Worksite Wellness Credits Guide 51 99

Independence Blue Cross
Guide to Wellness Credits

51-99
Current as of 10/1/2017 Subject to change

Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT WELLNESS CREDITS....................................................................................2
GUIDE TO USING INDEPENDENCE WELLNESS CREDIT VENDORS ...................................................................3
NATIONAL VENDORS ...................................................................................................................................3
LOCAL VENDORS .........................................................................................................................................4
VENDOR SELECTION CHECKLIST ..................................................................................................................5
REQUEST AN ESTIMATE ..............................................................................................................................5
PROTOCOL FOR APPLYING WELLNESS CREDITS ..............................................................................................6
WORKSITE WELLBEING WEBSITE.6
SERVICES BY CATEGORY ..................................................................................................................................7
Cancer Prevention .......................................................................................................................................7
Chair/Hand Massage ...................................................................................................................................7
Cooking Classes ...........................................................................................................................................7
Diabetes ......................................................................................................................................................8
Energy Management ...................................................................................................................................8
Health Fairs .................................................................................................................................................9
Heart Health ................................................................................................................................................9
Nutrition Counseling .................................................................................................................................10
Nutrition/Education ..................................................................................................................................11
Personal Health .........................................................................................................................................16
Physical Activity.........................................................................................................................................16
Risk Reduction ...........................................................................................................................................20
Screenings/Biometric & Assessments .......................................................................................................21
Stress Reduction .......................................................................................................................................22
Wellness Coaching ....................................................................................................................................26
Yoga ...........................................................................................................................................................26
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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT WELLNESS CREDITS
WHAT ARE WELLNESS CREDITS?
Wellness credits provide value to our customers by assisting in longterm management of health care
costs through the implementation of wellbeing programs. They are a means of driving engagement in
wellbeing and care management solutions.
EXPIRATION DATE
Wellness credits have an expiration date and must be used within a benefit year. Unused wellness
credits will be forfeited and cannot be carried over into another plan year, unless stipulated as a
condition of a multiyear contract renewal or sale.
ELIGIBLE SERVICES
Wellness credits are intended to be utilized on services that promote or engage positive behavior
change or sustain health and wellbeing. Eligible services may include educational and fitness programs,
onsite wellness coaching, biometric screenings, wearable monitoring devices, and wellbeing challenges.
USING YOUR WELLNESS CREDITS
Wellness credits may be applied against Independence wellbeing and care management solutions. You
may choose to utilize your wellness credits on any of the well-being services listed and provided by the
vendors in this guide. Independence is already connected with these vendors and can facilitate payment
so you do not have to pay vendors directly for services when utilizing available wellness credits.
WELLNESS CREDIT BALANCES
While the Independence wellness team will assist with verifying the amount of wellness credits
available, it is important for you to keep an accurate record of wellness credit balances. If at any time,
you need to reconcile your wellness credit balance, please contact your Independence Account
Executive.
INCENTIVES
Wellness credits cannot be used towards gift cards or other incentive items associated with a rewards
program; however, wellness credits can be used for any administrative or implementation fees
associated with purchasing the Independence rewards program or other eligible Independence well
being or care management solutions.
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GUIDE TO USING INDEPENDENCE WELLNESS CREDIT VENDORS
VENDOR CONTACT INFORMATION
The vendors listed in this resource guide all contract directly with Independence to provide approved
wellbeing services.
NATIONAL VENDORS CONTACT
Corporate Touch Tyler Watson

Onsite, seated minimassage services for tyler@corporatetouch.com
group events of all kinds and sizes. 2157658461
Credentialed, trained practitioners bring corporatetouch.com
equipment and skills to rejuvenate and reward
recipients.
Maxim Health Systems Steven Sweeney
National vendor that provides onsite and offsite stsweene@maxhealth.com
biometric screenings and immunization services. 3303965205
maximwellness.com
Wellness Coaches USA Gene McGuire

National vendor providing onsite coaching genem@wcusa.com
and related services in the workplace. Onsite 8668941300 x12
coach also equipped to deliver onsite health wcusa.com
programming, competitions, biometric
testing, seminars, telephonic coaching, and
referrals to employers designated third party
vendors.
Wellness Concepts, Inc. Amie Hoffman, RD, President
National vendor that facilitates seminars, amie@wellconcepts.com
webinars, and videos focused on nutrition. Stacie Schultheis, Admin Manager
Other services include cooking classes, worksite stacie@wellconcepts.com
challenges, and fullservice health fairs and/or 4135916729
stations. wellconcepts.com
West Health Advocate Solutions, Inc. Rich Prall

National vendor that provides onsite/offsite rprall@healthadvocate.com
biometric screenings and educational 6103977802
seminars. healthadvocate.com
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LOCAL VENDORS CONTACT
AREUFIT Health Services, Inc. Jeannine L. Stuart, PhD

