Walk With A Doc
Free.
- What It Does
- Free community walks led by healthcare professionals, starting with a brief health discussion.
- Who It Helps
- Anyone looking to improve their health through walking and connect with local doctors.
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Activity & Wellness Groups
MOVE YOUR BODY, HEAL YOUR MIND
MOVE YOUR BODY, HEAL YOUR MIND
Activity & Wellness Groups
Physical activity, fasting, and mindfulness are powerful metabolic interventions. These groups provide structured, supportive environments for implementing these healing practices.
Walking & Hiking Communities
parkrun
Free.
- What It Does
- Free, weekly, community events all around the world (5k on Saturday mornings, plus junior parkrun 2k on Sundays for ages 4–14). Walkers are actively welcomed.
- Who It Helps
- People of all ages and abilities looking for a supportive community to walk or run with.
Free.
European Hiking Federation (ERA)
Free resources; membership through national organizations.
- What It Does
- Pan-European organization promoting walking, hiking, and trail access across Europe. Coordinates the network of European Long Distance Paths (E-paths).
- Who It Helps
- Europeans seeking organized walking routes and hiking communities.
Free resources; membership through national organizations.
Ramblers Wellbeing Walks (UK)
Free walks; membership optional (£45.00/year).
- What It Does
- Britain's walking charity offering short, free group walks specifically designed for health and wellbeing.
- Who It Helps
- UK residents seeking gentle, social walking groups for physical and mental health.
Free walks; membership optional (£45.00/year).
Heart Foundation Walking (Australia)
Free.
- What It Does
- Australia's largest free walking network with thousands of local groups across the country.
- Who It Helps
- Australians looking for safe, social walking groups to improve cardiovascular and mental health.
Free.
Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease
Free app and community classes; self-directed guidebook $11.95 (free version via the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance). US-based program.
- What It Does
- A structured walking program proven to reduce the pain of arthritis and improve overall health.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals with arthritis or chronic joint pain.
Free app and community classes; self-directed guidebook $11.95 (free version via the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance). US-based program.
HIKE for Mental Health
Free to join hikes; fundraising encouraged.
- What It Does
- Organizes hikes to raise funds for mental health research and trail preservation.
- Who It Helps
- Hikers in the United States wanting to support mental health causes and find community.
Free to join hikes; fundraising encouraged.
GoodGym
Free; optional donations from £7/month.
- What It Does
- Combines exercise with community service: members run, walk, or cycle to help isolated older people and community projects.
- Who It Helps
- People in the UK seeking purposeful exercise that benefits their community and mental health.
Free; optional donations from £7/month.
Biohacking & Wellness Communities
The Fasting Method Community
Monthly $45.99, Annual $329.99, Lifetime $997 (free 7-day trial available).
- What It Does
- Created by Dr. Jason Fung and Megan Ramos, offering 25+ live groups weekly and monthly challenges.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals using fasting for weight loss, diabetes reversal, and metabolic health.
Monthly $45.99, Annual $329.99, Lifetime $997 (free 7-day trial available).
Zero – Fasting & Food Tracker
Free basic; premium subscription ~$60–$93/year.
- What It Does
- Fasting and nutrition tracker app designed to help users lose fat, protect muscle, and build healthy habits through intermittent fasting and protein tracking.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals seeking a structured fasting and nutrition tracking tool for weight management and habit formation.
Free basic; premium subscription ~$60–$93/year.
Mayo Clinic Connect – LCHF Living & Intermittent Fasting Support Group
Free.
- What It Does
- An online forum hosted and moderated by Mayo Clinic for patients and caregivers sharing information about LCHF living and intermittent fasting.
- Who It Helps
- Patients and caregivers seeking peer support in a community hosted by Mayo Clinic.
Free.
Wim Hof Method Community
Free community groups; paid courses available.
