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Confidential HIV Testing at Longbrake Student Wellness Center

February 13, 2013

April 17, 2013

  • Painless
  • Free
  • Results the same day
  • At Longbrake Student Wellnes Center (Group Room)
  • Time: 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
  • Walk-in/first come, first served 

Nutritionist - Barbara Lorson

Barbara Lorson is a registered dietitian, currently offering services to students and faculty/staff at The College of Wooster.  She graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Medical Dietetics and a M.S. in Human Nutrition.  Barbara previously worked with Ohio State's Varsity Athletics as their sports nutritionist and holds a specialty certification from the Commission of Dietetic Registration in sports nutrition. 

Barbara has a passion for helping others improve their health through nutrition and physical activity.  As a YMCA group fitness instructor and avid runner, she brings her expertise in nutrition and exercise to the The College of Wooster.

Appointments are available at the Longbrake Student Wellness Center on Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  The initial cost is $65 for a 1 hour appointment, $35 for 30 minute follow up, and $20 for 15 minute follow up.  Barbara can answer individual nutrition questions regarding diet and sport performance, weight management, gaining lean body mass, and iron/nutrient deficiency, hydration, supplements, disordered eating/eating disorders, and any other nutrition related questions.  Call 330-263-2319 to schedule an appointment. 

Wooster Wellness Tuesday

  • Features different health related topics
  • In Lowry front lobby
  • Every other Tuesday
  • Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

“Paws to Pet” in Front of Lowry Center

Do you miss your dog?...come and pet OUR dogs!

“Paws to Pet” therapy dogs are in front of Lowry every Monday from 5-6:30 p.m.

Massage Therapy

  • At Longbrake Student Wellness Center
  • Cost $16 for 1/2 hour and $50 for one hour payable by cash or check only
  • Gift certificates available for purchase
  • Available to students, faculty, staff, family members, and retirees
  • Call 330-263-2319 to schedule your massage!

Massage Therapist

  • Emily Pitorak
    Emily has been practicing massage therapy since 2006 and enjoys creating a healing and soothing atmosphere for her clients.  She incorporates many massage modalities into her work, including Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Kinesthetic Awareness through Movement, Connective Tissue Therapy, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, and Aromatherapy.  She also practices Prenatal Massage.  She studied massage therapy at the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, New York and at the Ohio College of Massotherapy in Akron, Ohio.  She holds a current license with the State Medical Board of Ohio as well as with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.  She is also a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association. 
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