Resources

A curated collection of online resources and apps to help you prepare for surgery and achieve optimal well-being

 

Mind-Body Tools And Techniques

Guided Imagery

Harness and influence the powerful connection between your body and your mind.
Helpful for reducing fear, worry, anxiety, stress, and pain. Positively affects immunity and healing.

Meditation and Mindfulness

Develop the internal resources and ability to steady and calm your mind, improve focus and concentration, and improve well-being.
Helpful for managing and responding more effectively to stress, pain, and illness.

Relaxation Techniques

Practices that activate the body’s relaxation response, slowing breathing and reducing heart rate and blood pressure.
Help to manage stress and anxiety, reduce pain, and improve sleep.

Mindful Movement

Bring your attention to the present moment through movement.
Mindful movement nourishes the body and cultivates awareness of how the body moves, breathes, and feels – activating relaxation and enhancing whole-body wellness.

Pillars of Health: Movement, Nutrition, Sleep, Connection

Movement and Exercise

Regular physical activity is important for your overall health and well-being. There are so many ways to exercise and engage in physical activity – you can find one that suits your lifestyle. And it’s never too late to start!

Nutrition

Nutrition has an immense impact on both physical and mental health. A healthy diet supplies your body with the building blocks necessary for the proper development and maintenance it needs to sustain itself and thrive.

Sleep

Sleep is important for proper brain function, emotional well-being, reduced risk of many chronic diseases, cognitive and physical performance, and safety.

Connection

The ability to build and maintain healthy relationships – at home, work, and in the community – supports a sense of belonging, adds value to your life as well as the lives of others, and is important to developing resiliency and combating stress.