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Oklahoma City Metro Area
'Hot Links' Resource Directory
You may submit your local wellness resource information, make corrections or notification of any changes (greatly appreciated) by sending an email to info@easthealingarts.com, or call (405) 401-6380 and leave a detailed message stating changes to be made plus contact information of the person submitting the changes. Apologies in advance for any incorrect or missing info.
CPR CLASSES
AWARENESS, SUPPORT, AND SELF-HELP EDUCATIONAL GROUPS
Cancer Recovery
Chronic Disease Recovery
Depression & Grief Support
Eating Disorders
Various Support Groups
Parenting
Respiratory Support
Stroke Recovery
Substance Abuse
SELF-HEALING RESOURCES
Oklahoma Grown Food
Meditation
T'ai Chi/Qigong
Yoga
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CPR CLASSES
Adult CPR Program, offered by the Oklahoma City Fire Department's "Big Push" program, at various fire stations. (405) 297-3314.
Adult CPR Training, Midwest City Fire Department, class size limited. (405) 869-8636.
Norman Regional Hospital, (405) 307-1000.
American Red Cross, 1205 Halley Ave., Norman, OK. 73069 - (405) 321-0552.
Health and Safety Courses offered by American Red Cross. Community first aid, pet first aid and baby-sitters training. For specific dates, times and course fees, call (405) 948-2627.
Infant/Child CPR, Learn techniques recommended for use on infants and children up to age 9. Course covers drowning, choking and unconsciousness. Classes are small and numbers are limited. Classes at Deaconess Hospital. For more information or to pre-register call (405) 848-4079.
Support & Awareness Groups
CANCER RECOVERY
Breast Cancer Support Group, meets every month at the Central Oklahoma Cancer Center at INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, 4401 S. Western.
Breast Cancer Support Group at the Norman Regional Hospital
Coping with Cancer Course, call for times. Support Resource Library of Integris Baptist Medical Center's Troy and Dolly Smith Cancer Center, 3300 Northwest Expressway. (405) 943-4673.
Look Good..Feel Better, The "Look Good...Feel Better" workshop is for women experiencing cancer. This two hour workshop by cosmetology professionals is designed to help with makeup, skin care, dry skin, selection of wigs, scarves and turbans and more. For meeting times, call (405) 604-4298.
Leukemia Family Support Group, Meets every month at the Central Oklahoma Cancer Center at INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, 4401 S. Western. Sponsored by the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society of America, this group provides educational and social support for persons with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes.
Monday's Friends (Breast Cancer Support Group), monthly meetings at the Midwest Regional Medical Center. Call (405) 610-3627 for dates and times.
Whole Family Support Group, Meets every month at the Central Oklahoma Cancer Center at INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center. This group, led by a cancer patient, a care-partner and a child therapist, seeks to respond to the needs of working age patients and their families. Children 18 and under are encouraged to attend.
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CHRONIC DISEASE RECOVERY
Arthritis/Osteoporosis Education Class, Midwest Regional Medical Center offers free support groups and educational classes to the community. For more information please call (405) 610-8561.
Autoimmune/Rare Diseases Support Group, Jinny Caldwell at (405) 524-2472.
Brain Injury Association, support groups available to brain injury survivors, family members, friends, and interested professionals.
Coping with Chronic Illness, (405) 755-2227.
Fibromyalgia (FMS) and Interstitial Cystitis (IC) Stretch and Share Class, A gentle approach to exercising for those with IC. The class includes sharing IC concerns followed by 45 minutes of Yoga-based stretches. The Class is designed to promote relaxation, reduce IC pain and promote healthy muscles & joints. For more information, call Lynda Kelsey, RN, MS -1C Research Coordinator (405) 405-271 -6900.
Hepatitis C Support Group, Contact David at (405) 373-4601.
Hope Keepers, a Christian support group for people who live with chronic pain or illness, each month, New Hope Church, 11600 N Council Road. (405) 721-5015.
Lupus Support Group, Norman Regional Hospital, (405) 307-1000.
Oklahoma Lupus Association, (405-794-1847)
Mastocytosis Support Meeting, for meeting times, call (580) 439-2255, 390-8616 (message), (405) 373-2013.
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group, Contact Betsy Larson at (405) 341-4953.
The Oklahoma City Neuropathy Support Group, monthly meetings at United Life Church, 3332 N. Meridian. Contact 728-4487 or 604-0025.
Oklahoma Lupus Association, (405) 794-1847.
Parkinson Support Group at the Norman Regional Hospital, (405) 364-4493.
