2026
Classes & Events

Kaiut Yoga is a therapeutic, biomechanical style of yoga aimed at balancing the nervous system, improving joint health, restoring lost connections, and building resilience and adaptability throughout the system. It is accessible to everybody regardless of age, ability, size, or gender. It doesn’t matter whether you are super rigid or hyperflexible. It is adaptable to any situation or condition. It isn’t without some intensity, but it is never aggressive. The focus is on function and sustainability in the practice, rather than on the aesthetics of the poses or how deep people can get in them. It is about learning to ‘be’ instead of ‘do’. This is not Westernized fitness yoga. So come with an open mind, be curious, and get ready to explore and develop a deeper level of presence, connection, and awareness. $25 per class. $100 5-punch pass available. Meets Every Tuesday from 5:30pm-6:45pm 512 Tremont st. Ste. A

Wing Chun Kung Fu is a Chinese martial art focused on efficiency and close-range combat. Developed by a nun from the Shaolin Temple, the style is designed to assist a smaller person in defeating a stronger and larger opponent, making it perfect for self-defense. All forms and drills are performed while standing, making it suitable for various fitness levels due to its low-impact nature. By emphasizing proper stance and centerline theory, Wing Chun also corrects posture, reducing strain on the spine and joints. This class is offered by Blake Storey on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays 1:00-2:00pm at our Gym location, 512 Tremont St, Suite A, Chattanooga, TN.

Mondays 6pm-7pm with Coach Julie. Join a community of women building strength, confidence, and vitality in a fun, supportive environment. Learn how to safely and effectively use barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, and bodyweight exercises to improve strength, coordination, balance, and body composition. Whether you're new to strength training or looking to continue your journey, this class offers a welcoming, no-pressure space to develop a stronger, more capable body alongside other women with similar goals.

Sunday Reset with Jerr. $35 Acupuncture. Two Sundays a month from 9-2 A gentle, intentional acupuncture session to help you ease into the week ahead. Each month offers a new theme with a curated acupuncture protocol to support mental, emotional and physical balance. Settle in for a calming 40-minute tune-up designed to leave you feeling refreshed and ready. Come as you are. Leave clearer, lighter, and more aligned.

$35 @ the CHM Gym 512 Tremont st. Join us for a special Sound Bath with Alex Ballew. The room will be filled with deep tones from the gong, vibrations from didgeridoos, singing bowls, rain sticks, bells, drums and more. Experience the sounds of rivers, the ocean, wind and earth elements. Drift into the stillness below the mind and access the parasympathetic nervous system for an opportunity to let go, rejuvenate, feel grounded and become deeply relaxed. Participants have an opportunity for emotional revelation, a chance to connect with themselves and ultimately tap into their innate ability for self healing. Props are important for this experience. In addition to your yoga mat, we encourage you to bring extra pillows, blankets, bolsters, cushions, etc. Eye masks are a nice touch as well. It cannot be overdone. You want to feel like you're laying on a cloud. (Some props available in studio). Friday August 21. 7:30pm @ CHM Gym. $35

