Creating Value
In any successful business, there must be value given to the product or service When something is valued, it is considered important and worthwhile. Healthplex Associates specializes in creating value for and helping Hospitals, Health Systems, Foundations and Recreation
Centers meet the challenges of making wellness a clinical and financial success. Promoting healthy lifestyles has moved to the core of health care delivery, and Healthplex Associates has been there to assist clients with population health management
Healthplex Associates offers a full range of consulting and management services including feasibility analysis, clinical integration planning, design and construction oversight, operational analysis and audit, as well as management outsourcing.
Below are a few examples of Healthplex Associates creating value for its partners:
In just ONE day, Singing River Healthplex received TWENTYSEVEN referrals from doctors The partnership between local doctors and Singing River Healthplex is benefiting patients through medical expertise combined with physical fitness preventative measure. Be Balanced is a program developed by certified fitness experts at Singing River Healthplex in response to a meeting with doctors about what their patients needed the most Be Balanced is designed to help prevent falls, which are one of the leading causes of accidents and even death in the elderly
Healthplex Associates has developed an in-house member satisfaction training program John Douthitt, Vice President has created extensive curriculum and programming to create value for membership and better the service delivery to members The in-person training program has proven to be impactful and helped Healthplex become the industry leader in member retention efforts A client in New York found great value in the program and had John Douthitt present the program to hospital employees
“We have been working with Healthplex Associates since 2003
We view our relationship as a true partnership with a shared mission of offering quality wellness to our community One of the things I like best about partnering with Healthplex Associates is the open line of communication with their senior leadership team. They have been and continue to be responsive to our health system’s needs They value their members the same way we value our patients – that is evident in their industry leading member retention results ”
A testimonial from Lou Panza, CEO Monongahela Valley Hospital:
BAPTIST HEALTHPLEX ANDERSON Events
"BHA
Thinks Pink"
Baptist HealthplexAnderson
BHA was looking very pink lately! We had two special pink t-shirts for sale in an effort to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October. Members were encouraged to wear pink to work out on Fridays throughout the month. All proceeds from the shirts went to the Baptist Cancer Center - Anderson.
Our daily fitness challenge for members in October was to see how long they could hold a wall sit, while holding our 14-pound pumpkin! Members were encouraged to try once each visit and record their best score on the whiteboard. The record was 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
Holiday biggest loser
The Center for Fitness and Health participated in a Holiday Biggest Loser competition. Beginning the week before Halloween and finishing the week before Christmas, teams led by trainers Trevor Schrock and Eric Oblak competed against one another to lose weight over the holidays. Each week had its own theme, from Halloween monsters’ ball to Santa’s Weighted Workshop. Members enjoyed the creativity Trevor and Eric put forth weekly and member Dawn Shamitko won the competition losing 4% bodyfatoverthattime.
The Center for Fitness and Health has partnered with NASM and their ClubConnect program to further educate the staff and members alike. Members of the program received a substantial discount on numerous certifications and continuing education credits.WewouldliketorecognizeKodyCallawayforcompletion ofhisNASMCPT.Kodybeganworkingatthefitnesscenter5years ago as a fitness floor attendant and recently, through ClubConnect, passed his exam for personal training. Kody has already begun building his clientele and looks forward to continuedgrowthasaPersonalTrainer.
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Competition for everone
The EQT REC Center had our annual Thanksgiving Classic pickleball tournament and we had 44 participants It was a great turnout, and we will continue to have this each year. We had bracket levels 2.5 - 4.5 so beginners and more advanced players were all welcome.
Our senior and junior teams went to Pennsylvania for their first cheer competition, The Royal Crown Competition The juniors won Crown Champions along with the seniors winning second place! They competed against many other teams and the girls' won rings, medals, and the jeweled crown. This is the highest achievement a team can win in a competition. Our cheer teams received a bid to go to the All-Star World competition at Disney World and they will be attending April 1518th of this year.
El Dorado, Arkansas
MynameisJensenandI’vebeenamemberofHealthWorkssinceIwas15years. IfellinlovewithexerciseduringPEclass,beggingmymomtogetmea membership.Myrelationshipwithexercisewasn’tthehealthiestwhenIstarted. Iwasinconsistent,doingthesamefewexercisesonrepeat,andputmyselfona restrictivediet.NoneofthesegottheresultsIwanted!Ibeganlookinginto exerciseresearchpapersandtunedintotheprofessional,insteadofwhatwas trendingonline.Thisloveandcuriositygrewintoapassion,leadingmeto pursueaBachelor’sinExerciseScienceatSouthernArkansasUniversity.To bettermotivateandunderstandthepsyche,IminoredinPsychology.Exerciseis equallyaschallengingonthementalasitisonthephysical.
