Slides from past CIRES Wellness Initiative events
Wellwagon event “Nature Rx” June 2026
Bridging Borders workshop March 2026
WorkWell at CU Boulder is a supportive service for all CIRES employees, promoting a culture of whole-person wellness for the employees.
“WorkWell helps oversee a variety of health and wellness programs that are aimed at supporting staff and faculty and fostering a sense of belonging on campus. Our team is dedicated to building and sustaining an environment that supports the well-being of all staff and faculty.”
Suggested Campus Services
CIRES employees have reported using the following WorkWell services.
Hinge
Hinge Health offers benefits through the CU Health Plan. Sign up today for access to virtual physical therapy at $0 cost to you. Hinge Health is for anyone living with joint and muscle pain, like a throbbing back, aching knees, or a weak ankle.
The personalized program combines gentle exercises to target and relieve pain with 1-on-1 support from a dedicated physical therapist. No copays. No office visits. Reduce your back and joint pain in just 15 minutes a day. So you can take the stairs, go hiking, run errands - and everything in between.
Members and dependents 18+ enrolled in an Anthem medical plan through the CU health plan are eligible.
CU Move
This app tracks physical activity through your smartphone or fitbit (though not a Garmin watch). If you record 30 minutes or 10,000 steps per day for at least 12 days per month, you can earn $25 per month.
Faculty & Staff Assistance Program
The FSAP Program offers seven free counseling sessions per year. You can schedule these 1:1 online or in-person sessions during the workday as long as you are in Colorado.
Acupunture
Twice a month, you can join group acupunture sessions at the UMC at no cost. Spaces are limited, first come first served. There are also 1:1 sessions that you can pay for.
Massage
CU Medical Services partners with the Denver Integrative Massage School to offer massages at a reduced rate of $42/hr. All interns are under supervision of an on-site licensed massage therapist.
MoveWell
You can attend free all-level yoga classes at the CU Rec center on Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30pm. Registration is required to attend.
Sunrise pass at the CU Boulder Rec Center
Sunrise memberships ($25/month) provide access to both CU Boulder Recreation Centers from 6am-12pm during the work week and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Spouses and family members are not eligible
If you would like to share other CU Boulder wellness resources that you are using as a CIRES employee, please email Angela Knight, CIRES HR Director (angela.knight@colorado.edu) or Becca Edwards, CIRES Access and Cultural Innovation Director (becca.edwards@colorado.edu).
Suggested DSRC activities
Classes
YOGA CLASS
Regular yoga practices are now available at the fitness centers at NIST in Building 1 and at NOAA in the DSRC.
At NIST: Thursdays 12:00 to 1:00 PM
At DSRC: Every other Monday 12:10-12:50 PM starting Aug 24
SALSA DANCE CLASS IN BOULDER
Come join us for salsa class on Fridays, Noon-1pm MT. It’s FREE and it is held in the NIST Building 1 Fitness Center (Room 1-1006, multi-purpose room). Questions? Reach out to Katarina Cicak at katarina.cicak@nist.gov
If you want to use the Fitness center at NIST, please email fitcom@nist.gov to request the Liability Waiver form and access to the NIST buildling.
Walking Club
Every Tuesday. Improve physical wellness & mental health. Foster team building & promote camaraderie. Reduce stress & increase energy. Enhance productivity & satisfaction. EVERYONE WELCOME! Pick your pace. Please meet at the Meeting Point (bike racks between Buildings 81 and 33 (NOAA)) at 12:15 p.m. We will start on the blue path towards Broadway St. and walk around the NOAA building in a clockwise direction. The blue path is about a mile walk, but if you want to add on an additional 0.5 mile continue on the purple path.
Suggested reading
These resources provide proactive ideas for wellness.
Taking breaks during the work day
Managing stress and avoiding burnout
Setting boundaries
If you would like to share other wellness-focused articles that you are using as a CIRES employee, please email Angela Knight, CIRES HR Director (angela.knight@colorado.edu) or Becca Edwards, CIRES Access and Cultural Innovation Director (becca.edwards@colorado.edu).