Healthspan Talks - a Doctor of PTs Perspective (onsite and online)
Next session: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 9:00am-10:00am
Details:
Darcy Higgins, PT, DPT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has provided patient care and given community health talks in the Charlottesville area for more than 34 years. He integrates holistic and personalized physical therapy care. His focus includes patient education to enhance body awareness, improve posture, movement, balance, strength and functional performance. He includes stress management and breathing patterns with whole body movement patterns for daily activities and to optimize healthspan.
November 10 - A Regular Walking Program - Why Technique Matters
December 8 - Muscular Trigger Points & Getting Rid of Them
January 12 - Lifestyle Factors to Decrease Aging - Your Epigenetic Clock
February 9 - Metabolic Health - Nutrition to Control Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance & Chronic Diseases
March 9 - Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Heart, Brain & Metabolic Health
April 13 - Strength & Mobility for Your Healthspan - Functional Independence and Cognition
May 11 - Better Sleep, Stress Management & Hydration - Implementaion for Your Healthspan
June 8 - Balance with Core Stability - Restoring Your Natural Patterns
July 13 - uilding Strength for Muscles and Bones
August 10 - Reversing Cognitive Decline - Evidence-based Strategies You Can Do
September 14 - Human Movement essentials - How to Move Your Body Without Pain
October 12 - Total Hip & Total Knee Replacements - To Have or Not to Have
November 9 - Should My Spine Have an S-Curve of a J-Curve? Avoiding Back & Neck Pain
December 14 - Functional Movement Assessment - Understanding the Root Cause of Your Pain
If joining remotely, click on the link below a few minutes prior to program:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83858322143
Open to all.
Location:
The Center