One-hour class | Free to attend
Friday, October 23, 2026
We are excited to announce the first class in our expanded Empty Cup Wellness educational series.
Most of us understand lifespan as the number of years we live. But healthspan asks a different—and equally important—question:
How many of those years are we able to live with strength, mobility, independence, energy, and meaningful engagement in our lives?
Modern medicine has helped people live longer, but additional years do not always mean additional years of good health. Chronic discomfort, limited mobility, declining strength, low energy, stress, confusing health information, and disconnected care can gradually reduce our quality of life.
In this free one-hour class, we will explore the difference between lifespan and healthspan—and why the choices we make now can influence how we feel, move, and function in the years ahead.
The difference between lifespan and healthspan
The factors that can influence long-term health and independence
Why strength, balance, mobility, nourishment, sleep, stress, and social connection all matter
How small, sustainable choices can support healthier aging
Why collecting more wellness advice is not always the answer
How to identify which areas of your well-being may need greater attention
The value of creating a coordinated, personalized wellness direction
This class will also introduce Heidi’s expanded role as a Wellness Strategist and explain how this approach can help you make sense of your health and wellness options.
Many people know they want to feel better but do not know where to begin. Others are already working with physicians, massage therapists, trainers, nutrition professionals, health coaches, or other practitioners but may feel that no one is helping them connect all the pieces.
A Wellness Strategist does not replace your physician or other licensed healthcare providers. Instead, the role is designed to help you step back and look at the fuller picture of your well-being.
Through a Wellness Discovery Assessment and Personal Wellness Blueprint, we can help you:
Clarify what you want your future health and daily life to look like
Recognize habits, assumptions, and patterns that may no longer support you
Identify your most important wellness priorities
Understand where additional education, support, or professional guidance may be helpful
Create a realistic and personalized direction for your next steps
Connect with appropriate practitioners or services when needed
Avoid trying to change everything at once
This is the Empty Cup philosophy in practice. Before adding another diet, exercise plan, supplement, treatment, or list of things you “should” be doing, we begin by examining what is already filling your cup.
What is still serving you?
What needs to be reconsidered?
What are you ready to release?
What do you want to protect—and intentionally choose next?
This class may be especially helpful if you:
Want to remain active and independent as you age
Feel overwhelmed by conflicting health and wellness information
Know something needs to change but are unsure where to begin
Are managing several wellness concerns at the same time
Want a clearer, more coordinated approach to your care
Are interested in understanding the Wellness Discovery Assessment and Personal Wellness Blueprint
Want to be more proactive rather than waiting for a health concern to become a crisis
You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis, a detailed goal, or a perfect wellness plan. Come with your questions and a willingness to look at health and aging from a broader perspective.
Friday, October 23, 2026
Class length: One hour
Cost: Free
Advance registration is required, and space is limited.
Your lifespan is the number of years in your life. Your healthspan is the amount of life, ability, and meaning you are able to experience within those years.
Join us as we explore how to support both—and learn how the Wellness Strategist program can help you choose what comes next..