Upcoming Classes and Events

Navigating the Change: A Comprehensive Guide to Perimenopause and Menopause
April 20, 2026
12-1pm
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Menopause is a natural and normal life transition, yet it often comes with confusion and a wide range of symptoms. Join NKU Personal Wellness Coach, Registered Dietitian, and wellness expert Lyndsay Barto for this insightful one-hour webinar designed to demystify perimenopause and menopause. We will cover the basics of what to expect, the common physical and emotional changes that occur, and practical, evidence-based strategies for managing this significant phase with confidence.

What you will learn:

• What is the difference between perimenopause and menopause, and when do they typically occur?
• Common symptoms including hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, and brain fog.
• Physiological changes and associated health risks, such as bone density and cardiovascular changes.
• Practical strategies for managing symptoms, including lifestyle adjustments and treatment options.

Led by NKU Personal Wellness Coach Lyndsay Barto, MS RDN LDN. Lyndsay is a Registered Dietitian and has years of experience helping individuals who strive to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. Through the NKU coaching program, Lyndsay has helped numerous faculty and staff improve their lifestyle habits. 

Airrosti Rehab Center focuses on non-invasive treatment and management of a variety of musculoskeletal issues. Airrosti's goal is to fix pain FAST (typically within 3-4 visits based on patient-reported outcomes) — with no needles, surgery, or invasive procedures. They help save patients time and money, while also dramatically reducing the need for costly and potentially dangerous prescription pain killers and opioids.

Whether you’ve been living with chronic and nagging pain for years or if you’ve recently experienced an acute injury, Airrosti providers are here to help find the root cause of your pain and offer treatment options for efficient, effective, and lasting relief.

Wednesdays, 11:15am-12pm, HE 125
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Join our new instructor Phoenix Wilson for this faculty/staff yoga class. This restorative class is focused on relaxing, stretching deeply, and renewing the body.  Modifications of postures will always be offered. Participants must bring their own mat and complete a new waiver form prior to attending their first class. The link for the waiver form is included in the registration confirmation.

Phoenix Wilson is a certified Yoga and T’ai Chi instructor. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Northern Kentucky University in Health and Physical Education. She has been teaching yoga, meditation, and T’ai Chi in the Greater Cincinnati area for over 20 years, following three years of training and teaching in Japan. She also holds a certificate from the Himalayan Institute as an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist and has completed certification courses in Yoga for Healthy Aging. Her students find her classes both rejuvenating and calming. When not on her yoga mat, she enjoys being in the outdoors, either biking or hiking. She also enjoys exploring new cooking recipes and enjoying one of her greatest passions — dancing — from Lindy Hop to ballroom.

Did you know? Some of the most well-established benefits of regularly practicing guided relaxation include: 

• Mental Health: Reduces stress and anxiety, improves mood and emotional regulation, decreases depression symptoms, enhances focus and concentration, and Increases self-awareness and compassion. 
• Physical Health: Lowers blood pressure, reduces pain, improves sleep quality, boosts the immune system, and slows down the aging process. 
• Other Benefits: Improves cognitive function and memory, increases creativity and problem-solving abilities, enhances productivity and efficiency, and promotes better relationships and social skills.

Make intentional relaxation a part of your daily routine by practicing with Ashley Siemer this semester. 

Register to attend on Teams for each date below.

4/1, 4/15

Ashley Siemer is the director of student affairs and enrollment management for Chase College of Law.  She was introduced to meditation approximately 15 years ago during a difficult period in her life. She has spent the last 15 years studying and practicing meditation because she knows how important it has been to her emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally.  Ashley understands both the benefits and challenges of beginning and sustaining a practice and wishes to share her experiences with you. While her personal and professional life has taken her down many paths, her current focus is to live her best life possible and to make the most of the time she has been granted.

Self-care and Connection Workshop: Recognizing Their Impact on Burnout

Is your team experiencing high levels of burnout, low morale or high workloads causing ongoing stress? If so, this 1-hour team building workshop can help support your team or department. High levels of burnout impact our physical and mental health without question. In addition, the impact on our personal connections with each other has a trickle-down effect on how the team functions together and the levels of engagement within that team.

The goal of this workshop is to empower each member of the team/department to better understand and address their own mental health and reconsider their role as a member of the team. We will discuss prioritizing self-care, building connections with others, and using your influence within a team to have a positive impact on engagement.

Facilitated by NKU Personal Wellness Coach Lyndsay Barto, MS RDN LDN. Contact Lyndsay to schedule your workshop at lbarto@lbwellbeing.com . Workshop can be done in-person, virtual, or a mix of both if needed.