TWiSTED OUTREACH PROJECT

ABOUT the TWiSTED OUTREACH PROJECT

The TWiSTED OUTREACH PROJECT for BACKCARE AND SCOLIOSIS (TOPS), is a studio and resource centre in Vancouver BC for anyone interested in learning about backcare and scoliosis. Stay tuned for our new, dedicated website in February 2012. In the meantime, to stay informed, join our mailing list and TWiSTED OUTREACH PROJECT Facebook page.

Directed by dance artist and scoliosis ‘graduate’ Martha Carter, the project has been holding events since 2010, drawing interest from backcare and scoliosis patients, medical and body work professionals, artists, students and general public of all ages. Lead teachers Martha Carter (Stretch for Scoliosis) and Anita Seiz, (Yoga and Pilates for Scoliosis) are dedicated to offering the Vancouver community and beyond, ‘gentle back awareness’ to help each individual help themselves. Associate teachers-artists-bodyworkers-mentors include : Lee Su-Feh, (dance artist, Vancouver) Vincent Walker (massage therapy, Vancouver), Jennifer McLeish-Lewis,(dance artist, yoga-Vancouver) Kristen Fay Gorman, (genetic researcher for scoliosis - SFU, Hopital Ste. Justine, Montréal ), Elise Miller (Yoga for Scoliosis, California), Alison West, Deborah Wolk (Yoga Union for Backcare and Scoliosis, NYC), and many more.

Yoga for Scoliosis Workshop

Yoga for Scoliosis: Understanding Your Practice
with Anita Seiz

Date: Jan. 29, 2012
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Flow Wellness (888 Burrard Street, 2nd Floor, Vancouver)

Click to register

CLASSES WINTER/SPRING 2012

STRETCH for SCOLIOSIS with Martha Carter and Anita Seiz
Saturdays, 10am to 12:00pm
$20 per class drop-in
(first class free for new students anytime)

Winter 2012 Dates
January 21 & 28
February 4,11,18 & 25
March 3, 10,17, 24 & 31
PRE-REGISTRATION Winter Session : 11 classes for $190.00 including HST

Spring 2012
April 14 & 21, 28 (no class on the 7th for Easter)
May 5, 12 & 26 (no class the 19th for Victoria Day)
June 2 & 9, 16, 23
PRE-REGISTRATION Spring Session : 10 classes for $170.00 including HST

PILATES FOR SCOLiOSiS
private sessions with Anita Seiz
to arrange please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

For info or private consultations contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

PERFORMANCE, CLASSES AND EVENTS FALL 2011

Creativity, Education and Events for Back Care and Scoliosis

ONGOING CLASSES
STRETCH for SCOLIOSIS with Martha Carter and Anita Seiz
Saturdays, Sept 17- Dec 10, 2011 at the hopbopshop (Dec 17th class cancelled!)
10am to 12:00pm, $20 per class PRE-REGISTRATION : 14 classes for $250.00+HST
(first class free for new students anytime)
For info or private consultations contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

PILATES FOR SCOLiOSiS
private sessions with Anita Seiz
to arrange please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

STRETCH YOUR BACK : FREE INTRODUCTORY MASTERCLASS
Gentle Back Awareness for everyone with Martha Carter and Anita Seiz
Saturday, Nov 26, 2011, 1pm-2:30pm, FREE at the hopbopshop
For info or private consultations contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Through a series of simple exercises inspired by dance, yoga, Pilates and massage techniques, these classes will develop spinal awareness, alignment and strength while teaching each student how to find relief from pain tightness and compression.Classes are open to all ages and abilities and are especially helpful for people with back pain, injuries and scoliosis.

