Preventing Falls, Saving Lives

Offering Comprehensive Physical Exams, Tai Chi, Educational Seminars, and Fall Prevention Consultations

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Comprehensive Fall Prevention Services

The Fall Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Center (FIPAR) is a unique model of care that provides evidence-based services that encompass the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psycho-social needs of persons of all ages, from childhood to older adults. Health and wellness services include friendly testing for fall risk, Tai Chi, and related health and wellness services.

FIPAR’s mission is to increase awareness of the fatal consequences of a fall and to prevent injuries from falls among community-dwelling older persons, particularly injuries resulting in fractures, such as hip fractures which can result in disability and even death.

FIPAR’s vision is to educate and engage each individual on fall prevention strategies that will promote an environment of safety, independence, and health; and promote physical and mental well-being.

Established by Dr. Cassandra Warner Frieson, a nurse practitioner and Tai Chi instructor with years of experience caring for and assisting seniors, the FIPAR Center can assist you to naturally improve your health, mood, and ability to live independently.

To schedule an appointment, please call: (205) 518-6421.

Testimonials

“Dr. Frieson, The Tai Chi class has been most rewarding. The gentle movements and breathing techniques of Tai Chi have helped to reduce stress, improve my balance also my sleep.

Many thanks to United Way for granting senior citizens this golden opportunity.”

“Thank you so much for teaching in our class.

Tai chi keeps me grounded since I have my mothers care everyday. I can do my exercises and
feel refreshed and can go further in a day.

My mind is sharper from the energy I need for my body to push pull and move objects at home. My joints feel free to to rise upon the clouds. I'm so thankful for this class again. I can't say enough about Dr. Friesion and the care she puts in each class.”

Patsy

“My Tai Chi experience has been great from the very start.

The deep breathing part of the movement has improved my breathing problems and also my resting heart rate has decreased at least 10 points since I began Tai Chi!”

Juanita

“Cassandra, thank you for the Tai Chi classes! The benefits begin with taking time for myself. As a new 1st time grandma, and a caregiver of my 82 yo Mom, and a wife, this is not always easy or prioritized.

An hour a day a couple days of the week, I am learning to focus on me!

Meditative, proper breathing techniques and gentle Tai Chi is also helping me improve strength and mobility to joints and muscles! I love it!” 

Rochelle

“Thanks so much for providing the Tai Chi classes via the website. It has helped me to continue my exercises. I have Parkinson’s and falls are a big concern so these classes help me to avoid this problem. Cassandra is an excellent teacher and she makes the class fun.”

LaNelle