Katz JCC To Open New Wellness Center This Spring

CHERRY HILL, NJ — The Katz JCC in Cherry Hill is opening a new wellness center this spring, the Jewish Community Center announced this week.

The Richard M. Klein Center For Wellness will serve all ages, and will be used for a variety of programs and events with a focus on wellness of the mind, body and spirit.

The center is named after Richard Klein, a former Cherry Hill resident who joined the JCC in 2016 to continue his recovery from surgery. His generous donation made the new wellness center possible, JCC officials said.

“I was so amazed with everything the JCC offers, and wanted to do something that would have an impact,” Klein said. “Fitness and wellness have always been of major importance to me, and this is a great opportunity to help others improve their quality of life. Jayne Miller-Morgan and her team are so knowledgeable and I know their expertise and professionalism will take this facility and the JCC to new heights for the community.”

The center will be located at 1301 Springdale Road in Cherry Hill.

As part of the initiative, JCC is partnering with the world-renowned MD Anderson Cooper Cancer Center to offer personal or small group training sessions customized for individuals recovering from cancer.

“The Richard M. Klein Center for Wellness will offer a variety of programs beneficial to individuals looking to make positive lifestyle changes,” JCC Fitness Director Jayne Miller-Morgan said. “The needs of the Wellness Center will continue to expand on the programs our community is asking for, and it will be a wonderful addition to the JCC.”

Offerings will include group wellness classes such as yoga, tai chi, and meditation, cancer recovery training, weight loss programs wellness lectures, educational seminars and nutrition counseling.

Programs are scheduled to begin in mid-March with a grand opening possible in April.

An exceptional and well-rounded committee of medical professionals and JCC board members will advise on topics related to the programs and services that the facility will provide, JCC officials said.

Dr. Andrew Mulberg, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist at Cooper University Health Care, Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs, Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. and JCC board member, will serve as chair.

“It is an honor to contribute to the mission of the Klein Center for Wellness since it fills a much-needed niche for patients who are recovering from serious illness including cancer,” Mulberg said. “The role of alternative and complementary medicine approaches are truly value-added to any medical plan for patients.”

The Katz JCC’s wellness facilities also includes the JFit Small Group Training studio, men’s and women’s spa facilities and on-site massage therapy.

The Health and Wellness Center provides exceptional programs for children and adults of all ages including free fitness classes, swim lessons beginning at 3 months old, youth, teen and adult basketball leagues, kids sports classes, child and me fitness classes, nutrition counseling and weight loss programs.

For more information about the Richard M. Klein Center for Wellness at the Katz JCC, contact Rob Kiewe, JCC Health & Wellness director at rkiewe@jfedsnj.org or 856-424-4444, x1137.

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