b'Health and WellnessI nssppiirriinnggMMoovveemmeennttInaannddCCoonnnneeccttiioonnMMSSFFooccuussoonnlliinneehheeaalltthhaannddwweellllnneesssspprrooggrraammssBy Aron Fyne Living with MS can feel isolating at timescoordinator in the Program Services Department but having a community where friendshipsadministering the Assistive Technology Program, and movement are encouraged can help toanswering the Helpline and working directly alleviate this feeling. MS Focus: the Multiplewith clients. In 2020, she was promoted to Sclerosis Foundation offers a variety of onlineSupport Groups manager, and in 2023, she also health and wellness programs created to promotetook on the Health and Wellness Grant program. movement, mindfulness, and communityAccording to Harris, MS Focus launched engagement. Through adaptive exercises suchvirtual health and wellness programs in response as T\'ai chi, yoga, and other fitness classes,to the pandemic, recognizing that clients could participants from across the countryandno longer attend in-person classes. "Virtual beyondfind strength, flexibility, andclasses are still the best option to reach more camaraderie.clients and to have free classes for those that Movement is more than just exerciseitcannot afford them," she said. is therapy, a condence booster, and a way toHarris highlights Dance4Life, offered by regain control over one\'s body. Each instructorthe University of Florida, as one of the most brings a unique approach to fostering wellnesspopular programs, alongside Hannah Garrison\'s in their students, yet all programs share aArt Therapy class. "We nd that our clients common goal: empowering individuals withlove these classes because they provide not MS through movement and support.only physical benefits but also emotional ReeaacchhiinnggcclliieennttssR expression and connection." w Harris notes that virtual classes are especially wiitthhvviirrttuuaallccllaasssseessMarcia Harris, MS Focus support groupsvaluable for people who might feel uncomfortable and outreach manager, is crucial in ensuringattending in-person sessions. "The classes are set these programs reach those who need themup for people that may have limitations. While most. Before stepping into her current role, shesome people would feel uncomfortable taking spent ve years as a support groups programsuch a class in person, doing a virtual class msfocusmagazine.org 6'