Center for Health & Wellbeing

AdventHealth Baby Bunch
2024-01-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-29 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
Baby Bunch provides a space for moms to connect with other moms postpartum so they can discuss highs and lows of their breastfeeding journey and share any challenges that they are experiencing. This group is for moms with babies age newborn to 12 months old.

Movement as Medicine Dance Class
2024-01-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
This class incorporates dance and creative movement to address balance, flexibility and spatial awareness for people living with Parkinson’s disease. The AdventHealth class is offered twice a month in person. Please join us! Email to register:
ORL.Parkinson@adventhealth.com

Dementia Caregiver Connection
2024-01-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
When it comes to caregiving, knowledge is power. Don’t miss your opportunity to gain insight on topics every caregiver should know. This program will cover the topic of long-distance caregiving. Walk-ins welcome. Limited respite available during programs. Must pre-register for respite care 407-236-9997.

Infant/Child CPR
2024-01-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
You’ve covered all the basics about caring for baby. Now, learn how to save your baby’s life should she suddenly stop breathing, experience cardiac arrest or begin choking. This class, led by a certified instructor, will teach you how to handle these emergencies. Register at AdventHealthforwomen.com. $45

Adapt, Migrate, or Get Sick
2024-01-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join if you want to set healthier boundaries in your life, which helps maintain good relationships while feeling authentic to our own values

So many of us have difficulty setting clear boundaries with difficult people or situations. This workshop will help develop skills that help you identify and acknowledge your needs; break old, unhealthy patterns of putting your needs on hold; and will address the fear of rejection and disappointing others that keeps us from speaking our inner truth. Join us if you want to set healthier boundaries in your life — which helps maintain good relationships — while feeling authentic to our own values and intentions. Lives and relationships can be transformed when we are finally able to state our needs with clarity and compassion.
This program is presented by Alison Issen and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Alison C. Issen has a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida, and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, as well as a Registered Nurse. Alison recently retired as the outpatient counselor at Orlando Health/UFHealth Cancer Center. For several years, Alison coordinated the Sage-ing Center, a program that encourages and supports adults of all ages, and particularly those in the second half of life, to inventory, evaluate, and intentionally plan a life of purpose, learning, fulfillment, and community service. Alison brought this comprehensive program to the hospice several years ago and developed Hospice of the Comforter’s Quality of Life Education Program. Alison has taught psychology at the college level and has worked in the field of health and wellness for over 35 years, including over 10 years as a hospice nurse and counselor. Her specialty areas include stress management, grief and loss, end-of-life, aging and relationship issues, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, and Positive Psychology. Beyond her professional life, Alison is an “extreme gardener,” volunteers at a local animal shelter, and performs with local singing and theatre groups.

Crystal Bowl Sound Meditation for Community + Connection
2024-01-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection throughout the month.

Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection, and to learn the basics of meditation and to experience a crystal bowl sound bath.
Part meditation, part listening exercise, Sound Baths are healing musical performances played with crystal singing bowls and chimes. They can be very therapeutic because you are literally bathed in sound waves, where you will enter a state of deep relaxation. Sound baths help facilitate shifts in our brainwaves by using entrainment. Entrainment synchronizes our brainwaves by providing a stable frequency which the brainwaves can attune to. By listening to the rhythm and frequencies of the crystal bowls, we can downshift our normal beta state (normal waking consciousness) to alpha (relaxed consciousness) and even reach theta (meditative state) where profound learning, healing and growth can occur.
This sound healing experience is designed to clear and release negative energy, open your heart, and promote a quieter state of mind. The harmonious sounds are created to support your body’s natural healing processes while you recline on blankets and pillows. After the session, you’ll leave feeling mentally and physically rested, ready to enjoy the peace and tranquility of a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Special Instructions: Attendees can sit in a chair or on the floor for this program. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, towel, or small blanket; chairs will be available for those who prefer to use one. The room can also be cool during this program, so cold-sensitive participants may also want to bring a light jacket or sweater. All attendees are also encouraged to bring their own bottles of water.
Special note: Beginning in 2024, we will be charging a small fee for some of Camille’s meditation classes. The first session of each month will remain free, so please use that as an opportunity to introduce friends to the practice of mindfulness and meditation. Space is limited so please reserve your spot for the free community class each month; and if you book a spot and can no longer attend, please cancel your reservation to allow someone from our wait list to share in this experience.
This program is presented by Camille Sacco and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Camille Sacco is an American Institute of Health Care Professionals Mindfulness Coach and meditation instructor. She is also a graduate of the acclaimed Palouse Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course. Camille is the author of two self-help books, “Hippiebanker: Bringing Peace, Love and Spirituality to the Workplace” and her latest book, “Firefly Culture: Illuminate Your Workplace by Tuning in to Mindfulness.” She leads fun and informative classes and workshops on mindful meditations and her coaching sessions are infused with down-to-Earth guidance. She is both informative and fun in her approach. Her goal is to help people tap in to the wisdom of their soul by cultivating daily practices that will inspire confidence in the pursuit of living their lives with a higher purpose. Learn more at www.camillesacco.com.

Cooking with Collette: Workweek Lunches
2024-01-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
In a lunch rut? Start the year off on the right foot by focusing on easy-to-prep, nutritionally dense lunches.

In a lunch rut? Start the year off on the right foot by focusing on easy-to-prep, nutritionally dense lunches. Your health – and wallet – will thank you. These three lunches pack a flavorful punch and are perfect for spicing up your usual brown bag lunch. Join Chef Collette Keller, a classically trained Culinary Institute of America graduate with a passion for seasonal, sustainable cooking, in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre where she’ll be preparing (and you’ll be sampling) the following recipes: Cashew Chickpea Salad Pita; Apricot Chicken Salad on Greens and Cabbage & Peanut Crunch with Grilled Chicken.
Cancelling Your Reservation: In order to receive a full refund, participants must cancel their program registration at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled start of the program. Center for Health & Wellbeing’s Refund Policy
This program is presented by Collette Keller and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Chef Collette Keller is a classically trained Culinary Institute of America graduate. With a passion for seasonal, sustainable cooking, Chef Collette approaches her cooking with a passion for blending comfort-food-gone-healthy and ‘food as medicine’ philosophies. Chef Collette spent several years operating her own successful meal delivery service out of Longwood—Collette’s Clean Eats—and as a private chef to a celebrity family in Atlanta before launching Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen at the Center for Health & Wellbeing. For its first three years in operation, she created the café’s beloved seasonal menus. Collette is now focusing on nutritionally dense meals for postpartum mothers at The Hale Kitchen. As a new mom herself she found her calling in helping nourish mothers in their most vulnerable time of healing. Learn more at thehalekitchen.com.

Sound Bowl Healing
2024-01-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Experience this unique form of meditation for yourself with Crosby Wellness Center’s Kurt Kors.

Join experienced sound healing practitioners from the Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing for a relaxing guided meditation and sound healing experience.
The use of sound therapy has existed across cultures and throughout history to promote health and wellbeing. Research shows that sound healing therapy can minimize and relieve pain, stimulate the immune system, reduce stress and improve mental and emotional clarity.
Participants will be guided through meditation in a seated or reclined position and experience a crystal bowl sound bath. As you relax, crystal bowls resonate with the crystalline structure of your cells to balance your body’s electromagnetic field, cleanse and strengthen the energy you radiate, and promote a deeper sense of calm.
Special Instructions: Attendees are encouraged to sit or recline on the floor for this program. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, towel, or small blanket; chairs will be available for those who prefer to use one. The room can also be cool during this program, so cold-sensitive participants may also want to bring a light jacket or sweater. All attendees are also encouraged to bring their own bottles of water.
This program is presented by Kurt Kors and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center.
About the Presenter:
Kurt Kors is a certified yoga instructor, experienced meditation guide and sound healer. He has worked in sound healing for more than nine years and five years of experience guiding individual and group meditations. His goal is helping you feel grounded and supported while in pursuit of your higher purpose. Learn more at GetYin.com.