Biometric screenings, health education, jstuart@areufithealthservices.com
preventive health screenings, seminars, health Alysha Naples
coaching, wellness consulting, wellness anaples@areufithealthservices.com
program planning and implementation. 6109939123
www.areufithealthservices.com
Health Fitness Connections Don Baxter
Onsite fitness demonstrations, seminars, dbaxter@healthfitnessconnections.com
workshops, and exercise classes, including 8884068388
Ask the Trainer sessions for health fairs. healthfitnessconnections.com
Prasada Alice Dommert
Interactive workshops that address stress alice@prasadawholebeing.com
management, energy, mindfulness, yoga, 8447727232
exercise benefits, the brain at work, good prasadawholebeing.com
posture, and how to age well. Also provides
yoga, meditation, chair massage, and support
services to increase engagement.
Waking Wellness Rachelle Bevilacqua
Seminars, onsite yoga, mindfulnessbased rachelle@wakingwellness.net
trainings, and workshops focused on energy 2155000397
and stress management. wakingwellness.net
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VENDOR SELECTION CHECKLIST
Selecting a vendor to fit your needs can be a challenge if you have never done it before. Vendors
should be able to guide you effectively in this process. Based on our years of working with many
vendors, we have compiled a checklist of questions to ask vendors when deciding which vendor is
best suited to meet your needs.
What services do you offer?
What should the participant expect? Are there clothing restrictions?
How much time is required to plan a successful event with adequate participation?
Do you provide an online appointment scheduler? If not, how are walkins handled?
Will you expect a final headcount or a guaranteed minimum number of participants? Are
there penalties for adjusting the final headcount?
What are the qualifications of the personnel and/or technicians that will be staffing the event?
Will aggregate reporting be provided afterwards?
What are the spacing and/or logistical requirements? Are privacy screens included with the cost?
What is the pricing structure? Are their minimum requirements and/or additional costs? What is
the cancellation policy?
Do you require a signed agreement?
REQUEST AN ESTIMATE
We recommend that you contact vendors to request an estimate on services. Pricing structure differs
from vendor to vendor and other miscellaneous costs may apply depending on the details of your
event and the vendor you select. Additional fees may include:
Minimum participation requirements

Additional technician fees
Hourly rates or minimum hour requirements
Hazardous material removal
Travel fees
Setup/breakdown fees
Online scheduling fee
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PROTOCOL FOR APPLYING WELLNESS CREDITS
You may work directly with any of the vendors listed in this guide to secure approved and
wellnesscrediteligible wellbeing services. Independence already has established payment
arrangements in place with these vendors so customers do not have to pay vendors directly for their
services.
Step 1 Contact your vendor of choice from this guide and request an estimate of services. Confirm
you have sufficient wellness credits available to cover the services and inform the vendor that
you will be paying for services using your available Independence wellness credits.
Step 2 Conduct your event.
Step 3 After the event, instruct the vendor to send you a copy of the invoice for approval.
Step 4 Once you approve the invoice, instruct the vendor to upload the invoice to Catalyst, the
Independence accounts payable system. All the Independence wellness credit contracted
vendors are familiar with this process. Have them address the invoice to Maureen Conneen.
Step 5 Once the vendor invoice appears in Catalyst, Independence will recognize it, pay it and
deduct the expenses from your wellness credits balance.
If a customer gives an Independence contracted vendor the approval to bill Independence for
amounts that exceed the amount of wellness credits available, the customer will be responsible for
any remaining charges due to the vendor. Any overages will not be paid to the vendor by
Independence.
WORKSITE WELLBEING WEBSITE
Need help with planning a worksite well-being program? Discover how you can create a high-
performing workplace using tools and resources provided on our Independence worksite well-being
website at wellbeing.ibx.com. The website provides everything employers need to create a
customized worksite well-being program that can yield healthier, more engaged, and more productive
employees. Maximize your wellness credits and get started today with ready-to-use program plans,
educational seminars, videos, incentive programs, promotional materials, and other resources
available to help you prepare, plan and implement a strategic worksite well-being program.
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SERVICES BY CATEGORY
Cancer Prevention
Our Fight Against Breast Cancer (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Vendor: Wellness Concepts
Participants learn about the risk factors that may cause the development of breast cancer and lifestyle
strategies for prevention. The program includes sciencebased nutrition information on specific foods
and nutrients that promote optimal health.
Chair/Hand Massage
Chair and Hand Massage (Onsite; 4 hour minimum)

Vendor: Corporate Touch, Prasada, AREUFIT Health Services, Inc.
The chair and all materials needed are provided. Each massage lasts approximately 10 minutes.
Appointments are recommended every 12 minutes to allow for at least two minutes between sessions
for chair cleaning.
Cooking Classes
Hybrid Cooking Classes

Participants attend a live cooking demonstration and learn to cook seasonal foods healthfully. Classes
are conducted by a registered dietitian and offer relevant nutritional information on the health
benefits of the planned menu ingredients. Cooking demonstrations are limited to one topic. Select
one of the following topics:
Beverages and appetizers

Dips at your desk
Glutenfree snacks
Grilled desserts
Mediterranean Destination
Participants learn how to prepare quick easy meals, healthfully the Mediterranean way! The
program includes information on how to build a heart smart Mediterranean pantry to prepare quick,
healthful meals in minutes.
Party Perfect Throughout the Holiday Season
Participants learn how to celebrate the holidays without going overboard how to portion and slash
calories from holiday party favorites, dine out healthfully, and balance holiday stress with exercise and
seasonal super foods.
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Quick, Easy, Fresh: Brown Bag ItFrom Soup to Nuts!
Participants learn how to prepare brown bag meals and snacks in minutes! The program includes
recipes and tips on how to build brown bag breakfasts, snacks, and meals from soup to nuts.
Quick, Easy, Fresh: Cooking with Whole Foods
Participants learn how to use a heart healthy pantry to cook with whole grains, lean proteins, and
healthy oils. The program includes information on recommended foods and products for optimal
health, facts about healthy oils, fiberrich foods, recipes, and sample menus.
Quick, Easy, Fresh: Meals in Minutes (for Holidays or Every Day!)
Participants learn how to prepare quick, easy meals, healthfully! The program includes information on
how to build a heart smartpantry to prepare quick, healthful meals in minutes! Recipes and meal
planning information is included.
Shake It Up: Blend Your Nutrients for Optimal Health
In todays fastpaced, busy world, blending foods is an excellent way of maximizing nutrient intake
when preparing an entire meal is not feasible. Participants learn about the multiple health benefits of
blending foods and ways to incorporate various blends into their diets. Participants receive tastings of
delicious and nutritious shakes along with recipes that even kids will love!
Diabetes
Diabetes and Your Diet (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Diabetes affects millions of Americans and can be controlled, even reversed, through exercise and
good nutrition. A registered dietitian/certified diabetes educator will provide participants with easily
understood nutrition information and menu planning techniques to improve glucose control and
overall wellness. The program includes information on the physiology of the disease, the importance
of meal timing for glucose control, meal planning tips, and information on the glycemic index.
Energy Management
The Energy Game Workshops: How to Find New Energy and Stop Your Energy Drains (Online/Onsite;
1 hour)
Vendor: Prasada
Participants learn simple breathing, meditation, and stretches for renewed energy.
For online presentations, the client will need internet access to log on to a website, FuzeBox, with a
code provided by Prasada.
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Format:
Presentation (15 25 minutes): Breathing techniques and yoga stretch