Duringmystudies,Ibecamemyownguineapig!IimplementedwhatIlearned fromstrengthandnutritionclassesbycreatingplanstailoredtomygoals, eatingtofuelmybody,andfindingsupplementstosupporttheprocess. ReceivingmybachelorswasjustanothertestamentthatIhadpaidattentionin class,myphysiquewasthefirst.Thebestthingaboutfitnesstomeisthatit’sa ladderthatneverends.There’salwaysroomforimprovement;whetheritbe mobilityorendurance,increasingstrength,re-compositingthebody–thelist goeson!Ilovesettinggoalstocrushandfindingnewwaystochallengemyself.
Exerciseisacelebrationofthebody,notpunishmentforlastnight’sdessert! Therearemythsandmisleadinginformationeverywhereaboutexercise,asit’s becomeahottopicintoday’stime.Findatrainertohelpyouachieveyourgoals, tonavigateyouthroughthewondrousworldthatisfitness.I’mhonoredtogive backtothegymcommunitythatraisedmeandmorethanexcitedtoassistyou withyourfitnessjourney.Allyouneedtobringisconsistency,dedication,and yourgymshoes!
AtHealthWorks,werecentlycelebratedGoforaRideDaybytakingour membersoutsidetorideRPMbikes.Despitethechillyweather,the experiencewasinvigoratingandtrulyshowcasedthebenefitsof cyclingforbothphysicalandmentalhealth.
Cyclingisnotonlyafunandenjoyableformofexercise,butitalso offersnumeroushealthbenefits.Fromimprovingcardiovascular healthtoincreasingstrengthandendurance,cyclingisafantasticway tostayactiveandenhanceyouroverallwell-being.Additionally, cyclingcanalsohelpreducestressandanxiety,providingamuchneededescapefromthehustleandbustleofdailylife.
OneofthebestpartsofGoforaRideDaywastheopportunitytoenjoy thegreatoutdoorswhilegettinginaworkout.Cyclingoutsideallows youtoconnectwithnature,breatheinthefreshair,andsoakupsome vitaminDfromthesun.It'sarefreshingchangeofpacefromindoor workoutsandcanhelpboostyourmoodandenergylevels.
Inconclusion,GoforaRideDaywasafantasticopportunityto celebratehealthandwellnessthroughthejoyofcycling.Itremindedus oftheimportanceofstayingactive,connectingwithnature,and buildingcommunitythroughexercise.
Valencia, California
Thanksgiving morning we held our annual Turkey Burn workout lead by Group Exercise
Instructor Argel Each year members wake up early to “churn & burn” some calories with Argel’s bootcamp style workout From weighted sled sprints and battle ropes to deadlifts and pull ups, this is always a great workout!
Member Engagement
In addition to the fitness event, we also designed and sold limited-edition pink t-shirts, with all proceeds going directly to support the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center’s important work These shirts were a tangible way for participants to show their support while contributing to an amazing cause
October was an inspiring and impactful month here at HMFH, as we proudly celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In effort to raise awareness and support for those affected by breast cancer, and we held a 3-hour fitness event to raise funds for our local Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center. The outpouring of support from our participants made a real difference, and we are grateful to everyone who joined us in this fight
HENRY MAYO FITNESS AND HEALTH
Fitness Programs
At HMHF we offer Sport Performance Training programs for athletes ages 8-18+ A huge portion of this program has become our Outreach program where we send one of our certified coaches out to work with local high school teams that need help running a comprehensive Strength and Conditioning Program. This Fall we made another relationship with a local high school and started our first semester working with Golden Valley High Schools Baseball program Our coach goes out and does a pre program movement screening, creates a program based on those needs, and then goes out and trains the team twice a week.
Fall marked the beginning of the 5th cancer recovery cohort we have held here at HMFH This both a fitness and support program is for those recovering from cancer treatment, helping them deal with the experience of living with, through, and beyond the diagnosis of cancer
This Summer we began a new program for Parkinson's patients Ben Taub, our Clinical Integration Coordinator, headed up creating this program in coordination with one of our hospital’s physical therapist that was looking for a place her Parkinson’s patients could receive more care. This Fall, Ben got his PWR (Parkinson's Wellness Recovery) Certification to solidify the program
Indianapolis, Indiana
Healthplex Halloween
Our annual Healthplex Halloween Event just keeps getting bigger and better! This year, we welcomed over 800 attendees to our largest community gathering yet! Families enjoyed a night of fun with candy, live animals from Uncle Bill's Pet Store, exciting games, a spooky haunted house, raffles, and a thrilling department pumpkin voting contest. After the votes were tallied, the Fitness Department won the pumpkin decorating contest with their ice cream cone.