Basics of Nutrition
2024-01-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Crosby Wellness Center group exercise instructor Katelynn Swanson will discuss how nutrition and fitness work together to benefit your body.

It is possible to still enjoy everyday life without sacrificing your health and wellbeing goals. Basics of Nutrition is a class designed to teach you about the building blocks of nutrition and the importance of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Plus, you’ll learn about the major muscle groups of the human body and exercises for each. Crosby Wellness Center group exercise instructor Katelynn Swanson will discuss how nutrition and fitness work together to benefit your body. In this program, you will learn to leverage home recipes and workouts to become healthier while discovering useful tips to navigate your everyday life in a healthy way.
This program is presented by KK Swanson and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center.
About the Presenter:
Crosby Wellness Center’s Katelynn Swanson, aka KK, has been working in the fitness industry for over 12 years. After attending the University of Florida and earning both her bachelor’s and Master’s in exercise science, KK worked with clients and companies all over New York City. She currently owns a personal training and nutrition business, helping clients all over the US become healthier. KK specializes in strength training, weight loss and nutrition education.

Florida Wildlife Gardening
2024-01-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Fleet Farming for Florida Wildlife Gardening, a class intended for Florida growers to learn the basics of ecological gardening.

Join the team from Fleet Farming for Florida Wildlife Gardening, a class intended for Florida growers to learn the basics of ecological gardening including Florida Native Landscaping, wildlife corridors, attracting wildlife to your yard, and animal friendly garden design. This class is led by the team at Fleet Farming, a non-profit program of IDEAS For Us. Learn more about Fleet Farming at www.FleetFarming.org.
This program is presented by IDEAS For Us and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Caroline Chomanics is a passionate horticulturalist and Fleet Farming Manager in the Central Florida community, having earned her degree in Landscape and Horticulture Technology from Valencia College and her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Sustainable Urbanism from Rollins College. She developed her horticultural skills while living for four years at Nehrling Gardens, a historic botanical garden, in Gotha, Florida. She also acts as chief administrative officer to IDEAS For Us, a non-profit organization located in Orlando, FL, that develops, funds and scales environmental action projects in the focus areas of energy, water, food, waste, and ecology. When she is not farming, Chomanics is honored to be the gardening teacher at Inspiring Minds Day School, teaching children about the wonders of the natural world. Since 2015, Chomanics has been a program manager for Fleet Farming, an urban agriculture program that transforms lawns into farms. Learn more about Fleet Farming at www.FleetFarming.org.

Artists’ Series: Lunch and Learn
2024-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join us in 2024 for all-new conversations with some of Central Florida’s most talented performers and artists.

Join us in 2024 for all-new conversations with some of Central Florida’s most talented performers and artists. In our monthly Artists’ Series, presented by Central Florida Vocal Arts, you’ll enjoy a lunchtime performance from some of Central Florida’s top musicians and have the opportunity to learn about their process and passion. Bring your own lunch from home or pick up something from Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen on the way in.
We kick off the year with the multi-talented Bert Rodriguez. He’s performed at Walt Disney World, originating the role of Crush in “Finding Nemo: The Musical,” SeaWorld, the Orlando Shakes, the Winter Park Playhouse and more.
This program is presented by Central Florida Vocal Arts and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Bert Rodriguez is grateful to make music wherever he can. An Orlando resident since 2006, he helped originate the role of Crush in Finding Nemo: The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Most recently he was thrilled to be in the opening cast of It’s A Wonderful Night at Sea World Orlando. As a performer, some of his favorite roles in town include Piragua Guy in In The Heights at Orlando Shakes, Captain Lennox in The Secret Garden at Mad Cow Theatre, and Chico in A Day In Hollywood/A Night In The Ukraine at The Winter Park Playhouse. As a music director, he recently helmed such shows as Always, Patsy Cline at Theater West End, A Class Act at The Garden Theatre, The Fantasticks at The Athens Theatre, and Marie And Rosetta at freeFall Theatre. He is proud of his work helping the arts thrive in Central Florida.

