Events

Ready to unlock your fullest climbing potential? Or perhaps recovering from an injury and need support to get back on the wall?

Free for Members (Member Appreciation Week), Half Price Day Passes for Non-Members

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to meet local health and wellness professionals, here to take your climbing to the next level! Connect with Massage Therapists, Psychologists, Chiropractors, Flexologists, Physical Therapists, Acupuncturists and Athletic Trainers all with intimate knowledge of climber specific needs. Our Wellness Wednesday health experts will be offering an assortment of free demos, workshops, and member exclusive deals for their services.

All assessments & workshops are complimentary with the event are first come, first serve, so make sure to come to the event early, so that can you secure a spot.

Wellness Wednesday Line Up:

• Mental Strength for Climbers Workshop with Dr. Jen Dragonette, Psy.D.
  • 90-minute workshop from 7 to 8:30pm to help improve your mental strength, mindfulness, and emotion regulation while climbing.
  • Is your mental approach to climbing as strong as your physical skills? As featured on the TrainingBeta Podcast, nationally-recognized psychologist Dr. Jen Dragonette will provide a 90-minute workshop to help improve your mental strength, mindfulness, and emotion regulation while climbing. This workshop will provide specific skills and guidance to help manage anxiety and fear, self-defeating thought patterns, and frustration with yourself or your climbing partners. Participants will be given exercises to put these skills into practice and start climbing at their fullest potential. Want to chat with Dr. Jen? She will also be available before the workshop, so stop by her table!
• Mini Massage & Acupuncture Treatments with Dr. Sam Hodges, DAOM, L.AC., CMT
  • Dr. Sam, DAOM, L.Ac., CMT specializes in sports acupuncture and bodywork and provides clients customized treatment plans to keep them active for years to come. Dr. Sam will provide rotator cuff muscle testing to identify inhibited muscles and will provide a short consultation and mini treatments (including, but not limited to postural assessment, massage, cupping, ear seeds, and dry needling) on site, along with 20% off discount codes to GVM Members for services booked within 2-weeks!
• Chiropractic Mini-Assessments with Topo Chiropractic
  • TOPO Chiropractic’s goal is to help you and your family navigate the obstacles that are holding you back, whether it’s pain, headaches, poor sleep, or recovering from a recent injury. They’re here to facilitate your journey to wellness through specific chiropractic care and intentional movement. Stop by their table to get a brief assessment, complimentary nervous system & balance testing to check for subtle miscommunications that may be occurring between your brain and your body. Plus learn what GVM member exclusive deals they are offering!
• Mobility Screens & Sample Soft Tissue Work with Jet Physio Sports Physical Therapy INC.
  • Dr. Ray and Dr. Connor of Jet Physio Sports Physical Therapy INC., are sport medicine physical therapists who specialize with orthopedic injuries, overuse injuries, post-surgery recovery, and performance optimization for athletes. They will be showcasing movement/mobility screens geared towards climbers, recovery modalities for post-climb workouts, and grip strength testing during Wellness Wednesday. Drop by their table, to learn more about their services and grab a GVM exclusive voucher to get your first session 50% off!
• Demo Stretches with Stretch Lab Novato & Greenbrae
  • Experience the freedom that comes with having a wider range of motion and flexibility with StretchLab's Free 15-minute Demo Stretches. StretchLab's Certified Flexologists help individuals “live long” by impacting flexibility, range of motion, workout performance, recovery time, and stress levels. Come by to meet their Flexologists, get a stretch, join their raffle, and hear about what GVM member specials they have to offer!
• Climber Specific Movement Tests with Kim Tam, ATC, CSCS
  • With 24 years of experience in sports medicine, Kimberley Tam specializes in biomechanics and functional movement systems to help rehabilitate injuries and improve athletic performance. Check out her table to get a complimentary movement tests specific to rock climbing to help participants understand the importance of mobility in regards to climbing. Plus, if you’re a GVM member, she’ll be raffling off complimentary 60-minute session to a couple lucky winners!