A Healthy Weigh of Life is an 8-week individualized weight management program designed to assist individuals who are interested in losing weight healthfully and learning to make lifestyle changes to manage weight for a lifetime.
A Healthy Weigh of Life addresses eating habits, physical activity level, emotional eating behaviors and personal and family health history. The staff will help participants set realistic goals and offer a plan that fits individual lifestyles taking all into consideration.
The highly qualified, certified staff at The Wellness Center have many years of experience working with participants to achieve their goals. “We are proud to launch this new program based on our knowledge and experience working with members. We have combined this knowledge and experience to deliver a program that we feel will meet the needs of the individual and offer a highly effective, motivating program,” stated Brent Garrett, director of The Wellness Center.
An innovative component of the program is the Emotional Wellness Assessment conducted by a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) from Berkeley Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Department. The assessment helps to determine your readiness for change, barriers and emotions. Angela Porturica, QMHP explains “your emotional state, social support and confidence level all play a part in your physical wellbeing. Being aware and confronting these issues will make it easier to maintain healthy lifestyle changes and improve your chances for success.”
A Healthy Weigh of Life includes pre and post fitness assessment, personal training sessions, weekly check-in, emotional wellness assessment and resource guide. Individual appointments with a Registered Dietitian are available for an extra fee.
The program is open to all. For nonmembers of The Wellness Center, fee includes use of facility while you are in the program. Special pricing is available for members of The Wellness Center. For more information about A Healthy Weigh of Life, call 304-264-1232 or email bgarrett@wvuhealthcare.com.
Let the staff of The Wellness Center help you make the necessary changes to lead a healthy lifestyle – one that you can adhere to for a lifetime of good health and vitality.
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I work in the reading room here at the hospital, have been currently working toward numerous life changes. I just joined to wellness center this week and am interested in any assistance in my new endeavors