What we’re about
Welcome to Bay Area Hiking, Walking, Wellness Club!
Where Healthy Living Meets Lifelong Friendships and Love!
Our club is all about embracing a healthy lifestyle, nurturing a positive mindset, and reveling in the beauty of nature. If you're someone who enjoys Green Exercise outdoor workouts, and can hike/walk 5-8 miles without health issues (do consult your personal physician), we invite you to join us.
Here's what makes us special:
*Transformative Events: Our club events bring people together, fostering new friendships and even sparking love stories. The benefits are profound, including better health, reduced stress, and the end of isolation.
*Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority. We strictly follow CDC guidelines and protocols. If you're feeling unwell, we kindly ask you to wait until you're better to join us.
For everyone's safety and convenience, we encourage carpooling among those who know each other well.
*Stunning Locations: We're fortunate living in the bay area to have shaded forests, mountain trails, and beach walks with amazing ocean sunsets nearby. Your suggestions for new areas to explore are always welcome.
*Convenient Scheduling: Enjoy our thoughtfully scheduled events, mostly in the late morning, afternoon, and evenings, to fit your personal schedule. Allowing you to get your beauty sleep, and even your morning 'errands' are merely a stylish sprint to fetch that perfect breakfast or cup of coffee.
*Inclusivity: Whether you're reuniting with old friends or looking to meet new people while exercising outdoors, you'll find a warm and welcoming community here.
**How does nature nurture the brain? **After a 60-minute walk in nature, activity in brain regions involved in stress processing decreases...
Mental health prescription: Nature
Being in nature can boost your mood and improve mental health. Spending quality time in the great outdoors reduces stress, calms anxiety, and can lead to a lower risk of depression, according to a study done by researchers at Stanford University. In addition to having mental health benefits, being outdoors opens up your senses to your surroundings and improves your sensory perception. Taking in the sights, smells, and feelings of nature has so many health benefits it can even be prescribed by a doctor.
Our Club events have a very positive impact on people's lives, people meet, fall in love💘 meet new friends, HAPPY, better health, less stress, anxiety, depression, isolate being alone and got extra bonus for LOVE 💞
*Note: We appreciate your support to keep our club thriving. Your donation/contribution helps cover our costs and enhance our meetups.
*When you attend our group events, implied consent is assumed for photography. If you prefer not to be photographed, please feel free to let people know.
Join us and be part of a community that not only promotes wellness but also nurtures lifelong friendships and, in some cases, love stories. We look forward to meeting you and making lasting memories together!
Yours in good health,
Dr. Heidi Fu, DAOM
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Instructor
Text: 1-(408)-982-7277
www.heidifu.com
*Follow me on Instagram: dr.heidifu
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🌊 Ocean Hike 5 miles 🥾 Wilder Ranch State Park 🏞️Wilder Ranch Day Use Parking, Santa Cruz, CA
Hello Ocean Lover, Let's meet go on a Green exercise wellness hike, enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains, beautiful ocean views for our physical health and mental well-being😇
Sometimes all you need is an easy stroll by the ocean to refresh your spirits. This track along the Pacific Ocean north of Santa Cruz is one of the best places in California to do just that.
You'll see gulls, geese, pelicans, and other waterfowl and you might hear the distant bark of passing sea lions. If your timing's right, you might even spot passing whales on their annual migrations.
Wilder Ranch State Park is a CA State Park on the Pacific Ocean coast north of Santa Cruz. The park was formerly a dairy ranch, and many of the ranch buildings have been restored for use as a museum.
https://www.santacruz.org/listings/wilder-ranch-state-park/Meet: 1:30pm at parking lot trailhead near the restrooms
*Hike time: 2:00 pm
Wilder Ranch State Park
https://goo.gl/maps/i5B5T65wa4zjRDM99
1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CA
Parking: $10 (FREE parking pass available to pick up at any city library)
Free Park by left-side of the highway 1 by along the road & walk up
to the park trailshead few minutesLength: 5 Miles
Level: Easy
Dog: No Dogs!
Elevation gain: 305 ft+
Route: Loop
Time: estimate 2.5-3 hours
Wear Hiking shoes
Bring Smiles for Miles, Water, Jacket, Snacks, beach blanketEncouraging carpooling if you know each other well for everyone's safety. Please contact each other in a private message not in the message board. Thank you! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/zaws2y
*Requested contribution suggested amount $5-$20 to keep the club going!