PT Screenings
2024-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
Most people in the U.S. will suffer from some sort of muscle or joint pain in their lifetime. With these screenings, an AdventHealth Sports Med and Rehab licensed physical therapist will be able to do a quick assessment of any areas causing aches or pains and help you understand what is causing the pain. The PT will also show you some stretches or exercises to help relieve the pain. These screenings can help address problems before they become more severe and help to prevent them from requiring more extensive treatment. No advance registration required.

Bloodmobile
2024-01-16 08:00 - 16:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
AdventHealth’s new bloodmobile will give patients greater access to donated blood products when they need it most. All donations help AdventHealth patients locally. Visit AdventHealthBloodCenter.com to learn more about eligibility requirements. No appointment needed. For more information, call 407-599-6006.

Outdoor Labyrinth Meditation Walk
2024-01-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join us for a special Outdoor Meditation class on the grounds of Ward Park, directly adjacent to the Center for Health & Wellbeing.

Relax. Let Go. Release. Receive. ⁣
Time in nature is essential to grounding and embodying the goodness life has to offer. ⁣It uplifts the mood, boosts the immune system, and relieves stress.
Join us for a special Outdoor Meditation class on the grounds of Ward Park, directly adjacent to the Center for Health & Wellbeing. During this program, we’ll sit with nature and listen; exchange breaths with the trees and walk the labyrinth, meditate, journal and bask in Nature’s love. ⁣
The labyrinth is an ancient pattern found in many cultures around the world. Some walk a labyrinth as a kind of moving meditation. It can quiet the mind, open the heart and ground the body. It can be used as a tool to unwind our thoughts, and to let go stress or worries and concerns.
Are you wondering about something in your Life? Or looking for answers, but haven’t had the time to sit still and let the answers come?⁣ Do you just want to feel good?⁣ Does walking a labyrinth, hanging out with trees, the wind and sun sound like an amazing time to you? Are you interested in boosting your immune system, reducing stress, taking a deep breath, and an improved overall sense of wellbeing?⁣
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this is the program for you. Join us as Julie Ward, a 100% plant-based, certified ACE health coach, nutritionist and herbalist, guides you to listen and spend intentional time with the plants, the wind, the rocks, the water, the birds and the general landscape of Ward Park.
For this program, you will meet Julie in the Center for Health & Wellbeing and she will guide you outdoors for the program. Please dress in comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing and bring a journal for any note-taking or journaling.
This program is presented by Julie Ward and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Julie Ward invites audiences to approach health differently. Her presentations merge the power of plant-based nutrition, the spirituality of food, and her own relatable stories. As a 100% plant-based, certified ACE health coach, Julie’s passion for plants enlivens her presentations. Her wealth of firsthand experience makes her presentations personal and inspiring. As an international health speaker who overcame her own digestive issues and depression using food as medicine, Julie gives hope to those facing chronic health challenges. Educating audiences and clients about how we can nurture our digestive systems stands at the forefront of her work.
Emphasizing the interconnectedness of our health, Julie challenges audiences to connect their mental, physical and spiritual experiences. Her presentations provide participants with a foundation of understanding and knowledge that empowers listeners to make better health choices, connect with their food, boost energy, and improve mental clarity.
Julie holds a certificate in Plant–Based Nutrition from eCornell, a Masters in Public Policy from USC and a B.S. in Mathematics from Spelman College. She is also a Plant-Based Chef, certified ACE Health Coach, and an herbalist. To learn more about Julie Ward, please visit https://freshfoodalchemy.com/

In the Kitchen with Katie: Healthy & Hearty Breakfasts
2024-01-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join cookbook author Katie Farmand in the CHWB Nutrition Theater to learn how to make nutritious and delicious breakfasts.

