Employee Wellness

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Join Employee Wellness For Massages, Meditation & Mocktails!


Stop by the Employee Wellness booth at the Celebrating Dominican event for free 10 minute chair massages, delicious holiday-inspired mocktails and helpful tips to support your health and resilience throughout the holiday season.

  • When: Thursday, December 11 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  • Where: Education Center parking lot

     

Congratulations to our Biketober Participants


Our Dominican Hospital team took first place in the recent Biketober Challenge! Over the course of the month-long event, Dominican employees collectively logged more than 3,600 miles. The riders logging the most miles for the challenge were:

  • Aaron Johnson (557 miles)
  • Melanie Dominguez (356 miles)
  • Hari Bartlett (296 miles)
  • Blaise Hamel (296 miles)
  • Craig Anderson (245 miles)

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge. Your efforts helped Dominican Hospital shine, earning the gold for the eighth consecutive year! And if you missed out on the Biketober Challenge, don't worry—Winter Wheelers starts on December 1st!

Winter Wheelers Holiday Bike Challenge

  • Why Join In?
  • Stay fit and healthy during the colder months
  • Boost your mood and energy by getting outside in the crisp winter air
  • You’ll be eligible for a weekly prize drawing and a huge grand prize of $3,000!

Winter Wheelers 2025 is a fun, free, and friendly challenge that’s open to riders of all levels. Whether you’re just getting back on a bike or you’re an avid commuter, everyone is invited! From December 1- January 31 ride a bike anytime, anywhere to enter a weekly prize drawing and a huge grand prize of $3,000 at the end of the challenge! The more days you ride the greater your chance to win. Register now and join the wintery fun today!

She.Is.Beautiful Registration is Open!

Get ready to join us for the 16th Annual She.is.beautiful 5k and 10k, proudly presented by Dignity Health. The race is set for May 9, 2026, but don’t wait to register—use the exclusive Dignity Health promo code: 
HELLOHUMANKINDNESS to save 25%.

To sign up, visit www.runsheisbeautiful.com., enter the promo code HELLOHUMANKINDNESS when prompted and click ‘apply’ before completing checkout.

 

Stay Fit Through the Holidays with Free Employee Fitness Classes

Exercise in almost any form is a great stress reliever. Join us at the Dignity Health WellnessCenter on East Cliff Drive for over 100 health and fitness classes including our new Spin, Strength Training and Stretching classes. Classes are free for CommonSpirit Health employees. Please call 831.457.7099 to register.

 

Kickstart your exercise journey with a free gym orientation

Are you eager to begin your exercise program but feeling uncertain about where to start or how to operate certain equipment? Sign up for a complimentary gym orientation with one of our Clinical Exercise Physiologists. These 15-minute sessions will equip you with essential knowledge to safely embark on your fitness journey. Click here to register.

Massages in the Mezzanine  - Longer Massages & New Schedule!

Based on your feedback, we are pleased to announce that massage hours have been extended, and seated massages will now last 13 minutes.  

  • When: Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 12:00-5:00 p.m.
    Where: Mezzanine, above the main lobby
    Cost: 13 minutes for $20. 
  • Purchase massage tokens at Jazzland Coffee (Credit Card or Venmo).
    Click here to reserve massage time. Drop-in times are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Click here or use the QR code below to reserve massage time. Drop-in times are available on a first come, first serve basis.

QR Code for Massage for Employee Wellness

Wellness classes at the Dignity Health Wellness Center

Employee Wellness and PEP offer over 100 health and wellness classes, almost all of which are free. Click here to view the full list of classes offered through PEP. 

 

Calendar

View the complete schedule and registration information for classes, coaching, and massage on the calendar below. Please check the calendar below for days and times for current wellness classes at the DECC and at the Wellness Center. Please note the location for each class listing.

 

 

Offerings for Dominican Hospital Employees

Discounted Surf & Sup Lessons

Have you ever dreamed of riding the waves or gliding gracefully on a paddleboard? Catch the perfect wave of savings with a 15% discount at Capitola Surf and Paddle! Just scan the QR code or paddle over to www.capitolasurfandpaddle.com for more information.


 

 

Feel Supported Every Step of the Way with Lyra

Lyra can help you navigate everyday challenges & manage complex mental health issues. You and your eligible dependents can access 10 coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost. Click here to learn more and to see what other CommonSpirit Health team members have said about their experience with Lyra.

Discounted Gym Memberships Available

As a CommonSpirit Health employee, you have access to discounted gym memberships at popular brands like 24 Hour Fitness, Orange Theory and Club Pilates through LifeMart’s Active&Fit Direct program. Join Active&Fit Direct for free by using promo code FITFORFALL.

Pain Management Program from Kaia Health

Don't let chronic pain prevent you from reaching your goals. Kaia can help you manage your pain at home by offering a drug-free option with exercises for the body and mind. Earn 250 MyWellness points when you complete the Kaia self-assessment survey. Click here for more information.

Mindfulness Minute: Embracing Calm

Take a few mindful  minutes to embrace calm, using the helpful resources provided by Lyra, our mental health benefit provider. Sign up for Lyra and explore a five minute meditation, listen to  a soothing soundscape or take a moment to find relief through your breath. 

Meditation: Smiling Escape 
Soundscape: Summer Rain
Breathing Exercise: Circle 

Learn more about the mental health benefit support available to you and your eligible dependents and household members, at no cost to you, through Lyra. Once you sign in, you'll have access to a variety of mental wellness resources, exercises to practice resiliency, consultations on work-life topics and one-on-one sessions with a provider.  

Reserve Time in the Lactation Room

In order to ensure that all nursing moms have access to our lactation room at a time that is convenient to them, please sign up for a time slot in advance. As you enter the East entrance, the lactation room is on the left after you go through the first door on the left. Please click here to reserve your time.

Commuter Club

  • Dominican Hospital is pleased to announce that GO Santa Cruz County is now available as a benefit for all staff. Every time you log a carpool, transit, bike, or walk trip (or telecommute), you earn points towards the Commute Rewards Program. Points can be accumulated and redeemed for $5, $10 or $25 gift cards.
  • Register by visiting my.cruz511.org/s/dominican-hospital and joining the GO Santa Cruz County Dominican network. GO Santa Cruz County includes rewards and incentives, trip planning support, and a carpool matching tool.
  • The Go Santa Cruz County program has replaced our previous Commuter Club.

Sleep Better, Feel Better

Trouble sleeping? Unwind and recharge with a soothing meditation, learn tips to calm nighttime worries and anxieties. Check out these resources from Lyra and explore ways you can prioritize your sleep and mental health.

Questions?

If you have questions about wellness programming please contact [email protected] or [email protected].