SERiOUSLY TWiSTED SALON #2
‘Dancing with a Spine’ featuring Lee Su-Feh, Anita Seiz and Vincent Walker
Hosted by Martha Carter
Sunday, Nov 27th, 5-7pm, Admission by donation

Whether you dance for a living, or you just ‘dance’ through life, we all have to learn to look after our spines. Come and learn about different ways to do this while listening to the unique perspectives of three people who work intimately with the power of the human spine.  Host Martha Carter along with featured guests Lee Su-Feh, a dance artist living with scoliosis,  Anita Seiz, a dance artist-turned Pilates instructor, and Vincent Walker, a dance masseuse who helps people with back problems ever day - all have alot of provocative things to say about dancing with the spine. Refreshments will be served.

Interesting Scoliosis Forum

Here is an active scoliosis forum for anyone interested

http://www.scoliosis-support.org

TWiSTED OUTREACH PROJECT EVENTS: SPRING 2011

Saturday, April 23, 10am to 12pm FREE MASTERCLASS in STRETCH for BACKCARE & SCOLIOSIS with Martha Carter.
$20 per class. Drop-in welcome.
Spring Session continues every Saturday til June 11, 2011. (except May 14, 2011)
For more information or private consultation, please contact Martha at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

All classes at Studio HoP SHoP
150 McLean@Powell, 2nd floor
(between Clarke & Commercial)

Have you got a curved spine that causes discomfort? Have you tried other exercise classes that feel too difficult or even a bit dangerous? Come and give you and your scoliosis a break! These gentle stretch and movement classes will help you develop spinal awareness, alignment, flexibility and strength. Through a series of simple exercises inspired by dance, yoga, pilates and massage techniques, you will learn to connect to your spine to find relief form pain, tightness and other discomfort. This class is recommended for anyone with or without surgical correction. Open to all ages and abilities. No dance or stretch experience required.

Martha Carter is a dance artist and teacher who has spent years exploring dance and somatic techniques to relieve her own discomfort from a severe “corrected” scoliosis. Over time, she has developed this class to share her knowledge with the scoliosis community, giving each person tools that they can use at home. Martha’s complete bio can be found here.

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STRETCH FOR SCOLiOSIS 2010

October to December 2010
STRETCH FOR SCOLiOSIS
with Martha Carter

To stretch, breathe and decompress your crooked spine.

Saturdays
October 2 to December 11, 2010
10:00 am-12:00 pm
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*FREE*
INTRODUCTORY MASTERCLASS
Saturday, October 9, 201010:am-12:00 pm
(for new and returning students)
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@ The HoPShoP
150 McLean St @ Powell, 2nd floor
(east vancouver between Clarke & Commercial)
$20 per class DROP-IN • Pre-registration : 10 classes for $180

Twisted Outreach Project

Stretch for Scoliosis

December 2009 to February 2010

Saturdays
10am-12pm

December 5, 12, 2009
January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010
February 6, 13, 20, 2010 (no class Feb 27)

$20 per class DROP-IN
Pre-registration : 9 classes for $150
wear loose clothing and if possible bring a yoga mat

All classes at Studio HoP SHoP
150 McLean@Powell, 2nd floor
(between Clarke & Commercial)

Have you got a curved spine that causes discomfort? Have you tried other exercise classes that feel too difficult or even a bit dangerous? Come and give you and your scoliosis a break! These gentle stretch and movement classes will help you develop spinal awareness, alignment, flexibility and strength. Through a series of simple exercises inspired by dance, yoga, pilates and massage techniques, you will learn to connect to your spine to find relief form pain, tightness and other discomfort. This class is recommended for anyone with or without surgical correction. Open to all ages and abilities. No dance or stretch experience required.

Martha Carter is a dance artist and teacher who has spent years exploring dance and somatic techniques to relieve her own discomfort from a severe “corrected” scoliosis. Over time, she has developed this class to share her knowledge with the scoliosis community, giving each person tools that they can use at home. Martha's complete bio can be found here.

Martha's Scoliosis Video

More videos can be found on Martha's Scoliosis YouTube Channel

Scoliosis 1

Scoliosis 2 Catstretch