The Celebrating You initiative is designed to provide a diverse array of classes, supportive groups, resources, and additional offerings that are specifically tailored to inspire and empower individuals on their survivorship journeys. 

Through the generous contributions of our donors via the St. Tammany Health Foundation, all these services are fully funded, ensuring they are available to you completely free of charge to our St. Tammany Cancer Center, A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center cancer patients. 

We invite you to explore the wide range of options we have curated for you, from engaging workshops to enriching support groups, all aimed at promoting well-being and your survivorship.

Tai Chi: Healing in Motion

Mondays at 9 a.m. 

The art of Tai Chi will help you learn to use the power of movement to boost your immune system, find strengths, and meet the challenges a significant illness brings. Tai Chi Classes are led by our Tai Chi instructor; Erlinda R. Nye. The low-impact exercise in this class involves gentle, slow, deliberate, flowing, and graceful movements in coordination with the breath. Tai chi practice reduces stress, increases flexibility and muscle strength, improves balance, and promotes serenity. Participants may start at any time. The free class is open to any individuals with a cancer diagnosis, their caregivers, and the health professionals who care for them. To register or for more information please call 985-249-2383.

Music and Relaxation Therapy

First and Third Monday of the month at 1 p.m.

Music Therapy groups are lead by Jennifer Bobeck MMT, MT-BC, LPC, NCC. Learn basic and easy relaxation techniques and how music therapy along with guided imagery can help decrease feelings of anxiety, tension, and pain. This can be helpful for patients and caregivers during treatment and beyond. Participants may start at any time. The free class is open to any individuals with a cancer diagnosis & their caregiver. To register or for more information please call 985-249-2383.

Art Therapy

Second Tuesday of the Month at 10 a.m. 

Our art therapy classes are led by a local artist and social worker Madalyn (Maddy) Goff. Creating art during cancer treatment can be therapeutic and healing. This group class will allow cancer patients to create art as a way to become self-aware and express complicated emotions. Art Therapy is an effective way to cope with cancer symptoms, stress, and difficult experiences. The free class is open to any individuals with a cancer diagnosis & their caregiver. To register or for more information please call 985-249-2383.

Group Support Session

First Tuesday of the Month at 11 a.m. 

Our breast cancer support group is led by Melinda Breaux, LPC to offer guidance to adapt, survive and thrive with where you are in your treatment journey. Participants may start at any time. The free sessions are open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis, their caregivers, and the health professionals who care for them. To register or for more information please call 985-249-2383.

Mindful Meditation

Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. 

Our meditation classes are led by our instructor Melinda Breaux who will introduce various techniques. Learn to use the power of your mind to find strengths, make the best of treatments, and meet the challenges cancer can bring through meditation. Participants may start at any time. The class is opento any individual with a cancer diagnosis, their caregivers and the health professionals who care for them. To register or for more information please call 985-249-2383.

Healing Yoga

Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. 

Yoga is an ancient practice that involves physical poses, concentration, and deep breathing. can promote endurance, strength, calmness, flexibility, and well-being. Our Yoga Classes are led by Erlinda Nye, our Experienced Registered Yoga Instructor. The overall philosophy of yoga is about connecting the mind, body, and spirit. Participants may start at any time. The free class is open to any individuals with a cancer diagnosis, their caregivers, and the health professionals who care for them. To register or for more information please call 985-249-2383.

Cooking Demonstrations

Second Friday of the Month at 11:30 a.m. 

Cooking Demonstrations are led by one of our Registered Dietitians, Sarah Brignac, MS, RD, LDN, or Jessica Greer, RDN, LDN. Learn a new recipe to help support a healthy lifestyle by incorporating more vegetables into everyday dishes. Participants will be introduced to a variety of different foods and ways to prepare them to get the maximum benefit. The Dietitians encourage open discussion for creative thinking in making healthy meals at home.