Rick Mautz – Denver, Colorado … Rocky Mountain Lifestyle Center (RMLC) located in the Rocky Mountain Conference (RMC) office in Denver, Colorado, is under a new name: Wellness Support. “That is what we do, we support people in their journey toward wellness,” remarked Rick Mautz, RMLC director.

“Information alone seldom brings about the desired result for reaching wellness. Most of us know what we should do but have a hard time doing it without some support,” Mautz continued. “The team at Wellness Support provide that needed support, not only through classes that provide more information but ongoing support and reinforcement of doable principles and processes.”

As far as information is concerned, there is a lot of good information available regarding health and healthy habits, but there is a lot of bad information as well, and most people are frustrated when trying to know the difference. The Wellness Support team of professional volunteers and advisors help sort through all the misinformation to find the best scienced-based answers to wellness needs, a lot of which can be reviewed through self-study or by using free resources provided.

Mautz commented on some of the newer features of the center: “It’s difficult to make wellness habit changes without addressing the food we eat, which involves learning new recipes and some cooking classes. During our period of shutdown from COVID, we put that time to work for us by remodeling our space, outfitting it with bathrooms, a shower, and a beautiful hands-on teaching kitchen. It’s a place to not just watch someone else demonstrate cooking but to do the food preparation yourself beside experienced cooks. And you get to eat the results.”

Various classes will be offered throughout the year such as Diabetes reversal, weight loss, Mind Fit, and other on-request programs. And, when the classes are over, the Wellness Support team will stay available to continue to support people as they apply what they have learned and meet the challenges of life after the class. Their goal is everyone’s wellness, and they will support people as long as needed for success.

“Sounds expensive, all that support, right? Because of the dedication of skilled and professional volunteers most of our classes and support is free, with charges only when books or material are needed. We operate on a donation basis so that no one is turned away because of the cost. And we even have exercise equipment if you can’t afford a gym membership,” Mautz stated.

The Wellness Support center will be open Mondays from10:00-2:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 2:00-5:00 p.m. with expanded hours coming in the future as more volunteers are trained. Much of the support, however, can be provided via phone or a Zoom meeting, and special appointments to meet at the center can be scheduled.

Come experience Wellness Support at the open house on Sunday, November 10, from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Get a personal tour, health handouts, sign up for classes, enjoy lots of food, and meet the staff. And Wellness Support is always looking for more volunteers. Click here to see volunteer opportunities.

—Rick Mautz, PT MS, is RMC Health Ministry director and director of the Rocky Mountain Lifestyle Center. Photos supplied.