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A home for transformative wellbeing.
Osher Wellness Suite & Learning Kitchen for All Opening Spring 2026

whole-person, evidence-based support empowers you to feel better, live well, and thrive every day.

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two teaching kitchen participants load a pan with healthy food

Join us in our new, one-of-a-kind space to cook, move, pause, connect, and recharge through hands-on wellness experiences grounded in approaches backed by science to support your health and wellbeing.

Created for people navigating health challenges, ongoing stress, burnout, fatigue, or simply looking for practical ways to live healthier and prevent disease, this space meets people where they are and offers support that fits real life.

As one of only 11 Osher Centers for Integrative Health in the world, we’re proud to lead this innovative approach to care. From cooking classes and mindfulness programs to movement therapy and time in nature, we are redefining what healing looks like.

What makes this place a Home for Transformative Wellbeing

A UNIQUE, RESTORATIVE SPACE

Intentionally designed to support fuller mind–body well-being through nutrition, movement, mindfulness, the arts, and nature—within a calming environment where community thrives.

PERSONALIZED & PROVEN WAYS TO LIVE WELLOur research-backed programs offer personalized, evidence-based approaches to pain and stress management—and to cultivating greater joy—guided by expert clinicians and educators and tailored to your individual goals.

EXPERTS IN HOPE & HEALING
Behind every experience is a team dedicated to whole-person healing, bringing decades of experience and compassion, offering evidence-based guidance for every step of your journey.

CONVENIENT, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL

The wellness suite and learning kitchen is for everyone, no matter where you are in your health journey and in your life. It is convenient and affordable, fitting into your schedule and your budget.

Osher Wellness Suite At-A-Glance

John & Carrie Hayden Community Learning Kitchen

rendering of community learning kitchen on fifth floor of blood cancer healing center

The region’s first Academic Community Learning Kitchen spans 1,409 square feet with five stations for hands-on group culinary experiences. Led by Chef Stephanie White, EdD, a chef, educator, and researcher, our Culinary Medicine Program offers evidence-based classes for everyone, making healthy eating practical, delicious, and empowering.

Sample, Evidence-Based Learning Kitchen Classes & Series

Eating Well on a Budget
Culinary Medicine for Everyday Eating
Powered by Plants: Whole Foods Cooking
Pause & Plate: Cultivating Mindfulness through Food
Cancer Risk Reduction: The Power of Nutrition
Brain-Boosting Bites: Cooking for Cognitive Health
The Anti-Inflammatory Kitchen
DASH Diet for Heart Health
Cooking to Support the Gut Microbiome

Learn more about John & Carrie Hayden's visionary investment: Kitchen expands whole-person, integrative approach of the Osher Center, University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

Food as Medicine Events

Culinary Medicine

Mind-Body Spirit Wellness Studio

rendering of wellness studio on fifth floor of blood cancer healing center

The Mind-Body-Spirit Wellness Studio is a 1,448-square-foot space for up to 274 people, centered around an inlaid labyrinth for reflection and connection. The studio brings the community together through yoga, tai chi, sound immersion, mindfulness meditation, music therapy, and art therapy, supported by partners such as the Chaplaincy and Survivorship programs, to foster whole-person healing.

Evidence-Based Wellness Studio Programming

Mindfulness and Meditation: help improve focus, manage stress, and support emotional balance, offering practical tools people can use in everyday life.
Tai Chi: supports relaxation, balance, and ease of movement, helping reduce tension, improve stability, and build confidence in the body.
Yoga Therapy: designed to support fatigue, improve balance, and gently restore energy, with adaptable practices that promote comfort, recovery, and everyday strength
Sound Immersion: Guided sound experiences that help quiet the mind, release tension, and promote deep relaxation.
Music & Health: bring community, drawing on research from music, neuroscience, and integrative health.
Art Therapy: experiences that invite creativity, reflection, and self-expression—offering a gentle way to relax, process emotions, and build resilience, no artistic experience required.
Host partners such as Cancer Survivorship and Spiritual Care: Supporting emotional, spiritual, and overall well-being during and after cancer.

Wellness classes hosted by the Osher Center are currently being offered at the UC Blood Cancer Healing Center on the first floor!
Classes include Sound Immersion, Gentle Yoga, Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation, and Mindful Movement with Tai Chi. Learn more and join us at a class!

View upcoming classes and events

Create your account and register via the Osher Registration System

Upcoming Classes & Events

Osher Registration System

Rooftop Healing Garden

The Rooftop Healing Garden is a 1,509-square-foot space featuring fresh, healing herbs, basil, mint, rosemary, sage, and lavender, for use in the kitchen. Designed for reflection and group programs such as Nature as Medicine, the Seed to Harvest Program, and Nature-Based Reset Micro-Moments, it promotes nature as a vital part of whole-person wellness while offering a restorative space for respite.

Sample, Evidence-Based Healing Garden Programming

Nature as Medicine Program
Seed to Harvest Program
Nature-Based Reset Micro-Moments for Employee Wellness, Patients, & Caregivers

Nature as Medicine Events

Nature Resources

Event Rentals and Collaborative Opportunities

The Osher Wellness Suite offers unique spaces and experiences for events, gatherings, and collaborations that inspire connection, creativity, and well-being. From intimate workshops and employee retreats to wellness-focused community programs, these spaces provide an atmosphere unlike any other—rooted in health, healing, and innovation. With flexible layouts and capacity for both small groups and larger gatherings, the spaces are ideal for corporate wellness events, team-building experiences, educational workshops, and community partnerships. Our expert team can collaborate with you to design customized programs, integrating offerings such as yoga, mindfulness, culinary medicine demonstrations, or nature-based experiences, to elevate your event and engage participants in meaningful ways.

Interested in hosting your group at the Osher Wellness Suite? Complete the interest form below. Email Jalicia Bin Hamid with any questions.

Osher Wellness Suite Location

Conveniently located on the Fifth Floor of the UC Blood Cancer Healing Center (3232 Healing Way, Cincinnati, OH 45229) with free, on-site parking available in the attached garage.

Bus stop (lines 51, 46, 36) available in front of the building (3229 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati OH 45229)

The building is designed for calm, comfort, and optimal healing, inspired by cancer patients and their families, and welcoming to all: community members, patients, caregivers, staff, students, faculty, researchers, organizations, and more.

Be Our Partner in Hope & Healing

As the Osher Center continues to grow and positively impact more members of our community, we look forward to engaging those who find true meaning in their philanthropy to advance our important mission of integrative health for all. Your philanthropy creates a ripple effect—helping individuals live fuller, healthier lives, supporting communities to thrive, and positioning the University of Cincinnati as a national leader in integrative, compassionate, whole-person care.

Learn More about the Osher Vision

To learn more about how you can make an impact on the University of Cincinnati and UC Health by supporting the Osher Center for Integrative Health, contact Katie Arce at Katie.Arce@foundation.uc.edu or 419-348-8437.

Together, we can expand whole-person care and transform lives in Cincinnati.

Experts in Hope & Healing through Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine

Behind every class and experience is a team dedicated to whole-person healing. Our integrative health and lifestyle medicine experts include physicians, nurse practitioners, culinary medicine chefs, and specialists in yoga, mindfulness, tai chi, expressive arts, and nature-based therapies. Together, they bring decades of experience and compassion, offering evidence-based guidance for every step of your journey.