- What It Does
- Global community practicing the method’s three pillars — breathing, cold exposure, and commitment (mindset) — for immune regulation and mental resilience. Safety warning: never practice the breathing in or near water, in the shower, or while driving (blackouts have caused deaths). Avoid the breathing technique if you have a cardiovascular condition, epilepsy, are pregnant, or are prone to fainting.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals seeking to improve stress resilience, recovery, and overall wellbeing through breathwork and cold exposure.
Free community groups; paid courses available.
Biohackers Collective
Free to join.
- What It Does
- A global community for people seeking to gain control over their own biology. Note: this site appears dormant — some pages return errors and it has not been updated in years.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals interested in health optimization.
Free to join.
Adaptive Exercise & Movement Therapy
Tai Chi For Health Institute
Varies by instructor; online programs $19.95–$299.
- What It Does
- Non-profit representing certified instructors of evidence-based Tai Chi programs for health and fall prevention.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals seeking gentle, accessible movement therapy, including programs for arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart conditions, memory loss, back pain, and stroke recovery, as well as children’s and workplace programs.
Varies by instructor; online programs $19.95–$299.
Qigong Institute
Free resources; membership $40/year.
- What It Does
- A research and education institute promoting Qigong and energy medicine, maintaining the Qigong and Energy Medicine Database of 18,400+ scientific abstracts.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals seeking traditional mind-body practices, as well as researchers, medical professionals, and policy makers.
Free resources; membership $40/year.
Dance for PD (Parkinson’s Disease)
Many classes are free or subsidized.
- What It Does
- Internationally acclaimed program offering specialized dance classes for people with Parkinson’s.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals with Parkinson’s — along with their care partners, families, and friends — seeking to improve mobility, balance, and mood.
Many classes are free or subsidized.
Rock Steady Boxing
Varies by affiliate gym.
- What It Does
- A non-contact, boxing-based fitness program designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals with Parkinson’s disease at all stages.
Varies by affiliate gym.
Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!)
$75/month (live + on-demand) or $40 per pre-recorded package; in-person PWR!Gym membership is separate.
- What It Does
- Online membership with Guided Plans, exercise classes, and Wellness Series webinars for PD, plus the in-person PWR!Gym in Tucson, Arizona.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals with Parkinson’s disease, and their care partners, seeking specialized exercise.
$75/month (live + on-demand) or $40 per pre-recorded package; in-person PWR!Gym membership is separate.
LSVT BIG Physical Therapy
Varies by provider.
- What It Does
- A standardized, one-on-one physical and occupational therapy protocol delivered by certified clinicians to improve movement in people with Parkinson’s.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions.
Varies by provider.
Cycling Without Age
Free.
- What It Does
- A worldwide movement providing joy and vitality to older adults through trishaw rides.
- Who It Helps
- Elderly individuals and those with limited mobility.
Free.
SilverSneakers
Free for eligible Medicare members.
- What It Does
- Health and fitness program for adults 65+ included with many Medicare Advantage plans, offering gym access and online fitness classes.
- Who It Helps
- Seniors — and some under-65 Medicare recipients with qualifying disabilities — seeking access to gyms, community fitness classes, and guided online workouts.
Free for eligible Medicare members.
Couch to 5K (NHS)
Free.
- What It Does
- A free NHS running plan for absolute beginners, guiding you to running 5km in 9 weeks.
- Who It Helps
- Beginners in the UK looking to safely start running.
Free.
Adaptive Training Foundation
100% free for accepted athletes (donor-funded).
- What It Does
- Customized fitness training programs, based in Carrollton, Texas, for individuals with physical or traumatic impairments.
- Who It Helps
- Veterans, amputees, people with spinal cord injuries, youth, and others needing modified exercises to safely build strength.
100% free for accepted athletes (donor-funded).
Yoga With Adriene
Free (YouTube); paid Find What Feels Good membership ~$10–$13/month.
- What It Does
- Massive online community offering free yoga videos, including gentle and restorative practices.
