Mission
The Hopi Wellness Center is a team of professional offering services in promoting healthy lifestyles through Health Promotions and Disease Prevention.
Vision
We are committed by providing guidance and support, through collaboration, to Improve and strengthen the health and wellness of the Hopi/Tewa community.
Philosophy
In order to sustain our Mission and Vision, it is our strong belief and commitment that we will support one another through collaboration, coordination and communication at all levels with respect to one another.
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Administration
The Hopi Wellness Center, a community-based program, parents the following sub-programs: the Hopi Special Diabetes Program, the Hopi Fitness Center, the Kids Korner, and the Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center. The Hopi Wellness Center has been operating many programs directly related to the prevention and management of Type 2 diabetes since 1998. The administration staff of the Hopi Wellness Center and the Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center manage both facilities. The administration staff assists with facility rentals, property management and provide information to the public regarding program events.
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Phone: (928) 734-3432
Staff
Elvia Sanchez – Hopi Wellness Center & Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center Manager (928) 734 – 3431
Amelia Onsae – Office Manager (928) 734-3443
Tiffany Koyayesva – Secretary II (928) 734-3432
The Hopi Special Diabetes Program
The Hopi Special Diabetes Program provides diabetes-related education through effective interventions that strengthen the understanding of diabetes, the importance of implementing behavioral changes, and the quality of life to effectively prevent Type 2 diabetes and its complications, and/or effectively self-manage for those with diabetes.
Staff
Sandra Ovah – Diabetes Program Coordinator (928) 734-3441
Kaleena Kewanwytewa – Diabetes Prevention Educator (928) 734-3435
Sharon Mariano – Diabetes Prevention Educator (928) 734-3436
The Hopi Fitness Center
The Hopi Fitness Center provides participants with the highest quality fitness services to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle. We take great pride in our facility, and our services are designed to help improve ones well-being and overall quality of life. Personal training, group fitness classes, Zumba, treadmill workouts and more are offered by certified Physical Fitness Trainers.
Hours of Operation – SUMMER/WINTER HOURS
Winter Hours: October – March
Monday – Friday 7:00am – 7:00pm
Friday: 7:00am – 2:00pm
Summer Hours: April – September
Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 7:00pm
Friday: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Staff
Front Desk – (928) 734-3439
Andrea Siow – Physical Fitness Coordinator (928) 734-3434
Meagan Ua – Physical Fitness Trainer
Keith Pahovama Jr. – Physical Fitness Trainer
Jamie Nauywaima – Physical Fitness Trainer
Fitness Center Requirements for Youth 8 to 17 Years Old:
- Participants ages 8 years old and older are allowed to utilize the Hopi Fitness Center.
- Participants ages 8-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult 18 years and older.
- Participants ages 12 years old and older are allowed to utilize equipment in the Fitness Center.
- Children between the ages of 8-11 years old are allowed to use the Fitness Center under the following Conditions:
- They may use ONLY the treadmill, elliptical machine, and the recumbent bike (cardio equipment) with adult supervision on the same equipment at all times, and they may use the group fitness room with an adult present.
- Children are NOT allowed to walk around in the Fitness Center, sit in a open space in the Fitness Center, or wait in the facility while adult members work out.
Kids Korner
Kids Korner services are available for children 3-7 years old while their parents/legal guardian is using the Hopi Fitness Center
Philosophy
Kids Korner is a fun, loving atmosphere where you can leave your child(ren) while you participate in wellness activities. Parents are valuable tools to their children’s source of learning from the moment they are born and throughout their lives.
Goals
The goal of Kids Korner is to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment that promotes self-expression, exploration, and encouragement. Kids Korner provides child care services to users of the Hopi Fitness Center. Services are provided at no cost in hopes of encouraging more people to utilize the Fitness Center.
New Hours of Operation – Effective February 1, 2018
Closed until further notice
Staff
Office – (928) 734-3438
Bernadette Crook – Childcare Provider
Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center
The Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center is a multi-purpose gym/facility used to host program events as well as rented to the public. A number of community and recreational events are held in the facility year round.
Staff
Front Desk: (928) 734-3446
Ivern Beatty – Custodian/Facility Maintenance Technician
Vacant – Custodian facility Maintenance Technician
Ryan Lacapa – HVMC Supervisor