UVM Employee Health and Wellness Coaching | Osher Center for Integrative Health at UVM | The University of Vermont(title)

Discover the power of health and wellness coaching! You can work with a coach individually or in a group setting to identify your health and wellness needs, and then develop a personalized plan with objectives and action steps to reach your goals.

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Spring 2025 UVM Employee Coaching Connection 

The Spring 2025 UVM Employee Coaching Connection program runs February 4, 2025 - April 29, 2025. 

  • 6 Group Coaching Sessions (via Zoom 12 - 1 pm): February 4 | February 18 | March 4 | March 25 | April 15 | April 22
  • 6 Individual Coaching Sessions, scheduled to suit.

Featuring movement, stress reduction activities, interactive education, small group discussions, and long-term and weekly goal setting with action plans, this program is designed to support employees so they can thrive.

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Employees Reflect

“This is a whole toolkit to cope with stress! Thank you for your thoughtful program!”

“This helped me take baby steps towards my wellness each week. I feel so much gratitude for the opportunity to participate!"

“I learned that having people with whom you can be vulnerable is an absolute gift.”

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One-on-One Health and Wellness Coaching for UVM Employees

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8 weeks of One-on-One Coaching sessions (in person and remote) -- free for UVM employees!

One-on-One Coaching: Work closely with a national board-certified health and wellness coach. Together, you’ll explore strategies and actions that align with your lifestyle and health goals.

Personalized Guidance: Whether you’re aiming to manage stress, improve nutrition, boost fitness, or enhance overall well-being, our coach will tailor the program to your unique needs.

Empowerment: Gain self-confidence and trust in your ability to make positive changes.

Improved Health Outcomes: Our evidence-based approach can positively impact metabolic factors, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, weight, and more.

Ready to Thrive?

Before starting we offer you a complimentary 30-minute consultation, you’ll get to know Melisa Oliva, our National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, to discuss strategies and chart your path forward.

Melisa Oliva

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Disclaimer: These programs are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before making any significant lifestyle changes.

Health & Wellness Employee Coaching Connection (ECC)

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Join Osher Center for Integrative Health faculty and students for a fun, experiential, and inspiring health and wellness coaching program. The 12-week, evidence-based coaching process is based on the Open Source Wellness model and will:

  • Provide individual coaching to support your health-related goals.
  • Empower you to make the changes that are important to you.
  • Connect you with resources and community.
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6 group and 6 individual coaching sessions help you make healthy behavioral changes so you can thrive. This dynamic program is free for UVM AND UVMMC employees and runs twice a year. 

Participants work to create and sustain changes in areas such as 

  • Nutrition
  • Physical activity
  • Stress reduction
  • Social connection

Structured to fit into busy schedules, the online weekly Health & Wellness Coaching sessions are packed with compassionate support from the UVM community.

Spring 2025 Employee Coaching Connection runs from February 4, 2025 - April 29, 2025, alternating weekly between group or individual sessions. All sessions are held over Zoom.

The entire package is free to UVM employees ($950 value).

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Before the Program Starts:

Kickstart your journey with a personalized 15-minute intake session, designed to set the foundation for your 12-week UVM Employee Coaching Connection Program. In this session, you'll meet your personal coach, share your reasons for joining and be able to ask any questions you might have about the program.  This session is great opportunity to set yourself up for success in the weeks ahead! 

Six (6) Group Meetings:

Every other week. Tuesdays, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Each hour session consists of movement, mindfulness, short education segments and small group coaching.

Six (6) Individual Coaching Sessions:

After the first group session, you will have six individual 1-on-1 sessions with your coach, scheduled every other week.  Your first individual sessions is 1 hour, followed by every other week check-in sessions that last 20-30 minutes.  

Questions?

Reach out! We love to hear from our community. Email melisa.oliva@uvm.edu.