Learn how to start your morning, and in the process, your year, off right with simple tips for making “the most important meal of the day” one of the healthiest meals of the day.
Stop stocking up on sugary breakfast cereals (or worse, hitting the drive-through) and instead, learn how to make your nutritious and delicious breakfasts. And it can be quick and easy, too!
Join cookbook author Katie Farmand in the CHWB Nutrition Theater to learn to make (and sample) the following breakfasts: Spinach-Feta Mini Omelets; Savory Steel-Cut Oats, and Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups.
This program is presented by Katie Farmand and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Katie Farmand is an avid home cook who aims to empower people to get comfortable in the kitchen. The former editor of Edible Orlando magazine, she was a co-host of the web series Delicious Disney and served as emcee for the Festival Stage at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, hosting chef cooking demonstrations and interactive workshops. She is the co-author of two cookbooks Field to Feast: Recipes Celebrating Florida Farmers, Chefs & Artisans and Good Catch: Recipes Celebrating the Best of Florida’s Waters.

Lunch and Learn: Self-Care Strategies
2024-01-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Licensed Mental Health Counselor Jill Hamilton Buss to learn self-care strategies to soothe your weary mind and body.

You’ve been meaning to do it — take better care of yourself. Self-care may seem like a job in itself, but it doesn’t have to be. Join Licensed Mental Health Counselor Jill Hamilton Buss to learn self-care strategies to soothe your weary mind and body. In this program, you’ll discover several new, as well as some tried-and-true, evidence-based ways to help care for yourself. Self-care is self-preservation. You will learn how to use these tips, strategies and rituals to help you build the resilience and good habits that will keep you healthier and happier in the new year and beyond. Bring lunch from home or grab something from Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen on the way in.
By participating in this program, you can expect to learn:

new ways to think about your to-do list — is it serving or enslaving you?;
ways to feel young-at-heart;
and self-care strategies to help, heal and move your body and mind.

This program is presented by Jill Hamilton Buss and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Jill Hamilton Buss is a licensed mental health counselor who works with clients in a holistic way to create optimal wellbeing for mind and body. She offers traditional in-office psychotherapy, life coaching and “Walk and Talk Therapy.” She previously served as the executive director of Healthy Central Florida, an initiative to make our communities the healthiest in the nation. She holds master’s degrees from Rollins College and the University of Florida in Mental Health Counseling and Communications, respectively, and was named one of Winter Park’s Most Influential People in 2016. Learn more at jillhamiltonbuss.com.

Stroke Support Group
2024-01-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
The stroke support group meets once a month to provide support, socialization and education to all stroke survivors, family and caregivers with guidance from the AdventHealth Winter Park Inpatient Rehab team. RSVP by emailing inpatientrehabcflsupportgroups@adventhealth.com

Pillars of Healthy Living Parts 1 & 2
2024-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Crosby Wellness Center’s KK Swanson for this two-part series that will walk you through the pillars of healthy living.

Of course, diet and exercise are crucial to a healthy, well-rounded life, but it’s just as important to focus on all dimensions of your wellbeing, including your social and emotional health.
Join Crosby Wellness Center’s KK Swanson for this two-part series that will walk you through the pillars of healthy living, with specific, research-backed conversations on topics such as nutrition, exercise, mindful living and social health. KK will help you jumpstart your goals for a happier, healthier 2024 and set your intentions for the year ahead.
Program note: You will register once for both parts of this series. Please only register if you plan to attend Part 1 on January 22 and Part 2 on January 30.
This program is presented by KK Swanson and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center.
About the Presenter:
Crosby Wellness Center’s Katelynn Swanson, aka KK, has been working in the fitness industry for over 12 years. After attending the University of Florida and earning both her bachelor’s and Master’s in exercise science, KK worked with clients and companies all over New York City. She currently owns a personal training and nutrition business, helping clients all over the US become healthier. KK specializes in strength training, weight loss and nutrition education.

