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After working as an Occupational Therapist (OT) for a decade, I started Balanced Fitness & Health in 2015 with the goal of helping people live healthy, pain-free lives. My customized work with businesses and individuals has been very rewarding.

Our approach is to consider whole person’s well-being, self-esteem, and health. My unique blend of capabilities in OT, exercise and nutrition enable me to offer excellent results for corporate wellness and ergonomics, including injury prevention and worker safety.

I joined PWN to network and share what Balanced Fitness & Health can do in the workplace to create at work stretching programs that will improve productivity and prevent repetitive injuries. I also provide rehabilitation for those who have experienced injury or surgery.

This has been a very busy year for us. We recently moved to a new location in Hiawatha, and have added a physical therapist and administrative assistant to our team. We were also selected as a 2016 Invest in She contestant, which will be held at The Hotel Kirkwood on June 14, 2016.

I’m very excited to be involved in PWN and look forward to meeting more professional women and learning about their businesses!

Baby Time is located in Glenbrook Centre, 4341 1st Ave SE, Suite 123 (the one to the far right) with an adjoining classroom space in Suite 124 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

In 2013 Kelly Buchanan created a new corridor company, Three Sixty Blue Sky. The company specializes in event planning for the business, corporate and nonprofit sector. “I discovered a passion for celebrating individual success and enhancing community cohesion through events.”

Kelly travels to Chicago frequently to manage events for a large media company that has holdings in over 15 markets. Locally she hosts the annual Women’s Power Luncheon Series and Lakeside Conversations on the Veranda.

Kelly shares her story on why she is a member of PWN below:

“In 2014 I joined PWN because I wanted to surround myself with like minded women who were active in the community. I found the members to be successful in their careers and generous in giving of their time and talent.

In the past year PWN has grown leaps and bounds due a dynamic leadership team and a new focus to help women succeed. This past year I have joined the membership committee as a way to bring awareness to women who do not know this organization is there to support them”.

PWN Perk:

You are invited to attend Kelly’s next hosted event, “Letting Your Inner Goddess Shine”. This event is taking place on June 2, 2016 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Lake MacBride.

(Any PWN member who registers to attend this event will receive a $5 rebate.)

 

Marcia is the owner of Anahata Massage and Wellness Center. She is a graduate of Carlson College of Massage Therapy and a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Upon graduating from Carlson, Marcia began the process of furthering her education in Lymph Drainage Therapy through the Chikly Health Institute and Cranio-Sacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute. Marcia is passionate about these modalities because she understands their advantages in various applications.

Marcia shares her story on why she is a member of PWN below:

I love what I do, and I get such satisfaction at the end of the day knowing I helped my clients with their pain, emotional issues, and so much more!  PWN is a great network of women helping women.  It’s great to surround yourself by women who have been there and made it, or sometimes it’s offering a reassuring word to those who are working to pursue their dreams.  The networking opportunities allow you to promote your business to continue to stay on task and realize your goals.  

I haven’t been a member of PWN for long, but I hope to touch at least one person and help them to see even though it isn’t always easy, there is a group of great women they may turn to for support in achieving their goals.  I look forward to meeting more members and hearing their stories!  

Marcia is new to PWN having just joined in December. In her short time with the group she has been very generous with her time and talents; providing chair massages at the February meeting and a basket for the scholarship fundraiser. She is also contributing to the PWN Perks program. As part of this she is offering PWN members 20% off massage appointments of 60 minutes or longer.

Please take a moment to introduce yourself to Marcia at our next meeting!

 

You must present your PWN Membership card to receive this exclusive savings.
Offer good thru December 31, 2016.

Brenda Markwardt is the Office Manager for Diversity Focus. She works closely with CEO/President, Chad Simmons, regarding office communications, staff, events and meetings. Prior to joining Diversity Focus, Brenda was an independent travel agent. She also has a background as a sales executive for the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, as well as a Human Resources Recruiter Coordinator and a Human Resource Information Systems Coordinator. Brenda earned an Associate of Arts degree in business administration from Kirkwood Community College and has completed coursework in business management at Mount Mercy University.

Brenda shares her story on why she is a member of PWN below:

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• Kaplan University
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• Hills Bank and Trust Company
• PWN
• Terry Lockridge & Dunn
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• KDAT
• The Gazette
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The 2016 PWN Board would like to announce some exciting news!

For your 2016 membership (whether renewing or joining for the first time) take advantage of the lower membership dues!

• $79 for new or returning members
• $39 for students and retirees

Click here to register via PayPal, or to download and mail a check.