- Who It Helps
- Anyone looking to practice yoga safely at home.
Free (YouTube); paid Find What Feels Good membership ~$10–$13/month.
Meditation, Mindfulness & Brain Retraining
Palouse Mindfulness (Free MBSR)
100% Free.
- What It Does
- A free, online 8-week course based on the MBSR program (not an officially certified UMass MBSR course).
- Who It Helps
- Individuals dealing with chronic pain, illness, anxiety, and stress.
100% Free.
Curable App
Free 14-day trial; subscription ~$60/year.
- What It Does
- Evidence-based chronic pain lessons using pain science education and brain retraining techniques.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals suffering from chronic pain and persistent symptoms.
Free 14-day trial; subscription ~$60/year.
The Gupta Program
Paid program (~£299–£499).
- What It Does
- A brain retraining program, based on the theory of amygdala and insula retraining, for chronic fatigue, long COVID, and fibromyalgia. Evidence for its effectiveness remains limited.
- Who It Helps
- Patients with ME/CFS, Long COVID, fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivities, and other neuro-immune conditions.
Paid program (~£299–£499).
Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS)
Paid program (~$299–$499 CAD online; ~$3,000+ in-person).
- What It Does
- A self-directed, drug-free program based on the theory of neuroplasticity and limbic system retraining.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals with conditions the program attributes to “limbic system impairment” (a founder-coined term, not a recognized medical diagnosis), such as chronic fatigue, multiple chemical sensitivities, and chronic pain.
Paid program (~$299–$499 CAD online; ~$3,000+ in-person).
Headspace Pain Management
$12.99/month or $69.99/year (14-day free trial); HSA/FSA eligible.
- What It Does
- A specialized meditation pack focused on changing your relationship with chronic pain.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals seeking mindfulness techniques to cope with physical pain.
$12.99/month or $69.99/year (14-day free trial); HSA/FSA eligible.
Living Mindfully With Illness Together Sangha
Free/Donation-based.
- What It Does
- A meditation group for people living with chronic illness — whether in an acute phase, in remission, or supporting someone as a caregiver. Some prior meditation experience is expected.
- Who It Helps
- Patients seeking spiritual and emotional support.
Free/Donation-based.
Meditation Chapel
Free.
- What It Does
- An online meditation community, primarily Christian contemplative in focus, welcoming people of all faith traditions.
- Who It Helps
- Anyone seeking a quiet, supportive virtual space for regular meditation.
Free.
Nature Therapy
Outdoor Swimming Society
Free community resources.
- What It Does
- A broad UK community for outdoor swimming, covering recreation, adventure, access, and water safety.
- Who It Helps
- All outdoor swimmers, with guidance on cold-water safety and acclimatization.
Free community resources.
The Forest Bathing Institute
Varies by event; guide training around £3,300.
- What It Does
- A UK research, events, and training organization focusing on forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku), including its proprietary “Forest Bathing+” approach and partnerships with the NHS and government bodies. Its main offering is guide training (typically 8–12 months).
- Who It Helps
- Individuals seeking therapeutic benefits of mindful time in nature, and those training to become forest bathing guides.
Varies by event; guide training around £3,300.
Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT)
Varies by guide; guide certification $3,350–$3,600+.
- What It Does
- Primarily provides forest therapy guide training worldwide and maintains a Guide Directory of 2,500+ guides across 65+ countries, plus a low-cost introductory course.
- Who It Helps
- Those looking for guided therapeutic nature experiences.
Varies by guide; guide certification $3,350–$3,600+.
Green Gym (TCV)
Free.
- What It Does
- Enhances physical and mental wellbeing through nature contact, group activity, and conservation work; recognized by the UK Department of Health, available via GP referral, and run in partnership with the charity Mind.
- Who It Helps
- Individuals in the UK looking for outdoor exercise.
Free.
Trellis Horticultural Therapy Alliance
Free for participants (donor-funded 501(c)(3)).
