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Free orientation sessions in April for Vanderbilt Weight Workshop

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The Dayani Center for Health and Wellness, in conjunction with Vanderbilt’s Health Plus Faculty & Staff Wellness  Program, offers the Vanderbilt Weight Workshop, a holistic approach to promoting healthy nutrition, motivation, physical activity, empowerment and well-being.

The next workshop will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 1. Free orientation sessions will be held April 19, 24 and 26 at the Dayani Center.

The program includes:

  • Free orientation sessions with no obligation to enroll
  • Weekly interactive class sessions
  • Individualized workout programs with a personal trainer
  • five month’s use of the Dayani Center’s exercise facility, walking track and indoor pool
  • Access to group exercise classes, such as yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba, body sculpt, dance, Pilates, group cycling and water aerobics.

 Instructors:

  • Colin Armstrong, Ph.D. – health psychologist and certified health and wellness coach
  • Angel Bachuss, M.S. – exercise physiologist and personal trainer
  • Jennifer Moore, R.D., L.D.N., M.P.H. – registered dietitian

  Pricing:

  • $495* for Vanderbilt employees and adult members of their immediate family
  • $695 for others

*Full-time Vanderbilt employees who complete the program may qualify for reimbursement of up to $142.50 of their fee, courtesy of Health Plus (bringing the final cost of the program for full-time Vanderbilt employees to $352.50).

Payroll deduction over up to 12 months ($41.25 per month) is available to Vanderbilt employees.

Contact: Angel Bachuss,
angel.n.bachuss@vanderbilt.edu