Center for Wellness: Starting your wellness journey

This six-week Group Medical Visit offers an introduction to Yoga 4 Cancer, which is a yoga method developed by a cancer survivor that supports the unique needs of those living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis. Yoga has been shown to decrease stress, improve sleep and enhance overall physical and emotional wellness after cancer treatment. Breathing exercises, short-guided meditations and physical postures will be used to support healing after treatment. No previous yoga experience necessary. Open to all patients during or after treatment.

Details

• Provider: Lori Seaborne, PA and Katie Eby, health coach

• Dates: March 7, 14, 21 and 28; April 4 and 11.

• Time: 1-2:30 p.m.

• Location: Wellness Studio, East Madison Hospital

Beginning can be the hardest part. This introductory series will help you establish a mindfulness practice to support your health. Each visit will incorporate mindfulness teachings and meditation with group sharing and support. Research shows that mindfulness can help relieve stress, reduce suffering from chronic pain, lower blood pressure, improve mental health, improve sleep and increase a sense of well-being. If you are curious about mindfulness and want to learn more, this is a great opportunity to start on that path.

There are two offerings this spring season. Please note the differences in location, time of day and length of series when registering.

Details

• Dates: April 18 and 25; May 2 and 9.

• Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.

• Providers: Lisa Simpson, PA, and Alyssa Bobo, RN, health coach.

• Location: Conference Room 1660, East Madison Hospital.
  

• Dates: March 6, 13, 20 and 27; April 3 and 10

• Time: 4–6 p.m.

• Providers: Vincent Minichiello, MD, and Lisa Thomas Prince, MPH.

• Location: Conference Room 1111A, Science Dr Medical Center.

Healthy aging starts with nourishing the mind and body. Eating to age well and physical movement are important factors in preventing cognitive decline. This four-week Group Medical Visit is designed for adults 60 and older who are looking to adopt healthy lifestyle habits and manage chronic conditions to enhance well-being and quality of life. You will focus on what matters to you and what you want your health for as you create your Wellness Action Plan.

Weekly topics of discussion will include nutritional education for older adults; memory and mood changes; medication management; and fall prevention with a focus on balance, flexibility and strength.

Details

• Dates: March 27; April 3, 10 and 17.

• Time: 10 a.m.–noon.

• Providers: Melissa Stiles, MD, and Alyssa Bobo, RN, health coach.

• Location: Conference Room 1111A, Science Dr Medical Center.

Practicing mindful awareness is a foundational skill in the kitchen. The focus of this six-week Group Medical Visit series is on developing healthy eating and cooking habits in a hands-on, supportive environment. You will gain confidence in the kitchen and learn how eating well can be an additional “medicine” for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, prediabetes, diabetes and heart disease. This series will help you explore basic cooking techniques using wholesome ingredients, prepare nutritious and satisfying recipes, all while learning about the health benefits of different foods along the way. Together, we will learn to build a diet around the Mediterranean anti-inflammatory principles.

Details

• Dates: March 16, 23 and 30; April 13, 20 and 27. (Please note: No visit April 6)

• Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.

• Providers: Lisa Grant, DO; Matt Plath, chef; and Katie Eby, health coach.

• Location: Learning Kitchen, East Madison Hospital.

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During this six-week session, we will focus on the health of our hearts. We will discuss the basic mechanisms underlying heart and vascular disease and how we can positively impact these by making simple changes to our lives. We will discuss food and nutrition, exercise, sleep and mindfulness, and how to make positive changes in these and other areas of our lives. Discovering how to make these changes will not only protect our hearts, but also our minds so that we can extend both our health span and lifespan.

• Dates: April 19 and 26; May 3, 10, 17 and 24.

• Time: 5:30–7 p.m.

• Providers: Tom Wallhaus, MD, and Katie Eby, health coach.

• Location: Virtual (meeting link will be provided to patients prior to the start of the series).

Imagine creating lifestyle changes that are better for your health and the environment. This seven-week mindfulness-based Group Medical Visit is aimed at helping to reduce stress, improve your eating habits and increase your physical activity. This visit series will involve hands-on practice with body scanning, mindful eating and walking, compassion meditation, breath awareness and nature appreciation. Participants will be expected to have a smartphone to track physical activity.

Details

• Dates: Feb. 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11

• Time: 3–4:45 p.m.

• Providers: Bruce Barrett, MD, and Beth Wortzel, LCSW

• Location: Conference Room 1111A, Science Dr Medical Center

During this six-session Group Medical Visit, we will focus on living well with atrial fibrillation. Nearly 6 million American adults are affected by this common irregular heart rhythm. Lifestyle risk factors play a large role in how you feel while living with this chronic condition. Together, we will learn to make positive changes to improve your overall health while living with atrial fibrillation. Each visit will incorporate exercise, nutrition and stress-reduction techniques with group sharing and support.

Details

• Dates: Feb. 16; March 2, 16 and 30; April 13 and 27.

• Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m.

• Providers: Matthew Tattersall, DO, and Alyssa Bobo, RN.

• Location: Preventive Cardiology Gym, East Madison Hospital.

Simple Strength focuses on basic strength training exercises while both seated and standing. Exercises are adaptable for a variety of fitness levels. The purpose of this class is to meet your body where you are at to improve overall fitness. Equipment will include a chair, resistance bands and small weights.

Monday Session 1:

• Instructor: Megan Lynch

• Dates: Mondays, March 20–April 17

• Time: 9–10 a.m.

