Professionally reviewed by Jennifer West, PT, MPT, MBA, MSCS, Manager, MS Wellness Program, on 05/18/2022.
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation’s Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Wellness Program is the Lehigh Valley’s largest — and only — group that promotes and maintains the health and well-being of people living with MS.
Jennifer M. West, PT, MPT, MBA, MSCS, is a physical therapist and MS certified specialist who leads the program; she also lives with MS, bringing a unique perspective and personal experience to the program and its members.
Participants enjoy social interaction, education and physical activity to enhance their quality of life. Group members range in age from their mid-30s to their late-70s
- Health and wellness education
- Modified group exercise
- Social outings
- Information on local MS support services and resources, community functions and research updates
MS Wellness Program Details
The MS Wellness Program meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Hyland Center for Health & Technology, 850 S. 5th St., Allentown, PA 18103.
For information, including cost and how to register, email [email protected] or call 610.776.3585.
Additional MS Services
Good Shepherd is a “Partner in MS Care,” as designated by the National MS Society. The partnership helps patients receive comprehensive MS services, including:
- Adaptive computer access and alternative communication strategies
- Assistive devices, wheelchairs and power scooters
- Counseling
- Occupational therapy
- Physiatry
- Physical therapy, led by MS-certified specialists
- Spasticity management
- Speech therapy
- Training in activities of daily living, including energy conservation techniques
- Vision therapy
- Women’s health rehabilitation
Contact Us
For additional information about our multiple sclerosis (MS) services, call 610.776.3585 or fill out the form below.