The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center

is a premier fitness facility located in Whitehouse Station where members benefit from access to Hunterdon Healthcare System staff for guidance in attaining their optimal health. This hospital-based wellness center offers the professional staff and quality service you’ve come to expect from Hunterdon Medical Center.

Wellness Center

The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center combines fitness with disease prevention and health enhancement for active adults and children. Health risk appraisals, fitness assessments and help from professional staff can help you on the way to meeting your individual goals.

Whether your goal is to improve muscle tone, cardiovascular endurance, to continue on your road to recovery, the Health and Wellness Center has the latest equipment and services for a healthier lifestyle. Come visit us soon!

  • 5 Lane Lap Pool
  • Complete Locker Room facility
  • Rehabilitation Center
  • Aerobics/Yoga studio
  • Wellness classroom
  • Indoor walk/jog track
  • Rock climbing wall
  • Gravitron
  • Total Gym

As a member of the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center, you will enjoy the benefits of a personalized Health Risk Appraisal and Fitness Assessment. These will help us help you to develop and individualized program. Personal trainers are available to help you get started and stay motivated.

You’ll also enjoy access to our health education staff and wellness classroom for programs focused on a variety of health-related topics.

Members are issued identification tags, which should be worn at all times in the Center.

Guests are welcome; pick up a Guest Pass at the Reception Desk.

Memberships are available to anyone 12 years and older.

A medical membership “freeze” can be issued on receipt of a doctor’s note.

Please call us for a complete list of membership rates, terms and conditions.

Child care is available for a low monthly fee. Unlimited access to child care is billed directly to you account. Rates are $25 per month for one child, and $40 per month for 2 or more children. Stop by the Reception Desk to complete a Child Care form by end of the month to be eligible for next month’s billing.

Strength Training

and cardiovascular fitness regimens

Aerobics

Pregnancy and Postpartum Services

Massage

Could you use help relaxing? Hunterdon Health & Wellness Center’s skilled massage therapists will provide individualized attention, emotional support, and encouragement while administering a relaxing and comforting massage. Just call the center or while you are in labor at Hunterdon Medical Center – just ask your nurse.

Before baby is born

to lower the strain and pain from those tired and overstretched muscles.

During labor

to lower stress and tension, enabling you to relax

After baby is born

to help prevent or reduce back and neck pain caused by everyday care of a new baby.

“Before and After Baby” Exercise

Rehabilitation

Physical and Aquatic therapy and Cardiac rehabilitation

Aquatic Therapy

Health Risk Appraisal

  • Fitness Assessment
  • Fitness Testing
  • Body Measurement
  • Goal Identification

Personal Training

Sports Conditioning

“Training FORE Golf”

To prepare you physically and mentally to start the season. Power swing analyzed for flexibility, power & balance. Learn best pre-game stretches and mental game fixes. Presented by Teri Gatar, M.S. Nationally recognized Fitness Expert and Professional Golf Coach Call to schedule individual 1-hour sessions.

Pool Activities

WET (Water Exercise Together)

Weekly classes of gentle stretching and strengthening in Warm water especially for people with arthritis. Led by a specially trained instructor, this six week program is approved by the Arthritis Foundation. Call for next session starting date

Water Aerobics

Senior Fitness

  • Aerobics
  • Strength Training
  • Have a Ball (ball workout)

Mind/Body Programs

Message Therapy – half-hour or one-hour sessions

Yoga/Tai Chi/ Meditation

6 week series

Cardiac Yoga®

Heart patients who have practiced Cardiac Yoga® praise the program for bringing them harmony and balance. The also report reduced frequency and intensity of angina. This is the result of learning the breathing and relaxation techniques that form the basis of yoga practice.

Cardiac Yoga® has been reviewed by cardiologists and cardiac rehabilitation programs, and found to be compatible with traditional cardiac rehab practices.

The Cardiac Yoga® Program is a nationally recognized system of health promotion and stress management that focuses on the special needs of cardiac patients and their families. Classes promote a heart-healthy lifestyle through the practices of gentle stretching, relaxation, deep breathing, healing imagery and a healthy diet.

Classes are held on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Health and Wellness Center. The cost is $75 for members and $99 for non-members.

See the Calendar of Events for additional classes available at the Health & Wellness Center

Pilates

Karate

Swim Lessons

are offered on an individual basis, or on a semi-private or group basis.

Waterbabies

Ages range from 4 to 18 months. This is a fun time in the water with A parent while learning swimming and safety skills.

Watertots

Ages range from 18 months to 4 years old. This class continues teaching swimming skills and safety. Children will become familiar with going under water and becoming more independent in the water with the help of a parent. Modifications for all swimming drills will be shown to meet your child’s needs.

Waterbabies/Tots

(mixed levels) In this class ages range from 4 months to 4 years old. Modifications are shown to give older children a challenge and younger babies a happy experience in the water.

Level 1 and Level 2

Water Exploration and Primary Skills – This class combines the first two Red Cross levels of swimming in one class. If this is your child’s first experience in the water or your child can go under water and swim short distances on their own, then this class is for them. Learn to swim on your back, beginner stroke and travel the length of the pool. This class is taught with TLC as your child learns a love and respect for the water. Safety Skills are always reinforced in each class.

Level 3

Stroke Readiness – This class is for those who have completed Red Cross level 2. Your child can swim the length of the pool in both back float position and prone position. They are able to jump in and return to the side on their own. They are now ready to learn to coordinate their swimming strokes. Front crawl with rotary breathing, introduction to the elementary backstroke, swimming under water and backstroke are among the skills taught at this level.

Level 4

Stroke Development – This class is for those that have completed Red Cross level 3. The breaststrokes and sidestroke are introduced. Your child will become a strong swimmer at completion of this class and will know how to act in an emergency.

Level 5

Stroke Refinement – Build endurance while improving coordination of breaststroke, backstroke, and sidestroke.

Participants are assessed prior to placement in classes. Class sizes are limited. Call for dates, times and fees. (908) 534-7600.

Strength Training

  • Quantum Weights
  • Free Weights
  • Life Strength Weights

Cardiovascular

  • Treadmills
  • Stairmasters
  • Step Mill
  • Stationary Bikes
  • Recumbent Bikes
  • Rowers
  • Nordic Tracks EFX544 Crosstrainers
  • Crossrobics 1650 LE
  • Sci-Fit Bike

See the Calendar of Events for additional classes available at the Health & Wellness Center