FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas  –   The Fort Leavenworth Armed Forces Wellness Center will temporarily close June 19 as the program relocates to a new location on post within Munson Army Health Center. The center is scheduled to reopen June 29.

Officials say the move is designed to better integrate wellness services with patient care operations and improve collaboration between healthcare providers and wellness professionals supporting the Fort Leavenworth community.

“The relocation allows us to better connect health promotion and preventive services with the care patients are already receiving throughout the health center,” said U.S. Army Capt. Lorrie Santoy, physical therapist and Armed Forces Wellness Center officer in charge. “Our goal is to make wellness resources more accessible and continue empowering individuals with the tools and education needed to improve their long-term health.”

The Armed Forces Wellness Center provides evidence-based programs focused on improving overall health, fitness and readiness. Services are available to active-duty service members, military retirees, Department of Defense civilians and family members ages 18 and older.

Among the center’s services are metabolic assessments, body composition analysis using the Bod Pod system, cardiovascular fitness testing, stress management education, healthy sleep coaching, tobacco cessation support and individualized exercise prescriptions tailored to each participant’s personal goals and current fitness level.

Santoy said the AFWC’s personalized approach helps participants better understand how their bodies respond to exercise, nutrition and lifestyle habits.

“We are able to provide scientific data and individualized coaching that can help participants make informed decisions about their health,” Santoy said. “Whether someone is preparing for military readiness requirements, trying to improve athletic performance, manage weight or simply build healthier habits, the AFWC offers support that is personalized to the individual.”

The new location within Munson Army Health Center is also expected to create additional opportunities for collaboration and community wellness programming.

“We look forward to expanding our wellness education offerings and providing even more classes and engagement opportunities for our community,” Santoy said. “This move supports our commitment to helping people achieve sustainable health and wellness goals.”

Munson Army Health Center officials thanked the community for its patience during the transition and encouraged eligible beneficiaries to learn more about available wellness services once the center reopens June 29.