Reenergize and Realign Through Breath and Movement
2024-01-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
In this program, led by Crosby Wellness Center group fitness instructor Alan Zemel you’ll learn techniques to consciously modify the breath.

Most of us roll out of bed each day already looking outward on the day, measuring expectations and planning how to meet them; then, in the evening, we arrive exhausted from having spent hours and energy navigating the demands of our ever-changing day. What if you learned science-based techniques you could use to modify your physiology as you moved through the day? How much better would you feel as you arrived in the evening?
Conscious and intentional breath and movement are the fastest ways to pull ourselves back and reenergize the mind and body. In this program, led by Crosby Wellness Center group fitness instructor Alan Zemel, a certified Oxygen Advantage Functional Breathing coach with the Oxygen Research Institute, you’ll learn techniques to consciously modify the breath and move the body that are scientifically proven to bring inner peace and relaxation. Exercises will be taught explaining the science behind many topics such as vagal tone, heart rate variability, the blood O2/CO2 balance, and other physiologic processes of the relaxation response that you can control. Experience first-hand how intentional focused functional breathing and synchronized movement can bring peace and wellbeing to the mind and body.
This program is presented by Alan Zemel and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center.
About the Program Presenter
Alan Zemel works with the Winter Park Health Foundation, Center for Health & Wellbeing, CanoHealth, Westminster Retirement Community, and the Veteran’s Administration. Through his company, Veteran’s Health Pathways (www.veteranshealthpathways.com). Mr. Zemel teaches employees of the Veterans Administration (doctors, acupuncturists, massage therapists and others) and teaches them the skills necessary to help our nation’s veterans overcome post-traumatic stress, lung damage from burn pits, and traumatic brain injury among other ailments. Upon completion of each course and demonstration of proficiency, students receive certifications to coach veterans.
Mr. Zemel is a Senior Teacher-Trainer with The Healer Within Foundation and the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC). Mr. Zemel is also a certified teacher with Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health Institute, and a certified Senior Oxygen Advantage Functional Breathing Coach with the Oxygen Research Institute, Ltd. Mr. Zemel has been engaged with holistic health care modalities for over 25 years. Mr. Zemel’s classes incorporate various breath and movement techniques that teach students how to take control of their own physiology to improve health, vitality, and overall wellbeing.

How to Practice Mindfulness and Self-Care
2024-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
On January 23, led by mental health professionals from the Orange County Public Schools CHILL program, we will seek to clearly define what self-care is.

The modern conveniences of cell phones, Internet access and constant connectivity can be wonderful ways to stay in touch, learn new things and access important information any time of day. But with these tools also comes what can be serious side effects, particularly for young people.
In an age of hearing different perspectives at all times via social media and the constant hustle culture, what does self-care look like? Is it actually a selfish thing to pursue or is it necessary for survival? With information overload, how is an individual to differentiate what is important to them versus what one has heard an Instagram influencer say? Self-care for children and teenagers may look a lot different than for adults and parents, and this is an important aspect to realize when raising or working with children.
In this hands-on workshop, led by mental health professionals from the Orange County Public Schools CHILL program, we will seek to clearly define what self-care is and the purpose behind it. The CHILL counselors will help you understand your “why” behind self-care and how to support this for yourself, your family, and your children.
Mindfulness is a huge part of self-care that will be covered and you will gain some practical techniques on how to apply this in your day to day. Join the conversation as we seek to set foundations for some common terms that are thrown around quite a bit these days.
This program is presented by CHILL Counselors and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
The CHILL (Community Help & Intervention in Life’s Lessons) program in Orange County Public Schools was founded in 1998 by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the 12 Orange County Public School serving Winter Park, Maitland and Eatonville. CHILL provides free, confidential, in-school counseling to students and their families. It is part of a collection of school-based health and wellness services supported by WPHF called the Coordinated Youth Initiative (CYI). Other services include nurses, nurse practitioners in school-based health centers, and healthy school teams.

