Ways to Wellness

Ways to Wellness invites you to discover the wide variety of choices and options available for you to improve your overall well being. Whether it's fitness, nutrition or lifestyle changes, our experts will partner with you to achieve your wellness goals and realize your potential for optimal health. Visit us online at www.woodwinds.org/waystowellness, to learn more about our programs, classes and services offered by Ways to Wellness.

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Kowalski's Markets is a family owned and operated local business with 9 locations in the Twin Cities providing a huge selection of local, organic and all natural foods with service that goes way beyond the ordinary. For over 29 years, Kowalski's has been providing their community with fresh, high quality foods. Kowalski's Deli Department is well known for fresh handmade salads and hot entrees; a gourmet salad & soup bar; artisan breads baked fresh daily; the Twin Cities best selection of Artisan Cheeses. Kowalski's features the area's only fully all natural Meat Department. Kowalski Companies is a civic business. All stakeholders are obligated to organize, educate, and set policy according to democratic principles and standards. Kowalski's does this in partnership with other demonstrations of the Minnesota Active Citizenship Initiative to renew and sustain democracy and to create a world that is abundant and just. Visit www.kowalskis.com to learn more.

Ways to Wellness Trainer Bio's

	Sara Bernstein, RD, LD Nutrition and Fitness Specialist Sara Bernstein has earned her B.A. in psychology from the University of Minnesota and graduated from the dietetics program at Loyola University in Chicago. From there, she completed her nutrition residency at Long Island College Hospital in New York City. Sara specializes in Pilates Reformer Training, interval training, boot camp and yoga - of which she is certified in YogaFit Level One.
	Beth Dierkhising, RD, LD Nutrition and Fitness Specialist Beth Dierkhising has received her B.S. in dietetics from South Dakota State University and completed her internship at Iowa State University. She specializes in Pilates Reformer Training, total body conditioning, resistance training and TRX suspension training.
	Rachel Larson, RD, LD Nutrition and Fitness Specialist Rachel graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead with a B.A. in food, nutrition and dietetics and physical education studies. She completed her dietetic internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She specializes in Pilates Reformer Training and is certified as a group and boxing fitness instructor. She has completed Yogafit Levels one through four and has additional Yogafit training in pre- and post-natal and seniors' exercise.
	Pam Shepley, CHWC, PharmD Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Licensed Pharmacist Pam Shepley earned her B.S. in biology from Gustavus Adolphus College and her doctoral degree in pharmacy at the University of Minnesota. She obtained her health & wellness coaching certification through Wellcoaches® Corporation and has received additional training in integrative medicine from the University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality and Healing. As a Health & Wellness Coach, Pam guides people through the process of making healthy lifestyle changes.
	Stephanie Starck Skeba, RD, LD, CPT Nutrition and Fitness Specialist Stephanie graduated from Purdue University in West Lafayette and successfully completed her dietetic internship at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Chicago. After her internship, she practiced fitness and nutrition in Chicago and has immense experience with weight loss and sports nutrition. She specializes in endurance, resistance training, marathon and triathlon training and has herself completed over 20 triathlons, marathons, and 70.3 and 140.6 Ironman events.
	Lisa Somerville Wellness Coordinator Lisa graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. She majored in health promotion-wellness and minored in health education. Lisa has been with Woodwinds since 2004 and has completed her YogaFit certification.