- What It Does
- Uses gardening and nature to enrich lives in the Atlanta/Decatur, Georgia area (distinct from the UK’s Trellis Scotland).
- Who It Helps
- People seeking therapeutic gardening, including those with mental health conditions, incarcerated individuals, and aging adults.
Free for participants (donor-funded 501(c)(3)).
Important Disclaimer
This directory is provided for
educational and informational purposes only
and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your medication regimen or starting any new therapy.
This document does not guarantee the legitimacy, quality, or suitability of any business, organization, or practitioner listed within. The inclusion of any listing does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or verification of credentials. All organizations listed are independent entities over which the creators of this directory have no control or oversight.
This directory is intended to be used as a starting point and reference for the reader to conduct their own research, exercise their own judgment, and apply their own discretion before engaging with any listed organization or professional. Readers are strongly encouraged to independently verify credentials, read reviews, check licensing, and confirm current pricing and availability directly with each organization before committing to any services.
Costs, availability, contact details, and services may change at any time without notice. Information was accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication.
About Notbroken.io: this directory and the accompanying Breathe, Calm, Sleep, Move, Eat, Track and Build tools were created by Nathan Leary, who runs and updates them. How each tool works, its safety notes, the privacy policy and terms of use are at notbroken.io/about, notbroken.io/privacy and notbroken.io/terms. The tools are general wellness aids, not medical devices, and Track is a personal journal that never gives medication advice.
If you are in crisis: Please contact your local emergency services immediately, or reach out to one of the following helplines:
International: Chapter 02 of this directory lists free helplines by situation and country; elsewhere use Find A Helpline — findahelpline.com
United States: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) • Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741)
United Kingdom: Samaritans — 116 123 (free, 24/7)
Canada: Talk Suicide Canada — 988 (call or text, 24/7)
Australia: Lifeline — 13 11 14 (24/7) • Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636
New Zealand: Need to Talk? — 1737 (free, 24/7)
Europe: European Emergency Number — 112
India: iCall — 9152987821 • Vandrevala Foundation — 1860 2662 345
Singapore: Samaritans of Singapore — 1-767 (24/7)
Japan: TELL Lifeline — 03-5774-0992
This document does not guarantee the legitimacy, quality, or suitability of any business, organization, or practitioner listed within. The inclusion of any listing does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or verification of credentials. All organizations listed are independent entities over which the creators of this directory have no control or oversight.
This directory is intended to be used as a starting point and reference for the reader to conduct their own research, exercise their own judgment, and apply their own discretion before engaging with any listed organization or professional. Readers are strongly encouraged to independently verify credentials, read reviews, check licensing, and confirm current pricing and availability directly with each organization before committing to any services.
Costs, availability, contact details, and services may change at any time without notice. Information was accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication.
About Notbroken.io: this directory and the accompanying Breathe, Calm, Sleep, Move, Eat, Track and Build tools were created by Nathan Leary, who runs and updates them. How each tool works, its safety notes, the privacy policy and terms of use are at notbroken.io/about, notbroken.io/privacy and notbroken.io/terms. The tools are general wellness aids, not medical devices, and Track is a personal journal that never gives medication advice.
If you are in crisis: Please contact your local emergency services immediately, or reach out to one of the following helplines:
International: Chapter 02 of this directory lists free helplines by situation and country; elsewhere use Find A Helpline — findahelpline.com
United States: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) • Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741)
United Kingdom: Samaritans — 116 123 (free, 24/7)
Canada: Talk Suicide Canada — 988 (call or text, 24/7)
Australia: Lifeline — 13 11 14 (24/7) • Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636
New Zealand: Need to Talk? — 1737 (free, 24/7)
Europe: European Emergency Number — 112
India: iCall — 9152987821 • Vandrevala Foundation — 1860 2662 345
Singapore: Samaritans of Singapore — 1-767 (24/7)
Japan: TELL Lifeline — 03-5774-0992
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