Women’s Health
Empowering women through education, exercise, and expert care.
The Wellness Institute understands the unique health needs of women at every stage of life. We offer comprehensive programs to empower women to embrace strength training, address pelvic health concerns, and support new mothers in their fitness journeys. Our expert-led workshops and classes provide a safe, supportive environment where women can learn, grow, and thrive.
Registration for these programs opens August 22 at 8:00 am.
Women on Weights: WOW!
Two Parts
Part One: WOW! Foundation Workshop
Join us for a ½ day workshop that combines classroom education and hands-on resistance training. We’ll cover why resistance training is vital for women, dispelling the myths and providing facts, gym etiquette and the FITTE principle for Resistance Training. You’ll learn how to design an effective full-body workout using various equipment. With machines, free weights, tubing and your body weight, you’ll walk away with a workout you can use immediately. Our dietitian will discuss proper nutrition, how to eat for optimal muscle gain, and the pros and cons of supplements. You’ll also receive a healthy snack with the recipe to fuel your muscles. You’ll leave feeling empowered, strong, and knowledgeable.
Facilitators:
Lori Orchard: CSEP trainer with over 40 years of experience in the fitness industry.
Hao-Yi Sim: A Registered Dietitian who has been practicing for several years and has experience in primary care, long-term care, and sports nutrition.
Saturday, October 5, 9 am-noon; $75
Part Two: WOW! – Practical Strength Series
Join Lori Orchard for this 6-week exercise program is designed for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. It includes full-body workouts using free weights, machines, bodyweight exercises, and tubing. Participants will gain comfort in the weight room and learn to perform resistance training exercises safely and effectively. While we recommend the Women on Weights Foundation workshop, it is not a prerequisite for participation.
Wednesdays Oct. 16-Nov. 20 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. $149
Pelvic Floor Health
Explore the Pelvic Floor
Did you know that urinary incontinence affects up to 1/3 of adult women between the ages of 30-60 years old? Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common yet often under-discussed issue that can significantly impact quality of life. Join Lisa Gibson, our pelvic health Physiotherapist, and explore how the pelvic floor supports internal organs and how these muscles control urinary and bowel function. You’ll learn how to recognize symptoms of pelvic dysfunction and discover how physiotherapy treatment and exercise can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Monday Oct. 7 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. FREE
Explore Your Floor: A Pelvic Floor Exercise Program
Join us for a six-week pelvic floor exercise program to strengthen and support your pelvic floor. Whether you’re pre- or postpartum or experiencing incontinence, back or pelvic pain, prolapse, pelvic floor weakness, or urinary urgency, this program is tailored to meet your needs. Our experienced instructors will lead you through exercises to improve pelvic floor muscle function, alleviate discomfort, and enhance overall well-being. Connect with others facing similar challenges in a supportive environment and prioritize your health for a better quality of life.
Mondays Oct. 21 – Dec. 2 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. $129
(no class Nov. 11)
*We encourage you to book a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy assessment BOOK HERE before taking this class, but it is not mandatory.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
It helps improve symptoms associated with dysfunction in the pelvic floor muscles. These symptoms usually impact daily living activities and can also cause emotional distress. You may benefit from pelvic floor physiotherapy if you have:
Mom & Baby Fit
This 45-minute class includes a warm-up, full-body strength and endurance training, and stretching. During the bodyweight exercises, including the baby in exercise is encouraged. All fitness levels and all trimesters are welcome.