Minimeditation (15 25 minutes)
Questions and answers (5 minutes)
Presentation content:
The relationship between stress, energy level, and mood

Top energy drains for mind and body
Chart daily energy patterns to identify peak times for different kinds of energy (if workshop
time allows)
Discover high energy foods for eating preferences
Prepare an individual Energy Management Plan
Health Fairs
Fitness Made Easy for Health Fairs (Onsite; Time TBD)

Vendor: Health Fitness Connections
An exercise demonstration designed to provide individuals with a reasonable alternative to

incorporating fitness with methods of simplicity. It is a fully interactive demonstration that provides
instructions of how to use resistance tubes and your own body weight to address a full body fitness
and conditioning program. Abdominal, lower back, and stretching exercises are also demonstrated
and performed. The program is appropriate for all ages, does not require workout apparel, and can be
conducted practically anywhere.
Heart Health
Cholesterol Counts: Reducing Cholesterol Counts Through Good Nutrition (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
Vendor: Wellness Concepts, Inc.
Prevent heart disease through diet and exercise. A registered dietitian will educate participants on
healthy eating and positive lifestyle factors to reduce cholesterol. The program includes information
on heart healthy cooking techniques, facts about fats and exercise tips for busy lifestyles. Cholesterol
numbers and triglycerides are explained and discussed. This program provides an excellent followup
to cholesterol screenings.
DASHing to Blood Pressure Reduction (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Vendor: Wellness Concepts, Inc.
A registered dietitian will discuss the DASH eating plan and provide information on low sodium foods
to help manage high blood pressure.
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Heart Health (Onsite; 1 hour)
Vendor: West Health Advocate Solutions
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.
This seminar focuses on preventing and treating CHD. Participants will learn: the types of CHD, their
risk factors, and how to develop a plan to address their risks and prevent CHD.
Heart Smart: Solutions for Heart Health (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants learn how to improve heart health through good nutrition. Find out the best oils to use
for optimal health, clear up confusion surrounding farmed fish, and learn about an array of
lowcholesterol foods and food products.
The Truth About Carbohydrates and Blood Sugar Basics (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
Confused about carbohydrates? Participants learn how to decipher the many sources of carbohydrates
and how they impact blood sugar levels and energy. Topics for discussion include information on how
to spot a whole grain, facts about the glycemic index and meal planning, meal planning tips, and
snacks for diabetics.
Nutrition Counseling
Independence offers covered employees the opportunity to take advantage of onsite nutrition
counseling at no additional cost.* A registered dietitian can provide your employees with the support
they need to maintain a healthy weight and reduce their risk for developing costly chronic conditions
such as diabetes and heart disease.
Because Independence members are eligible for six free nutrition counseling visits per benefit year
with a registered dietitian, onsite nutrition counseling is a convenient way for them to use this
preventive health benefit.* Select Independence providers will come to the workplace to meet with
employees on an individual basis during the workday to:
Assess their eating habits and personal health risks

Develop a customized strategy to achieve weight loss and fitness goals
Choose appropriate programs and resources to maintain lifestyle changes
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How to schedule onsite nutrition counseling
Bringing a network registered dietitian to your workplace is free and easy:
1. Contact your Independence account executive or visit ibx.com to search for a list of network
registered dietitians in your area.
2. You can choose the provider. When contacting the provider, ask if they will come to the
workplace. Schedule the service directly to fit the companys needs.
3. There is no cost to your covered employees for the service; the provider bills Independence
directly.
* Not all employers offer nutrition counseling visits as part of their benefit plans. Please contact Customer Service or your
benefits administrator to determine if this benefit applies to your coverage. If nutrition counseling services are provided in
addition to other covered services, an office visit copay may apply. Deductible and coinsurance may apply to services
obtained out of network.
Nutrition/Education
Advanced Nutrition (Onsite; 1 hour)