Parkinson Support Group at the Senior Citizen's Center, Midwest City, (405) 607-0940.
Parkinson Support Groupat the South Park conference room, 5725 S. Ross, (405) 685-0940.
Parkinson Support Group at the Epworth Villa in the Flora Deen Martin Center, 14901 N. Pennsylvannia, (405) 752-1200.
Parkinson Support Group at the Spanish Cove Retirement Village, 1401 S. Cornwell in Yukon, (405) 350-5000.
Patients Handling Diseases, a support group for people with chronic diseases. For meeting times, call 271-5758.
PRE-ESRD Educational Class, giving people a better understanding of kidney failure, each month, locations vary. For reservations and meeting locations, call (405) 945-4352 or 236-3290.
United Scleroderma Foundation.
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DEPRESSION & GRIEF SUPPORT
Adult Caregivers Support Group, Twice-monthly meetings at Memorial Road Church of Christ, 2221 E. Memorial Rd. Contact Sonya at (405) 478-0166.
Bereavement Support Group, Meets the first and third Monday's of every month at 7 p.m. at the Central Oklahoma Cancer Center at INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, 4401 S. Western. Coping with the loss by death of a loved one is always difficult. Group members learn about the grieving process and how to adjust to their loss effectively.
Deaconess Hospital's PRIDE (Parents Responding to Infant Death Experience), meets regularly each month at Deaconess Hospital (5501 N. Portland). To make your reservation, or for more information about PRIDE, please call Joyce Lung, RN, at (405)-604-4593.
Depression and Manic Depression Support Group, Weekly meetings at First Christian Church, Sixth and Maple in Yukon. Contact Iva Cook at (405) 373-0059.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Midwest City Chapter, weekly meetings at Midwest Regional Medical Center, 2825 Parklawn Drive, (405) 610-3627.
Depression and Bi-Polar Support Group, Weekly meetings at Crossings Community Church, 14600 N. Portland. Contact (405) 634-4646.
Divorce Recovery Group, Weekly meetings at Quail Springs Church of Christ, 14401 N. May, (405) 755-4790.
Divorce Care Support Group, Weekly meetings at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5701 S. May Ave., (405) 616-2337.
Grief Recovery Program, A step-by-step approach for those who wish to resolve their loss issues and move beyond the pain of their loss. Bob Willis, certified grief recovery specialist is the facilitator. For more information or to pre-register call (405) 604-6190.
Grief Recovery Series, Midwest Regional Medical Center's Educational Classrooms on the second floor, 2825 Parklawn Drive. (405) 610-3627, call for updated times and dates.
Grief Support Group, Midwest Regional Medical Center offers free support groups and educational classes to the community. This 8 week support group begins periodically for those dealing with the loss of a loved one.
SOS (Survivors of Suicide), Monthly meetings at All Souls Episcopal Church, NW 63rd and Pennsylvania Ave. Contact Phyllis at (405) 330-8155.
Wellness Project is a not-for-profit center with the mission of assisting individuals in improving and enhancing their mental, social, spiritual and physical wellbeing through outreach, education, consultation and wellness services; Specializing in behavioral health issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression relating to stop smoking, weight loss, substance abuse and offering therapeutic massage, acupuncture, counseling and health & wellness education services. Call (405) 840-3331 for more information.
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EATING DISORDERS
Bariatric Support, weekly meetings for patients who have undergone surgical weight control procedures at Mercy Conference Center, 4300 W. Memorial Rd.
Overeaters Anonymous, (405) 231-5057.
Overeaters Anonymous, daily meetings (except Sunday) and recovery support for compulsive overeaters and eating disorders. For meeting locations and times, call (405) 942-0577.
Food Addicts Anonymous, Weekly meetings. All Souls Episcopal Church, 6400 N Pennsylvania. (405) 634-8950.
Julie Dupell Ph.D., Sharla Robbins M.Ed. , 1225 West Main, Suite 102, Norman, OK. - (405) 292-1000.
Weight Watchers, Oklahoma City locations.
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VARIOUS SUPPORT GROUPS
Central Oklahoma Turning Point is a community wide, citizen-lead initiative that seeks to create a new culture of living well by deciding what health issues are the most critical and developing strategies to improve the health status of Oklahoma.
A Chance to Change Foundation, educational guidance programs and resources for policy makers, groups, families, teachers, mentors and volunteers to prevent drug, alcohol and substance abuse risks among youth. Call (405) 840-9000.