Eating for Healthy Weight
2024-01-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Laura Varich, MD, a certified lifestyle medicine physician, to learn research-backed tips for taking control of your health.

We all know that it can be difficult to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. But it turns out that it is not our lack of exercise, or our lack of willpower that drives weight gain; rather, weight gain is in large part driven by cultural, environmental, and evolutionary influences. And while many elements conspire to cause weight gain, recent medical research tells us how factors such as calorie density, your microbiome, and the timing of your meals and snacks can be optimized to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
It is time to look past the fads and quick fixes and focus on the simple lifestyle changes that will best provide you with a healthy weight and improved overall health for life. Join Laura Varich, MD, a certified lifestyle medicine physician, to learn research-backed tips for taking control of your health. Get empowered while also sampling some recommended foods for healthy weight and learning how to easily incorporate them into your diet.
Program note: you have two opportunities to attend this class — January 24, 1 – 2 PM or February 8, 11 AM – Noon.
Cancelling Your Reservation: In order to receive a full refund, participants must cancel their program registration at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the program. Center for Health & Wellbeing’s Refund Policy.
This program is presented by Laura Varich and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Laura Varich, MD, is the founder of Fresh Physician (FreshPhysician.com), a website that grew out of a desire to turn the tide on the chronic diseases such as weight gain, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, and many others that have become rampant in our society today. Dr. Varich’s in-depth research within the medical literature revealed that there is hope for improved health for us all. Her life’s goal is to share the information that she discovered on how whole-food, plant-based eating is the way to turn around chronic disease, and also how simple and delicious this way of eating can be.

Cooking with Collette: Mediterranean Salads
2024-01-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Chef Collete Haw is back with another of her popular Mediterranean Diet cooking programs to celebrate the mighty salad.

The Mediterranean diet has become a top diet followed by people all over the world for its health benefits and delicious options. Not only can it help you maintain a healthy weight, the Mediterranean way of eating is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and lower incidence of depression, according to numerous studies.
Chef Collete Haw is back with another of her popular Mediterranean Diet cooking programs to celebrate the mighty salad. Join Chef Collette, a classically trained Culinary Institute of America graduate with a passion for seasonal, sustainable cooking, in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre where you’ll learn how to make and sample the following recipes: “The Classic” Greek Salad; Hummus Power Salad and Quinoa & Chicken Salad Bowl with Roasted Lemon Vinaigrette.
Cancelling Your Reservation: In order to receive a full refund, participants must cancel their program registration at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled start of the program. Center for Health & Wellbeing’s Refund Policy
This program is presented by Collette Heller and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Chef Collette Keller is a classically trained Culinary Institute of America graduate. With a passion for seasonal, sustainable cooking, Chef Collette approaches her cooking with a passion for blending comfort-food-gone-healthy and ‘food as medicine’ philosophies. Chef Collette spent several years operating her own successful meal delivery service out of Longwood—Collette’s Clean Eats—and as a private chef to a celebrity family in Atlanta before launching Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen at the Center for Health & Wellbeing. For its first three years in operation, she created the café’s beloved seasonal menus. Collette is now focusing on nutritionally dense meals for postpartum mothers at The Hale Kitchen. As a new mom herself she found her calling in helping nourish mothers in their most vulnerable time of healing. Learn more at thehalekitchen.com.

Calming Totems
2024-01-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join medical professional and artist Dr. Eileen Hernandez of ACA for a unique workshop to create your own Calming Totem.

