OC Wellness

Welcome to the Oberlin College Wellness Website - OC WELL (est '11)

OC WELL provides programs and services for employees that foster balance, well-being, and improve health and wellness.

About OC WELL

Conscious of diverse and busy lifestyles, OC WELL supports health promotion programs which strive to meet the needs of our employees. OC WELL hopes to connect employees with wellness resources so they can actively explore the process of personal health, whether as a beginner or a life long learner.

Fall Leaves

"Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.”   -Mary Ann Radmacher

How to Reach Us

If you have questions on health-related topics or would like to learn more about campus health resources, feel free to email us here. You can also email Lori Gumpf, Interim Manager of Employee Relations; or Lori Morgan Flood, Director of Wellness and Health Promotion.


News & Announcements

Chair Massage for Relaxation for Employees

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

The Office of Wellness is now providing on-site, affordable chair massage for employees at Oberlin College in Wilder 314. Chair massage is a form of massage that is done fully clothed and focuses on head, neck, back and arms. As muscles are allowed to relax, the mind can turn off and the body can rejuvenate. Chair massage for stress reduction may help boosts energy, alertness, and productivity. Fee: $1 per minute, scheduled in for 10-30 minutes. Our provider is Jill M. Blake, Bodyworker/owner of Piece of Quiet studio and current provider of Massage for Relaxation for Students through the Center for Leadership in Health Promotion.
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Core & Weights: Employee Group Fitness Class

Sunday, January 15, 2012

A fun, innovative 45 minute muscle defining and sculpting workout. Utilizing 2 – 5 lb weights with the addition of cutting edge core exercises. Improve muscle tone and definition, endurance, strength, help maintain lean muscle mass, prevent osteoporosis, and increase your metabolic rate. All fitness levels welcome. Strength training provides quick results and is the most effective way to lose inches. With strength training healthy eating is the only weight control you will need!
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Partner Massage, Private Lessons at Piece of Quiet Studio

Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Learn how to give a great back rub or even a full body massage! Meet 3-9 hours (1-3 sessions), depending on your goals.
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Suggest a Health Information Session for the campus community

Sunday, October 16, 2011

If you would like to suggest a Wellness session, please send an email to ocwellnes@oberlin.edu and include the following information: Your name Your phone Topics of interest Presenter's name Presenter's contacts Presenter's phone Why this presenter
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New Downloadable Hotcard

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

New OCWell hotcard available for download. Click 'Read More' to go to download page.
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Facebook Group for Employees

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

New for employees- We have a facebook group for employees who want to receive health and wellness information and updates about programs and events. Go to your facebook page and search for "OCWELL" and join!
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Updates

Weekday Noontime Walking

Friday, August 26, 2011

Meet peers at one of three locations: Heisman Club Field House, NW corner of Tappan Square or lobby of Professional Services Building. Use free pedometers to measure progress towards 10,000 steps… Questions? Contact ocwellne@oberlin.edu

New Yoga and Qigong Class

Monday, November 15, 2010

New Yoga and Qigong class offered at Solaluna studio. Mondays at 5:30.

Emergency Phone Numbers

Poison Control Center
1-800-222-1222
Mercy Allen Medical Center ER
440-775-9110
Ambulance Service
400-774-1532
Campus Security
440-775-8444

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