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Wellness Center

Maintaining good health habits is essential in preventing illness and injury and loss of time doing the things that are important to you. At Rancho, we are committed to promoting good health and wellness through education, an accessible workout and training facility, professionals in medical, physical and cognitive rehabilitation, and nutrition experts. Our health and wellness program offers a wide variety of classes for stress reduction, relaxation, physical activity, improved energy, healthy eating and overall healthy balance of Mind, Body and Spirit. All fitness levels are welcome. This program serves individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Life Gym

Our new state-of-the-art fitness center was designed with accessibility in mind. We have exercise equipment appropriate for all fitness levels and experienced gym personnel available to answer questions and provide instruction on equipment use.

Member Registration

Join Rancho Wellness for $10 per month! Membership includes UNLIMITED access to the Life Gym and Wellness classes.

Manage your fitness online - Now you can become a member, register for classes, view your class schedule, track your visit history, visit our online store, and manage your personal information using our online system. Try it today!

Walk-in registration and inquiries are always welcome - Stop by the Wellness Resource Room located in the 900 building, room 4 or call or e-mail using the contact information below. Please complete the attached Well-Fit Registration form. Forms may be submitted by fax at (562) 401-6167 or submitted to the class instructor prior to your first wellness class. Click here for the form in English or Espaňol

Refer a friend - Do you know someone that would like to participate in Wellness classes or might be interested in learning more about the program? Let us know. Your referrals are important to us! Refer a friend to using our Participant Referral Form:  Referral Form in English or Forma de Referencia

Know your fitness level - Schedule a WellFit fitness assessment to develop a wellness program tailored to your fitness level. A WellFit fitness assessment is encouraged for all members.

Wellness Calendar & Description of Classes:              Calendar                Calendario

New in 2013! Outdoor Adventure Activities:                Calendar                Aventura al Aire Libre Enero

Wellness Center In the News

For Rancho patient, humor health the soul - "In 2009, Jay became the first Rancho patient to be appointed Director of Rancho’s Performing Arts program. Under his leadership, the program has been enhanced to year-round status, and has been expanded to local schools and elderly care facilities. Past Rancho patients are now able to entertain throughout Rancho at annual events and inpatient classes, as well as twice a year at the Performing Arts of Rancho show."

So you think you can't dance? - "Some of the participants in their program have physical or cognitive difficulties as a result of spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, stroke, neurological illness, or amputations, and others may be experienced and trained dancers. Regardless of ability, all of these factors disappear once they reach the dance floor."

Links to Wellness Resources

County of Los Angeles Worksite Walking Program - During your breaks and lunch, follow the walking route outlined in red to lead to a healthier you!

Healthy Holidays - Managing your nutrition, physical activity, stress and self-care this holiday season.

Healthy Holidays Activity Log - Set goals and track your physical activity.

For More Information

Rancho's Wellness Program
Telephone: (562) 401-7432
Email: RlaWellness@dhs.lacounty.gov

Rancho Employees May Contact:
Verenice Zepeda
Extension 7035


Page last updated January 4, 2013
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