Facilities

Pools

March wellness provides three water features: a lap pool, a warm water therapy pool and a large-capacity whirlpool spa. Each uses a sophisticated salt purification system, rather than a traditional chlorine purification system. The salt is far gentler to your skin, hair, eyes and swimsuit and provides an experience that’s more like swimming in a lake than a chlorinated pool. In addition, steam rooms and dry saunas are available in the men’s and women’s locker rooms for relaxation after a challenging workout or a stressful day.

The lap pool is 25 yards in length and provides a dramatic view of the beautiful Willamette River and South Waterfront district. The water is kept at approximately 80 degrees. Click here to view the pool schedule.

The warm water therapy pool is used for low-intensity water exercise, therapeutic movement or just a warm retreat for no-impact movement. It’s 24 feet by 32 feet in size and the water is kept at approximately 93 degrees. The therapy pool is particularly good for members managing arthritis or fibromyalgia or members recovering from surgery or a serious injury that prevents them from participating in weight-bearing exercise.

The whirlpool spa, which comfortably accommodates 15 people, provides a truly relaxing soak. The water is kept at approximately 103 degrees.

Teaching kitchen

Our teaching kitchen offers a variety of small group classes and demonstrations of healthy cooking and eating well. It is fully equipped with professional quality appliances. Local celebrity chefs and OHSU dieticians will work together to offer fun and informative culinary adventures.

Group class spaces

We have three large multipurpose rooms that can accommodate a wide variety of group exercise activities––everything from high-energy aerobics to silent meditation. We provide classes in endurance and strength training, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, indoor cycling and more. Click here to view the class descriptions.

Life design center

Making positive changes in health behaviors is not always easy to do.  The nurses, health coaches and other medical professionals working in the life design center can help you assess your current state of health and work with you to craft a plan for improving your overall well-being. Most importantly, these staff members stay by your side and support your move along that path.  The life design center includes health assessment facilities, exam rooms and office space.

Cardio fitness & strength training

This large, open and light-filled area groups equipment by fitness level and weightlifting ability to provide members with the comfort of working out with others who have a similar pace. We offer state-of-the-art equipment for cardio fitness, including treadmills, stationary bicycles, elliptical trainers, and other equipment, all of which have individual LCD screens for television viewing. We have selectorized and cable equipment for strength training for all muscle groups and a full complement of free weights. The majority of the equipment is provided by Life Fitness, an acknowledged international leader in equipment design. Also, the floors provide shock absorption and resiliency, easing stress on knees and ankles.

Day spa

March wellness includes a comfortable day spa for members and visitors alike. The spa offers therapeutic massage and care for the skin, hands and feet. To ensure healthy approaches to skin care, spa services are coordinated with the OHSU Department of Dermatology, which has offices in the same building. To learm more about the spa, click here.