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Wellness
How we live our lives has a major impact on our health whether we're
talking about nutrition, exercise, meditation or how we approach the
list of responsibilities most of us carry. We offer information and resources
that we hope can help you move toward a healthier lifestyle!
Chair Massage
The chair massage is a fifteen minute massage by a Certified Massage
Therapist which is designed to manage your stress, relieve pain, prevent
injury, or just relax and refresh. We are now offering this service in
both the Franklin and Kaiser Buildings.
Where: 1111 Franklin, Room 12313
When: Every Wednesday, 10 am - 4 pm
Who: Michael O'Keefe, CMT with Back Basics
(starting Friday, April 4th)
Where: 1111 Franklin, 1st Floor Foyer and 5th
Floor Patio (weather permitting)
When:Every Monday and Friday,
10 am - 4 pm
Who: Michael LaCroix, CMT with
Body Light Massage
Direct questions to Jude Sharp.
Ergonomics
If you have an ergonomic problem:
First, print out and review the Self Assessment Chart and make any necessary changes you can make yourself.
Second, if you still have a concern, contact your MSO who in turn
will involve the OP Ergonomic Specialist, Roger
Howland, 510-987-0893, to advise you and the department.
Local Gyms
- 24Hour Fitness
Club One
(offers discount for UCOP employees)
- Norman Marks Club
298-14th Street, 510-452-3755
- Oakland Athletic Club
1418 Webster Street, 510-893-3421 (offers discount for UCOP employees)
- YMCA
(offers discount for Kaiser Permanente members)
Noon Speaker Series
Lunchtime workshops addressing a variety of issues and providing self-help information.
Stress Reduction Techniques
Make an appointment with Jude Sharp to
learn Energy-based Therapy for a new approach to stress reduction. Also
try the Relaxation Response for a proven
relaxation method.
UC Living Well