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Roller skating offers mental health reset for skaters of all ages
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk LeAnne Gendreau , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the therapeutic benefits of roller skating at Skate Galaxy can be found through Aging Untold, as reported by KOSA CBS7.
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a local roller skating rink has become a haven for people seeking a mental health break. Skate Galaxy is where individuals of all ages go to find solace and relaxation through roller skating. A coach at the rink, LT Otis, has been skating since childhood and now teaches others.
He is in his 70s and continues to share his passion for the sport with new skaters. Further details about the therapeutic benefits of roller skating at Skate Galaxy can be found through Aging Untold, as reported by KOSA CBS7.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a local roller skating rink has become a haven for people seeking a mental health break. Skate Galaxy is where individuals of all ages go to find solace and relaxation…
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