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Mindful Arts

Written on September 12, 2024.

Carlow University BA art educator Alison Zapata invites patients to experience this expressive arts class intended to facilitate opportunities to practice self-care using various visual arts mediums of painting, music, adult coloring and crafts. No experience needed, just an open mind.

Alison Zapata works as a professional artist specializing in paintings, ranging from collage to portraits and murals. She especially loves working with vibrant colors and large spaces to convey the energy and life of her topic through murals. She enjoys incorporating photography, textured papers, and other multimedia materials to give the works depth and richness. She is a Carlow University BA Art Educator with more than 20 years’ experience as well as a Resident Artist in the Artists in Education Partnership through the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. She was awarded participation in the Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad Art and Society: Brazil/U.S. Educational Partnership.

Restorative Movement

Written on June 4, 2024.

Restorative exercises are activities designed to help with muscle recovery and overall well-being. This technique is also known as active recovery. These exercises tap into the body’s healing mechanisms while also promoting mental and physical relaxation. Join licensed personal trainer, professional dancer and teaching artist Simon Phillips to explore mindfulness with dance inspired movement. No experience needed and fully adaptable to any physical limitations.

Simon Phillips is inspired by the nature of sensation, biomechanics, and physiology. Originally from Macon, Georgia, he began dance training primarily for recreation. Simon attended Kennesaw State University where he graduated as a Who’s Who scholar with bachelor’s degrees in psychology and dance. His career brought him to Pittsburgh in 2017, where he has since worked as a professional dancer and teaching artist for the local community. Currently serving as Education Coordinator for PearlArts @ KST Mutual Aid residency and a licensed personal trainer. Simon is passionate about service in arts & health administration to promote holistic wellbeing.

Breast Cancer Support Group

Written on November 27, 2023.

Breast Cancer Support Group is open to individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. Patients can connect with individuals with similar experiences. Education will be offered at each meeting, with speakers discussing selected topics of interest. Each meeting allows time to discuss specific concerns and to network with others who share similar concerns.