About Grinnell

Grinnell Wellness

Collaboration and coordination among the many wellness-related organizations make it easier to stay well in Grinnell.  Recently, a group of collaborators representing the city's largest employers put their heads together to organize resources, communicate wellness events, and open this platform.

 

Who benefits?

Those who live and work in Grinnell enjoy a coordination of wellness campaigns and wider distribution to workplaces and schools.

Non-profit organizations experience the support of affiliates and discover burdens that can be shared. They will also enjoy a network of professionals who will carry messages, if not agenda items, directly into their organizations and client base.

Wellness providers gain networking benefits by understanding colleagues' resources, event calendars, and services. Many wellness provider businesses and organizations provide services in the Grinnell area and are here to support you.

 Wellness resources
 

• Anytime Fitness features top-of-the-line equipment available 24 hours/day, 365 days a year. 
   
• Fly High Fitness Studio is new to the community in 2005, classes in Spinning, Yoga and Pilates offered for all experience levels; onsite childcare provided, located on Commercial Street.
   
• Grinnell Area Recreation Center features an indoor walking track and basketball court. Contact the Grinnell Parks and Recreation Department for a pass. 

• Grinnell Area Recreation Trail, bicycle trail from Grinnell to Rock Creek State Park, with a trailhead at Lions Park on 8th Avenue between Sunset and Bliss Streets, offers a wonderful opportunity to take in the majestic agricultural land around Grinnell. Click here for a trail and park map. 

• Grinnell College's Physical Education Complex offers the pool for public use during the academic year. Contact the Grinnell Parks and Recreation Department for a pass. 

• The Parks & Recreation Department provides a variety of leisure activities aimed at every age level. Additionally, the Parks & Recreation Department coordinates the rental of a number of shelter houses, as well as, indoor facilities suited for any occasion.

• Imagine Grinnell improves the quality of life for people in Grinnell, promotes a healthy environment, and compliment economic development efforts. Imagine Grinnell is the host of 2nd Saturdays and Grinnell’s Bike Week.

• Lean and Green® provides support to individuals and organizations working to reduce health costs, improve well-being, and manage the many wellness service provider and programming options available today.

• Michelle’s Dance Academy offers dance classes to both young and old, anywhere from beginners to advance classes are available. 

• Paul W. Ahrens Fitness and Rehabilitation Center offers a modern fitness center complete with cardiovascular equipment (treadmills, stationary bicycles, and recumbent stepper), weight and strengthening stations, and whirlpool spa. (641) 236-2999. 

• Through the services offered at Postels Community Health Park, patients find an approach that recognizes the importance of physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions in health and healing. Services offered include acupuncture, body wraps, massages, ear candling, and many more to suit your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. 

• Prairie Fire Gymnastics and Athletic Center (PFG) is the area's premier gymnastics, tumbling, and youth fitness facility. Prairie Fire recognizes the importance of youth fitness and the need for healthy life habits.

• Indulge yourself at Dave Paulson Salon and Spa (641) 236-4443.
   
• Treat yourself to a fabulous manicure at Expressions Salon & Day Spa (641) 236-1541.