The classes have become extremely popular, especially since there isn’t anything similar offered anywhere else in the South Bay, according to Haji. Torrance Memorial will begin offering additional balance classes in the Neuro Balance Center this autumn, which will target more active individuals. “The additional classes will be for those people, perhaps just retired or middle-aged, who want to continue with tennis or golf or biking. They want to continue with their favorite sports but want to avoid injury and feel more confident,” says Haji. While a class time and date hasn’t been set yet, class information and registration are available at 310-517-4711. Haji says that individual therapy is offered as well, and if there has been a medical element such as a joint replacement or other injury, insurance often pays for it.
Balance is not Just For Seniors
Salvador Arias, a 42-year-old competitive soccer player and construction worker from Torrance, found himself a patient of Mavity’s earlier this year. Playing for semi-professional teams such as Lanoria and Sport Alianza, Arias was all too familiar with sports injuries. The midfielder has had multiple ankle sprains and an ACL knee injury last year that landed him in surgery and physical therapy. But it was his ankle sprain in February that introduced him to the benefits of neuro balance. Three weeks after his ankle injury, Arias was still limping, and his orthopedic sports medicine doctor suggested neuro balance therapy instead of the traditional physical therapy he typically has. So he started a seven-week program with Mavity that, according to Arias, was “life-changing.” “I wish I had known the things she taught me years ago!” he says, laughing. “Goodness, I could only imagine!” Arias went on to explain that two of his former teammates from Lanoria, a five-time champion team, went on to play with the LA Galaxy. Arias has also played on the semi-pro leagues McCulloch Stars, Lincoln League, Liga Mexico and Salazar. He thanks Mavity that he is still able to play.
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