Physical Wellness is the ability to apply your knowledge, motivation, commitment, behavior, self management, attitude, and skills toward achieving your personal fitness and health goals. Physical wellness is more than just the absence of disease. The physical dimension of wellness is concerned with building a healthy, strong, and resilient body. Such a body receives proper nutrition, sleep, and activity while being protected from disease and injury. As a result, you are more physically fit and energetic, have a strong immune system, and are primed for longevity. Physical wellness is protective against the stress and demands encountered in graduate and professional school.
Below are some UMB, Local, and National physical wellness resources.
UMB
UMB’s state-of-the-art recreation and fitness facility located on the top three floors of the SMC Campus Center on 621 W. Lombard St. URecFit includes a large fitness center, strength and conditioning room, intramural sports, elevated track, exercise studios for fitness and yoga classes, cycling studio, gymnasium with two basketball courts, volleyball, badminton, two racquetball/squash courts, five-lane infinity pool, and locker rooms. Free for UMB students.
Center for Integrative Health and Healing (CIHH)
CIHH, the clinical practice of the UMB Center for Integrative Medicine, offers a holistic approach to overcome illness and promote optimal health. In addition to physicians who are board certified and trained in integrative medicine, a number of other services are available: integrative psychotherapy, acupuncture, nutrition, massage, chiropractic adjustment, health coaching, energy work, reflexology, yoga therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, rolfing, supplements, herbs, and other therapies. Classes and workshops are offering on an ongoing basis. Most insurance plans are accepted. Located in the University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute on 2200 Kernan Drive, 2nd Floor. Call 410-448-6361 to make an appointment. Acupuncture is also offered at Family Medicine on 29 S. Paca St. Call 410-328-8792 to make an appointment.
All students registered at UMB (except those in the evening law program) pay a student health fee as part of tuition. They are therefore eligible to access the UMaryland Immediate Care practice for all their student health needs. Care is provided by medical providers from the Department of Family & Community Medicine of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Located at UMaryland Immediate Care: 408 W. Lombard St. between Eutaw and Paca streets. To make an appointment call (667) 214-1899
