Specialist.
Connect with us
For more information, call: (904) 792-4423 or e-mail [email protected].