Healthy Living Center

Family LEAP Program (Learn, Eat, Active Play) Program is a 12-week weight management program for children ages 7-16, who are at risk for weight-related health problems, and their families. To learn more, contact your child's primary care provider or call us to request information by phone. 

Before Baby Wellness, led by Gundersen midwives and offered at the Healthy Living Center, provides a caring group environment for expecting individuals. The goal is to enrich your pregnancy journey by bringing pregnant individuals together and providing education on your changing body and overall health. Each session includes individual consultation with a midwife as well as group classes that focus on nutrition, emotional wellness, physical therapy and include an exercise/activity session facilitated by the YMCA staff. Program includes a three-month YMCA membership including childcare during class sessions.

The Y believes that all people should be able to live life to its fullest, healthiest potential. In the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program a trained lifestyle coach will lead a small group through a 12-month evidence-based program that encourages participants as they explore healthy eating, physical activity, and behavior changes.

Participants in this 12-week group fitness program for adult cancer survivors work with staff to improve cardiovascular endurance; build muscle mass and strength; increase flexibility; and improve functional ability.

In one-hour sessions, participants with heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and others medical concerns will find a safe, effective, medically-supervised exercise program that emphasizes aerobic endurance, strength training and flexibility. It can be a lifelong exercise program or a short-term fitness extension. To learn more or sign up, call Gundersen Exercise Physiology.

Gundersen Physical Therapy evaluates and treats injury or disease in the musculoskeletal system to help patients decrease pain and return to full movement and their best health. The Healthy Living Center offers a unique environment for patients where Gundersen Physical Therapy can appropriately guide patients into a community-based exercise program at the YMCA. Cash payments are accepted at the time of care, or services can be billed through your insurance. No referral is needed.

Gundersen Sports Physical Therapy offers a variety of services designed to help people of all fitness levels return to the activities they love. Services include: rehabilitation following an injury or surgery; Functional Movement Screen and corrective exercises; sport-specific conditioning; and return-to-activity guidelines. The goal is to help you perform at your best and connect you with resources for continued fitness and overall wellness. Patients can easily transition to an independent program either at home or the YMCA, connect with a personal trainer or move into community-based programming at the YMCA. Cash payments are accepted at the time of care, or services can be billed through your insurance. No referral is needed.

The Low Sodium Nutrition Therapy class is a 90-minute, dietitian-led class. The registered dietitian provides participants with practical information on sodium recommendations, how to identify sources of sodium in their diet and how to put together balanced meals that meet their sodium goals. There will also be a cooking demonstration and opportunity to try different seasonings and flavors.

Restore your core after your pregnancy in this 4-session class for individuals 6 weeks or more postpartum, led by Karen Amann, PT. Sessions take place on Wednesdays starting October 25 from 11-12, at the Healthy Living Center in La Crosse.