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After months of work, we are proud to announce The Heart of Wellness! The Heart of Wellness is a science-based program that anyone—sedentary or fit—can use to improve long-term well being. The high energy and high content keynote program is combined with a daily follow up program that is measurable as well as motivational. When…
This morning’s Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists started off with a line dance and fun. Eliz presented “Move Your Bootie” and shared strategies to move in your seat during meetings to keep the blood flowing and increase attention. Participants in the 7 am session ended with a line dance and smiles. Later in the day…
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Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.