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Women on Wellness Retreats

Watch for retreats in Greenbrier, Marion, and Preston Counties throughout 2011!

Also Check out our "Women on Wellness: WOW I Can Do It!" webpage!

Upcoming 2011 WOW Retreats

June 11, 2011 Preston County

July 9, 2011 Greenbrier County

July 30, 2011 Marion County

Stay tuned for more details!!

Previous 2010 WOW Retreats

Marion County WOW Retreat: July 31, 2010 at Heston Farm in Fairmont, WV!!

Mercer County WOW Retreat: May 20, 2010 at David's at the Club, the Elks, 1501 Whitehorn St Bluefield, WV!!

Wetzel County WOW Retreat: October 16, 2010 at WV Norhern Community College, New Martinsville, WV!!

Greenbrier County WOW Retreat, October 22, 2010

In Lewisburg at WV School of Osteopathic Medicine's Alumni Center, Gym and Campus!!

Click here for more information about WOW Retreats

Photo Gallery for Marion County-Heston Farm

Photo Gallery for Jackson's Mill

Photo Gallery for Mercer County

 

What is the focus of Women on Wellness?

  • Empowering women to take charge of their health;
  • Helping women find ways to improve their lives each day

What will we do?

  • Learn how to balance our mind, body and soul through a variety of group and individual activities you choose to sample during the day
  • Learn how to take control of your own wellness
  • Have fun doing good things for ourselves and others
  • Develop strategies for changing the way we feel and think about ourselves
  • Create an individualized wellness program
  • Understand the impact my health-related lifestyle choices have on others

Who/What will be there?

  • Other women like you
  • Local wellness providers
  • Holistic providers
  • Movement providers
  • Women from the National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health
  • Health screening opportunities

The day begins with  registration and a light-fare breakfast. Dr. Julie Smith leads the starting “Center Yourself” session that helps participants understand the science behind the Women on Wellness program.  Participants will not sit for long because the next session is designed to get everyone up and moving!  With activities for every skill set, participants use this opportunity to learn more about activities to get them moving and staying healthy.  Lunch is filled with nutritious food and important information regarding nutrition.  Dr. Julie Smith will be back after lunch to continue to guide participants on their change journey in the Personal Roadmap session.  Participants will return a “buffet” style selection educational opportunities  from health screenings, heart health, women and stroke, perinatal wellness, HPV vaccine, breast health, understanding your medicines etc..  From Massage Therapy to Yoga sessions, there are activities for everyone to try out.  One final get-together to complete you Healthy Lifestyle Action Plan and then it is time to head home – energized and excited!

 

Current News

Helpful Links

Upcoming Women on Wellness Retreats!!! June 11, 2011 Preston County; TBA Greenbrier County; July 30th Marion County. Stay tuned for more details!

Become a Certified Pregnancy Massage Therapist! June 3-5 at Miller-Motte Technical College, Myrtle Beach, SC. Spaces still available click here for details!

Congratulations Susan Pinto!!!
Susan Pinto, RN, MSN is the recipient of the 2011Faculty Excellence Award, presented by The Center for Civic Engagement.

National Women’s Health Week May 8th- 14th; Proclamation by Christopher C. Colenda, MD, MPH, Chancellor for Health Sciences

May is Women's Health Month! May 8-14th is Women's Health Week! Wild Wonderful Walking Groups are Forming now! Contact Elaine.Bowen@ mail.wvu.edu to request a kit to start your own walking group. Also check out the Office of Women's Health website for additional information and to register May events.

Women's Leadership Institute 2011 Hosted by Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. June 10 & 11 at Cheif Logan Lodge & Conference Center. Register Online Now! www.women.southernwv.edu

New BlissMama Prenatal Yoga being offered at BlissBlissBliss starting in Janurary Click here for more information

Heart of the Mountains click here to view video

Women's Wellness Quarterly Newsletter

Newsletter Submittal Form

Banner Loan Form

New Perinatal Opportunities Calender !!

Check out our new Women on Wellness Retreat Webpage!!

What is WOW?

Women on Wellness Events

See our December 2010 State Report

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