Journey to Wellness Program

Michele Maher

Clinical Services Supervisor
Michele, as the Clinical Service Coordinator for the Journey to Wellness program, organizes all the behind the scene preparation and detail for new clinical members. She is passionate about helping people get started on a new path leading to positive changes in their lives. Chances are Michele will be the first person you interact with in the program. Michele enjoys cycling, hiking, skiing, and all activities on and around the water.

Favorite quote:

“Always look beyond what you can see” ~ Mark A. Cooper

Jude Spors- Murphy

Clinical Wellness Coach

Quote:
“Let Positivity Lead Your Way!!!”

Gwen Gates

Clinical Wellness Coach, Personal Trainer
Gwen is a National Board Certified Wellness Coach, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer & a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.  Her unique combination of education and work experience has created a dedication to helping others develop a strong mind/body connection.  She is passionate about helping others, from young to young at heart, to create a healthy lifestyle which includes eating, exercise/physical activity, sleep, stress management and self compassion.

Favorite quote:
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

Valerie Goss

Clinical Wellness Coach, Personal Trainer
Like you, wellness coach and personal trainer Valerie Goss strives to be “well” in all areas of her life – mind, body, and soul.  This quest for ultimate health and happiness led her to begin her career in 2001 as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor.  Adding wellness coaching to the mix in 2017, she inspires and challenges you to go beyond what you would do alone.  With a passion for helping people realize their potential, she will guide you in setting realistic goals, and view obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow.  She is inspired by her fellow coaches and endeavors to live each day to the fullest.  Her goal is to wake up each day with a purpose and a heart full of joy!  When she is not at The Medical Fitness Center, she likes to jog and garden, but she spends most of her spare time chasing two fabulous teenage boys!

Teckla Putnam

Clinical Wellness Coach, Personal Trainer
With a background in exercise science, I have been fortunate to spend all of my career in a hospital-based wellness center where it has been my passion to engage people in activity to overcome disease, enable healing or simply to be strong and fit for life.  I have enjoyed work in cardiac, pulmonary, cancer, eating disorder and athletic injury rehabilitation as well as personal training.  Montana is a very special place to live, work and play.  Helping people discover and remember why they want to be Well is a rewarding and energizing process to be a part of.   Hearing what delights, frustrates, excites and even puzzles us all about what it means to eat well, move more, stress less and have brighter health is a privilege.  Being creative together to discover new ways of supporting real and lasting change is my favorite aspect of coaching. We know that exercise and good nutrition will afford us better health but the challenges are the reason for an ally.

Deborah Harding

Clinical Wellness Coach
I believe that “outside the box thinking” happens with a spirit of light-hearted fun and collaboration with a trusted partner. I particularly enjoy helping you connect with a wellness vision that resonates with your energy and gets the motivational juices flowing.  I offer my unwavering belief in your ability to be successful.  My subspecialty is empowering people to learn to live without nicotine and encouraging those in recovery.   I am convinced that what we can’t do alone – we can do together.  One of my favorite quotes is from Michelangelo: “I saw an angel in the stone and carved to set it free.”  A great coach helps us chip away at layers of clutter to reveal “your best self.”  To start your journey, send me a confidential email to dharding@logan.org.

Kathryn Mock, MBA, RDN, LN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Licensed Nutritionist

Kathryn has over 15 years’ experience working with individuals in all areas of nutrition.  Her experience in the nutrition field spans from starting her career in the fitness industry, moving into corporate wellness, followed by clinical nutrition and food service management.  Her areas of interest include free fatty acid metabolism, weight management, weight loss (macros/macro cycling), gut health and understanding the gut microbiome, aiding individuals with disordered eating patterns or eating disorders and women’s health/hormonal imbalances.  Her overall goal is to truly aid individuals to navigate the surplus of information that is available and to achieve their personal health/nutrition goals and feel confident in their own skin.   In her spare time Kathryn enjoys running, skiing, hiking, playing with her dog and reading.

Favorite quote, “Eat to live, don’t live to eat” – Benjamin Franklin

J Walking

J Walking is a perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy the outdoors!  It is a great time to go on a walk with people and talk, socialize and Nordic Walk if you want!!  People of all walking abilities are welcome and walk lengths vary depending on the energy of the participants.
J-Walking meets every Tuesday & Thursday @ 11 am in the Logan Health Medical Fitness Center lobby!
J-Walking

Tai Chi

Sometimes referred to as “Meditation in Motion”; research has demonstrated that the practice of Tai Chi improves many components of health including falls prevention. Journey to Wellness clients will learn to incorporate mindfulness into their Tai Chi practice and apply it to other spheres of life.
Monday & Wednesday 12pm – 1:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Tai Chi

Pickle ball

Learn how to play the fastest growing sport in the U.S. Pickle ball is similar to and combines components of most racket sports (i.e. Tennis, Racket ball, Badminton and Ping Pong). It is a super fun game that is easy to learn for all ages and abilities.
Join us Monday mornings 10am – 11am for beginner pickle ball instruction!

SELF – Senior Exercise with a Life Focus

Meeting 2 times a week, this drop-in exercise time provides exercise supervision and progression in a group setting to support you in your wellness and fitness goals.  Contact Michele Maher @ 406-751-4106 for more information.
SELF meets:    Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:00pm – 5:30pm 

Forest Walks/Snowshoeing

Enjoy trails in our local forests through these beginner level group excursions!
This class is for anyone who wants to walk in nature and enjoy the beauty of our magnificent state, but don’t feel confident about doing it alone.
We meet, May – October for Forest Walks & snow dependent months for Snowshoeing, in one of the Logan Health Medical Fitness Center Conference Rooms for some pre-trail information.  Transportation to and from the location is the responsibility of the participant!
Participants pack their own drinking water, food, sunscreen, bug-spray, layered clothing for varied weather conditions, hiking poles (optional) and medications (as needed).

In order to join the walk you must be pre-registered and cleared with Jude Spors-Murphy.  Call 751-7189 to get signed up today!
See monthly calendar for details!