Codependents Anonymous, for those who have trouble maintaining relationships or for those who want healthy relationships. For days' times and places of meetings, call (405) 524-2677.
James L. Hall Center for Mind, Body and Spirit is a non-profit educational organization working to create a more open and effective model of health care that addresses not only the physical dimensions of health care, but the mental, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions as well.
Midwest Regional Medical Center Support Groups, offers free support groups in a variety of topics and educational classes to the community. Call (405) 610-8561 for dates and times.
Oklahoma City Self-Help for the Hard of Hearing twice-monthly meetings at the Third Age Life Room. Call (405) 721-1146 for dates and times.
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PARENTING
A Chance to Change Foundation, educational guidance programs and resources for families, teachers, mentors and volunteers to prevent drug, alcohol and substance abuse risks among youth. Call (405) 840-9000.
Best Start Breast-feeding. Stay-at-home moms and moms going back to work learn what you need to know about breast-feeding. Taught by a certified lactation consultant at the Deaconess Medical Office Building North, lower level conference rooms. For additional information call (405) 848-4079.
Hypnobirthing, Marial Martyn, LCSW, The Wellness Center, 300 West Gray, Suite 102, Norman, OK., (405) 329-8821.
Lifeline Support Group, for parents of children with heart problems, meets every month at Children's Hospital of Oklahoma, 940 NE 13th. For meeting times, call 271-5758.
Parents of Adult Children Support Group, since the beginning of time, family and relationships have been most rewarding and, at times, our greatest challenge. Receive support when facing disappointments and share your joy when blessed, for location and time, call Roxanne at (405) 720-2244.
Prenatal Class, A six-week session on childbirth preparation. Class will meet at the Deaconess Medical Office Building North, lower level.
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RESPIRATORY SUPPORT
Asthma Education and Support Group, (405) 475-3675 or (405) 773-7808. Call for dates and times.
Better Breathers Club, support group for people with breathing problems and their families, noon to 2 p.m. second Wednesday of each month, Deaconess Medical Office Building North, 5701 N Portland. (405) 604-6000 Ext. 3606.
Better Breathers Support Group, at Edmond Medical Center meets each month at noon in the Pavilion Classroom. Free lunch provided. For reservations or additional information call (405) 359-5580. One S Bryant.
Better Breathers/Chronic Lung Disease, Midwest Regional Medical Center offers free support groups and educational classes to the community. For more information please call (405) 610-8561.
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STROKE RECOVERY
Norman Regional Hospital, (405) 307-1000.
Stroke Support Group, monthly meetings at the Midwest Regional Medical Center. Call (405) 610-3627 for dates and times.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING/TREATMENT
Behavioral Medicine Services, Norman Regional Hospital, (405) 307-5555.
Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center, 909 Alameda., (405) 360-5100.
NAIC Center for Oklahoma Alcohol and Drug Services, 215 West Linn, Norman, OK., (405) 321-0022.
Norman Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center, 900 East Main, Bldg. 54W., (405) 573-6624.
Oklahoma City Alcoholics Anonymous
A Chance to Change Foundation, educational guidance programs and resources for policy makers, groups, families, teachers, mentors and volunteers to prevent drug, alcohol and substance abuse risks among youth. Call (405) 840-9000.
Wellness Project is a not-for-profit center with the mission of assisting individuals in improving and enhancing their mental, social, spiritual and physical wellbeing through outreach, education, consultation and wellness services; Specializing in behavioral health issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression relating to stop smoking, weight loss, substance abuse and offering therapeutic massage, acupuncture, counseling and health & wellness education services. Call (405) 840-3331 for more information.
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SELF-CARE RESOURCES
(Oklahoma City)
HEALTHY FOOD in OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma Food Cooperative
Oklahoma City Public Farmers Market
Local Farmer's Markets (list)
Slow Food OKC
Organic Gourmet, fresh organic meals (vegan, gluten-free, low calorie, low glycemic and special order) for catering, delivery or pick-up, 842-2244.
National websites regarding local and slow food movements:
LocalHarvest.org
SlowFood.org
FoodRoutes.org
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MEDITATION
Oklahoma City Insight Meditation Group (Vipassana), Oklahoma City. (405) 478-8407.
OKC Kagyu Meditation Group (Tibetan Buddhist), regular weekly meditation, (405) 401-6380.
Oklahoma Rimé Foundation (Tibetan Buddhist promotions & events organizing charity), (405) 401-6380.
Oklahoma City Zen Group (Zen - Soto), Oklahoma City. (405) 840-4203.