Begins September 14, 2026 @ CHM Gym 512 Tremont st. Chattanooga 37405 Two Class option times: Monday 8:00am & Wednesday 5:00pm $250- Once Weekly Attendance for 6 weeks. $450- Twice Weekly Attendance for 6 weeks. $50- Single Class Drop-In A collaboration between Libby Schwartz, PT, DPT of Movement Mantra Physical Therapy & Coaching and Chattanooga Holistic Medicine Program Overview This six-week program is designed for individuals experiencing low back pain who want to better understand their bodies, move with greater confidence, and build the strength needed to support an active life. The program combines education, movement instruction, and progressive strength training in a small-group setting. Each week introduces a new principle related to low back health and builds upon concepts from previous weeks, while still functioning as a valuable stand-alone session for participants who cannot attend the entire series. Participants may attend the Monday morning session, Wednesday evening session, or both, depending on their schedule and goals. Monday and Wednesday will cover the same core weekly theme, with enough flexibility and exercise variation for participants who choose to attend twice. Program Format Duration: 6 weeks Class Length: 60 minutes Weekly Sessions: Monday morning + Wednesday evening Format: Education + movement workshop + progressive strength training Led by: Dr. Libby Schwartz, PT, DPT, CSCS Location: Chattanooga Holistic Medicine Each 60-minute session would generally include: 10–15 minutes: Weekly education and movement principle 10 minutes: Guided mobility, activation, and movement preparation 30–35 minutes: Progressive strength training 5 minutes: Takeaways, modifications, and at-home application The program would follow a consistent underlying strength structure while introducing a new educational focus each week. This allows participants to develop familiarity and confidence with foundational movements while progressively increasing strength, complexity, and independence. Six-Week Progression Week 1: Understanding Your Back + Building Confidence in Movement Theme: Your back is designed to move. The first week establishes the foundation for the entire program by helping participants better understand low back pain and reduce fear around movement. Education may include: basic pain science, pain versus damage, why avoiding movement is not always the answer, individual variability in back pain, and the role of progressive strength training. Movement focus: identifying comfortable movement options, breathing and bracing, spinal movement, and foundational strength patterns. Goal: Participants leave with a better understanding of their back and confidence that movement can be part of the solution. Week 2: Core Strength Beyond "Abs" Theme: Your core's job is to help you create and transfer force. This week moves beyond traditional ideas of core training and teaches participants how the trunk works during everyday movement and strength training. Education may include: bracing versus constantly "sucking in," breathing under load, trunk stiffness when needed, and why there is no single perfect core exercise. Movement focus: anti-extension, anti-rotation, carries, and integrating core control into larger strength movements. Goal: Learn how to use the core as part of whole-body movement rather than treating it as an isolated muscle group. Week 3: Hinging, Bending + Lifting Theme: Build the capacity to do the things life requires. Rather than teaching people to fear bending or believe there is one "perfect" way to lift, this week focuses on developing options and gradually increasing capacity. Education may include: hip hinging, spinal movement, load management, lifting strategies, and why context matters when discussing movement technique. Movement focus: hinge variations, deadlift progressions, squatting, picking objects up from different heights, and loaded carries. Goal: Build confidence with bending, lifting, and moving weight. Week 4: Strong Hips, Strong Legs + A Supported Back Theme: Your back doesn't work in isolation. This week focuses on building the strength of the hips and lower body to improve overall movement capacity. Education may include: the relationship between hip mobility, lower-body strength, and back function without suggesting that one "weak" muscle is necessarily the cause of pain. Movement focus: squats, split squats, step-ups, hip extension, lateral hip strength, and single-leg control. Goal: Develop stronger legs and hips while learning how to distribute load throughout the body. Week 5: Building Resilience Through Progressive Loading Theme: Getting stronger requires gradually doing more. Participants begin putting the previous weeks together while learning how to safely progress exercise. Education may include: progressive overload, soreness versus pain, modifying exercises, choosing appropriate resistance, and understanding when to progress or regress. Movement focus: progressively heavier versions of familiar movement patterns and combining exercises into a structured full-body workout. Goal: Give participants the tools to challenge themselves without feeling afraid of every symptom or sensation. Week 6: Putting It All Together + Training for Life Theme: You are capable of more than managing your back pain. The final week integrates the principles learned throughout the series into a complete strength-training session while helping participants understand how to continue independently. Education may include: building a sustainable training routine, managing occasional flare-ups, returning to activities participants enjoy, and understanding when individualized care may be appropriate. Movement focus: a full-body strength workout incorporating squat, hinge, push, pull, carry, core, and individualized movement options. Goal: Participants leave with a practical framework for continuing to strength train beyond the six-week program. Key Program Principles The entire program would be built around several consistent messages: Movement is adaptable. There is rarely one universally "correct" way to move. Pain does not always equal damage. Symptoms should be considered within the larger context of the individual. Strength is protective. Building physical capacity can improve confidence and help people participate more fully in their lives. Exercises should meet people where they are. Every major movement can be progressed, regressed, or modified. The goal is independence. Participants should leave understanding how to make decisions about their own movement and training.