Season of Giving
We are incredibly proud of the generosity and kindness shown by our members and staff. Together, we've made a significant impact on families in need by supplying food and clothing through Wheeler Mission. With the generous support of Summers Heating and Cooling, who matched our donations for Wheeler Mission. We also provided essential warm clothing for older adults at St. Ascension Living St. Vincent PACE. Additionally, our community adopted 15 families from Unto Him Ministries to ensure a magical Christmas, thanks to the support of our amazing members. The Pacers Foundation and Jakks Pacific helped us create an even more magical holiday by donating 100 toys to families.
KIDS ZONE POLAR EXPRESS PJ PARTY
Our Polar Express Pajama Party was a magical evening to remember! On December 13th, kids ages 5-12 gathered in their coziest pajamas for a night full of fun and festive cheer. They sipped on hot chocolate, enjoyed engaging activities, and were captivated by the screening of "The Polar Express," all topped off with a special surprise visit from Santa himself!
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WITH ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with PA Cassandra Eichler from Ascension Medical Group as we enhance our clinical integration program! Together, we're committed to supporting breast cancer patients on their health journeys and fostering community connections. Cassandra has been a fantastic advocate, visiting Indianapolis Healthplex to share vital awareness and resources and referring her current patients to our Clinical Integration program. Together, we're making a difference!
First Annual Youth VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Our inaugural youth volleyball league has officially launched! The excitement began with a dynamic clinic that set the stage for four weeks filled with fun, learning, and teamwork. Young athletes are honing their skills and mastering the fundamentals of the game in a supportive atmosphere. Cheers to all participants for their enthusiasm and commitment as they embark on this rewarding journey in volleyball!
MOVEMENT MATTERS
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION AND INDIANAPOLIS HEALTHPLEX JOIN FORCES
The Jingle Bell Run took place on December 7th, organized by the Arthritis Foundation and Indianapolis Healthplex. This festive 5K was an inspiring event that promoted fitness and community engagement, emphasizing the importance of movement in managing arthritis.
The launch of the Pathway to 5K program followed an insightful Lunch and Learn with Dr Damon Stansberry, providing support for participants of all fitness levels. The program included weekly walking hours and seminars on essential exercises to help everyone prepare for the run.
The event was a great success, with members raising over $3,000 for the Arthritis Foundation, showcasing the strong spirit of camaraderie and support within the community It was a wonderful opportunity to embrace movement and celebrate health together.
Bay City, Texas
DIABETES LUNCH & LEARN
On December 13th, the Wellness Center at Matagorda Regional Medical Center and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension came together for the last of four Diabetes Lunch and Learns for 2024 Each Lunch and Learn covered a different theme with December’s theme covering “Celebrations and Sensibility”, giving participants hints and tips to navigate the holidays keeping e e s
Participants had a chance to ask MRMC’s Registered Dietician, Amy Rosenbusch, and Agrilife Family and Community Health Agent, Dianne Drennan, questions about the presentation and more.
After seeing the series’ success and receiving so much positive feedback, both organizations are planning on continuing in 2025.
Odessa, Texas
Fun Christmas Activities at Mission Fitness
Mission Fitness hosted the annual “Twelve Days of Fit-mas” December 9th through December 20th. Each day provided a new fitness challenge for the members who were divided into male and female divisions with two age brackets, 18-44 and 45+. The daily challenges ranged from the longest wall sit or plank to the fasted mile or longest distance run to have members try new activities while staying active in the days leading up to Christmas. Daily winners won massages, t-shirts and other prizes in a fun, competitive atmosphere.
On December 4th, Mission Fitness entertained the children of the Permian Basin at the Medical Center Health System cookie stroll and tree lighting ceremony.
General Manager, John Douthitt and Membership Sales Associate, Rebecca Edmiston played Reindeer Ring Toss with hundreds of kids.
“This game turned into quite the workout chasing down rings!”
