Your Wellness Center
The Wellness Center was Established on April 30, 2016.
Our Partners in Wellness promote leaders who are well trained and professionally recognized in the community we serve. Our instructors come from the business community, care facilities, and diverse organizations to help them achieve wellness in Mind, body and Spirit.
Your Instructors
JANICE PASK
Janice Pask first received formal training in mindfulness meditation over 30 years ago. In addition to instructional retreats she has also completed Mindfullness Stress Reduction training classes. Janice is a Certfied Qi Gong instructor. She also teaches Meditation classes in the High Desert for the last 8 years. Classes are on Wed at 11 am And Mindfull Meditation on Tuesday and Saturday at 2PM
RAY JAYNE FLORES
Ray Jayne is passionate about yoga. She has been an instructor in the High Desert for many years. It is a connection between mind, body and spirit. She believes it is never too late to start yoga and make the connection for yourself. She also teaches at Instant Karma in the Morongo Basin. Classes are Mondays at 1 PM.
BRUCE BAUGHMAN
Bruce has been a lay leader of restorative yoga that strengthens and maintains mobility. Bruce is a counselor and has been involved in yoga for the past 10 years. This class is good for beginners and easy to follow.
Class sessions are Monday and Thursday at 10 am
ALISABETH STEPHENS
Alisabeth is a Certified Fitness Instructor who specializes in Strength Training,. In this class you will strengthen your core, increase mobility and assist in weight loss. Alizabeth also teaches private session and classes in Coachella Valley.
Classes are Monday and Thursday at 4:30 PM
DION DUBOIS
Dion has been a member of Morongo Basin drumming groups for the past 15 years and is of Native American Heritage. She plays the conga drum, mini harp, and flute. as well as several other percussion instruments. The group is open to novice and skilled alike and easy to follow. Bring your own instrument. There are also community instruments to play. The Drum Gathering is the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. It is co-chaired with Dr Chuck Greenwald. Dr Chuck has played locally and abroad . Dion also teaches beginning photography classes. Bring your own camera or cell phone and learn how to take professional photos, crop and edit and download to a computer or print for display. Dion is an award winning photographer in the Morongo Basin and a Member of the Chaparral Artists for the past 10 years. Classes will include guest photographers and special visitors. Classes are the first and third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM.
JIM LAKEY
Rev. Lakey started practicing Zen in the UK in 2005. He moved to California and trained under Ten /shin Fletcher in 2008. In 2010 Jim received his Tokudo(priest ordination) He later completed his Shuso training to become a senior student.
His Koan study (question and answer) was completed later in 2010 Zen Meditation is on Tuesday at 7 -8:45 PM
VICKIE McCONNELL
Vickie has been a nutritionist for the past 9 years and a firm believer that everyone deserves to feel great about their bodies and themselves. Super foods and nutritional cleansing are key to optimum health. Vickie 's purpose is to educate, discuss, support and celebrate the progress in your making healthier choices in your life. Classes are on the Third Wednesday of the month for Nutrition and the 4th Wednesday of the month for an Introduction to cleansing and super Foods.
TERI TRENT
Teri is an experienced Massage Therapist Licensed by the State of California a Graduate of Kaplan College with Honors. She is insured with ABMP. Teri's Excellence Mobile Massage is committed to the well being and utmost care of each patron. She is trained in different types of massage , such as for pregnancy, and in reflexology, and deep tissue. Teri is also a REIKI practitioner. Teri is available at the center for Chair Massage on Wednesdays 12:30-2 PM starting 9/6/17.
MARIA ALVAREZ
Maria has been teaching Zumba for the past 5 years to all age groups and on Base to the military families. Zumba is exercise to a music Latino Beat. It is practiced on land and in the water. It is fun for the entire family. Classes are on an Introductory level and held on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM.