Accountability Groups
Social support is key to successful change. Join an accountability group to access support and build a network. These small groups meets at regular intervals and are facilitated by your coach. Available in coordination with coaching/training packages, clinics, and memberships.
Fitness Community: Physical activity support and discussions
Nutrition Community: Healthy eating support and culinary nutrition discussions
I Care Community: Family caregiver support and discussions
Email contact.thrive.wellness@gmail.com for more information.
Wellness Workshops and Webinars
Wellness Workshops are designed to address the specific health promotion topics and interests unique to your group, organization, or corporate facility. Based on the scientific literature and guided by learning and behavior theories, each workshop will combine education and application activities to achieve learning objectives.
Holiday Nutrition Strategies: The holiday season is around the corner. Are you ready for the tasty holiday treat temptations? Are you prepared for frequent social gatherings that are filled with an abundance of food and drink? Come to this Holiday Nutrition Strategies webinar to discover the impact that common holiday nutrition challenges have on our health. In this webinar you will learn the 6-S Holiday Nutrition Guide road map for navigating these holiday challenges. This guide will show you how to manage holiday feasts and treats and commit to your nutrition health habits. Celebrate health this holiday season! DATE: 11/13/25; HOST: Sony Interactive Entertainment; SPONSOR: BaySport, Inc.
Gratitude – The Benefits and Application of a Gratitude Practice: Embrace the good and change perspective through a gratitude practice. Join us for a discussion on the science and the practice of gratitude. What are its origins and how does it change our mind and body? Learn the how-tos of a gratitude practice to cultivate positivity, support healthy behaviors, and boost overall well-being. This webinar will help you get started on your gratitude journey for a happier, healthier you! DATE: 10/23/25; HOST: Gardner Health; SPONSOR: BaySport, Inc.
Nutrition for Weight Management: Obesity trends continue to climb and nutrition habits can play a significant role in curbing this trend. In this 30-minute Nutrition for Weight Management webinar, we’ll break down the nuts and bolts of managing weight and explore the role of nutrition. Come discover why it’s not just about how much you eat, but also the quality of the foods you choose. We’ll touch on the challenges of stubborn weight and identify real world sustainable strategies for managing weight. Let’s explore together how to fuel your body for healthy weight management. DATE: 9/11/25; HOST: Sony Interactive Entertainment; SPONSOR: BaySport, Inc.
Nutrition Strategies for Stress and Sleep: Stress is a normal part of living, but when it becomes chronic it can negatively impact our health and affect our sleep. Poor sleep in turn adds to chronic stress creating a detrimental stress-sleep cycle. A nutritious diet can help promote a healthy stress-sleep connection. This 30-minute Nutrition Strategies for Stress and Sleep webinar explores the connection between diet choices, stress, and sleep. Learn nutrition strategies that can help manage stress, promote better sleep, and break an unhealthy stress-sleep cycle. DATE: 5/22/25; HOST: Sony Interactive Entertainment; SPONSOR: BaySport, Inc.
Wellness Techniques for Stress Management: Learn everyday wellness practices to help better manage the daily stressors of life. DATE: 4/3/25; HOST: Gardner Health; SPONSOR: BaySport, Inc.
Nutrition Basics: Do you have goals to improve your diet, build better eating habits, or spark your motivation for wholesome food? Our 30-minute Nutrition Basics webinar simplifies healthy food choices, helping you to incorporate more whole foods and use label information effectively. Perfect for anyone looking to live a healthier lifestyle. DATE: 2/27/25; HOST: Sony Interactive Entertainment; SPONSOR: BaySport, Inc.
Past Workshops:
Healthy Living for Weight Management Workshop, DATE: 1/27/2016 – 3/30/2016
Youth Fitness, DATE: 1/24/2010; HOST: St. Jude’s Episcopal Church
Lifestyle and Weight Management Workshop, DATE: 1/6/2005 – 1/27/2005; HOST: AVAC
Holiday Fitness and Weight Management Strategies, DATE: 11/17/2005, 11/16/2004; HOST: UCSC-OPERS
Metabolism and the Role of Fitness, DATE: 10/14/2004; HOST: UCSC Safety and Wellness Fair
Menopause and Exercise, DATE: 10/14/2004; HOST: UCSC Safety and Wellness Fair
Exercise for Life: Getting Over the Hurdles that are Holding You Back, DATE: 5/12/2004; HOST: Wellness Proactive/Dr James Guetzkow
Lifestyle and Weight Management, DATE: 6/24/2002 – 7/20/2002; HOST: Body Firm Personal Training
Travel Fitness, DATE: 11/19/1996; HOST: 3Com
To schedule a custom workshop for your organization or to register for upcoming workshop events, email contact.thrive.wellness@gmail.com.
Wellness Clinics/Exercise Classes
Using a small group format, wellness clinics provide a progressive program for instruction on specific fitness, nutrition, and health promotion topics. Clinics are activity based and combine instruction with wellness education.
Stability Ball Workshop: An intro to Balance and Core Exercises: A clinic to address core strengthening and balance exercise using the stability ball. DATE: 3/3/2012; HOST: Southwest YMCA
Email contact.thrive.wellness@gmail.com for more information and registration.