Wellness Team

At St. Jude Wellness Center, we take great pride in being a certified medical fitness facility, recognized by the prestigious Medical Fitness Association. We are, in fact, the first hospital-based wellness center in the state of California to earn this designation, which exemplifies the the dedication of our hospital St. Jude Medical Center to the continuum of health in our…

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, finding a moment of reflection can be a game-changer. Journaling, a simple yet profound practice, not only serves as a therapeutic outlet but also as a powerful tool for time management, organization, and goal setting. In this blog post, we'll explore the multifaceted benefits of journaling, delve into how it contributes to…

Add some movement to your holiday season. Start or end your day with each day’s movement to make sure mobility stays a priority.  

Meet Tessa! Tessa is one of our three incredible Pilates instructors. In addition to leading private, mini group and small classes in our reformer studio, you will also find Tessa teaching our Pilates for Pelvic Floor Medical Fitness Class! Tessa has a Pfilates certification, making her a true expert in strengthening the core and pelvic floor with breath to movement…

Magnesium is like an indispensable employee with many talents supporting the whole system in a variety of ways. In your body, it is involved in a whopping 300 essential metabolic reactions. It plays a role in maintaining bone density and healthy arteries and is important for energy production and protein synthesis.   Getting sufficient magnesium in your diet can reduce your…

Let’s be honest, most of us are already going 100 mph most of the time with work & home life – add holidays to this mix and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. A break may not seem all that feasible in November and December and it may feel like you’re wasting precious time, but in reality NOT taking a few…