As the fitness industry has grown and evolved over the years, so have the offerings and services. While exercise is essential, so are other forms of self-care and health management. Having it all available in one location is the new way of wellness.
Besides the importance of convenience for busy lifestyles, YWCA Physiotherapist Amanda Rnic sees other benefits of being more integrated. “I can connect with someone's trainer; I have access to all the same equipment. I can show them where it is, how to use it and it breaks yet another barrier,” she said.
People are also looking for ways to make a connection between physical challenges and mental wellness, says YWCA Kinesiologist and Advanced Shiatsu Practitioner Cameron Hunt. “Shiatsu is a physical therapy that helps you feel more joyful and balanced. This ancient Japanese massage technique has been modernized for the needs of people today.”
Many companies recognize the importance of health services and offer health benefits as part of their compensation package. This can include wellness dollars for memberships, and coverage for kinesiology, nutrition, physiotherapy and osteopathy.
Christiane Habeck has been a YWCA Health + Fitness Centre member since 2017. Her focus is holistic well-being, including recovery and self-care. She takes a mix of group classes, uses the steam room, and sees YWCA Osteopath Brano Zadubenec for one-to-one stretch therapy, a hands-on approach that helps to alleviate muscle restrictions, reduces joint stiffness and improves mobility.
"The YWCA embodies a modern approach by offering a complete wellness experience under one roof,” Christiane says.
Our Health Services include:
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Body composition assessment
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Fitness benchmark testing
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Physiotherapy
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Shiatsu
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Stretch therapy
Plus, we offer aquatics, fitness classes, personal training, Pilates Reformer and pickleball!
To join the YWCA Health + Fitness Centre for classes or to work out in the gym, contact memberservices@ywcavan.org or call 604 895 5777.