John Douthitt
Mission Fitness Gives to the Community and its Members
Angel Tree
Mission Fitness members and employees sponsored two local families in need this Christmas season by placing an Angel Tree at the check-in desk. Members and staff chose ornaments with gift descriptions on them, purchased the gift listed, and returned them to Mission Fitness wrapped and ready for the families All items were tagged and then delivered to the families by Jenna Huffman, Clinical Coordinator for Mission Fitness
“The holidays are truly a time for giving and we were presented the unique opportunity to provide for two families that encountered some personal obstacles this holiday season It is a great feeling to know that we were able to provide some happiness and relieve some of the stress these families were facing so that they could enjoy the holidays,” stated Jenna
Fourteenth Anniversary
Mission Fitness celebrated its fourteenth anniversary with events scheduled throughout the first week of October 2024. Some of the most popular events were a tshirt give away, Aquatic’s Class parties and the Daily Exercise Challenge Members that completed the challenge were entered into a drawing for complimentary monthly dues, massage therapy sessions and assisted stretch consultations
The Montage Wellness Center has two facilities located in Marina, CA and Salinas, CA. The combined facility membership is near a capacity of 5,500 members with 45,000 sq. ft. of fitness offerings that include warm water and lap swimming pools and both facilities. We strive to keep our facilities clean, well-maintained, and most importantly friendly and fresh for members. Some examples of our unique operational items include various themed events throughout the year. This quarter included the following events.
October 2024 – Both facilities hosted a costume-themed Halloween Zumba® dance party. Zumba® is a rhythm-based group fitness class that features Latinbased choreography. Members were encouraged to wear Halloween appropriate costumes for these extended party-like atmosphere classes.
November 2024 – Our Marina facility hosted the annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot for members and family. The event was sold out with over 150 participating in our 5K run/walk. Participants received t-shirts, finisher medals, and complimentary refreshments. Multiple members expressed sincere gratitude for this event, as some consider our wellness center an extension of their family, especially those who did not have family to help celebrate Thanksgiving.
December 2024 – Both facilities hosted more Zumba® themed events that included holiday pajama parties. In addition, we hosted a “12-day of Fitmas” scavenger hunt for 12 days prior to the Christmas Holiday. Each day, staff hid several gift boxes with prizes for members as a holiday gift and “thank you” for their patronage. Prizes included gym bags, foam rollers, water bottles, towels, and more.
At the SBH Healthplex, our mission is to provide the St. Barnabas and Bronx communities with top-notch training tools to support fitness and health goals. We’re excited to introduce three new state-of-the-art pieces of equipment: a Hack Squat machine, a pulling sled with various attachments, and the Assault Bike. These additions reinforce our commitment to affordable premium fitness experiences.
The Hack Squat enables precise lower-body strength training, while the pulling sled enhances conditioning and functional strength. The Assault Bike, favored by professional athletes, offers an effective option for interval-based conditioning.
These tools also enhance our youth programming, inspiring healthier lifestyles for local high school students who lack access to such equipment. Our goal is to secure support from grants and partners who share our vision for community improvement.
At the Healthplex, we are proud to blend community and innovation to help our members achieve their fitness goals. Stay tuned for more updates as we expand our programming in 2025 and work together to build a stronger, healthier Bronx.
Pascagoula, Mississippi
Pickleball
Pickleball is not just a game; it's a sport that demands agility, mobility, and strategic thinking. To excel in this fast-paced game, you need to work on building joint mobility, enhancing movement efficiency, and increasing overall body awareness. The Singing River Healthplex (SRH) certified personal trainers can help you achieve just that
By starting your training at Singing River Health Plex, members will have access to personalized workout plans tailored to improving their Pickleball performance. Whether they are a beginner looking to strengthen their foundation or an experienced player aiming to fine-tune their skills, SRH trainers will work with them to develop a training regimen that suits their needs and goals.
Pickleball is not just a game; it's a sport that demands agility, mobility, and strategic thinking. To excel in this fast-paced game, you need to work on building joint mobility, enhancing movement efficiency, and increasing overall body awareness. The Singing River Healthplex (SRH) certified personal trainers can help you achieve just that
By starting your training at Singing River Health Plex, members will have access to personalized workout plans tailored to improving their Pickleball performance Whether they are a beginner looking to strengthen their foundation or an experienced player aiming to fine-tune their skills, SRH trainers will work with them to develop a training regimen that suits their needs and goals.
SRH trainers understand the specific physical demands of Pickleball and will focus on exercises that target the muscle groups involved in the game From agility drills to strength training, they will help you get stronger, faster, and more agile on the court.
But SRH training goes beyond just improving Pickleball play. By enhancing your physical fitness, they will notice improvements in daily life as well. Increased joint mobility and movement efficiency will not only benefit them during games but will also help them move better in day-to-day activities.
Singing River Healthplex is thrilled to announce they are expanding their selection of classes to include Group Ride, a dynamic and invigorating workout experience for our valued members.