This seminar is ideal for employees who already know the basics of good nutrition and are looking for
more help choosing and preparing nutritious foods. Participants will learn how good nutrition can
prevent chronic conditions, the health benefits of fiber, and tips for healthy snacking.
All About Antioxidants (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants learn about the important role of antioxidants in both food and supplements. The
program includes information on the best sources of antioxidants, the nutritional benefits of local and
seasonal fruits and vegetables, facts about organic foods, and tips to overall wellness.
Building a HeartSmart Pantry and Cook for Wellness (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants learn how to prepare quick easy meals, healthfully! The program includes information on
how to build a heart smart pantry to prepare quick, healthful meals in minutes. Recipes and meal
planning information are included.
Detoxifying Your Diet: Clean Eating for Optimal Health (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
Participants learn about sustainability and how our eating habits and lifestyle choices directly impact
the environment. Topics for discussion include information on foods and carbon footprints, what you
can do to reduce environmental impact through simple lifestyle changes, and sciencebased research
on the benefits of organic produce and products.
Dining Solutions for a Healthy Holiday (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants learn how to slash fat and calories from holiday mealtime favorites, dine out healthfully,
and balance holiday stress with exercise and seasonal super foods.
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Eat This, Not That for Healthy Weight Management (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
Participants learn about the best and worst choices from burgers to salads and fast food
establishments to delis and cafeterias. The program includes information on weight loss tips and tricks
and deciphering a variety of menu selections.
Eating for Energy (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants learn how to eat well to increase energy throughout the work day. The program includes
information about lifestyle and health factors that influence energy and overall wellness, healthful
snack solutions, portion control, and how to use the hunger scale for healthful snacking
Eating for Wellness: Balance Your Plate with MyPlate (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
Eat well, be well! Participants learn about recommended foods for optimal nutritional intake, current
sciencebased news on nutrient requirements and the best food sources for key nutrients. The
program includes information on healthful cooking techniques.
Finding Fiber in Foods (Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants will learn what fiber is, why they should eat it, how much fiber they need, what foods
have the most fiber, and ways to increase their fiber.
FODMAP: Unlocking the Key to Good GI Health (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Many individuals experience discomfort or pain after eating some of their favorite foods or have even
been diagnosed with a variety of GI disorders. Attend this session and learn the secret formula to
optimal GI health. The program is based on the FODMAP diet, an eating pattern that has helped many
cope with poor GI health. Participants learn about the foods that can be consumed and those that
should be avoided in the FODMAP diet, leading to optimal gut health in conjunction with a balanced
diet. The program includes recipes and menu planning for everyday meals, the FODMAP way.
Food and Fitness Trends: From Functional Fitness to Coconut Oil: (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
Each year, new trends and fads come out claiming to provide incredible nutrition and fitnessrelated
results. This program discusses the newest health trends for the year and sheds light on what works
and what does not, from coconut oil and chia seeds to CrossFit training.
Global Cuisine Made Healthy (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Go global healthfully! Participants will learn how to incorporate best in health attributes from a
variety of countries while learning to make wise ingredient substitutions when needed! From Thailand
to Italy, this program includes information about traditional cultural food favorites and their health
benefits. Participants receive recipes, meal planning information, and tapasstyle food samples!
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Gluten and Grains with GlutenFree Snacks (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
Participants learn how to cook fiberrich grains at every meal. Covering everything from breakfast
foods to desserts, this informative class will help even the novice cook increase fiber and whole grains
every day!
Goal Setting and Reaching Resolutions (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

This program includes information on the importance of making short and long term goals along with
strategies on how to turn goals into sustainable lifestyle changes. This seminar can be offered at the
beginning of the year when many individuals have New Years resolutions or throughout the year
to address ongoing goals.
Got Grains? (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants learn about the many health benefits of highfiber, complex carbohydrates. The program
includes information on fiber (daily requirements), carbohydrate sources, and tips to controlling blood
sugar. Sample food labels and delicious grain recipes are included.
Healthy and Smart (Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants will learn how to control cholesterol, protect their heart, lower their risk for heart disease,
know their numbers, make over their menu, and make lifestyle changes.
Healthy Appetite: Apps and Tools to Manage Your Wellness Goals (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
In todays seemingly virtual world, there are numerous apps and tools that claim to be the answer to
weight management and healthrelated goals. Participants who attend this session will learn the best
from the experts! This program provides participants with information about the resources available
to help them reach their wellness goals.
Heart Smart: Solutions for Heart Health (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants learn how to improve heart health through good nutrition. Find out the best oils to use
for optimal health, clear up confusion surrounding farmed fish, and learn about an array of
lowcholesterol foods and food products.
Immunity Boosters: Beat the Flu with Power Foods (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
This session focuses on omega3 fats, antioxidants, flavonoids, phytonutrients and fiber the super
powers in foods that support the immune system. Super foods are akin to super heroes in that they
possess special characteristics and powers, but instead of fighting villains, they fight disease and
promote health.
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Interpreting Your Biometric Numbers (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
Vendor: Wellness Concepts, AREUFIT Health Services Inc.
Participants learn how to interpret personal screening numbers relating to Body Mass Index (BMI),
cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and glucose. This program will explain the importance of
understanding biometric health numbers and provide lifestyle solutions (diet, exercise, and stress) to
manage or reverse a variety of related disease conditions.
Illuminate Your Brain Through Optimal Nutrition (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Do you remember what you ate for breakfast this morning? Trouble concentrating at work? Fear that
your family history of Alzheimers may someday be your fate? Experiencing a decline in mental
functions can significantly impact your quality of life. And, although you cant change your family
history, this lecture provides participants with the latest information on the mechanism behind brain
health and the foods that simultaneously feed your body, fuel your brain, and maximize your cognitive
health.
Metabolism Makeovers for Wellness and Weight Loss (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants learn how to eat well and increase their metabolism for longterm weight loss and
improved wellness. The program includes information on lifestyle and health factors that influence
metabolism, healthful snacks, and the truth behind the latest nutrition myths.
Nutrition for Kids and Family Meal Planning (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants learn about the problems associated with childhood obesity and how to plan for
prevention. The program includes information on the USDA nutrient requirements for children and
teens and how to apply good nutrition and healthy lifestyle strategies to improve overall wellness
Nutrition: Proper Nutrition is Vital for Good Health (Onsite; 1 hour)

This seminar gives employees the basic information they need to improve their diet. Participants will
learn why good nutrition is essential, basics of healthy eating, and how to create a healthy, balanced
diet plan.
Power of the PlantBased Diet (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Did you know that fiber is only found in foods that came from plants? Or that cholesterol is only found
in foods that came from animals? This class is not about turning participants into vegetarians, but to
educate them about the powers in plants: fiber, antioxidants, and phytochemicals, to name a few.
Participants will learn how these substances work, the best food sources, how much they need to
consume to experience benefits, as well as creative ways to build them into an otherwise carnivorous
lifestyle.
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Salt and Sodium: What You Need to Know (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
Participants learn about the different forms of sodium and sugar, where they are hidden, and how
they affect overall health. The program includes information on the recommended daily allowance for
sodium and sugar along with product/ menu information on best vs. worst choices.
Seven Habits for Truly Effective Weight Management (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

