Technology has taken over the universe with its quick and easy ways to improve everyone’s lives. There are so many gadgets that create short cuts, instant and more accurate results and many of these you are able to use on the go. I have started to see more and more wellness vendors come in with their tablets in tow at health fairs. A key question now being asked a lot […]
Working at Horizon Wellness Group for almost 3 years has taught me a few things about the wellness professionals that attend our events. Some are more memorable than others, as they can easily walk into a room and brighten the entire space or just complete their assignment and leave. Either way, they are what help us keep corporate wellness alive. Whichever approach the wellness professionals choose, they attend corporate health […]
Our web presence guy said that to improve our visibility on the internet that we need to blog about what we do. He said that we are all experts at what we do and to share that expertise. So here it goes… As a group we bring health and wellness to our clients and their employees. We are a small company, our Executive Director, Margaret is the first person our […]
The two previous Lunch & Learns that were held at the same offices of our client; corporate headquarters of a national retailer were a raving success. The third and final Lunch & Learn in this series was called: “Top Healing Foods” these are foods that help aid in prevention of three major diseases; Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and Cancer. This class was led by Kylie Deppen , a holistic […]
I’m sitting in the audience in the center of the room, listening to the pre-wellness talk chatter. Employee’s are talking about kale and seaweed- “I buy the wasabi flavor at Trader Joe’s, it’s only 80 calories”. So many people today know about these (formally exotic) super foods. I ask the three employee’s sharing my table why they signed up for “Healthy Snack Make Over” Lunch and Learn? One wants to […]
Horizon Wellness Group has decided to give a Platinum Sponsorship for this event. We hope that you will either attend the event or contribute to the cause. Take a look below for more information on the event. The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF), is a 501(c) organization (Federal Tax ID is 94-2780249). Headquartered in San Rafael, CA, NAAF supports research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata, […]
Are you looking for creative way to boost your wellness quotient? One strategy to implement is to try something new. Growth – personal growth and professional growth – is all about change – stretching yourself beyond your limits, trying new things, embracing new ways of doing things and adapting to new circumstances. Make it a point to look for opportunities to step out of your comfort zone and to make […]
The most effective wellness programs have the following three ingredients: #1. Meaningful content #2. A wellness advocate #3. Actionable take-aways Meaningful content– What are we talking about here? The program should meet the employees at their current level of health and in a format that agrees with the company’s culture. The content should address nutrition, fitness and stress reduction. It should be interesting and engaging and allow employees to take […]