This class is designed for beginners and intermediate lifters. Safe and effective form will be taught for the basic barbell strength exercises (squat, overhead press, bench press, deadlift). No previous experience is necessary.

Strong & Slow Yoga with Mitra. Thursdays from 6pm-7pm in the CHM Gym. 512 Tremont st Chattanooga 37405. This Strong and Slow Flow Yoga class creates space for practitioners to cultivate strength and awareness through slow, fluid movements. Modifications are always offered, including with a chair, wall or props. There's a strong emphasis on individual agency and each practitioner meeting their time on the mat with what they need. Classes are informed by Sivananda yoga and Ashtanga yoga. Elements of Yin, Viniyoga and Restorative yoga also sometimes apply. All sessions offer gentle breathwork and include a five-minute final rest. Expect to leave class refreshed and relaxed. All levels are welcome! See you Thursday!

Meets first Saturday of each month. 10:00am Motherhood is beautiful- and hard. Join us for a supportive, judgment-free space where moms can connect, share, and breathe together. Meets: The first Saturday of every month starting May 2nd Location: CHM Gym 512 Tremont Suite A. Chattanooga TN 37405 Time: 10am-11am Who: Moms and babies of all stages Cost: Free!

Our next Tai-Chi Series begins Friday September 4, 2026 @ 4:30pm. * This is a continuation series. Please only sign up for this class if you have already completed the Beginner Series with Applied Tai-Chi. Fridays 4:30pm-6:00pm at the CHM Gym 512 Tremont st Join us for a new beginner Tai Chi session at Chattanooga Holistic Medicine. Tai Chi is an exceptional practice for achieving a healthier mind, body, and spirit, helping to improve muscle tone, flexibility, concentration, and balance. Instructors: This session will be led by Steve Long and Master Ziwei Guo. Master Guo is a nationally certified 6th-degree martial arts master from China and a featured actor in many martial arts movies, specializing in Kung Fu, Xing Yi, Tai Ji, and Bagua. This is a 12 week series that builds upon itself each week. Once the 12 weeks is over, a new series will start again. Cost: $180 Upfront ($15 per class) Location: 512 Tremont st. Chattanooga TN, 37405

Saturday, September 12. 3:00 @ CHM 512 Tremont st. 37405 Join Nurse Practitioner, Katy Poole, DNP for this event! Fertility 101: Building the Foundation for a Healthy Pregnancy Whether you're hoping to conceive in the next few months, planning ahead for the future, or simply want to better understand your reproductive health, this class will help you focus on what truly matters before pregnancy. Join family nurse practitioner and fertility consultant Katy Poole for an evidence-based discussion on the key pillars of fertility optimization. Together, we'll explore how nutrition, lifestyle, sleep, stress, exercise, environmental exposures, and targeted supplementation can influence both egg and sperm health. We'll also review common medical conditions that can impact fertility—including thyroid disorders, PCOS, endometriosis, insulin resistance, and male factor infertility—and discuss practical steps you can take to optimize your chances of a healthy pregnancy. This class is ideal for individuals and couples who are planning to conceive within the next year, experiencing difficulty becoming pregnant, preparing for fertility treatments, or simply wanting to be proactive about their reproductive health. You'll leave with practical, science-backed strategies you can begin implementing right away. About the Instructor Katy Poole, DNP , is a family nurse practitioner and founder of Katy Poole Wellness, where she specializes in fertility optimization and preconception wellness. After experiencing miscarriage and infertility herself, Katy became passionate about understanding the factors that influence reproductive health beyond what is typically covered during routine medical visits. Combining her clinical experience with an extensive review of the scientific literature and incorporation of a functional approach, Katy helps individuals and couples identify modifiable factors that may improve fertility, support healthy pregnancies, and optimize outcomes before conception. Her goal is to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and lifestyle-based interventions by providing practical, evidence-based guidance that empowers patients throughout their fertility journey.