Creating a Healthier Minnesota
Juniper, a program of Trellis, is a network of community-based organizations and health systems that makes evidence-based health promotion programs available to people throughout Minnesota. Together we are helping people live healthier, more fulfilled and connected lives.
Evidence-based health promotion classes
Free and low-cost classes, based on research help people learn how to manage their health, increased physical activity and support each other.
Live Well classes range from the Aging Mastery Program to the Diabetes Prevention Program. Living Well classes help people manage their health and live their best lives.
Regular exercise helps people move more easily, sleep better and be independent. People are more likely to keep up with physical activity if they’re surrounded by others doing the same.
Falls are the number one cause of injury for older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals for increasing activity and how to change their environments to reduce the risk of falling and build strength.
What participants say
Juniper classes help people feel connected, learn to better manage their health and take steps to improve their well-being.
“Being with others with similar health issues was good. It makes me feel that I am not alone. Thank you!”
Living Well with Chronic Conditions participant
“Doing exercises in a class setting and with an instructor who can help us do the exercises properly really makes a difference. The consistent exercise keeps me accountable.”
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance participant
“I am so thankful you put me onto yourjuniper. I was able to take Tai Ji Quan level 1 and level 2 twice. I also took SAIL classes. It has been a Godsend through COVID. The instructors were great and I enjoyed meeting people from all over the state.”
Tai Ji Quan and SAIL participant
“This was the best thing I did for myself in five years. I feel I can cope with my pain much better and look at it with a different, more positive attitude.”
Living Well with Chronic Pain participant
“Stay Active and Independent for Life improved my stamina, balance and joint movement. I loved it!”
Stay Active and Independent for Life participant
“I recently completed Living with Chronic Conditions with my husband because he has a chronic condition. The course gave us many valuable tools to help us deal with all the various aspects of living with a chronic medical condition.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions participant
“In A Matter of Balance, I learned how to reduce falls by removing obstacles in my apartment.”
A Matter of Balance participant
“Tai Ji Quan provides a time twice a week to quiet my mind and relax in a supportive group setting. That’s been helpful in the midst of an ongoing family health crisis.”
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance participant
“I have MS so I have major balance issues. I also have weakness in my legs so getting up and down from a chair is an effort. It’s already getting easier than it was. I can stand up 9-10 times within 30 seconds now. So, that’s not too bad!”
Stay Active and Independent for Life participant
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