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48 October 31 • 2013
indy Eisenberg has a pas-
sion for helping people live
with multiple sclerosis —
first her mother and for the past 10
years, Michigan residents living with
the chronic disease. That's why she
puts so much into planning an annual
fundraiser to gather funds for special
Yoga for MS classes so students don't
have to pay exorbitant amounts.
"I believe yoga should be available
to everyone regardless of physical
limitations or financial concerns:'
Eisenberg says. "We are all waiting for
the day when yoga therapy is covered
by insurance. Until then, fundraising
is necessary to help defray the costs
of this cost-effective complement to
traditional medical care
Her Yoga Moves MS students say
they sleep better, have fewer spasms
and experience an improved range of
motion when they practice yoga. One
student no longer needs a walker to
get out of bed in the morning. Many
students say they can manage their
chronic pain better because of tech-
niques and tools learned in yoga.
This year's event — Nov. 16 at the
Troy Marriott — honors four clini-
cians from local MS clinics. The fund-
raiser supports the Multiple Sclerosis
Foundation (MSF), which provides
services and education as well as
underwriting therapeutic yoga classes
for people with MS.
"Party With a Purpose" will honor
Dr. William Leuchter, clinical associate
professor of neurology at Wayne State
University School of Medicine and
in private practice in Southfield; Dr.
James Voci, director of neurology at
Beaumont Grosse Pointe and in prac-
tice at Michigan Neurology Associates;
Elizabeth Cobb, Leuchter's assistant at
his Southfield practice; and Jennifer
Lombardo, who works with Voci.
Three of the four honorees actively
practice yoga, and all strongly believe
yoga should be part of the treatment
plan for those with MS.
Diane Ring, who created Yoga for
MS in 2005, will be presented with
the Founder's Award. Erica Coulston,
president of Walk the Line to SCI
Recovery Inc. and the 2013 winner of
Oakland County's Elite 40 under 40,
will be the keynote speaker.
In 2001, at age 23, Coulston sus-
tained a spinal cord injury, which left
her paralyzed from the chest down.
After attending other programs with
limited physical success, Coulston co-
founded her activity-based physical
therapy program that assists clients
with spinal cord and traumatic brain
injuries to actively pursue recovery.
Eisenberg and her co-teachers
instruct four weekly therapeutic yoga
classes for MS patients with a range of
symptoms and levels of ability. They
reach an average of 100 students every
year in Rochester, Novi, Southfield
and Bloomfield Township.
Eisenberg creates a sense of
community in her classes. Students
claim the discussions and class
themes, such as diet and lifestyle
practices, yogic philosophy and
relaxation techniques, are as
important as the stretching and
physical movement, because they can
share their symptoms and struggles
in a supportive and understanding
setting.
A recent study showed that just
six months of continuous yoga
significantly reduces fatigue in people
with MS. Fatigue has been known
to be disabling for 80 percent of MS
patients if not kept in check. Another
big benefit of yoga for MS is the
breathing and meditation/relaxation
exercises that help reduce stress and
pain. A study is currently under way
at Cleveland Clinic on how yoga helps
ambulation for people with MS.
Tickets for "Party With a Purpose
7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Troy
Marriott, are $75, including speaker,
dinner, drink ticket and silent auction.
Cash bar. Register online at http://
bit.ly/18fRKQT. For more, go to
yogaspiritwellness@gmail.com .
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