OUR MISSION
At Wellness Place, we give compassionate support and FREE resources to individuals, their families and caregivers through their cancer journey, from diagnosis to survivorship, for those residing in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties. 

 

​Some of the cancer support services we provide include gas cards to help get to cancer treatments, wigs for those losing their hair during treatment, overnight lodging for patients, nutritional supplement drinks (Boost or similar), quilts, hats and scarves for warmth, support groups, and so much more!  

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Linette Gahringer, Volunteer/Master Trainer SAIL Instructor and Matter of Balance

Vice-President: Megan Kovanen, Volunteer/Business Owner

Secretary:  Kendra Wilson, Physical Therapist, Associates in Physical Therapy

Treasurer:  Stephen Lewis, Volunteer/Retired Geophysics and Global Seismic Delivery Manager
Anne Brooks, Volunteer/Community Advocate

Dr. Chandra Villano, ND, Naturopathic Physician

Dr. Lexie Graham, MD, Internal Medicine Physician, Confluence Health

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STAFF

Executive Director:  Julie Lindholm

Admin Assistant:  Dodie Pike 

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Champions of Wellness Place/Past Board Members

Dr Carl Kjobech

Dr. Thomas Halgren 

Justin Harris

Patrick Aylward

Callie Klein

Mary Gunkel

Dr. David Weber

Pam Hannah

Carol Schrader

Melissa Knott

Jean Horan

Kelli Van Wagner

John Schulz

Allen Dietz

Teresa Filbeck

Larry Sexton

John Arnold

Tom Warren

What exactly does the Wellness Place do? 

At Wellness Place, we give compassionate support and FREE resources to individuals, their families and caregivers through their cancer journey, from diagnosis to survivorship, for those residing in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties. 
We are confidential,resourceful, and here to help you!  

 

What services do you provide?

Wellness Place offers FREE services to cancer patients in treatment including gas cards, wigs, nutritional supplements, quilts, hats, scarves, lodging assistance, support groups, and more. Please contact us for specific benefit and services information. We also offer a cancer survivor support group, restorative yoga and other programs. Please visit our Programs Page to see a list of our programs.  

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What is your service area?

We provide services to cancer patients in treatment and survivors who reside in Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and Grant Counties.

 

Do I have to qualify to have services provided by you?

Wellness Place will need a form completed by your medical professional(s) who are part of your cancer treatment program.  A new form will be required each year. 

 

Is there age restrictions?

We help anyone who could use our assistance – regardless of age or income.

 

How can I keep up to date with the events and fundraising? 

You can connect with us several ways! Sign up for our e-news, visit our calendar page, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

 

What is your annual gala? 

Our Gala is our annual fundraising event which gives us the golden opportunity to celebrate the volunteers, participants, families, medical professionals and everyone invested in Wellness Plac, and its impact in the community.  We would love to have you join in this wonderful evening!   Click here to visit our Gala page. 

 

What types of donations do you take?

​Click here to visit our support page to see ways you can help! 

 

How else can I help? 

Wellness Place appreciates the outpouring of support from our community and beyond. You can become a sponsor, a donor, join our fundraising events, volunteer and refer your friends and family to receive assistance from Wellness Place. If you want more information, please call us at 509-888-9933. We would love to hear from you!