• Location: Virtual via Zoom

• Price: $50

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Monday Session 2:

• Instructor: Megan Lynch

• Dates: Mondays, April 24–May 22

• Time: 9–10 a.m.

• Location: Virtual via Zoom

• Price: $50

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Wednesday Session 1:

• Instructor: Megan Lynch

• Dates: Wednesdays, March 22–April 19

• Time: 9–10 a.m.

• Location: Virtual via Zoom

• Price: $50

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Wednesday Session 2:

• Instructor: Megan Lynch

• Dates: Wednesdays, April 26–May 22

• Time: 9-10 a.m.

• Location: Virtual via Zoom

• Price: $50

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This is a 45-minute class focused on increasing overall strength, and balance through a variety of movement patterns.

Session 1:

• Instructor: Megan Lynch

• Date: Thursdays, March 23–April 20

• Time: 9–9:45 a.m.

• Location: The Wellness Studio, East Madison Hospital

• Price: $38

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Session 2:

• Instructor: Megan Lynch

• Date: Thursdays, April 27–May 25

• Time: 9–9:45 a.m.

• Location: Wellness Studio, East Madison Hospital

• Price: $38

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You will learn Yang 24 with an emphasis on Qi Gong through patient and gentle movements. Move with ease and bring balance, strength, and flexibility to your practice.

• Instructor: Sara Cotton

• Dates: Thursdays, April 27–May 25

• Time: 10–11 a.m.

• Location: The Wellness Studio, East Madison Hospital

• Price: $60

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This gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting on a chair or using a chair for support during standing poses. Chair yoga helps increase flexibility, lung capacity, circulation and strength, improves balance and relieves stress. Appropriate for all ability levels.

Tuesday

• Instructor: Valerie Hesslink

• Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 3–March 7

• Time: 10-11 a.m.

• Location: The Wellness Studio, East Madison Hospital

• Price: $130

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Thursday

• Instructor: Valerie Hesslink

• Dates: Thursdays, March 23–May 25

• Time:10-11 a.m.

• Location: Virtual via Zoom

• Price: $130

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ReBoot is a community exercise program designed for people with neurological conditions as a way to improve physical health in an accessible environment.

• Days: Mondays and Wednesdays

• Time: 1-2 p.m.

• Price: $45 for a four-week session

• To register: Contact Megan Lynch, Fitness Supervisor

  • mylynch@uwhealth.org

  • (608) 237-5613

Session 1:

• Instructor: Megan Lynch

• Dates: Tuesdays, March 21–April 18 (no class March 28)

• Time: 9–9:45 a.m.

• Location: The Wellness Studio, East Madison Hospital

• Price: $38

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Session 2:

• Instructor: Megan Lynch

• Dates: Tuesdays, April 25–May 23

• Time: 9–9:45 a.m.

• Location: The Wellness Studio, East Madison Hospital

• Price: $38

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We offer one-day passes ($8) that give you access to both pools.

Note: For all classes, participants must be able to enter and exit the pool independently. Those patrons requiring assistance must provide their own qualified attendant.

Aqua Exercise

• When: 7:30–8:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays.

• Ages: 13 years and older.

• Cost: $10 per class.

• Description: Each class will involve activity in the warm pool that will include focus on core strength, balance, mobility and flexibility. Mild to moderate level of activity. You may sign up for one week at a time.

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Aqua Core

• When: 6–7 p.m. Thursdays.

• Ages: 13 years and older.

• Cost: $10 per class.

• Description: Aqua Core meets in the Warm Water Pool. Core stabilization, balance and resistance training are used to strengthen the body's torso. Appropriate for moderate to high ability levels. You may sign up for one week at a time.

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Slow Flow Aqua Exercise

• When: 7:30–8:15 a.m. Thursdays.

• Ages: 13 years and older.

• Cost: $8 per class.

• Description: Gentle movements in the Warm Water Pool help relax and both body and mind. Developed to build on balance and core strength. Mild to moderate level of activity.

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

Participants should contact the Fitness and Aquatics staff prior to a missed class. Staff will transfer you into future classes or credit your account. Classes will not be credited if requested after the missed class has taken place. Full refunds will only be issued to participants who miss classes due to illness or injury.

Questions?

Email CCW@uwhealth.org or call (608) 440-6600.

March 2023

• Lap pool schedule (pdf)

• Warm water pool schedule (pdf)

• 1-on-1 fitness consult and assessment

• Includes fitness testing and an exercise plan

• Designed to offer guidance and testing

• 60 minutes: $60 (UW Health employees and patients can receive $20 off)

Personal training provides you with safe exercise guidance and instruction from a certified fitness professional. We also offer partner training for participants of a similar fitness level.

• 1-on-1 workouts

• Custom exercise plan

• Access to pool and weight room

• Can be tailored for health restrictions

Training package: 60 minutes each

* A fitness assessment is required prior to joining

• Five sessions: $325 individual/$187.50 partner per person

• 10 sessions: $600 individual/$350 partner per person

Cost: $25

When you purchase a one-month fitness pass, you will receive a custom exercise program developed by one of our specialists. Throughout the month you can exercise independently in our Therapy Gym during the designated hours. An exercise specialist will always be present for your safety and will be a resource in answering any questions you may have.

Available Therapy Gym hours:

• Mondays and Wednesdays: 4–5 p.m.

* Fitness assessment required for first-time users