Native Fitness delivers a better model for tribal wellness – we help tribal communities launch wellness programs, fitness facilities, and health initiatives that actually get used.
Natives communities face high rates of diabetes, obesity, and preventable diseases.
Many tribes have build fitness centers, yet participation remains low.
The challenge is creating programs that people actually engage with.
Design and equip wellness centers built for tribal communities.
Build the systems and programs that make wellness centers work.
Train Native leaders to run and grow community wellness.
Tribal Communities Engaged
Wellness Leaders Trained
Wellness Centers Launched
Wellness Initiatives Launched
of Community Members Impacted
For generations Native people thrived through movement and community. We reconnect these traditions with modern wellness strategies.
Orien (OJ) is an enrolled member of the Grand Ronde Tribe in Oregon. He grew up most of his life on the Yakama Reservation with a few years on the Nez Perce Reservation. A successful entrepreneur, former division 1 athlete, husband of 24 years and counting, father of 6 and a weekend “anything outside” warrior!
Learn more about who we are and why we do what it is that we do.
Our life here upon this earth is short, it is only when we give of ourselves do we truly find happiness and make our ancestors proud.”