This class teaches participants seven integral behaviors that correlate with longterm weight
management. Whether an individual is struggling to lose weight or maintain weight loss, they will
learn that longterm weight loss isnt about a magic bullet and overnight results as much as it is about
identifying the real work required to lose weight safely.
Snack Smartly/20 Easy Snack Ideas (Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants will consider the reasons why its important to snack, learn about popular healthy snack
choices and how to keep an eye on food labels when shopping for snacks, as well as 20 easy snack
ideas.
Sports Nutrition (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

From weekend warrior to daily cross fit trainer, participants learn about the latest research behind
specific nutrients as they relate to exercise along with the importance of proper meal timing for
optimal athletic performance. The program includes recommendations on meal and snack
combinations before, during, and after, exercise along with recommended timing.
Strategies for Healthy Living (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants learn how to optimize overall wellness. Topics for discussion include eating well, shopping
mindfully, the benefits of regular exercise, techniques to manage stress, and simple living strategies to
lessen our impact on the environment.
Supermarket Savvy (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Learn about the best foods and food products for energy, satiety, and wellness. The program includes
information on recommended foods and products, the truth about trans fats and saturated fats, label
reading, and information on organics. Shopping lists and food samples are included.
The Green Diet (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Learn how to follow a balanced flexitarian or vegetarian diet. Prepare healthy, energysaving meals
while decreasing carbon footprints through simple lifestyle changes. Participants receive information
about how to select seasonal sustainable foods and products.
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Personal Health
Younger Next Year: Easy Ways to Feel Your Best at Every Age (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
Vendor: Prasada
Format:

Health and aging myths

The impact of genetics, lifestyle, and environment on your aging and health
Hear about other cultures that have found clues to the fountain of youth
Top ways to slow the aging process
Devise a plan for your own healthy aging
Physical Activity
Aerobic Fit (Onsite; 6 weeks, 1 hour per session)

Back to the basics! From grapevines to vsteps, turnstep, Charleston, and more, participants will
sweat and burn calories with original aerobics class choreographed movements, and simple yet
effective muscle toning exercises. All levels welcomed.
Intensity level: Low to moderate

Type of workout: Cardio, strength, and toning
Muscles worked: All major muscle groups
Equipment: Light hand weights and/or resistance bands
Ball Conditioning (Onsite; 6 weeks, 1 hour per session)

This class utilizes the stability ball and medicine ball to strengthen and condition all of the major
muscle groups, particularly your core, by challenging your balance and stability. Participants are
responsible for bringing their own stability balls.
Intensity level: Moderate to high

Type of workout: Strength and toning
Equipment: Stability ball, bands, tubes, and medicine balls
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Corporate Fitness Boot Camp (Onsite; 6 weeks, 1 hour per session)
Incorporates cardiovascular exercises, strength training (upper and lower body), agility training,
plyometrics, core conditioning (abdominals and lower back), and balance and stability exercises.
Fitness & Exercise (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Vendor: West Health Advocate Solutions, AREUFIT Health Services, Inc.
Regularly engaging in physical activity can help reduce health risks. This seminar provides basic
information for employees to get started exercising. Participants will learn why physical activity is
important, the basics of a wellrounded fitness plan, and how to create an exercise plan that fits their
lifestyle.
Fitness Made Easy (Onsite; 1 hour)

An exercise demonstration designed to show individuals how to incorporate fitness using simple
methods. It is a fully interactive demonstration that provides instructions on how to use resistance
tubes and your own body weight to complete a fullbody fitness and conditioning program.
Abdominal, lower back and stretching exercises are also demonstrated and performed. The program is
appropriate for all ages, does not require workout apparel, and best of all, can be conducted
practically anywhere in the worksite.
Fitness Made Easy is a demonstration, but may feel like an actual exercise class. The instructor will
carefully demonstrate proper form and technique of each exercise and encourage participants to
repeat the movement. Participants will also watch a full length video version of Fitness Made Easy.
There are a variety of handouts that cover topics such as:
The exercises performed in the demonstration

Stretches for the total body
Desk stretches, fitness equipment resources
Workout log sheets
General fitness tips and myths
Kickboxing (Onsite; 6 weeks, 1 hour per session)

By incorporating high intensity kicking routines with upper body drills, this class helps build stamina
and coordination while teaching martial arts techniques. Kickboxing includes agility/stamina drills.

Type of workout: Cardio, strength, toning, and core
Equipment: In most cases, no equipment is used. However, if equipment is required, we will
provide.
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Know Your Fitness (Onsite; 1 hour)
Vendor: Health Fitness Connections, AREUFIT Health Services, Inc.
The presentation is designed to educate participants on the various aspects of incorporating fitness
into their life. Some of the topics discussed include:
Scheduling fitness into a busy lifestyle

Selecting a fitness center
Myths concerning exercise
Resources for fitness
Motivational methods
Components of an exercise session
Men at Work (Onsite; 1 hour)

If your pants size is getting larger, climbing the stairs is becoming harder, you dont feel as strong as
you use to, and/or the doctor recommended that you lose weight; then you must attend the Men at
Work exercise demonstration. Fellas: We are sicker, more overweight, and less active than we have
ever been, and it is time for a change! Lets Determine, Discuss, and Do. Determine your muscular
strength using our grip strength device. Discuss exercise methods and training systems that will help
you work towards your goals and needs. Do the exercises that will help you regain strength,
endurance, power, and better health!
Pilates (Onsite; 6 weeks, 1 hour per session)

