Health & Wellness

Fitness Classes
Enjoy the many fitness classes here at the Ballard NW Senior Center. For more information on the types of classes and their hours please visit the Classes & Activities page.

Fitness Groups
Our fitness groups are very popular, meet new friends and explore the neighborhood through exercise. For more information on the groups visit the Clubs & Groups page.

Support Groups
Our support groups provide a wonderful place to discuss ideas, worries, or just have fun. For more information on the groups visit the Clubs & Groups page.

Chair Massage
Wednesdays, 12:30pm-2:00pm
Relax with a calming massage. Your stress will soon disappear. Sign-up with the 2nd floor receptionist's for 15 minute sessions. $7 for members/$10 non-member

Counseling
Individual, couple, and family counseling and problem-solving are available to senior's family, friends, and caregivers with our Social Worker, Scott Theisen. Please call Scott Theisen (206) 268-6761 to make an appointment.

Enhance Wellness
Enhance wellness is a proven wellness program especially designed for older adults who want healthier lives. You, the participant, develop a plan with our Social Worker Scott Theisen, to wok on areas of your life that are important to you.
Call Scott Theisen (206) 268-6761 to get started.   

Dental Hygiene Program with Jan Loder, RDH                Jan Loder
Selected Fridays 
Our Dental Hygiene program offers low-cost preventative dental cleanings, periodontal therapy (deep cleaning), fluoride treatment, and free oral cancer screenings. All services provided at the center. Our Dental Hygiene program helps to promote healthy teeth and great smiles. Read about this fantastic program at the Ballard New Tribune. To schedule an appointment, please call 206-297-0403.

Foot Care
Thursdays, 9:00am-3:30pm
Nurse Carolyn our Foot Care Specialist will take care of your feet. Your feet will thank you. By appointment only. Please call 206-297-0403 for further information.
$20 for members/$25 non-member. A $10 fee will incur if cancellations are less than 2 days prior to your appointment.

NEW! Nail Salon
3rd Thursday of each month, 10:00am-1:00pm
Have your nails polished or hair curled/styled.

Bastyr Clinic - FREE
Fridays, 9:00am- 12:00pm
Bastyr Natural Health Care Clinic doctor and student clinicians provide a variety of approaches that blend the best of modern medical science and traditional natural medicine to improve your health. If you have a health concern or a medical issue, please call at 206-297-0403 to schedule an appointment.

Health Clinic - FREE
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:30am-1:00pm
Do you have medical questions? Stop by to see the nurse and get your blood pressure checked, have a wellness check, and get your insulin tested. Find out what you need to know to stay healthy! This is a drop in clinic. No appointment necessary.

Smoke Alarms for Seniors - FREE
Please call 206-386-1337 to get a new smoke alarm for your home. The Seattle Fire Department will provide and install FREE smoke alarms in your home. Contact them! www.seattle.gov/fire/pubEd/smokealarms/smokeAlarms.htm#free