Red Earth Zen Center (Zen - Kwan Um), Oklahoma City, (405) 573-4961.
Friends Along The Path (contact: Carol Holliman), Norman, OK, (405) 321-7953.
Lisa Connery, M.D., Norman, OK, (405) 360-3123.
Noble, Madonna, Norman, OK, (405) 579-3571.
One, Anapanasati Meditation, 323 White Street, Norman, OK., (405) 307-8853.
Prairie Wind Sangha (Zen meditation), Oklahoma City. (405) 607-6373.
The Bah'ai Faith, has communities all over Oklahoma, including Edmond Bah'ai Center, (405) 348-9992 and Oklahoma City Bah'ai Center, (405) (405) 631-7490.
Vipassana / Insight Meditation Group, meets at Mayflower Church on NW 63rd, Tuesday 7:30 PM. For information call 341-2324.
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EASTERN MOVEMENT ARTS
Aikido, Judo, Jyodo
Windsong Dojo, Oklahoma City's oldest and most respected training center for the traditional Japanese Martial Arts, 2201 N.W. I-44 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73112, (405) 943-6246.
Tai Chi / Qi Gong
Bradford Tyrey, MartialTraditions.com (405) 728-2348 or 943-6246.
Mickey Sherman, (405) 755-0315.
Edmond Senior Citizens Center - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-9:15AM, Third Street and Broadway, EDMOND, 755-0315.
Edmond Library - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10AM, First Street and Boulevard, EDMOND, 755-0315.
Rick J. Krause, Prairie Dance Theatre (Kirkpatrick Center), 2100 Northeast 52nd, Okahoma City, OK. (405)948-8504.
Midwest City Community Center - Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30AM and 7PM, MIDWEST CITY, 739-1293.
Norman Senior Citizens Center - Tuesdays at 10:30AM, 329 S. Peters, NORMAN, 329-4200.
Integris Third Age Center - Tuesday afternoons, 4200 S. Douglas
Integris Third Age Center - Tuesday mornings, 5300 N. Indpendence, Suite 240
The Village Library - 9AM, 10307 N. Pennsylvania Ave., 755-0315.
Woodson Park Senior Activity Center - Wednesdays from 10-11 AM, 3401 S. May Ave., 681-3266.
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Yoga (Please call for class times)
Yoga Studios
- 3rd Street Yoga, 106 W 3rd St. Edmond, (405) 330-2211
- Art of Yoga Studio & Gallery, 2920 Paseo Dr., (405) 609-6566
- Ashtanga Yoga Studio, 329 White St., Norman (405) 503-7779
- Blue Moon Yoga, Meridian & NW 16th St., 943-8663
- Free Spirit Yoga Studio, 6018 N. Villa Ave., 848-3582
- Iglesia Wellness & Fitness, N. Western Ave & NW 49th St., (405) 608-4141
- Infinity Yoga Studio, 300 W. Gray, Suite #112, Norman, 321-1804
- Life Mastery Services Hills, 11936 N. May Ave., (405) 767-9642
- Pilates & Yoga At The Plaza, 10320 S Pennsylvania Ave. Ste 101, (405) 799-0587
- Spirit House Yoga, 5107 N. Shartel Ave., 528-4288
- Yoga Loft, 4416 N. Western Ave. Ste 215, (405) 560-0539
- The Yoga Studio, 7602 N. Western Ave., 810-8877
Individual Instructors
Ashtanga:
Ananda: Noel, 521-0548 Certified Instructor
Anusara tradition: Diane, 840-9517
Iyengar tradition:
Jim, 560-0539
Tori, 560-0539
Kundalini:
Lisa Jones-Parra, (www.infinityyogaok.com), Norman, 321-1804
Madonna, 579-3571 Certified Instructor
Randy Veitenheimer, (www.infinityyogaok.com), Norman, 321-1804
Kripalu: Valerie, 755-YOGA Certified Instructor; Pilates
Phoenix Rising Yoga:
Other Styles/Eclectic:
- Meghan, 521-0548
- Becca Hewes (www.yogalife.cc), Norman, 426-5990
- Laura, 525-2046
- Daphne, 752-9893
- Ghislaine Rabin, Norman, 390-6996
- Martita Stearns (www.yogalife.cc), Norman, 329-3034
- Trinity Mays, 226-1177
Beginning Yoga, Will Rogers Senior Activity Center - Wednesdays from 8:30-9:30AM and Fridays from 9-10AM, 3501 Pat Murphy Drive, 942-4339.
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