artists’ health centre foundation

Conditioning for Musicians
A 5-Week Program with physiotherapist Ginette Hamel

The Al and Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre
Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst Street (at Dundas) in Toronto

This conditioning program is designed specifically for musicians, artists and arts educators. This 5 session program will take place at the studio space a the Artists' Health Centre and will cover:  

  •    Deep core exercises for lower back and neck
  •    Stretching for back, hips and upper body
  •    Self massage for upper body
  •    Strengthening for upper body
  •    Basic anatomy
  •    Work position awareness
  •    Instruments and tools holding correction
  •    Planning for busy and not so busy working time
  •    Review of techniques

Pre-registration is required, as space is limited.

To register please contact Rita at the Artists' Health Centre at 416.603.5263

The AHCF appreciates recognition of our cancellation policy, student rate and senior discount requirements. Thank you.

Ginette Hamel is a physiotherapist with more than 23 years experience who has treated dancers, actors and musicians of all types in the clinic setting, backstage, and on movie sets. She has been working with the Artists' Health Centre since it opened in 2002. More...

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