*Note: Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. To support/keep our group alive and active, You can help! Dr.Heidi kindly asks for a contribution, accepting cash in person or Venmo *before the event ( Weak phone service on the trailhead) Please take a few minutes to contribute the link to my Venmo profile:
Beautiful Ocean https://venmo.com/HealingSea
Your contribution will help us cover our costs and make our Meetups going even better.Our meetup events have a very positive impact on people's lives, people meet, fall in love💘 meet new friends, HAPPY, better health, less stress, anxiety, depression, isolate being alone and got extra bonus for LOVE 💞
Another bonus: touring the grounds of a farm replete with antique cars, farm machinery, and other remnants of farming life along the Pacific in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
This track is very basic: just start out from the parking lot at the Wilder Ranch State Park visitors center and follow Old Cove Landing Trail along the ocean. Eventually, it turns northward again and loops back to where you started.
The trail surface is a natural surface (dirt, sand, rocks). It is typically at least 8 feet wide. There are railroad crossings ...
The whole trail is estimated to be in the mostly gentle (5% or less) grade category. All-terrain tires or motorized equipment may be needed for the surface type and grade.
*DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system, or if you've been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.
*Hike at YOUR OWN RISK. Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards--by entering the wilderness, you assume responsibility for your safety and must use good judgment.
*We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 5 miles without any health issues.
*LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing up for the wellness walking/hiking event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues.
*DISCLAIMER: By participating in this wellness hiking event, you understand that Meetup event Host/Organizer assumes ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility and you have to assume all at your own risk of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release host/Organizer of all liability.
If anyone wishes to join our hike team, please answer the RSVP question every time for everyone's safety in the group. If you are unable to send me a message confirming that you are in good health and you are able to hike 5 miles without health issues we CAN NOT approve you come to the hiking event.
*Please don't just walk in. Thank you for your cooperation!I'm looking forward to meeting, hiking with you and making good memories together.
Yours in good health! Dr. Heidi💝 - 8 miles Wellness Walk/Hike 🥾at SF Golden Gate Park🏞️ Dinner🍲Great Highway & John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, CA
Hello Golden Gate Park Lovers, Let's meet up go for a Wellness Walk/Hike, come explore the wonders of San Francisco Golden Gate Park! For our physical health and mental well-being😇 Meeting new friends and get a good workout together.
Discover Golden Gate Park
The rumors are true. Golden Gate Park is as fantastic as they say. Explore this iconic park’s 1,017 acres, from bucolic lakes and meadows to vibrant activity destinations. Golden Gate Park has something for everyone.
https://sfrecpark.org/770/Golden-Gate-ParkMeetup @ 1:00pm & Hike/Walk time: 1:30pm
Great Highway & John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, CA 94121
across from the Beach Chalet Brewery at beach side parking lot
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/QUFRePaoDCEFWBYL8
Route: Golden Gate Park Loop
Parking: Free
Level: Moderate+
Length: 8 miles+
Elevation gain: 350ft+
Route type: Loop
Dog on Leash all the time!
Wear Hiking shoes, Sunscreens..Bring Smiles for Miles, Water, Snacks, Layers..
Encouraging carpooling if you know each other well for everyone's safety. Please contact each other in a private message not on the message board. Thank you! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/8vbcpf
Optional dinner after Hike: Place coming soon...
*Requested contribution suggested amount $5-$20 to keep the club going!
*Note: Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. To support/keep our group alive and active, You can help! Dr.Heidi kindly asks for a contribution, accepting cash in person or Venmo *before the event ( Weak phone service on the trailhead) Please take a few minutes to contribute the link to my Venmo profile:
Beautiful Ocean https://venmo.com/HealingSea
Your contribution will help us cover our costs and make our Meetups going even better.Our meetup events have a very positive impact on people's lives, people meet, fall in love💘 meet new friends, HAPPY, better health, less stress, anxiety, depression, isolate being alone and got extra bonus for LOVE 💞
*DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system, or if you've been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.
*Hike at YOUR OWN RISK. Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards--by entering the wilderness, you assume responsibility for your safety and must use good judgment.
*We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 8-9 miles without any health issues.
*LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing up for the wellness walking/hiking event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues.
*DISCLAIMER: By participating in this wellness hiking event, you understand that Meetup event Host/Organizer assumes ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility and you have to assume all at your own risk of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release host/Organizer of all liability.
If anyone wishes to join our hike team, please answer the RSVP question every time for everyone's safety in the group. If you are unable to send me a message confirming that you are in good health and you are able to hike 8 miles without health issues we CAN NOT approve you come to the hiking event.