Pilates combines various exercises with mental concentration and breathwork. The result is a mind
body fitness program that enhances mental and emotional balance.
Intensity level: Moderate

Muscles worked: Most major muscle groups
Equipment: Participants must bring their own mat
Pro Fit (Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants can train like the pros with explosive movements to build power and high intensity cardio
exercises including jumproping, plyometrics, agility training, and jumping drills to super charge their
stamina. Minimum equipment, maximum effort!
Intensity level: High

Type of workout: Cardio, strength, toning, and power training
Equipment: Bands, tubes, medicine balls, and other portable exercise equipment. We provide
equipment for each session.
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Simply Fit (Onsite; 6 weeks, 1 hour per session)
Participants can use their own body resistance, hand weights, resistance bands, and more to achieve
the optimal muscular workout. An abdominaltoning, buttocksfirming, armstrengthening, funfilled
class!
Intensity level: Low to Moderate

Type of workout: Strength, Toning, and Core
Equipment: Bands, tubes, medicine balls, and other portable exercise equipment. We provide
equipment for each session.
Sit & Fit (Onsite; 1 hour)

Fitness is an essential component of good health. This seminar focuses on how employees can
exercise in the workplace. Participants will learn types of exercise they can do at their desks, when and
for how long to exercise, and how to find time to fit in fitness.
Strong Women (Onsite; 1 hour)

Strong muscles, strong bones, strong body, strong women! Women can learn exciting but simple
exercises to regain their health, vitality, and energy through a calorieburning workout that will help
boost their metabolism. Our fitness instructor will help target those problem areas (i.e., stomach,
arms, hips, thighs, and butt) with effective exercises that will tone, tighten, and define.
Walking (Onsite; 1 hour)

Walking is healthy exercise that nearly everyone can do. In this seminar, employees will learn how to
step it up for better health! Participants will learn the many benefits of walking for fitness, proper
walking, and stretching techniques, as well as how to create a walking plan.
Workwell (Onsite; 1 hour)

Resultsbased program created to bridge the gap between wellness and work. A fitness professional
will teach participants about the muscles they use to perform their jobs and simple ways to improve
the strength and function of each muscle as a tool to reduce musculoskeletal injuries and disorders.
Participants will also learn task/skillspecific stretches to reduce musculoskeletal injuries related to
repetitive and excessive overuse.
Exercise and stretches will be demonstrated using simple userfriendly fitness equipment such as
elastic tubes, bands, dumbbells, and stability balls. This program is designed to provide solutions for
factory workers, construction workers, nurses, cashiers, postal employees, teachers, and any
employee whose job requires excessive, repetitive, and frequent musculoskeletal stress from lifting,
pulling, pushing, or carrying.
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Zumba (Onsite; 6 weeks, 1 hour per session)
Inspired by traditional cumbia, salsa, samba, and merengue music, Zumba is a combination of Latin
rhythms and redhot international dance steps. Zumba is Spanish slang for to move fast and have
fun.

Type of workout: Cardio
Muscles worked: Lower body and core
Equipment: None
Move It Workshops: Why Moving Changes Your Brain and Makes You Healthier and Happier
(Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
Vendor: Prasada
Format:

Why our parkatourdesk lifestyle is making us sick

Research findings that show increased brainpower when the body moves more
How movement translates to gray matter growth in the brains learning and memory center
Ways to get moving that can fit into your already overstuffed day
Discover how your organization can move more: ideas from others whove made it happen.
Risk Reduction
From Life Balance to Hormone Balance (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Whether she is super mom, super executive, or both, women are busy in todays world. Trying to do it
all takes a toll on their health and wellbeing! Participants learn how to bring balance, health, and
happiness back into their lives through mindfulness and optimal nutrition. The program covers various
key areas of womens health with a key focus on hormonal imbalances, the effects these imbalances
have on chronic and acute disease, and what can be done to prevent and manage these imbalances.
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Get Well Rounded (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
A registered dietitian educates participants on how to eat for both childs and mothers optimal
health. The program includes a personal assessment and recommended foods for optimizing daily
nutrient in take and requirements. Participants are provided with a food record prior to the class.
Each participant receives a dietary evaluation the day of the event. Class limited to 15 participants.
Inflammation Busters: The Key to Disease Prevention (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Think of this lecture as nutritional ibuprofen that extends beyond helping your swollen ankle and to
overall disease prevention. In the past decade, research has shown that the process of inflammation is
a central mechanism behind the progression of many different diseases including but not limited to
heart disease and cancer. The typical American diet, rich in convenience and processed foods, is pro
inflammatory. Participants will learn how specific fats and foods impact inflammation and how they
can better balance their food choices to reduce inflammation.
Osteoporosis and Your Diet (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

The program includes nutrition information on the recommended daily allowance, current
sciencebased research on calcium, and its relationship to weight loss; and recommended calciumrich
foods, supplements, and recipes.
Screenings/Biometric & Assessments
Metabolic Syndrome Screenings

