STEP Forward

Service offers:

• Individual intake assessment with a healthcare provider to determine eligibility for the STEP Forward program
• 10 weeks of exercise and education, held twice weekly, 1 hour in duration, in community setting
• Progressive exercise, working up to between 45-60 mins of activity
• Kinesiologist-led education sessions about learning to move safely and self monitoring (ongoing)
• Occupational Therapist-led education sessions on benefits of exercise, motivation, pacing, coping, pain management, & community resources (over two sessions)
• Individual exit assessment and review of personal physical activity goals
• One and three month follow-up and intervention, as needed
• Occupational therapy consultation, if required, during programming

• are re-integrating into the community following a medical or rehabilitation intervention
• are able to ambulate independently with or without aid (cane, walker, etc.) for approximately 1 block
• are under 500 lbs
• aim to better manage physical status while living with a chronic health diagnosis
• do not currently have an active Motor Vehicle Accident, Worker's Compensation, and/or Short Term Disability claim

• Clients may self-refer by calling the STEP Forward Intake Line
• Healthcare providers may also call to refer clients to program
• An initial assessment appointment will be scheduled to determine program suitability

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of intake assessment.

• There is no instructional fee.


• A cost of $15.00 to cover cost of exercise bands and a workbook for clients to keep.