FOX Wellness Resolutions for 2024
The start of a fresh calendar year provides a chance to reassess your values and priorities in life. FOX colleagues shared their aspirations to motivate others to embrace positive transformations. Here, we present their planned changes for 2024, aimed at enhancing their lives within one of the eight dimensions of wellness. Wellness is an ongoing journey of self-awareness and decision-making for a healthy and gratifying life. It extends beyond freedom from illness, encompassing a dynamic process of continuous change and personal growth.
Elyse Gordon, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Emotional Wellness
My resolution is to strive for MORE in 2024, especially including the mindset to do a little more each day so each day so that no one task is too big or overwhelming.
Megan Henninger, PT, DPT, GCS, CHC
Compliance Officer
Intellectual Wellness
I’m going to write my one-woman show in 2024.
Joseph Nocera
Physical Wellness
I want to continue to concentrate on my physical health! I will make healthy choices with diet and physical activity, continuing my path to a healthy work/life balance and overall quality of life!
Julie Brown OTR/L, BCG, CDCP
Occupational Therapist
Emotional Wellness
In today’s world, there are so many distractions and so much to “get done.” My resolution is to focus more on being present in the moment with my children and family. Things can wait; people should not!
Katie Cooper, MS, OTR/L, CDP
Director of Live Well
Physical Wellness
I don’t make specific resolutions, but I always have areas or goals I am focusing on. In 2024, I am focused on enjoying more time outdoors with my kids, especially on the ski slopes.
Natascha Wilson, MPT
Spiritual Wellness
My 2024 resolution is to spend more time in God’s presence. Sitting still and being present with Him. Growing my relationship to allow clarity for His direction for my life. Then every other concern will fall into place.
Cara Whitney, PT, DPT
SLC Lead Clinician
Emotional Wellness
I would love to create and stick to a hobby that is completely unrelated to my day-to-day duties (work, home, etc.) that would be a fun outlet, such as learning to play an instrument or taking dance classes.
Shellie Webb, MS CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Physical Wellness
I plan to focus on being the best me that I can be, including my physical shape/well-being and my walk with God.
Jennifer Ruoff, OTD, BCG
VP of Integration Quality
Emotional Wellness
Say ‘yes’ to the things that bring me joy.
Megan Bussiere, OT
Emotional Wellness
Take at least 30 minutes a week for myself to engage in something I enjoy.
Megan Micola, OTR/L
Vocational Wellness
Go to bed earlier and wake up earlier!
Elle McNamara M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIS
Speech-Language Pathologist
Physical Wellness
I am aiming to improve my posture and reverse the effects of prolonged sitting and technology use. My OT and PT colleagues have offered guidance regarding stretches and exercises to help me reach my goal. Neck pain, be gone!
Danielle Boyle, PT, DPT
Emotional Wellness
I would love to achieve a better work/life balance and complete most of my documentation at work/with the patient!
Caitlin Moffit OTR/L
Physical Wellness
Incorporate more stretching and strengthening into my daily routine to facilitate good health and well-being.
Jim Shearer
Director of Communications
Emotional Wellness
I want to set achievable goals throughout the new year. It’s easy to come out of the gate swinging, but tough to sustain. I’m going to try to put one foot in front of the other in 2024.
Gianna Sabo PT, DPT
Intellectual Wellness
I will spend more time pushing myself as a clinician by reading more research, having more educational discussions with fellow clinicians, and taking on more challenging experiences.
Cristina Klymasz, MS, OTR/L, CBIS, RYT, CLT-LANA, MSCS
Occupational Therapist
Emotional Wellness
My new year’s resolution is to return to meditating at least 3 times a week before I start my workday.
Meagan Aponas, OT
Emotional Wellness
My new year’s resolution is to meditate 3x a week to improve my stress management, increase my mental clarity, and to remind myself to be more present.
Christopher Acquafredda, OTD, OTR/L, LSVT
Physical Wellness
I resolve to pack my lunch more during work days and make sure I’m drinking 10-12 glasses of water a day.