Wellness Wednesday Open House set for March 15
An open house planned for next week will offer free health and fitness screenings to the public.
Hosted by the Wellness Center of Cape Coral, the Wellness Wednesday Open House will be held March 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, at 609 S.E. 13th Court. The event will feature a variety of screenings for members and visitors, along with valuable health information, raffle prizes, refreshments and more.
“We used to, every year, have a member appreciation around this time for members,” Justin Klein, manager of the Wellness Center of Cape Coral, said. “We wanted to open it up to the public.”
Attendees can participate in physical therapy screenings, glucose and hearing testings, and a body composition analysis. Lee Health departments will be represented, along with local businesses.
“We wanted to bring in a lot of different wellness businesses from Cape Coral and the area,” he said.
There will be a running gait analysis that will track one’s lower leg movements.
“When people are walking or running, they may be having some issues,” Klein said, adding that this will identify the problem. “A lot of different things can stem from the foot or improper footwear.”
A local bicycle store will help with bike set up, as well as have a few bicycles on display. Dietitians will have educational materials available, and Brain Boosters will offer information on its classes.
“Those classes that go on help with memory and a lot of cognitive things,” he said.
There will be demonstrations of a Pilates Reformer machine.
“It focuses on small little movements,” Klein said. “Range of motion.”
“We’re going to have it out on the floor, so everybody can see it,” he added.
A yoga therapy workshop will take place from noon to 1 p.m.
Klein noted that Cape Coral Parks and Rec will be on site.
“To educate the people about wellness out in the community – bike paths, walking paths,” he said.
As of Tuesday, there were about 16 vendors signed up to take part.
“We do have a few more that we’re waiting on responses and confirmations from,” Klein said.
Organizers are looking forward to a good turnout.
“We’re hoping at least about 500 people will come out,” he said.
“Everything is completely free,” Klein added.
Tours of the Wellness Center and membership information will also be available.
“We are open to the public and the community,” he said.
For more information about the open house, visit on Facebook at “Wellness Center of Cape Coral” or contact Cheryl Neal, with the Wellness Center of Cape Coral, at 239-424-3237.