IHCRC Expansion & Wellness Facilities
The Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa is significantly enhancing its Health & Wellness offering—including upgraded fitness areas, expanded physical therapy rooms, and wellness education spaces.
The new space supports a broader mission of empowering the American Indian community through integrated physical, behavioral, and nutritional health services.
Workout & Rehab Equipment Enhancements
Fitness & Therapy Zones
- Dedicated workout areas will feature resistance equipment and expanded cardio zones, providing space for physical activity and lifestyle wellness programming.
- New Physical Therapy services began in mid‑June 2025, while Occupational and Speech Therapy units are slated to open in 2026, indicating inclusion of rehab tools like therapy bands, dumbbells, ergometers, parallel bars, and more specialized mobility devices.
Seated Strength Training
- IHCRC offers a recurring “Chair Strength Training” class—designed for mobility-limited individuals or those with balance challenges. The class uses dumbbells and resistance bands, and accommodates chair-based exercise options for live and virtual attendees.
Community Health & Programming
- IHCRC’s wellness approach includes diabetes self-management education, nutrition counseling, and chronic disease support—all integrated alongside physical activity zones for a comprehensive preventive wellness model.
- The new multipurpose rooms will host fitness classes, group wellness events, and health-focused demonstrations, all tailored for culturally relevant, community-centered care.
- The upgraded facilities mark a significant shift from purely medical care to a holistic health model—embedding physical activity spaces alongside diet, therapy, and wellness education.
- Providing onsite therapy-driven fitness support (like chair strength training) ensures greater accessibility for aging or mobility-impaired patients.
- This integrated model aligns IHCRC's mission to deliver culturally centered, equitable, and comprehensive care for the local American Indian population.
With its expanded Health & Wellness area, IHCRC Tulsa is evolving into a true wellness destination—offering residents medical services, behavioral health, nutrition education, and on-site fitness and rehab programming. The forthcoming workout and therapy spaces will support patients across diverse needs, from strength-building classes to recovery-focused therapy sessions.
