Whidbey Wellness

The Whidbey Wellness program is designed to improve wellness in individuals who have experienced difficulty losing weight and achieving wellness. Participants will learn realistic and useful strategies to modify your lifestyle that will help you change your way of thinking about diet and exercise.

  • Participants must have a Body Mass Index > 25.
  • Participants agreee to avoid diets such as Atkins, Dr. Phil, South Beach, Slim Fast, Prism, etc.
  • Participants agree to avoid diet supplements and appetite suppressants.
  • Participants agree to commit to 150 minutes of additional exercise each week.

16 Sessions (Two times a week for 8 weeks)
Each Session Includes

  • 45 minutes of Education and
  • 45 minutes of exercise

COST:

  • $250 for non-employees
  • $160 for employees and WGH Volunteers

To schedule an interview, please contact Mary Price at Whidbey General Hospital Life Center at 678-7656 ext 2130 or 321-7656 ext 2130 or you can e-mail her at pricem@whidbeygen.org or call her Voice Mail at 678-7656 ext 8222 or 321-7656 ext 8222

UPCOMING CLASSES FOR 2008:
Winter Session: January 15 - March 6
Tue & Thu 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Deadline to schedule an interview is January 8, 2008

Spring Session: April 15 - June 5
Tue & Thu 7:30am - 9:00am
Deadline to schedule an interview is April 4, 2008

Note: The interview will take approximately 1 1/2 hours, and must be made one week in advance of the class start date. Please wear comfortable clothing.

 

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