Course Description: Strengthen Bones Without Medication

Worried about thinning bones? You can strengthen your bones at any age using proven strategies without medication. Bone loss can be slowed, stopped and sometimes partially reversed through practical, realistic approaches that may include diet, supplements, physical activity and posture habits. Your instructor brings both professional insight and personal experience, having improved her own bone health from advanced osteopenia to normal bone density. Topics include how bones remodel throughout life, when supplements may, or may not, be helpful and how everyday lifestyle choices can reduce fracture risk. You'll learn about the three "calcium taxis" (vitamins D and K2, and omega-3 fatty acids) and how they help direct calcium away from your arteries, and into the bones. We'll also explore why better DEXA scan results don't always mean a lower risk of fractures, along with current research, medications, and the role of daily habits in supporting bone health. This class is designed to help you better understand your options and make informed decisions for stronger bones.

Course Details: (seats remaining)

Schedule:

Every day, starting on 04/28/26 and ending on 04/28/26

Times:

10:30am-12:00pm PDT

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Price:

Class Price : $59.00

Instructors

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Jari Serra RD

Biography:

Jari Serra is a registered dietitian and nutrition educatorwith more than 40 years of experience in private practice, public health, andintegrative medicine. Raised with an emphasis on nutrition, yoga, and naturalmedicine, she brings a whole-person approach to health education that blendsmainstream and complementary perspectives. Her long-standing focus on bonehealth and healthy aging is informed by both professional and personalexperience.

Before graduating from Oregon State University and OregonHealth Science University, she was co-founder and owner of the West Bank Cafe,Corvallis's first natural foods restaurant. Her professional backgroundincludes work in public health departments and 14 years in an integrativemedical clinic. She has been teaching and speaking for more than 35 years andhas offered community education classes through COCC since 2013.

Her goal is to help students identify individualizednutrition and lifestyle strategies that support overall long-term health. Herareas of special interest include bone health, arthritis management, and recoveryfrom injury and surgery.

Here is what the students have tosay about Jari:

"Jari makes me want totake more classes from her. She is a wealth of information."

"Great presentation.Very informative and helpful. Thank you so much!"

"Jari speaks clearly,encourages questions. I would take any of her classes gladly."

"She is a wonderfulpresenter. So knowledgeable. Thank you for this course."

Facility Detail

COCC Chandler Lab

CHLAB 301

1027 NW Trenton Ave

Bend, OR 97703

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.