Green Prescription
A FREE SERVICE!
For a lot of us it can be a real challenge to start and maintain regular physical activity. However the benefits such as feeling good, having more energy, increased fitness and preventing or controlling medical conditions make it worthwhile. With a bit of help to find an activity you enjoy and ways of fitting in into your schedule, you can soon develop a routine and reap the rewards of being active!
A Green Prescription is written advice (referral) from a doctor or practice nurse recommending that a patient be more physically active to improve their health. People with heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, depression, obesity, arthritis, some respiratory conditions or at high risk of cardio vascular disease, are most likely to benefit.
If you want more information CLICK HERE to contact a GRx Advisor and they'll be in touch soon.
CLICK HERE to read about Rob Kumeroa - a proud participant in the Green Prescription Programme
MOUNT CHALLENGE 2012
Have you thought about walking up Mount Maunganui but don’t feel like you have the confidence or fitness to get to the top?
The Mount challenge is an eight week training group with the goal of walking to the summit of the Mount. The group is supported by your Green Prescription Advisors, Larissa and Emily, and the programme is designed to gradually build the groups confidence and fitness each week to reach the goal of the top. The last Green Prescription Mount Challenge was completed by 20 Green Prescription participants. They had the option of walking once or twice a week with the majority opting for walking twice.
The next Mount Challenge series starts:
May 15th. Runs for 8 weeks, weather dependent.
Tuesday and Thursday at 9am.
You must be able to walk comfortably for 40 minutes.
Registrations of interest are essential are numbers are limited. Please contact the Green Prescription team on 578 0016 ext 816 or
email grxtauranga@sportbop.co.nz
PROCESS
An initial consultation is arranged to discuss which support service is right for you. We will suggest appropriate physical activity options available in the community, help you to set goals, provide encouragement and support and provide feedback to your doctor or nurse on your progress. Most importantly we will help you get started on your physical activity action plan.
REGIONAL PROGRAMMES
For information on what the programme offers in each Bay of Plenty region please click on the region nearest you:
- Western Bay Of Plenty (Incl: Tauranga, Katikati, Mt Maunganui, Papamoa, Te Puke)
- Rotorua
- Kawerau
- Opotiki
CONTACT
To contact our Green Prescription Advisors refer to The Staff section of this website or call 0800ACTIVE (0800 228 483)
More information on how Green Prescription works can be found on the Ministry of Health website: www.moh.govt.nz/greenprescription
NEWSLETTERS
CLICK HERE to view the current Western Bay Green Prescription Newsletter
CLICK HERE to view the current Rotorua Green Prescription/Family Lifestyle Coach Newsletter