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The Department of Physical Therapy, the Nutrition and Dietetics program, and the Center for Wellbeing have teamed up for the second interdisciplinary wellness program, Mocs Wellness Initiative, for full-time faculty and staff. The Mocs Wellness Initiative is part of a research project approved by the UTC IRB.<\/p>\n

Key program content<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Physical therapy examination and weekly training at the ARC<\/li>\n
  2. Nutrition assessment including diet and body composition analysis along with three group nutrition classes<\/li>\n
  3. Regular health coaching<\/li>\n
  4. Lab \/ blood work (optional)<\/li>\n
  5. Unlimited ARC membership from September 2025 \u2013 January 2026<\/li>\n
  6. Surveys related to the research project<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Eligibility<\/u>: (partial criteria)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Full-time UTC employee<\/li>\n
    2. Willingness to participate in the associated research study<\/li>\n
    3. Available to attend weekly training Thursdays 3:15-5:15pm<\/li>\n
    4. Prior participants are not eligible<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Program dates<\/u>:<\/strong> September 4 or September 11 \u2013 November 13, 2025 with a program wrap up mid-January 2026, post program survey May 2026.<\/p>\n

      Program cost<\/u>:<\/strong> The program cost for employees who are biweekly or whose salaries are less than $50,000 is $31.25. Employees who earn at least $50,000, must pay for their ARC membership ($125).<\/p>\n

      You may be a good candidate for this program if you are navigating a new illness or diagnosis such as high blood pressure, pre-diabetes\/diabetes, or having difficulty with motivation and adherence to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.<\/p>\n

      Limited spots available for Fall 2025. For more information, please click on the link<\/a> or contact Betsy Myers (betsy-myers@utc.edu<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n

      To apply for the program, please complete the Mocs Wellness Initiative Interest Form<\/a><\/strong> and we will get back with you shortly!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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