The STEADY Program

What STEADY Stands For

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Safe

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Trusted

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Empowering

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Active

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You

Program Structure

A personalized, progressive journey to better balance and confidence.

Individual Assessment & Interview

Using the Berg Balance Scale, CDC risk assessment, and proprietary tools, we complete a thorough evaluation of your posture, gait, flexibility, core strength, and overall fall risk.

Personalized Program Development

Based on your assessment, we develop a customized exercise program targeting your specific underlying causes of imbalance — from reduced flexibility to weakened core strength.

Intensive Phase: 2x Per Week for 8 Weeks

Two 30–40 minute one-on-one sessions per week with your dedicated Center of Balance coach. Each session features progressive, evidence-based exercises including dual-task activities that engage both body and brain.

Maintenance Phase: 1x Per Week

After the initial 8 weeks, transition to one session per week scheduled at your convenience in our studio, continuing to build and maintain your balance skills.

Periodic Progress Assessments

Regular assessments document your improvement and allow us to adjust your program, substitute new exercises, and keep your training challenging and interesting.

Physician Reports

Initial assessment results and periodic progress reports are provided to your referring physician to ensure coordinated care.

Progressive, Evidence-Based Exercises

We have a large library of eclectic, evidence-based exercises drawn from multiple sources and the years of experience of our coaches. Some may be familiar, but others are unique to The Center of Balance.

All exercises are designed to be progressive — as you improve, exercises become increasingly challenging. Tools that mimic uneven surfaces duplicate real-world experiences. Many are “dual task” exercises that engage the brain as well as the body, improving proprioception and executive function.

Homework That Works

After every session, you’ll receive homework — inconspicuous exercises you can do throughout your day:

🦶 Japanese Heel Raise (Kakato-Age) — while preparing a meal or standing in line
🪑 Seated Rising — standing from a chair without using armrests
🪜 Stair Climbing — using stairs independently while holding the rail
🧠 Mindfulness Practice — developing awareness of risky everyday activities

Balance is like any skill — more practice results in better balance. These exercises reinforce mindfulness and reduce risk.

Beyond Physical Balance

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Improved Gait & Posture

Upright posture and smooth, purposeful walking communicate confidence, competence, and vitality — changing not only how others see you but how you see yourself.

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Heightened Awareness

Clients develop situational awareness of risky activities — thinking twice before climbing a step stool, ignoring stair railings, or reading email while walking.

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Confidence & Independence

Greater mindfulness extends to social situations, resulting in improved focus on gait and posture — feeling more confident, sociable, and independent.