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Mind and Body Wellness Program

As part of CHKD's wellness initiative, the Mind and Body Wellness Program incorporates techniques used to improve physical and mental health.

Mind and Body Wellness Program

Contact the Mind and Body Wellness Program

Phone: (757) 668-7850

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Refer to Sports Medicine

The sports medicine team at CHKD specializes in athletic, exercise, musculoskeletal and sports related injuries or pain. Our focus is on preventing injury, improving performance and enhancing overall health in patients beginning at 6 years of age, but patients under the age of 6 can also be treated with physician approval.

Based on the idea that the mind and body are connected, our wellness offerings rely on mindful techniques to create harmony between mind and body to reduce the negative effects of stress.

Instead of high-impact workouts, mind and body wellness coaching promotes peace of mind through physical movement, breathing, healthy sleep habits, and mindfulness tools to help you live a happier, healthier life.  

Patients who are referred to CHKD’s mind and body wellness program for coaching will meet individually with sports medicine physician Dr. Joel Brenner, an experienced mind and body wellness coach to determine the best course of treatment.  

Our Mind and Body Wellness Program includes:

Mind and Body Fitness Coaching for Young Athletes

Make mental wellness a regular part of your warmup routine. Exercising the mind is as important as exercising the body. CHKD’s Mind and Body Fitness Coaching program teaches young athletes mental and physical wellness techniques and more to help boost their overall sports performance and promote lifelong wellness. 

Learn more about what this program includes and how it can help improve overall sports perfomance here.

Organizational Coaching

Mind and body wellness coaching for organizations such as health systems and schools can help employees and staff manage the everyday stress of their jobs, find more enjoyment at work, and improve their overall life satisfaction. If you're a health system or school employee interested in organizational coaching please call (757) 668-7850.

Group and Individual Coaching

Mind and body wellness coaching for groups and individuals can help the participants manage the everyday stress of their jobs or school, find more enjoyment and improve their overall life satisfaction. Groups and individuals previously helped include athletic teams, school classrooms, individual students, and adult professionals. For more information call (757) 668-7850.

Counseling

Counseling is available with mental health therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists with expertise in sports. For more information call (757) 668-7850.

Sports Nutrition

Healthy eating should always be a priority, but it’s even more important for athletes who need to fuel their sports performance while still growing. Our sports nutrition specialist provides individual and group/team nutrition counseling and education to enhance the performance of competitive and recreational athletes. Call (757) 668-7850 to schedule an appointment or learn more here.

Program Cost 

Most individual appointments are covered by insurance. 

Program Availability 

The Mind and Body Wellness Program is by appointment only. Virtual appointments are available.

Questions? 

Please contact program director Dr. Joel Brenner at (757) 668-7850.

Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast

Learn how mindfulness improves overall health and sports performance in this Pediatric Sports Medicine podcast with special guest, Dr. Joel Brenner.