*Please don't just walk in. Thank you for your cooperation!I'm looking forward to meeting, hiking with you and making good memories together.
Yours in good health! Dr. Heidi💝 - ❤️American Heart Association Heart-saver CPR Course ❤️ Learn and Live!Dr.Heidi Fu, Acupuncture Retreat, Los Gatos, CA$65.00
Join us for essential, life-saving training sessions with American Heart Association (AHA) certified courses. Whether you're interested in Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers, Heartsaver CPR for non-medical professionals, or First Aid, we offer the right training to meet your needs. These skills are crucial for everyone to know, as they can help save the lives of loved ones, friends, or even strangers in the community.
Three Course Options:
❤️ American Heart Association Courses - Learn and Live!
Heartsaver CPR: Perfect for non-medical professionals who want to be prepared for emergencies. This course equips you with the skills to respond to life-threatening situations, providing critical assistance until professional help arrives.CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): Learn the key components of CPR—Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and Defibrillation—so you're ready to act when every second counts.
Other two courses available upon request:
https://visibook.com/ahacprfirstaid- BLS-CPR: Ideal for healthcare providers and those in related fields.
- First Aid: Learn how to provide basic medical care before professionals arrive.
These courses are incredibly valuable to individuals and the community. Whether you're learning for personal knowledge, to protect your loved ones, or to be a resource in your community, these life-saving skills can make a difference. By taking this course, you're contributing to the safety and well-being of those around you.
Details:
**Date & Time**: Monday at 6:00pm
**Location**: Dr.Heidi Fu's office
Acupuncture Retreat
Address: 317 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95030
GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z8PoeihjoVcZRjoB9Fee: $85 per person per course (includes two eCards certificates valid for 2 years).
If you do not need certification, the cost is $65 per person per course.These courses are available for individuals or groups. Whether you're learning on your own or with friends and colleagues, you'll receive hands-on training that equips you with the confidence and skills needed to act in emergencies.
Register today and take the first step towards learning these life-saving skills!
*LIABILITY WAIVER* By joining this Club group for any event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. By participating in this CPR course event, you agree to indemnify & hold harmless the organizers/event hosts from any & all liability & claims that arise from your participation.
I'm looking forward to meeting and helping you learn CPR and First Aid courses.
Yours in good health,
Dr. Heidi Fu, RN, L.Ac. DAOM
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
American Heart Association BLS-CPR and First Aid Instructor
Text: 408-982-7277 - 🌱 Join Us Qi Gong Exercises for Your Health and manage Stress, Anxiety☯️Dr.Heidi Fu, Acupuncture Retreat, Los Gatos, CA
**Discover the Power of Qi Gong with Grandmaster Charles Hwang and Dr.Heidi**
Looking for a way to manage stress, anxiety improves your physical and mental well-being? Join us for a special Qi Gong session led by Dr.Heidi and **Grandmaster Charles Hwang**, a 2005 Senior Championship winner with over 9 years of experience as an instructor for military and police special reaction teams.
**Event Highlights**:
- **What**: Qi Gong session focused on harnessing special power energy.
- **Who**: Dr.Heidi and Grandmaster Charles Hwang, known for his expertise in training the military, police, and Middle East forces.
- **Why**: Perfect for anyone looking to improve physical health, balance, and mindfulness.Whether you're new to Qi Gong or an experienced practitioner, this event will guide you through powerful techniques that promote strength, flexibility, and inner calm.
**Date & Time**: Thursday at 6:00pm
**Location**: Dr.Heidi's office
Acupuncture Retreat
Address: 317 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95030
GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z8PoeihjoVcZRjoB9Please bring comfortable clothing and a water bottle...
We'll walk a few minutes to a nearby park to practice Qi Gong
Optional after Qi Gong exercise, we'll walk to Downtown Los Gatos for light dinner...place TBD
While the event is free to attend, a voluntary donation of $5-$20 would be greatly appreciated to help cover the organizing costs and time put into planning.
Your generosity will ensure we can continue hosting such enjoyable events. Accepting cash in person or Venmo any time. Please take a few minutes to donate the link to my Venmo profile: Beautiful Ocean https://venmo.com/HealingSea*LIABILITY WAIVER* By joining this Club group for any event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. By participating in this Qi Gong event, you agree to indemnify & hold harmless the organizers/event hosts from any & all liability & claims that arise from your participation.
I'm looking forward to meeting you, enjoying the Power of Qi Gong and making good memories together!
Yours in good health, Dr. Heidi💝
