whole health iniatives
Through a partnership with Robert J. Dole VA Center Veteran Community Partnership and CKVCP, several Whole Health Initiatives have been coordinated in Central Kansas.
ckvcp whole health partners
Yoga Warriors
Through a partnership with Sunflower Yoga in Hutchinson, KS veterans can take yoga/meditation classes on Thursdays at noon starting in 2021 (COVID-19 pending). Instructor, Brian Martin E-RYT 200, has been trained through YOGA WARRIORS INTERNATIONAL. This training has provided Brian with advanced knowledge and practical tools to work with combat veterans diagnosed with COSR or PTSD. This method skillfully integrates concepts from yoga therapy, traditional yoga philosophy, and psychology, with current scientific knowledge of the body and mind to promote health and well-being.
If you would like to enroll in the this veteran specific class, please contact Sunflower Yoga Studio at:
111 West 2nd Ste A
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 200-4541
sunfloweryogahutch@gmail.com
Hope for Heroes
Reigns of Hope, a center for therapeutic horse back riding, created a program several years ago to assist veterans in need. The program, Hope for Heroes, uses equine therapy to help veterans who are dealing with various health concerns (physically, mentally, and emotionally).
CKVCP has partnered with Reigns of Hope to support and promote this program. If you or a veteran you know would like to utilize this resource, please contact Reigns of Hope at:
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 57
Hutchinson, KS 67504-0057
Roy Coffey Arena 620-665-0906
Jane Harder 620-465-3685
Help Heal Veterans Therapeutic Craft Kits
Working with the American Red Cross, Kindred Hospice, Fort Riley, and Help Heal Veterans, CKVCP has partnered with this program to support and promote the therapeutic art outreach.
If you would like to schedule a crafting out reach to your veteran group or facility, please contact Raechel Manley at:
Kindred Hospice
120 N. Main St.
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 664-5757
raechel.manley@kindredhospicecare.com
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing - Wichita, KS
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities including education and outings.
All activities and trips are FREE to veterans.
During COVID-19 restrictions Healing Waters is sending out Fly Tying Kits to veterans to keep them connected.
If you would like more information or to sign up for this program, please contact Scott Harwood at:
(620) 931-8124
OTHER INITIATIVES
Robert J. Dole VA's Complementary and Integrative Health program include:
- Yoga
- Tai Chi
- Recreational Fly Fishing
- Creative Arts
- Health Coaching
- Chiropractor
- Acupuncture
- Nutrition services: healthy teaching kitchen, MOVE weight loss
Contact Stephani by email at StephaniJo.Dykes@va.gov or by phone at (316) 685-2221 ext 58020 to learn more.