Three Ways to Stay on Track for the Holidays

Fall is here, and while I love the smells, the comfort foods and the colors, it is a sign that winter and the Holiday season will soon be upon us. Soon, we’ll begin stressing out about gifts and entertaining, and with that, our diet, exercise...

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Is Your Workspace a Pain in the Neck?

Do you sit at a desk for most of your day? Do you suffer from chronic headaches? Posture can play a big part in this. While you are reading this, take a look at where your shoulders and neck are. Are they slumped forward? Are your ears over your...

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Connecting with Employees

  Melissa has demonstrated the ability to connect to a wide variety of employee work groups, across many skill sets and differing physical abilities. She has been able to approach topics involving work duties and stretching in ways that are...

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Managing Arthritis Through Diet

It’s fall! I have a love/hate relationship with fall. I love the crisp air, the colorful trees, the pumpkins, the apples galore, and the brisk mornings (except when I’m biking). The only thing I don’t like about fall is that I know...

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Veggie Hash - Delicious & Easy

A lot of people have been asking my how to make a veggie hash lately, so I figured I would share one of my favorites. This recipe is going as a side to my roast tonight but it is great left over for breakfast, lunch or supper. It is a versatile...

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Healing Hands Can Help Anyone with an Injury

  After tearing my bicep at work and having surgery to repair it, my left arm was really messed up. My employer assigned me to Balanced Fitness & Health, but it was hard for me to drive anywhere because of my arm. I met Melissa, the owner,...

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The Benefits of a Partner in Injury Prevention

  When I came to Worley Warehousing as Safety Lead, my goal was to find a company who could be a partner in caring for our employees proactively. Many of our employees drive forklifts and do a lot of physical work, but we also have office...

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High Deductible? Client Comes to BFH for Quality Over Quantity

  When you have a high deductible plan, paying out of pocket for high quality physical therapy makes sense. The cost comes out almost exactly the same as a lower out-of-pocket therapy clinic because we accomplish results in fewer visits. This...

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Comprehensive Corporate Program Reduces OSHA Recordable Injuries & Insurance Premiums

  Balanced Fitness & Health (BFH) has been part of Hupp Electric Motors & Hupp ToyotaLift (Hupp) full spectrum plan, which is to improve safety processes and maximize our employees’ best attribute—their availability. This...

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Lower Back Rehab for Work & Life

  After experiencing a low back injury, I had a pretty painful muscle strain and wasn’t sure if I’d be able to do my work or cut wood at home with the chainsaw. I did 12 weeks of Worker’s Compensation rehabilitation with a...

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