Post-Holiday Stress Busters

Congratulations! You’ve successfully juggled work, family and the holiday season! Time to enter the recovery phase of the year and to take some time to recharge. Try these ideas:

1. Free Light Therapy

You can schedule a 25-minute relaxing getaway that includes non-ultraviolet light, massage chairs, summertime visuals and soothing beach sounds. Light therapy is available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Memorial Health Discovery Center by appointment and is FREE. Call 574.647.1801.

2. Massage Therapy

Enjoy any of the following massages at Memorial’s Health Discovery Center: medical/therapeutic (deep tissue, trigger point, neuromuscular, myofascial); scar tissue (therapeutic); relaxation; stress relief and Swedish. Gift certificates are also available. Beacon associates receive a 20-percent discount.

• 30 minute – $42 (Beacon associate price: $33.60)
• 45 minute – $50 (Beacon associate price: $40)
• 60 minute – $65

Call 574.647.5391.

3. Memorial Health & Lifestyle Center

Visit for the day or sign up for a membership where you can more than de-stress by enjoying the following amenities: full-length lap pool, cardio equipment, weight machines, free weights, group exercise classes, dry sauna and walking track. Or relax for 30, 60 or 90 minutes with a massage from a certified massage therapist (available to both members and non-members). To join, Beacon associates receive a waived enrollment fee. Full-time and part-time employees receive 50 percent off general membership dues and PRN or per diem associates receive 20 percent off. Call 574.647.2653.

4. Elkhart General Jazzercise Class

The workout program for women and men offers a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing. Beacon associates receive a 10 percent discount on all classes. Learn more by emailing elkhart.jazzercise@gmail.com.

5. Employee Assistance

Get face-to-face counseling, financial counseling and a wealth of online support resources designed to promote your health, wellness and work-life balance. Associates receive eight FREE counseling sessions per year and eight counseling sessions per eligible immediate family member living in the household. To start using your EAP, contact New Avenues at 800.731.6501 or visit http://www.newavenuesonline.com/.

6. TicketsatWork.com

Get exclusive discounts, special offers and access to preferred seating and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels and much more at https://ticketsatwork.com/tickets/. Use group code BEACONHS.

7. LiGHT Program

Track your relaxation time each day on the Light Wellness Program tracker. Log in at https://beacon.circlewell.com/ to accumulate points toward great prizes and rewards!