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to help you

THRIVE at GVSU

Wellness coaching is voluntary, confidential, and free

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Trained coaches provide a confidential sounding board for a variety of physical, emotional, social, and other hurdles and help you reach goals.

The three-month program is open to all medical benefit eligible faculty and staff and covered spouses/household members.

Investing in your wellness helps improve your life now and in the future. Earn $100 for participating in the three month program.*


*Rewards are taxable. Also note, if a spouse or household member earns a gift card for participating, the employee will be taxed.

Increase confidence to achieve your goals.
Effectively manage stress. Improve your overall health.

Grand Valley employees who engage with a wellness coach through Thrive at GVSU report increased levels of confidence in achieving personal wellness goals and the ability to effectively manage stress, as well as improved states of health.

Trusting
relationships

Visioning
process

Goal
setting

Accountability
partner

Individualized
programming

Regular
check-ins

Personalized
attention

Time dedicated
to you

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Testimonials
“You don't have to have your life all together to join Thrive--in fact, when your life is out of balance is the perfect time to join Thrive. It lives up to the name and really helps me thrive in all areas of my life"
"It was great working with my wellness coach. She helped me to breakdown some of my goals into manageable pieces, so I could work to achieve them without feeling overwhelmed. I found my motivation to add new goals and challenges to my health journey. It was a great experience."
“The Thrive Program has been incredibly beneficial for my overall health and wellness, but has particularly helped my ability to find time for physical wellness as well as the patience and grace with myself when I don't meet my goals, and helped me feel encouraged to get back on the metaphorical horse when I fell off.”

Meet the coaches

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Shelly Faber

Lead Wellness Coach

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Stephanie Lobell

Wellness Coach

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Kyle Versalle

Wellness Coach

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Amy Kowalk

Wellness Coach

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Sara Linder

Wellness Coach

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Markel Quidera

Wellness Coach

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Melinda Wray

Wellness Coach

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