The Department of Physical Therapy, the Nutrition and Dietetics program, and the Center for Wellbeing have teamed up for the second interdisciplinary wellness program, Mocs Wellness Initiative, for full-time faculty and staff. The Mocs Wellness Initiative is part of a research project approved by the UTC IRB.
Key program content:
- Physical therapy examination and weekly training at the ARC
- Nutrition assessment including diet and body composition analysis along with three group nutrition classes
- Regular health coaching
- Lab / blood work (optional)
- Unlimited ARC membership from September 2025 – January 2026
- Surveys related to the research project
Eligibility: (partial criteria)
- Full-time UTC employee
- Willingness to participate in the associated research study
- Available to attend weekly training Thursdays 3:15-5:15pm
- Prior participants are not eligible
Program dates: September 4 or September 11 – November 13, 2025 with a program wrap up mid-January 2026, post program survey May 2026.
Program cost: The program cost for employees who are biweekly or whose salaries are less than $50,000 is $31.25. Employees who earn at least $50,000, must pay for their ARC membership ($125).
You may be a good candidate for this program if you are navigating a new illness or diagnosis such as high blood pressure, pre-diabetes/diabetes, or having difficulty with motivation and adherence to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
Limited spots available for Fall 2025. For more information, please click on the link or contact Betsy Myers (betsy-myers@utc.edu)
To apply for the program, please complete the Mocs Wellness Initiative Interest Form and we will get back with you shortly!