Group Ride is a high-energy, 60-minute indoor cycling class that promises to be a huge calorie burner while helping you sculpt great-looking legs. Participants will have the opportunity to roll over hills, chase the pack, sprint on the flats, climb mountains, and push themselves to the finish line, all while enjoying the excitement of energetic music and the motivating dynamics of a group setting.
Cycling
With authentic interval training incorporated into each session, Group Ride guarantees to provide a thrilling workout that delivers numerous fitness benefits. Whether you are a cycling enthusiast or looking to try something new, this class is designed to cater to individuals of all fitness levels.
Singing River Healthplex is confident that Group Ride will become a favorite among our members, offering a fun and effective way to achieve fitness goals in a supportive and engaging environment.
HEALTH AND STABILITY
Singing River Healthplex is working towards educating its members about the significance of obtaining a "Letter of Medical Necessity" (LMN) for a gym membership. This letter, issued by a medical professional, serves as documentation explaining why engaging in exercise is medically necessary to address a specific health condition. With the LMN, individuals can utilize funds from their Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to cover the expenses associated with their gym membership.
By treating the gym membership as a qualified medical expense, individuals can benefit from using pretax dollars to support their health and wellness journey.
Understanding the financial constraints that may come with accessing fitness facilities, we believe that this initiative will provide a valuable opportunity for our members to prioritize their well-being.
Thomaston, Georgia
Member Spotlight: Leigh Stallings
I started training with Deb Bruce about 18 months ago. When I began my journey, I was about 25 pounds over my “ideal” weight In the past I lost weight, but always gained it back. Once I connected with Deb, I was able to learn good eating habits and how to make sure I was effectively working on building muscle. Today I have lost 30 pounds and I have kept if off I work out 4 times a week (two of them with Deb; personal training and her circuit class) and I can now see the muscle definition from her tutelage and challenging me. Deb is not only my personal trainer, but I am lucky to call her my friend
Before
After
Personal Trainer, Debbie Bruce has a B.A. in Physical Education and Health from Graceland University in Lamoni, IA. She is an International Sports Sciences Associations Certified Personal Trainer, Cjets Fitness System, Certified LLC Kettlebell Pump Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Water Rower (Indo-Row) Instructor, and Certified Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition. She is a former NAIA College Volleyball Athlete at Graceland University, Women’s Figure Bodybuilding Competitor since 2011, and has led class instruction in Strength and Circuits, HIIT, Boot Camp, Kettlebell Pump, and CrossTrain.
Christmas Open House
& Member
Appreciation
The Wellness Center of URMC held its annual Christmas Open House/Member Appreciation in December. Christmas music played while members enjoyed light refreshments and shopped on-site vendors for that one-of-a kind, handmade gift. In addition, many members took advantage of our “10 minutes for $10” chair massages, as well as our one-day massage specials.
The average American gains between 1-5 pounds over the holiday season and keeps it. To help our members combat this, The Wellness Center offered a program called, Maintain, Don’t Gain. Members who participated in Maintain, Don’t Gain weighed-in in mid-November, again midDecember, with the final weigh-in the first week of January. All participants who maintained their current weight was entered into a drawing for a free month’s dues They could also increase their chances of winning by earning an extra entry into the contest for losing weight and another entry for visiting The Wellness Center 24 times during the challenge. All members who weighed in all three times received a Maintain, Don’t Gain t-shirt!
MEMBERSPOTLIGHT: JACKSONBUSBEE
In September of 2024, I embarked on a journey to Nepal where I would hike to Everest Base Camp. This 15-day trek was not only physically demanding but mentally as well! The trek started in the village of Lukla and continued along the Dudh Koshi River averaging around 10km and 600m of elevation gain a day. Traveling through the Khumbu Valley I was surrounded by Himalayan giants, grazing yaks, Buddhist culture, and unparalleled beauty. By the end, I was able to see the infamous Khumbu Icefall, the peak of Mount Everest, and five other 8,000m peaks. The highest altitude I reached was 5,460m or 18,020ft. At this altitude, the human body takes in 51% of the oxygen so it was like breathing on one lung.
Although I had been strength training for some time, I used The Wellness Center to continue that and also incorporated more cardio in my workouts to prepare for this adventure. I started by running 2-3 miles before a workout, then focusing on the lower body and back to target specific muscles that one uses while hiking. I also made sure to strengthen up my core and kept maintaining my upper body muscles. The only regret I have is not doing more stair master. This was an incredible experience and I would absolutely do it again and urge anyone thinking about it to go for it! Thank you to The Wellness Center for your support in helping me climb to new heights!
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