Are you wanting to get healthier, but you aren’t quite sure how to do it? Or maybe you’ve been working at it, but you’ve hit a wall? No worries, that’s where Barbour Community Health Association’s Healthy Inside & Out educational series comes in to help! The support of a group can make all the difference when it comes to reaching your health goals, which is why Donna Seaman, Philippi Wellness Center Director, had the idea to bring this educational series back. 

Our team of professionals is excited to be able to give you useful tools to help achieve your goals in these interactive sessions! Learn more about our upcoming Healthy Inside and Out Event Series:

The How-To’s of Gym Equipment

Joining the gym can be intimidating and so can walking into a weight room. But it doesn’t have to be! Our ACE Certified personal trainer, Misty Bradley, will lead the session at our Philippi Wellness Center to answer some common questions such as:

How many repetitions should I do?

How heavy should I be lifting?

How do I even get my legs in that machine?

Even if you have any specific questions, Misty will have time to answer those too! It will be like having your very own personal training session. If you are unable to attend this session, she will be hosting it again Saturday January 14th at 10 am. 

This session will be held Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30 pm. The deadline to register for this session is October 20th, 2023.

The How To’s of Eating Healthier

We’ve all heard that we should “eat better”, but what does that actually mean and how can you put it into practice? Most of what we hear about “eating better” is not realistic for many people and many circumstances. WVU Medicine registered dietitians will be joining us to help you make a plan for what healthy eating looks like for you. We will also be covering hot topics such as Ozempic use, low carbohydrate diets, and the question of “do I really need to eat breakfast?” WVU Medicine dietitians look forward to speaking with you and answering any questions you may have. There will be snacks provided as well as printed recipes you can take home and try.

This session will be held Tuesday, November 7th at 6:30 pm. The deadline to register for this session is November 3, 2023. 

The Best Kept Secret for Stress Management

We all face stress and anxiety every day, some days more than others. Do you realize you already have the tools you need to help you cope with life and prevent stress from damaging your health? Emily Plauche, MS in Yoga Therapy will teach this interactive workshop. You will learn about the almost magical ability that is Breath work, learning breathing techniques as well as how to tap into your vagus nerve to make a noticeable difference in your life. Breath work cannot only reduce your body’s stress response but can help you be more effective at exercise and everyday tasks. 

This session will be held Tuesday, December 5th at 6:30 pm. The deadline to register for this session is December 1, 2023. 

To make things even sweeter, we will have door prizes and giveaways too! You don’t want to miss out on all the fun! You can register for all three or for whichever session works best for you. Register online today or contact Donna Seaman at dseaman@barbourhealth.org. You may also call the Philippi Wellness Center at 304-457-0070 to register!