Upcoming Celebration Marks the Grand Opening of the New River Wellness Institute

April 16, 2014 - PRLog -- The latest venture of the New River Auto Mall (http://www.newriverautomall.com/our-history/), the New River Wellness Institute, is set to mark its grand opening with a gala celebration at its new facility located at 100 Okatie Center Blvd. Okatie, SC. The party, which will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on June 3, will provide an opportunity for folks in and around the Lowcountry to learn more about what the Wellness Institute has to offer, while enjoying great food and live music.

With its dedicated team of certified professionals, the New River Wellness Institute will provide both preventative and rehabilitation programs designed to help Lowcountry residents develop, put into action, and achieve healthy lifestyle goals. Taking a holistic approach to the health and wellness of both the mind and the body, the Institute is dedicated to helping individuals balance their emotional, physical, and nutritional needs.

It's no surprise, then, that the New River Wellness Institute's 8,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility includes a yoga studio and a fully equipped gym that will specialize in rehabilitative programs for the spine, shoulder, and knees. “We have a unique population here in the Lowcountry”, says Craig Weyer PT, DPT, M.Ed, ATC, COMT, Managing Partner of the Wellness Institute. “People are proactive about their health and want to live a healthier, more active lifestyle. To meet this expectation we need a different style of rehabilitation, the Wellness Institute offers this.”

Additionally, educational and support services such as health screening, weight control, and smoking cessation, will be offered free to the public. Other services include training and conditioning, massage therapy, rehabilitative services, pain management, sports performance, and community outreach.

The grand opening celebration will feature healthy food choices from SERG Restaurant Group, live music performed by local musician Christopher Paul, yoga classes, golf and tennis swing analysis, and blood pressure screenings conducted by the American Heart Association. Attendees can also register to win a yoga gift basket, a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, and other exciting door prizes. Those who wish to take part in the New River Wellness Institute Grand Opening are asked to RSV (http://WellnessInstituteGO.eventbrite.com/)P online.

The New River Wellness Institute is a welcome addition to the community at large, and the New River Auto Mall looks forward to everyone joining in on the festivities on June 3 and taking advantage of the opportunity to learn more about all that the Institute can do for them.

"We are thrilled to be opening another new facility in the Lowcountry," said Warner Peacock, President & CEO of New River Auto Mall, parent company of the Wellness Institute. "We really believe in promoting health and wellness in our community, and this institute will provide just that."

New River Auto Mall, LLC owns 9 dealerships featuring 15 franchises, including Audi, Chrysler, Dodge, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Subaru, and Volkswagen. In addition to vehicle sales, the New River Auto Mall features a state-of-the-art Vehicle Remanufacturing Center that provides car and truck collision repair and paint for all brands including aluminum body vehicles. New River Auto Mall, LLC owns NRAM Insurance, anAllstate Insurance Agency that has become an industry leader in only a few short months. The New River Auto Mall Insurance Agency has also opened offices at Jaguar Columbia and Land Rover Columbia. The New River Auto Mall is located on Highway 278, 4 minutes east of I-95 at exit 8. You can find the mall online at http://www.newriverautomall.com/.