Programs
Western Wisconsin Health offers a variety of health and wellness programs to help you achieve a healthier and happier you. Browse our programs for an opportunity to start and maintain a healthier lifestyle today.
Pain Solutions keyboard_arrow_down
Chronic pain can have a debilitating effect on your life. Western Wisconsin Health Pain Solutions Program
offers comprehensive services to help people manage their pain and return to an active lifestyle. The goal of
the Pain Solutions program is to improve your quality of life by providing a comprehensive, evidence-based
treatment protocol to manage, control, and reduce your symptoms. This program can improve your overall
health, improve pain-coping skills, promote the return to a productive lifestyle at home or at work, and limit
the need for future treatments.
Pain Solutions is intended to treat patients with a variety of symptoms:
• Chronic spine pain
• Chronic joint pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Work-related injuries
• Headaches
• Post-injury pain
Treatment Approach:
The Pain Solutions program will work with each person individually to come up with an effective treatment
program that is specific to you. People in pain frequently struggle with additional problems such as depression,
anxiety, or substance abuse. You may be referred to our behavioral health team to work with a qualified provider to help treat these concerns.
Pain Solutions Offers the following methods of treatment:
• Physical Therapy
• Medical Management
• Nutrition Counseling
• Behavioral Health/Counseling
• Health Coaching Sessions
• Fitness Center and Therapeutic Pool
• Yoga and Meditation
We will help you manage your team of:
• Medical Providers
• Behavioral Health Providers
• Physical Therapists
• Wellness Coach
• Fitness Center Staff
• Personal Trainers
• Dietitians
• Social Workers
• Pharmacists
Becoming a Client
If you are interested in the Pain Solutions program, please contact our Rehabilitation
Services Department at 715.684.1500. A referral from a provider is required to initiate the program.
HealthSwitch - Weight Management Program keyboard_arrow_down
Twelve Week Healthy Weight Management Class:
Taught by Cheri Rott, MS, RDN, CD and Melissa Johnson, MS, CPT
Overview of HealthSwitch:
- Prior to the 1st night of classes, you will meet with the personal trainer for a personalized assessment, measuring things like height, weight, BMI, flexibility, measurements, anthropometric and review of a basic diet plan. At the end of the 12 weeks, we do re-assessments to see all of the great changes that have taken place in your body and your mind!
- Twelve weeks of nutrition classes Topics covered in nutrition classes include: portion sizes, high fiber foods, goal setting, dining out successfully, menu reviews, good fats and bad fats, whole grains, sugar, calcium and sodium intake, emotional eating and much more.
- The 12 week class includes a 12 week membership to the Western Wisconsin Health Fitness Center.
For more information contact:
Cheri Rott, RD at 715-684-1279.
Mindfulness Training keyboard_arrow_down
Mindfulness Training is a four-week meditation program. Research shows that practicing mindfulness can reduce anxiety, stress, and blood pressure; as well as boost memory, immunity, and the ability to focus. Practicing mindfulness can provide lifelong skills in managing stress. Refresher classes are also encouraged! This training offers a variety of practices and current information, along with gentle yoga and mindful eating. All ages are heartily welcomed to bring more calm and clarity into their lives.
Topics Covered:
- Mindfulness – What it is and isn’t
- Different types of meditation
- Gentle Yoga routines
- Mindfulness challenges to incorporate into your lives
The next class runs on Mondays, April 29 – May 20, 2019 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm
**Week 3 retreat – May 13, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm**
For more information contact:
Community Wellness at 715-684-1280
Introduction to Resilience Training keyboard_arrow_down
Intro to Resilience is a 5-week program that provides introductory tools related to meditation, nutrition, exercise, and creating support systems to make our minds and bodies more resilient and able to withstand the trials and tribulations we all face in life. This is a self-guided exploration where the instructors provide you with the tools that you will need to put in place in your daily life. The program will utilize “The Chemistry of Joy Workbook” by Dr. Henry Emmons which will be provided to all participants. The cost includes a 5-week membership to the fitness center.
The upcoming session runs on Tuesdays, March 26 – April 23 from 5:00 – 6:45 pm.
For more information or to register:
Click here OR contact Community Wellness at 715-684-1285 or community.wellness@wwhealth.org