WorkStrong Program
The WorkStrong program is a UC system-wide initiative that provides specialized health and wellness programs for those who have been injured on the job. UC WorkStrong is a comprehensive program designed to reduce the risk of further injury and promote overall health and wellness. The program is free and is designed to fit each individual’s needs.
Program Benefits
- Pre- and post-program health assessment
- Pre- and post-program flexibility/mobility and strength assessments
- Flexible hours geared towards what works best for you
- Focused on functional strength for your workplace
- 6-month access to the Recreational Sports Facilities (RSF)
Fitness and Post-Rehab Training
WorkStrong clients will receive training from a certified trainer, who will design an in-depth program personalized to the client's needs.
Nutrition
Clients receive one-on-one sessions with a registered dietitian for nutrition counseling. Clients will learn about nutrition, set realistic behavior change goals, and find ways to improve eating habits that fit their schedules and lifestyles.
Life Balance and Stress Reduction
Our team of instructors and trainers will help you form stress-reduction strategies geared toward making you feel better day by day.
Campus Wellness Programs
Throughout the year, programs are offered that promote the 7 dimensions of wellness to help achieve life balance.
Get Started Today
Contact our WorkStrong Program Coordinator to learn how you can get involved in this program.
Danielle Johnson, WorkStrong Program Coordinator
djtwin21@berkeley.edu
(510) 643-4506
“I really appreciated having Jaime as a coach for the Work Strong program!
He was fantastic to work with, and his positive feedback and attitude created a session that I looked forward to each time.
He brought in a sense of play and skillfully encouraged me to feel for my "greatest, safest effort". Every session was different, but in hindsight, he always was building on my abilities, and helping me become more aware of some of my forgotten body parts.
Jamie clearly was using methods that were built on research and a solid understanding of useful exercise physiology. I can't say enough great things about Jaime; he is considerate, observant, knowledgeable, and encouraging, and his positive motivation works!
Even in my own work area, I have been seeking ways to increase positive feedback to create changes in workplace behaviors. He is literally a role model of using positive reinforcement methods to change behaviors and make something that can be hard work, into something more enjoyable. If only all instruction could be as positive and encouraging.”
-Holly, 2024 WorkStrong Graduate
"I have found the WorkStrong program beneficial and tailored to my needs. The dietitian, Karen, and the personal trainer Jamie provide what their clients need. I especially appreciate that Karen will email me after our sessions with a summary and more food choices as needed. Jamie has also videoed some of the exercises I have a hard time remembering and texted them to me. All the information they have provided me is something I can continue to use in the future."
- Judith, 2023 WorkStrong Graduate