IThrive at Isenberg
Isenberg strives to be an accessible workplace of wellness that allows every faculty and staff member to thrive and feel accepted and appreciated. Isenberg is part of the university community in which all members can feel connected through innovative programming, policies, and practices that foster inclusivity, well-being, accessibility, and sustainability.
Wellness Initiatives
Recharge and reset with programming focused on wellness and community.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Room 219
9/10/25 to 12/10/25
Give back through organized service.
Learn more about SERV
Wellness Coaching
Annelise Kloster—your dedicated onsite Wellness Workdays health coach, is ready to support your personal health and wellness goals. Annelise has a background in behavioral health and nutrition and is passionate about creating personalized, inclusive wellness plans that work for you. Whether you’re just getting started or already working on specific goals, she’s here to help guide you with compassion and expertise.
Important Information:
- What to expect: Annelise will walk you through a simple initial assessment to help you set meaningful goals. The initial session lasts 30–45 minutes, and follow-ups are approximately 20 minutes.
- What to prepare: Try the Wellness Goal Wheel activity before your first session.
- How to book: Schedule a virtual appointment using this link, send her a message on Teams, or stop by N308 to say hello during the academic year.
Wellness Activities
We also gather for regular workshops to learn about nutrition and other fun topics. Details are shared via email.
Digital Wellness Tools
Sleep, meditation, and focus tools to support your mental health.
Confidential services for counseling, legal, financial, and wellness needs.
Campus Resources
The Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH) offers the UMass Amherst community support to cope with stress or anxiety, find strategies to overcome challenges, and promote well-being.
Fitness and mental well-being resources for new employees.
Staff Professional Development Day
Grow professionally while connecting with colleagues. Staff Professional Development Day is a dedicated time for learning, growth, and connection across departments. Through interactive workshops, engaging speakers, and collaborative sessions, Isenberg staff come together to explore new skills, share ideas, and strengthen our community. It’s one of the ways we invest in each other—professionally and personally.
Wellness in Action
Contact Wellness Workdays
- For Wellness Workdays-related inquiries, contact Annelise Kloster at akloster@umass.edu, book and appointment using this link, or send her a message on Teams. Stop by N308 to say hello!