Vendors: West Health Advocate Solutions, Maxim, AREUFIT Health Services, Inc.
Vendors can facilitate onsite biometric screenings and assessments (times vary by service) that are
included but not limited to:
Lipids
Glucose
Blood pressure
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Waist circumference
Bone Density
Vendor: AREUFIT Health Services, Inc.
Bone density refers to how hard your bones are. This screening is done by measuring the bone
mineral density (BMD) of the heel bone through an ultrasound. The BMD is used to determine risk for
osteoporosis by making comparisons based on age, gender, and race. Each technician can see
approximately 10 to 12 individuals per hour. Participants will need to remove shoes and socks to have
this screening performed.
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Dermascan
The Dermascan is an interactive tool that is used to teach participants about sun safety. This screening
allows both the participant and technician to view sun damage on the participants face. Information
on skin cancer and sun safety is provided. Each technician can see 16 to 18 individuals per hour.
Vision
The vision screening is used to assess whether the client needs a more indepth eye examination by
an eye doctor, or if their vision does not need correction. Using the Titmus 2 Vision Screener, staff will
assess visual acuity (near and far), color perception, and muscle balance. Each technician can see
approximately 6 to 8 individuals per hour. This vision screening can be performed alone, or paired
with optometry consultations. This screening is best used in combination with one or more of our
vision seminars.
Fatal Vision/Intoxiclock
The Fatal Vision/ Intoxiclock program was developed to educate people on the dangers of drinking
and driving. The Fatal Vision program gives the participant goggles that simulate elevated blood
alcohol levels. The Intoxiclock demonstrates how a person's level of intoxication changes with
increasing levels of alcohol ingestion, and the rate at which the body metabolizes it. This program
helps educate individuals about impairment and Blood Alcohol Content (B.A.C.). Each technician can
see approximately 10 participants per hour.
Stress Reduction
DeStress at Your Desk (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

From lower back pain to swollen feet, there are many possible physical and mental effects of sitting at
a desk for prolonged periods of time. This interactive class teaches participants easy stretches and
movements in conjunction with breath work to relieve areas of contraction and reduce overall stress,
leaving participants relaxed and ready for their next challenge at their desk!
Food and Mood: You Are What You Eat Inside and Out (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
What we eat and when we eat it impacts our mood and stress level. This lecture explores the
connection between specific foods and their impact on stress levels and wellness. The program
includes information on foods that may trigger stress as well as strategies to enhance mood through
food.
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Good Stress/Bad Stress Workshops: Simple Ways to Harness Stress and Make It Work for You
Vendor: Prasada
Format:

How stress affects bodies and brains

Whats good stress, whats bad stress
How women and men react to stress differently
Why stress makes you gain weight
Easy breathing techniques for stress reduction and renewed energy
Simple seated and standing stretches for calm and clarity
Interactive Session: A Mindful Experience (Onsite; 40 minutes)

Vendor: Waking Wellness
Brief, mindfulness interactive session will bring awareness to the body, breath, and habits in an effort
to gather energy, refocus, and reconnect with ones life. Begin to cultivate healthy intentional habits
via mindfulness, meditation and visualization that can provide an immediate sense of rejuvenation as
well as relaxation in the mind and body. Participants will leave feeling refreshed and with a foundation
to begin to shift energy at work and at home.
Manage Your Stress for Optimal Living (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Stress can affect our lives in many ways: diet, digestion, mood, sleep patterns, energy level, and
immunity. Participants will learn how to manage stress, the various types of stress, and how to restore
their bodys sense of balance.
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Mindfulness Meditation (Onsite/Interactive; 30 minutes)
Vendor: Prasada
This program shares a few easy mindfulness techniques to implement during the work day to reduce
stress and relieve tension. The program will include:
Background on mindfulness (5 7 minutes)

Breathing exercise for relaxation (3 5 minutes)
Guided body scan/mindful meditation for increased body awareness, relaxation, and focus (15
20 minutes)
Maximum: 100 participants
Mindfulness Meditation (Onsite/Interactive; 40 minutes)

Participants will be guided through various meditation techniques, including mindfulness, yoga nidra,
mantra, and breathbased. They will learn how to create an ongoing meditation practice for maximum
benefit and experience enhanced focus and relaxation at the end of each session.
Mindfulness Stress Reduction at Work (Onsite; 1 hour)

Participants will learn the stress response and the importance of managing stress. They will also
practice easytoimplement mindfulness techniques that they can use to reduce stress levels
throughout the day.
Mindfulness@Work Workshops: How Paying Attention Changes Everything (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Vendor: Prasada
This is an educational seminar. For online presentations, the client will need internet access to log on to
a website, FuzeBox, with a code provided by Prasada.
Format:

The origins of mindfulness (formal and informal practices)

Benefits of mindfulness for body and mind
Mindfulness for pain and stress reduction
Different kinds of meditation and tools to help start your practice
A simple body scan and seated meditation for stress management
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Rev Up Your Rem: Improving Sleep Hygiene (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)
Employees who are having sleep issues can attend this session to learn about the importance of good
sleep hygiene. They will learn a variety of different practices that are necessary to have normal,
quality nighttime sleep and full daytime alertness. The program includes information about the
various dos and don'ts for improved sleep, which can improve overall health and immunity.
Stress/Mindfulness (Onsite; 6-week series)

Vendor: Prasada, Waking Wellness
This comprehensive stress management series guides participants through stress awareness, stress
resilience, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness using experiential exercise. The series is research
based, educational, and interactive. (Note: Single classes can be purchased as well.)
Stretch Away Stress (Onsite; 1 hour)

A collection of stretches comprised of basic stretches, yoga, and tai chi movements to release
contained energy and stress in the body, improve blood flow and circulation and enhance flexibility. In
this 45 minute Stretch Away Stress program, participants will learn userfriendly stretches they can do
at home, at work (at the desk), in the gym, and outdoors. These stretches also help common physical
problems such as lower back pain, neck and upper back stiffness, carpal tunnel syndrome, and leg
cramping and stiffness.
The Brain@Work Workshops: New Research about Your Mind and How It Works (Online/Onsite; 1
hour)
Vendor: Prasada
Format:
Presentation (1525 minutes): Breathing techniques and yoga stretch
Minimeditation (1525 minutes)
The latest neurological research about how the brain works
How stress affects your brain: why you learn less, forget more and feel grumpy
How your brain grows, and why your thoughts matter in building brain matter
What we know about building better brains
The body/mind/brain connection and why you need to get moving
Simple ways to enhance your brainpower: what really works, according to science
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WellBeing (Onsite; 1 hour)
Stress can cause minor health issues like insomnia and headaches; it can also contribute to serious
health conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease. This seminar helps employees manage
their stress. Participants will learn how to assess their stress levels, what their personal stressors are,
and how to manage stress in healthy ways.
Wellness Coaching
Vendor: Wellness Coaches USA
Coaches are available onsite, by phone, or video conference (participant to provide their own
equipment for video conferencing). Onsite 8hour minimum unless approved by WCUSA in advance.
Included:
Coach management, quality control, and administration

