Center for Wellness: Starting your wellness journey

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 have been curious about mindfulness and want to learn more, this is a great opportunity to start on that path. We invite you to explore the possibilities.

Please note the differences in visit location, time of day, and length of series when registering.

 Details

• Dates: September 6, 13, 20, 27

• Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Provider: Lisa Simpson, PA, and Alyssa Bobo, RN

• Location: Conference Room 1660, East Madison Hospital

• Dates: September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17

• Time: 4-6 p.m.

• Provider: 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

• Fall prevention with a focus on balance, flexibility and strength

Details

• Dates: October 18, 25; November 1, 8

• Time: 10 a.m.-noon.

• Provider: Melissa Stiles, MD; and Katie Heiser, health coach.

• Location: Learning Kitchen, East Madison Hospital.

• Registration: Please call (608) 440-6600.

This four-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. We encourage patients to consider their ability to comfortably breathe deeply while wearing a medical grade mask. No previous yoga experience necessary. Open to all patients during or after treatment.

 Details

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

• Dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25

• Time: 1-2:30 p.m.

• Location: Wellness Studio, East Madison Hospital

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 chronic conditions. This visit 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

• Provider: Lisa Grant, DO; Matt Plath, chef; Katie Eby, health coach

• Dates: October 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17

• Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Location: Learning Kitchen, East Madison Hospital

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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.

Virtual session

• Instructor: Megan Lynch

• Price: $140 per session

• Dates: Mondays, Sept. 12-Dec. 12

• Time: 9-10 a.m.

• Location: Virtual via Zoom

Increase total-body flexibility and develop strength using a suspension system. Move your body dynamically and use gravity in a new and challenging way. Prior TRX experience preferred. Appropriate for moderate to advanced fitness levels.

• Instructor: Katie Heiser

• Price: $63/session

• Dates:

  • Session 1: Mondays, Sept. 12-Oct. 24

  • Session 2: Mondays, Nov. 7-Dec. 19

• Time: 5:30-6:15 p.m.

• Location: The Wellness Studio, East Madison Hospital

Taking your personal needs into consideration this class provides yoga modifications and variations. The pace is slow, so you develop self-awareness of your alignment needs. Physician and rehabilitation recommendations welcome.

• Instructor: Jessica Clark

• Price: $126

• Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 13-Dec. 13 (no class November 20)

• Time: 11-11:45 a.m.

• Location: Wellness Studio, UW Health at The American Center

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Improve your balance and decreases your risk of falling with Strength & Stability. This is a 45-minute class focused on increasing core strength, and balance through a variety of movement patterns. Equipment will include resistance bands, medicine balls, balance pad and more.

• Instructor: Megan Lynch

• Price: $105

• Date: Thursdays, Sept. 8-Dec.15 (no class Nov. 24)

• Time: 9-9:45 a.m.

• Location: The Well

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

• Instructor: Sara Cotton

• Price: $168 per session

• Dates: Thursdays, Sept. 8-Dec. 15 (no class Nov. 24)

• Time: 10-11 a.m.

• Location: The Wellness Studio, East Madison Hospital

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.

• Instructor: Valerie Hesslink

• Price: $156 per session

• Dates: Thursdays, Sept. 8-Dec. 15 (no class Sept. 15 and Nov. 24)

• Time: 10-11 a.m.

• Location: Virtual via Zoom

Strength training offers significant health benefits, including having a positive effect on cardiac comorbidities. Heart Healthy Strength Training focuses on increasing muscle strength and endurance through the use of weights and resistance bands. Exercises are adaptable for a variety of fitness levels.

• Dates:

  • Session 1: Tuesdays, Oct 4th-Nov 8th

  • Session 2: Tuesdays, Nov 15th-Dec 20th

• Time: 10-10:45 a.m.

• Location: East Madison Hospital, Wellness Studio 1905

• Instructor: Megan Lynch

• Price: $45

Full Body Fitness is a whole-body workout offering great variety. Class utilizes aerobic stationary equipment (treadmills, Nu-steps and bikes) combined with group led strength training. The focus of this class is to get a full body effective workout while in a fun and safe environment. Please note this class utilizes the cardia rehab gym for the first half of class, then transitions to the wellness studio for the second half of class.

• Dates: Wednesdays, Oct 5th-Nov 9th

• Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Location: East Madison Hospital, Cardiac Rehab Gym and Wellness Studio

• Instructor: Megan Lynch

• Price: $60

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

• Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays

• Time: 1-2 p.m.

• Price: $45 for a 4-week session

• To register: Contact Megan Lynch, Fitness Supervisor

  • mylynch@uwhealth.org

  • (608) 237-5613

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

Call (608) 440-6600 or visit our online class registration tool to search for classes.

September 2022

• 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: $50 (UW Health employees and patients can receive a 50 percent discount)

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: $35

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:

• Monday/Wednesdays: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday/Thursdays: 7-8 a.m.

* Fitness assessment required for first-time users