Beverley J. Ikier
Board Certified Muscular Therapist and Body Worker/Senior Fitness Specialist
R.N. Background
Balance and Fall Prevention trainer
Ikier Wellness is now Ikier Osteofitness & Massage Therapies at Emerson Wellness Center Concord MA!
Osteofitness Classes- An evidence based program that targets osteoporosis by building new bone through a progressive targeted strength training without the use of bisphosphonates. The Ikier Wellness fitness program is modeled after Tufts University research, integrating strengthening and holistic techniques for reversal of Osteoporosis and Osteopenia and for better general health. Fall prevention and balance are a strong element of this class as well wellness & stress management.
Healthy holistic living tips are shared as part of the osteofitness program classes including Class Calcium Cafe potlucks and osteonutrition talks for students. Beverley regularly shares health & wellness safety tips, bone-building nutrition ideas & recipes with the Ikier Osteofitness community!
Ikier Wellness also performs therapeutic massage therapy:
- Musicians' injuries- treatment and prevention.
- Dancers' injuries- treatment and prevention.
- Stress Management- learn indicators and stress protocol
- Hand and muscle pain management and self-care programs
Inspired by Miriam Nelson 'Strong Women Stay Young' healthy aging research showing the impact of osteofitness & progressive strength and resistance fitness training and nutrition for bone health on building and maintaining strong bones (addressing osteoporosis / osteopenia) without the use of biphosonates.