Promotion and integration of other approved third party programs or resources (materials,
emails, seminars, lunch and learns, screenings, etc.) as components of the wellness coaching
process
Group promotional meetings
Resource utilization efforts
Contractorstructured health promotion programming
Oneonone education
Group educational sessions
Reporting
Yoga
Chair Yoga Classes: Yoga Break (Onsite; 10 to 20 minutes)

Vendor: Prasada
Participants will practice basic office/desk yoga techniques that target specific areas of the body.
Movements will be linked to breath and will end with a brief, breathbased, mindfulness technique to
reset and rejuvenate. This class includes seated and standing postures and can be held in a conference
room around a table or in chairs. Participants do not have to change clothes.
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Desk Yoga for Everyone (Onsite; 1 hour)
Participants will practice basic, office/desk yoga techniques that target specific areas of the body.
reset and rejuvenate. The class will also provide basic information on how stress is stored in the body
and some common manifestations.
Ongoing Yoga Classes (Onsite; 1 hour)

Vinyasa yoga, all levels
These ongoing classes can be tailored to your organizations needs, population, and space. This series
is designed to enhance individual and corporate effectiveness and productivity by providing
integrative instruction that supports healthier lifestyles. Participants will practice mindfulness,
Pranayama (breath work), asana (postures), and relaxation.
Onsite Chair Yoga Classes: Yoga@Work (Onsite; 30 to 60 minutes)

Mindful yoga, all levels
Vendor: Prasada
Participants will practice basic office/desk yoga techniques that target specific areas of the body.
reset and rejuvenate. This class includes seated and standing postures and can be held in a conference
room around a table or in chairs. Participants do not have to change clothes.
Mat Yoga Classes: All levels, Vinyasa, Yin, Mindful and Restorative (Onsite; 1 hour)
Vendor: Prasada
Ongoing onsite classes designed to enhance individual and corporate effectiveness and productivity
by providing integrative instruction that supports healthier lifestyles. Classes include mindfulness,
Pranayama (breath work), asana (postures) and relaxation. Yoga on a mat, tailored to an
organizations needs, population, and space.
Yoga@Work Workshops: The Science Behind Why Yoga is Good for the Body and the Brain
Vendor: Prasada
Format:

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The science of yoga, including what it is and what it isnt

The physical and mental benefits of yoga
The myths and reality of yoga
How yoga works to reduce stress and why so many Americans are practicing it
Easy breathing techniques for stress reduction and renewed energy
Simple seated and standing stretches for calm and clarity
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Guide to Wellness Credits

Current as of 10/1/2017 Subject to change

WHAT ARE WELLNESS CREDITS?

USING YOUR WELLNESS CREDITS

WELLNESS CREDIT BALANCES

VENDOR CONTACT INFORMATION

NATIONAL VENDORS CONTACT

Corporate Touch Tyler Watson

Wellness Coaches USA Gene McGuire

West Health Advocate Solutions, Inc. Rich Prall

AREUFIT Health Services, Inc. Jeannine L. Stuart, PhD

What services do you offer?

What should the participant expect? Are there clothing restrictions?

Will aggregate reporting be provided afterwards?

Do you require a signed agreement?

Minimum participation requirements

Step 2 Conduct your event.

WORKSITE WELLBEING WEBSITE

Our Fight Against Breast Cancer (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Chair and Hand Massage (Onsite; 4 hour minimum)

Hybrid Cooking Classes

Beverages and appetizers

Party Perfect Throughout the Holiday Season

Quick, Easy, Fresh: Cooking with Whole Foods

Quick, Easy, Fresh: Meals in Minutes (for Holidays or Every Day!)

Shake It Up: Blend Your Nutrients for Optimal Health

Diabetes and Your Diet (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Presentation (15 25 minutes): Breathing techniques and yoga stretch

The relationship between stress, energy level, and mood

Fitness Made Easy for Health Fairs (Onsite; Time TBD)

An exercise demonstration designed to provide individuals with a reasonable alternative to

DASHing to Blood Pressure Reduction (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Heart Smart: Solutions for Heart Health (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Assess their eating habits and personal health risks

Advanced Nutrition (Onsite; 1 hour)

All About Antioxidants (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Building a HeartSmart Pantry and Cook for Wellness (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Dining Solutions for a Healthy Holiday (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Eating for Energy (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Finding Fiber in Foods (Onsite; 1 hour)

FODMAP: Unlocking the Key to Good GI Health (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Global Cuisine Made Healthy (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Goal Setting and Reaching Resolutions (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Got Grains? (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Healthy and Smart (Onsite; 1 hour)

Heart Smart: Solutions for Heart Health (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Illuminate Your Brain Through Optimal Nutrition (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Metabolism Makeovers for Wellness and Weight Loss (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Nutrition for Kids and Family Meal Planning (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Nutrition: Proper Nutrition is Vital for Good Health (Onsite; 1 hour)

Power of the PlantBased Diet (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Seven Habits for Truly Effective Weight Management (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Snack Smartly/20 Easy Snack Ideas (Onsite; 1 hour)

Sports Nutrition (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Strategies for Healthy Living (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

Supermarket Savvy (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)

The Green Diet (Online/Onsite; 1 hour)