Calming totems are personalized reminders affirming a quote, mantra or prayer to carry with you throughout your day. Join medical professional and artist Dr. Eileen Hernandez of the Atlantic Center for the Arts for a unique workshop to create your own Calming Totem. We will provide supplies for you to paint and stencil a visual representation of your message of affirmation. This program has been pioneered with health care professionals in Orlando to help alleviate stress and burn-out and for the first time at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, is open to the general public!
This program is presented by Atlantic City for the Arts and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Practicing for 17 years in Florida, Dr. Eileen Hernandez is an innovative board certified Obstetrics and Gynecology physician, who is also an exhibiting mixed media abstract artist. Currently an ACA Arts & Wellness Ambassador, she has experience participating in nine exhibitions and pioneered her Calming Totems program with ACA and Orlando Health. Dr. Hernandez is a recent recipient of the “Celebrating the Genius of Women” Award 2022 Art Competition, Women in the Arts, Inc. She exhibited at the Art and History Museum of Maitland and was invited to be a virtual artist guest speaker in 2021. As a practicing physician she uses her analytical mind to express herself scientifically art enables her to combine this thought process with her creative side to create abstract works that appeal to many. She takes her inspiration from the colors and textures that she sees throughout the world. Dr. Hernandez embodies the healing feminism that she sees in her life and embeds this theme within her art pieces to give them movement. She finds that the act of creating art enables her to achieve a state of mindfulness and an ability to be content. Embracing her artist self, she has used painting as a healthy tool for coping with the demands of being a healthcare professional. Art has become therapeutic and a form of her own healing. “Look around you, inspiration is everywhere, then go create and find your own way to heal.” –Eileen Hernández
About the Presenting Organization
Founded in 1977 by Doris Leeper, an internationally known sculptor and painter, as well as a visionary environmentalist, Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) is a non-profit multidisciplinary artist residency facility located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Please visit History of ACA and Locations for more information.

Intro to Raw Foods
2024-01-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join plant-based, certified ACE health coach Julie Ward as she discusses the benefits to the body of eating raw foods time to time.

Have you ever been interested in preparing a meal of raw foods, but you thought it would be too hard? Or would the food just taste like vegetables? Have you ever wanted to eat creamy cheese, but can’t tolerate the dairy? Or maybe you’ve been curious about making your own non-dairy milk to save some money, but you have no idea where to start.
Start here! This class is about eating tasty, fresh, plant-based foods, without additives — just food and spices. No added oils or preservatives, just real, good food.
In this Intro to Raw Foods class, plant-based, certified ACE health coach Julie Ward will discuss the benefits to the body of eating raw foods from time to time. We’ll make a few non-dairy milks, a non-dairy ricotta cheese that is always a hit with friends, a raw soup, and a walnut “meat” that’s great for tacos.
Julie, who holds a certificate in Plant–Based Nutrition from eCornell, will discuss the preparation of raw, plant-based foods and how to enjoy many more fresh foods.
Program note: For those with allergies, please be aware that this class will use nuts, seeds and oats.
Cancelling Your Reservation: In order to receive a full refund, participants must cancel their program registration at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled start of the program. Center for Health & Wellbeing’s Refund Policy
This program is presented by Julie Ward and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Julie Ward invites audiences to approach health differently. Her presentations merge the power of plant-based nutrition, the spirituality of food, and her own relatable stories. As a 100% plant-based, certified ACE health coach, Julie’s passion for plants enlivens her presentations. Her wealth of firsthand experience makes her presentations personal and inspiring. As an international health speaker who overcame her own digestive issues and depression using food as medicine, Julie gives hope to those facing chronic health challenges. Educating audiences and clients about how we can nurture our digestive systems stands at the forefront of her work.
Emphasizing the interconnectedness of our health, Julie challenges audiences to connect their mental, physical and spiritual experiences. Her presentations provide participants with a foundation of understanding and knowledge that empowers listeners to make better health choices, connect with their food, boost energy, and improve mental clarity.
Julie holds a certificate in Plant–Based Nutrition from eCornell, a Masters in Public Policy from USC and a B.S. in Mathematics from Spelman College. She is also a Plant-Based Chef, certified ACE Health Coach, and an herbalist. To learn more about Julie Ward, please visit https://freshfoodalchemy.com/
