Rhodes Wellness College: A National Leader in Wellness Education and Life Coach Certification

How One Organization Models Wellness in the Workplace August 2003

We investigated the workplace at Rhodes Wellness College - talked to the staff, and found out that without much money or effort, any organization can begin to promote wellness in their organization. Here is what the staff had to say:

"I am fortunate to work with the team at Rhodes Wellness College because my employer encourages wellness in the workplace. Each employee is encouraged to lead a healthy and balanced life in the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional areas.
Each employee is encouraged to set individual goals in all four categories. We have access to coaching or counselling if we run into any blocks or want assistance in achieving our goal. We are encouraged by our employer, Bea Rhodes, to design our life so we are excited about coming into work. We are invited to participate in classes of interest, whether it is yoga or nutritional counselling.
As long as I accomplish my work schedule, I can go to the gym, receive a massage, or have a coaching session during office hours. At our staff meetings we are provided with healthy lunches. The staff is encouraged to drink lots of water and is provided with filtered water.
We get "Wellness Days," where other employees may have to take a "sick day" in order to go to the beach. We are taught suppressed emotions or negative thoughts manifest into physical illness, so the staff are provided with a safe and open environment to debrief any concerns or personal problems that may be affecting us.
In summary, this is what I have learned from my employer and co-workers; people before task, extreme self-care, play as hard as you work, design your life so you are excited
"I am enthusiastic about motivating people because it is easy in this environment. I am able to experience and experiment with anything here (within reason, of course). There is a "why not?" approach here that helps me to achieve some of my personal goals."