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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 . ❑