What if Northwest Wisconsin became one of the healthiest places in America?
It's not a what-if. It's starting right now.
Blue Zones® has a story. TrueWellness has brought it to Wisconsin. Dan Buettner, founder of Blue Zones, spent years studying where people live the longest, healthiest lives — and his findings have a proven track record in transforming health in communities across America.
During Blue Zone's events across all five communities we heard your concerns and now it's time to explore the possibilities.
START HEREBlue Zones has a story. This docuseries tells it.
Dan Buettner spent years studying the places on earth where people live the longest, healthiest lives. Watch the two-minute trailer right here to get a feel for what we're building, then catch the Emmy Award winning full series when you have time. It's worth it.
HOW THIS WORKSWe’ll figure this out together
TrueWellness brought in Blue Zones to conduct community assessments across the region. Blue Zones will identify what's working and what's not, then create actionable recommendations. Each unique community reviews, prioritizes, and collaborates on solutions that fit their needs.
COME SEE FOR YOURSELFYour community. Your event.
Come be part of this.
If you missed the recent live events, click below to hear from our team about the journey ahead.
WHO’S BEHIND THIS?People who care.
This Blue Zones Project is being brought to you by TrueWellness. People who live all over the region that believe the timing is right to consider new possibilities in health and wellness.
Dave Markquart
Founder
Owner, Markquart Motors
Elk Mound
Paul Berthiaume
Board Member
Chairman of the Board, Venture Academy
Executive Director of Embodied
Lead Pastor, Jacob’s Well
New Auburn
Alison Page
Board Member
River Falls Mayor
Healthcare CEO (Retired)
River Falls School Board Member
River Falls
Malia Markquart
Board Member
Business Co-Owner,
EAUM Yoga+Fitness
Eau Claire
Natasha Ward
Board Member
Executive Director,
True Wellness Inc.
New Richmond
Jessie Podolak
Board Member
Physical Therapist, Wellcoach
TrueWellness Clinical Advisor
Eau Claire
Joel Markquart
Board Member
Creative Director, Kern Collective
Elk Mound
Kayla Derousseau
Project Manager
TrueWellness, Inc
Eau Claire
Shannon Johnson
Media Specialist
TrueWellness, Inc
Eau Claire
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THE PARTNERSHIPWho we are.
About TrueWellness
TrueWellness is a community-based nonprofit transforming health and wellbeing across Northwest Wisconsin by tackling the root causes of chronic disease and building health and wellness into the flow of community life. We partner with local leaders, academic and public health institutions, and evidence-based initiatives like Blue Zones® to make the healthy choice the easy choice — where people live, work, learn, and play. Learn more at truewellness.org.