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Wellness Programs

The Works offers a wide variety of Medical Wellness Programs. 

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Works Rx

As a part of The Works Rx you will receive an initial consultation and exercise prescription for your 60 days along with a full membership to The Works.  During this 60 days you will have access to Fitness Specialists throughout the program for guided support and receive a final consultation to assess your progress and formulate an exercise plan for your continuation of exercise.  The Works Staff will foster ongoing communication with your PCP throughout.   

When we receive a completed physician referral the Medical Wellness Program Coordinator will contact you to schedule your initial consultation.

Download a Works Rx referral form.

Cost: $60 for 60 days
Schedule:TBD at initial consultation
Contact: Melanie Ashcroft, Medical Wellness Coordinator 

 

Arthritis Aquatics

A special, supervised fitness program designed to help you manage your arthritis, reduce joint pain, and improve your quality of life.

Cost: Members $15 /month, Non-members $60 for 60 days (As a part of the $60/60days program)
Schedule:Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00am - 8:45am  or Tue, Thr 11:45am - 12:30pm
Contact: Melanie Ashcroft, Medical Wellness Coordinator

Diabetes Exercise Class

A specially designed and supervised fitness program, designed to help manage diabetes, lower risk of heart disease, and improve quality of life.
  

Exercise Benefits:

  • Improved insulin-sensitivity
  • Lowered blood pressure
  • Weight control
  • Improved circulation
  • Greater sense of well-being

  • More restful sleep

Class Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00am to 10:00am
Contact: Melanie Ashcroft, Medical Wellness Coordinator
Cost:
non-members * $55.00/month for 3 days/week * $35.00/mth for 2 days/week
members * $15/month
Reimbursement:
May be reimbursed by your health insurance company. Call your Insurance Provider to see if you qualify.

New Moms Exercise Classes

Prenatal Aquatic Exercise Program

Feel light and buoyant while you exercise in the comfort of the water.  Doctor's referral required.  You don't have to know how to swim, but you should feel comfortable in the water

Class Times: 
Tuesday & Thursday 
6pm - 7pm 
Instructor: Aimee Dion

Mommy & Me Exercise Class  

Get back to your pre-pregnancy weight with the help of The Works expert staff. 
Please bring your babies to class or utilize our Playhut for the baby and/or older siblings

Class Times:
Tuesday & Thursday 
9 am - 10 am 
Instructor: Aimee Dion 

Contact: Samantha Merchant

New Mom's Exercise Classes Cost:
$15.00/month for members
$35.00/month for non-members or $60 as a part of the Works Rx program (please contact us for details)

New Mom's Exercise Classes Reimbursement: May be reimbursed by your health insurance company. Call your Insurance Provider to see if you qualify. 
 

Exercise Works for Cancer Recovery Program

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital's Rehabilitation Services, Seacoast Cancer Center and The Works Health & Fitness Center are pleased to offer an exercise program for cancer survivors. 

Physician referral to the Physical Therapy Department will initiate an assessment for an individualized exercise program. When medically appropriate, patients will be transitioned to a group exercise class at The Works. Patients will receive 3-months in the program free of charge at The Works to assist them in their recovery exercise program. Fitness Specialists at The Works will continue supervision of the exercise program.

Program Goals...

  • Maintain and increase cardiopulmonary function
  • Prevent secondary complications
  • Increase independence
  • Decrease psychological and social stresses related to the disease process.

For more information or to make an appointment call:
Contact: Melanie Ashcroft, Medical Wellness Coordinator (603) 742-2163

Osteoporosis Exercise Program

This program was developed with the combined efforts of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital's Rehabilitation Services and The Works Family Health & Fitness Center as a medical wellness program to help manage or prevent osteoporosis and improve quality of life for Seacoast area women.

Physician referral to the Wentworth-Douglass Physical Therapy Department will initiate an evaluation for the program. When medically appropriate, patients will be transitioned to the group exercise class at The Works. Patients will participate in the 8-week program at The Works to improve strength of muscles and bones, improve balance & posture to manage osteopenia or osteoporosis.

Class Schedule:
Tues & Thrs: 1:00pm to 1:45pm
A minimum of 5 people required to hold a class 
Independant programs available when minimums are not met.
 

Contact: Melanie Ashcroft, Medical Wellness Coordinator

Cost:
members: $30
non-members: $60.00 (as a part of the Works Rx program)

Reimbursement:
May be reimbursed by your health insurance company. Call your Insurance Provider to see if you qualify.

 

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246 Route 108, Somersworth, NH 03878

Phone: 603-742-2163 Fax: 603-749-4907