Paces in Places
TAKING STEPS TO PROMOTE HEALTHIER MINDS, BODIES, & COMMUNITIES THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Paces in Placesâ„¢ is all about increasing participation in physical activity for health. Because when we're more physically active, our minds, bodies, & communities reap some pretty stellar benefits.
Paces in Places
HOW DO WE PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY — PA— FOR HEALTH?
>> one-to-one physical activity consultations with personalized advice
>> group presentations for more active workplaces
>> education about PA recommendations & health benefits of PA
>> PA-focused health education / health promotion flyers & infographics
>> designing & leading local health walks & walking-based holidays farther afield
>> instruction in Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balanceâ„¢ (TJQMBB), an evidence-based fall intervention, for groups & private clients
Testimonials
I had quite the close call yesterday. I didn't notice a step in restaurant and literally stepped into thin air. I managed to stay upright and didn't hurt myself. The wonders of Tai Ji [Moving for Better Balance]. Many thanks to you!
Jean, Seattle
Why Work With Us?
To increase your
participation in PA
We focus on your unique lifestyle & goals
To support the well-being
of your employees, colleagues,
& workplace
Our 3rd party approach is
tailored to your work setting
For our communities...
& our planet
We envision & support healthy futures—more positive mental, physical, & environmental health—FOR EACH & FOR ALL
All About Paces in Placesâ„¢
Evy Horton is one of two Americans with a Master of Science - Physical Activity for Health. Back in the U.S. after completing her degree in Scotland, Evy was moved (pun intended!) to create Paces in Places to promote & increase participation in physical activity—especially walking— for health.
Why? Because present levels of physical inactivity are a global health issue. Because physical activity has such wonderful potential for positive health benefits in our individual lives & communities.
During her post-graduate course in Scotland, Evy was delighted to train as a Walk Leader with Paths for All, including walking for strength & balance. Evy also volunteered with the Scottish charities RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People), Health in Mind, & LINKnet Mentoring.
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As a follow-on to her MSc, Evy joined AmeriCorps in October 2019, committing to 10½ months of national service in the Healthy Futures focus area. As Health & Wellness Outreach Specialist with Full Life Care, Evy served older adult residents in the Seattle Senior Housing Program at Seattle Housing Authority, delivering programs aimed to reduce social isolation & increase participation in physical activity.
In her role, Evy: developed health promotion materials, facilitated programs to foster social interaction and increase physical activity, implemented and led exercise classes, implemented a walking group, conducted surveys to measure performance, and trained as a Level-1 Instructor in the evidence-based fall prevention intervention to teach Tai Ji Quan – Moving for Better Balance (TJQMBB).
And that was before the COVID-19 pandemic. From mid-March 2020 'til the end of her service in mid-August, Evy continued to serve remotely though more broadly across the greater population of residents of the buildings in SHA's Seattle Senior Housing Program.
Under the sustained pressure of the pandemic, in December 2020, Evy moved to Vashon Island for her work at the local Senior Center. As Program Manager, she aimed to continue to support healthier futures via the creation of a brand new aging-in-place Villages initiative that was funded by King County's Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy.
Further details may be found at Evy's LinkedIn profile.
PACES IN PLACES USES a ONE-TO-ONE PA CONSULTATION & a PA QUESTIONNAIRE to:
>> Determine stage of change
>> Understand processes of change
>> Address decisional balance (i.e., the pros/cons) of a more active lifestyle
>> Identify ways to overcome barriers to a more active lifestyle
>> Identify support for a more active lifestyle
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>> The takeaway? Personalized advice, provided in hard-copy & infographic formats
Contact
Paces in Places will provide a quote for services within 24 hours. Thank you.
Land Acknowledgement
Paces in Places acknowledges that we are on the ancestral lands of the Sqababsh, a band of the Puyallup tribe of native peoples who lived on Vashon-Maury Islands for thousands of years, and honors with gratitude the Puyallup People.
Rate Sheet
$55*
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CONSULTATION
Rate includes:
>> Administration & Data Analysis of Physical Activity Questionnaire
>> One-to-one consultation,
1/2 hour (approximately) remote or in-person
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>> Personalized advice one-sheet infographic: one hard copy & one electronic file (.pdf) provided
$45*
TAI JI QUAN: MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE®
Rate includes:
>> Hour-long class session as described in TJQMBB lesson plan for groups up to 5; add $5 each additional person
* COVID-19-related remote instruction also available & fees differ. Please contact Paces in Places to discuss options.
* Where applicable, local travel is billed at current IRS standard mileage rate (e.g., 57.5 cents), plus $5 each way.
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PACES IN PLACES SERVICES
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>> Workplace Presentations
>> Health Education | Promotion Flyers & Infographics
LOCAL
>> Walk Planning
>> Walk Planning + Leading
FARTHER AFIELD
>> Walk Planning
>> Walking-Holiday Travel Companion