Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

Join us at the Rocket City MS Support MeetUp! 

We get together so people with Multiple Sclerosis, their family and friends can share their experiences, exchange ideas, and support one another. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 at Therapy Achievements. We typically have a speaker on a topic that is relevant to some aspect of living with multiple sclerosis along with fun, food and friendship.

September 2024 Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

Living with MS can be stressful and it's easy to feel overwhelmed.  And feeling overwhelmed can lead to anxiety or depression.  Just like music calmed King Saul over 300 years ago, you too can use music to help you stay centered and calm.   

Our guest speaker for this month is Abby Whitlock. Abby is a music therapist at UAB who helps people use music, rhythms and sounds to regulate mood and emotion and live with more joy.  She will share insights on how to use music to reduce your stress and accomplish what is important.

 Want to live a better life using music?  Join us for information and connect with other people who have multiple sclerosis.

August 2024 Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

Do you feel overwhelmed by too many commitments?  Or resentful about how much others expect of you?  Or guilty about asking others for help?  If so, you won't want to miss our August Rocket City MS Support MeetUp!

Our guest speaker for this month is Kate Bartley. Kate is a physical therapist and Life & Health Empowerment Coach.  She helps people surrender burdens & embrace boundaries so they can focus on doing the things they love from a place of joy, energy & ease.  She will share insights on how to set and accept boundaries to reduce your stress and accomplish what is important.

Want to learn how to set better boundaries?  Join us for information and connect with other people who have multiple sclerosis

July 2024 Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

Spasticity affects between 40-80% of people with multiple sclerosis at some point. It can range from a minor annoyance to having a significant impact on daily life and quality of life

 Our guest speaker for this month is Dr. Eric Beck.  He will share insights on how to manage spasticity to improve your pain and better control your movement.  

Want to get a grip on spasticity?  Join us for information and connect with other people who have multiple sclerosis.

June 2024 Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

Join us for Game Night!  We'll have popcorn and snacks and a chance to share.   Share your favorite game or learn a new one.  Share what's going on in your life and learn what's happening with others.  Share strategies for how to deal with the curves life throws you.

 Want to get connected and have some fun?  Join us for Game Night!

May 2024 Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

May is Speech Therapy Awareness Month.  Speech Therapists help people with speech and language problems.  They assess and treat communication, cognition and swallowing - the components you need to express your thoughts and understand what other people are saying to you.  

 Our guest speaker for this month is Tina Friesen, SLP, CCC.  Tina works in outpatient rehab and will share insights on how brain injury and stroke change your ability to think and communicate.  She will explain how speech therapy can help.  

Want to communicate better?  Join us for information and connect with other people who have multiple sclerosis

April 2024 Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

April is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month.  Occupational Therapists help people with Activities of Daily Living - the things you need to do every day like get dressed, cook meals, shop, drive a car and go to work.. 

Our guest speaker for this month is Ryan Coody, OTR/L.  Ryan works in outpatient rehab and will share insights on how to tap into neuroplasticity and use assistive technology to improve independence with activities of daily living,

Want to become more independent?  Join us for information and connect with other people who have brain injury and stroke.

March 2024 Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

March is Social Worker Awareness Month and most people who have experienced brain injury or stroke, at some point in their recovery, have worked with social workers.  Social workers help people assess their needs and situations, then develop plans and support networks to work toward their goals. 

Our guest speaker for this month is Alison Drost, LMSW.  Alison has extensive experience in the healthcare and eldercare fields and will share insights on how to build a support network.  Want to build your support network?  Join us for information and connect with other people who have brain injury and stroke.

February 2024 Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

Are you curious about adaptive sports?  David Kyle is the director of the Ability Sports Network and Assistant Professor of the Kinesiology Clinical program at at The University of Alabama in Huntsville.  He will be sharing about various adaptive sports opportunities that are available in the Huntsville area. Healthcare providers are invited to join us to find out about what's happening and where the fun is!

January 2024 Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

We are cancelling the January meeting due to weather.  We will re-schedule Dr. David Barnhardt to present Stress and Coping with Your Diagnosis.  He will share strategies for managing stress and anxiety that come with living with MS.  

June 2023 Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

MS Community:  Finding My Purpose.  Having a sense of belonging to a community of people living with MS can be a powerful tool for maintaining self confidence.  We will join the MS Counsel to plan for advocate for the MS Community in North Alabama.

May 2023 Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

Our May meeting will be a little different.  We will join Dr. Laganke at the Bristol Myers educational event.

When: Tue May 16, 2023 from 6:15 - 8:00 pm

Where:  Jim N Nick's BBQ. 4935 University Dr, Huntsville, 35816.  

You must register for this event:  Call 1-844-409-363 or Email  BMSpatientevent.com, Seating is limited to 50 so register today!

April 2023 Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

Our topic this month will be Living With MS:  Strategies for Exercise.  Tracy Flemming Tracy will share information about the MENTOR 8 week wellness program. Also, we will hear from Dr. Aaron Bolster about the importance of exercise for people with MS.  Finally, we will plan for the MS Walk on Apr 29.  You won't want to miss!

January 2020 Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

Join us for facts, friendship and food! This month Chris Pamperin with Vial Care Inc. will share about Home Infusion options while we snack on Chili & Chips. Come warm up with us!

October 2019 Rocket City MS Support MeetUp

Join us for Facts, Friendship and Food! Dr. Samuel Hunter will speak to us about management of Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Hunter is board-certified in neurology and neuroimaging, with a Multiple sclerosis specialist certification. He has helped people with management of Multiple Sclerosis for over 20 years. Dr. Hunter is a fabulous speaker and you won't want to miss!