Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC)
What is an Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC)?
Our mission is to empower our clients to build a framework of good health as well as build healthy lifestyles for themselves and their families. Not only do we strive to empower our clients to set their own health goals, we are there to help them to achieve the goals they’ve set. How do we do this? We engage our clients through state-of-the-art technology, one-on-one education, group classes, and health coaching. The AFWC program offers something for everyone! An appointment at the AFWC may include body composition testing (via the BodPod.) Need help with increasing your metabolism, healthy nutrition, stress management, or healthy sleep habits? We’ve got you covered. We offer the following:
- Body Composition Analysis
- Health Assessments
- Sleep Education
- Stress Management
- Nutrition Education
- Wellness Coaching
Who do we serve?
- Active-Duty Military
- Reserve Military (with active Tricare Insurance)
- All Tricare beneficiaries (family members, retirees, etc.)
- Department of War Civilians (DA/DHA Civilians)
How do you get started?
Either your provider will refer you or you can refer yourself to the AFWC.
- First, fill out our Health and Wellness Tracker at https://cac.afwc.army.mil Once you've created a login and password, begin filling out the health history questionnaire. While you complete each tab of the survey, answer each question carefully, and click 'continue' until you reach the end of the questionnaire. We will ask you to update this survey every 30 days. You may also access the form here.
- Next, call the AFWC at 726-780-1152 or 726-780-1190 to schedule your appointment. It’s as easy as that!
Initial Coaching Session: BodPod Preparation Guidelines
- Appropriate attire: No jewelry. Under your clothes, please wear (or change before your appointment):
- Men: form-fitting Speedo or other Lycra/spandex type swimsuit; or single layer compression shorts (only shorts without padding).
- Women: Form fitting Speedo or other Lycra/spandex type swimsuit; or single layer compression shorts (only shorts without padding) and single-layer (not padded) sports bra. Swimsuits should have no metal, skirts, or fringe.
- No food (including gum, candy, mints), drink (except water), tobacco, caffeine, or over-the- counter medications (including vitamins and supplements) for at least 2 hours hours prior to the test. Prescription medications should be taken as prescribed.
- No vigorous physical activity (i.e., running, biking, exercising) for at least 2 hours prior to the test.
Fitness Testing Preparation Guidelines
Wear or bring running shoes, shorts, and loose-fitting shirt. (For women, sports bras, with no underwire are required).
- No food (including gum, candy, mints), drink (except water), tobacco, caffeine, or over-the- counter medications (including vitamins and supplements) for at least two hours prior to the test. Prescription medications should be taken as prescribed.
- No vigorous physical activity (i.e., running, biking, exercising) for at least two hours prior to the test.
For additional information about the AFWC Mission and related materials, please visit the following websites:
DHA Public Health: https://ph.health.mil/topics/healthyliving/al/Pages/ArmyWellnessCenters.aspx
Warfighter Wellness: https://warfighterwellness.org/armed-forces-wellness-centers/