Posted: 08/14/2006

It's not too late to sign up for the following HIP classes and use your STAP funds before August 31. Register at http://hip.stanford.edu or call 725-4416.


Health Behavior Consultations - ongoing
Perhaps you already know what you should be eating, that you should be exercising more, or that you need to manage stress better but you've had difficulty actually making these changes, or maintaining them in your busy life. Skills needed may include freeing up "health time," setting limits with others to do so, and creating realistic goals for gradual behavior change. HIP offers one-one-one meetings with any of our experienced professionals trained in weight management, nutrition, stress management, exercise, and behavior change to help you develop a healthier lifestyle. Managing these issues may lead to increased productivity and enhanced interpersonal relationships. STAP funds available.


1 one-hour apt. (class code: hbc-01) $75*
3 one-huor apts. (class code: hbc-02) $195*


*Prices for employees at Stanford University or Hospital and family members.


Self-Acupressure in the Workplace - Thursday 8/17, 12-1pm
In this "hand-on" class, you will learn a self-massage sqeuence, focusing on acupressure points you can readily access in the workplace. You will learn acupressure points for prevention of headaches; neck, shoulder, and back pain; arm and wrist problems; as well as for boosting your energy. Instructor, Diane Escoffon, PhD, will provide handouts that will assist you in pampering yourself in yorr work environment.


Date: Thursday, 8/17
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Fee: $20
Location: Hoover Pavilion #400
Instructor: Diane Escoffon, PhD
Class Code: sa-01
STAP fund: YES


Biofeedback for Workstation Analysis - Friday 8/18, 12-1pm (plus individual apt.)
This class will include both an overview session and an individual workstation analysis by appointment. The class session will provide a demonstration and overview of how electromyography (EMG) biofeedback works to measure muscle tension. The overview will help inform you of what can be expected during your individual session, which will take place at your personal work station.


During the individual session, you will be hooked up to the biofeedback monitor and you will readily get "feedback" on the amount of muscle tension that is used as you sit in various positions. You will be able to experiment with various positions and activities required in your work, including keyboard positions, working with the mouse, monitor level, chair positions, telephone and writing positions. The instant feedback that you will see on the monitor will enable you to find the most effective positions for eliminating repetitive strain injuries, as well as back, shoulder, and neck tension.


At the end of the group class, individual appointments will be schedules for your one-on-one tutorial analysis at your personal workstation, so be sure to bring your calendars, Class and individual appointments will be conducted by Diane Escoffon, PhD.


Date: Friday, 8/18 (plus individual apt.)
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Fee: $175
Location: Hoover Pavilion, #249
Instructor: Diane Escoffon, PhD
Class Code: bwa-01
STAP Fund: YES
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