Wellness Wednesdays Are Back!
We are here to empower Your Health and Happiness!

Join us for monthly for expert-led talks designed to inspire, educate, and enhance your well-being—mark your calendars today!

We’re thrilled to announce the return of Wellness Wednesdays! Your monthly opportunity to explore health, wellness, and personal growth. Designed to help you fulfill your potential and enhance your quality of life, these expert-led sessions bring dynamic topics and actionable insights to the Ashland Family YMCA. Held once a month in the conference room from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Wellness Wednesdays are the perfect way to spend your lunch break investing in yourself.

These popular talks require pre-registration due to limited space, so don’t wait to secure your spot! Be sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming events!

2025 Wellness Wednesdays:

January 8, 2025: The Art and Science of Healthy Eating

Join us for an engaging session packed with fun food facts! In this talk, Laura Sweeney, a skilled chef and educator, will cover the following topics:

  • A Balanced Diet: Carbs, proteins, fats, sugars – why we need all of them for optimal health
  • Debunking Diet Industry Nutrition Myths
  • Avoiding Supplementing the Supplements Industry: Healthy food choices are what a body needs
  • Nutrition Science in the Kitchen: Some delicious, easy recipes

Laura Sweeney is a skilled chef and educator passionate about making healthy eating accessible and enjoyable. With years of experience teaching and engaging diverse communities, she brings practical tips and insights to help YMCA members embrace nutritious, delicious living.

 

February 12, 2025: Somatic Nervous System: Regulate, Restore, Renew: Nervous System Basics for Well-Being

Discover how your nervous system forms the foundation of your well-being. In this session, international wellness expert Sophia Blanton will offer practical tools to recognize and address signs of stress, burnout, and overwhelm. Through a mix of brief
education and somatic techniques, you’ll learn to:

  • Identify physical signs of dysregulation.
  • Understand common nervous system states.
  • Apply exercises to restore balance and build resilience.

Perfect for anyone seeking stress management tools or a holistic approach to wellness,
this session empowers participants to cultivate physical, mental, and emotional balance
in their daily lives.

BIO: Sophia Blanton is an international expert in embodied wellness, specializing in therapeutic movement and somatic techniques. Her science-based approach empowers individuals to foster resilience and balance through self-awareness & nervous system education.

 

March 12, 2025: Fall Prevention: Age Safely. Many falls can be prevented. Let us show you how.

You can prevent falls by doing the right exercises, making your home safer, getting regular health checkups, and more. Learn steps you can take to stay safe.
In this collaborative presentation with Ashland Fire & Rescue, this important talk will cover:

  • The burden of falls
  • Risk factors for falls
  • How we can prevent falls
  • Shoes, medications and more
  • Exercise & lifestyle changes
  • Nutrition as we age
  • Tools & resources
  • Screening for fall risk

FREE to Y Members and Community Members. Pre-registration required/space is limited.