MALAYSIAN WELLNESS SOCIETY
WHO WE ARE
HISTORY
Malaysian Wellness Society (MWS) was formed in 2005. MWS is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and is a non-profit organisation.
It was set up by a Pro-tem Committee made up of medical professionals (Doctors) and non-medical professionals (Nutritionist, Accountants, Wellness Consultants, Tax Consultants, Teachers, Executives, etc.,) who are passionate about wellness.
OUR VISION
Malaysian Wellness Society (MWS) was formed in 2005. MWS is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and is a non-profit organisation.
It was set up by a Pro-tem Committee made up of medical professionals (Doctors) and non-medical professionals (Nutritionist, Accountants, Wellness Consultants, Tax Consultants, Teachers, Executives, etc.,) who are passionate about wellness.
MISSION
The mission and motto of the Society includes “Integrative and proactive approach towards wellness for all.”
OBJECTIVE
Our Objective is to Teach that the Fundamental approach to lead a life based on wellness principles is focussed around the following dimensions:-
PHYSICAL
Physical wellness encourages activities for cardiovascular optimization, strength, endurance and flexibility. It also promotes good nutrition and avoidance of harmful habits. Engaging in a variety of activities combined with physical exercise helps to promote and achieve a healthy Lifestyle.
SOCIAL
this dimension emphasizes the creation and maintenance of healthy relationships.
EMOTIONAL
emotional wellness emphasizes the awareness and acceptance of individuals’ feelings and the ability to successfully manage stress.
INTELLECTUAL
this dimension of wellness promotes the stimulation of mental and creative activities. Individuals are encouraged to expand their skills and knowledge by using a variety of activities.
FINANCIAL
this dimension emphasizes the process of determining and achieving goals from a financial/occupational stand point. It also emphasizes balance between work and other activities.
SPIRITUAL
this spiritual dimension encourages the development of a set of personal values and ethics while seeking purpose and meaning in the human existence. Moving toward a state of optimal health or wellness is achieved by making positive changes in lifestyle. It is not a static process but one in which the individual makes conscious, informed
choices, takes action, moves and grows. This approach returns the concept of “health” to its root meaning; that of wholeness and balance and puts the power and responsibility in the hands of the individual and not the health-care system.
Each one of us can improve our state of wellness by becoming aware and knowledgeable. We need to embrace positive lifestyle patterns, which include being actively involved in and committed to our own physical, intellectual, emotional, social, occupational/financial and spiritual growth and development. MWS does its best to adhere to the objective of the Society as follows:-
1.To promote the integrative approach among members towards the preventive healthcare and to foster and co-ordinate education, study and research in wellness in Malaysia
2.To increase awareness among members about the impact of longevity and wellness on individuals and society.
3.To provide information to empower members to make choices about health and wellness care programs based on data from scientific studies.
4.To liaise with the healthcare associations with similar objectives in the integrative and proactive approach of wellness.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is opened to:
1. ORDINARY MEMBERS shall be Malaysian Citizen of 18 years of age and has attended the Total Wellness Education Program and received certification from the Advisor. Each member is entitled for a vote and may hold any post in the Council.
2. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
shall be Malaysian Citizens of 18 years and above and be members of the public having a keen interest in Wellness and longevity. Associate Members have no voting rights and may not hold any post in the Council.
THE CONCEPT OF WELLNESS
Malaysian Wellness Society view point
Wellness is much more than merely the absence of disease or illness.
Wellness is a multidimensional or holistic approach to living. Wellness includes much more than just physical health. It also includes the emotional, intellectual, social, occupational and spiritual aspects of living. Because wellness involves a “whole person” perspective, it follows that a lack of health or wellbeing in one area of a person’s life affects other aspects of the person’s life and overall sense of wellbeing.
The Wellness Concept is really a frame of reference from which to think about choices and behaviours and how they contribute to one’s overall positive growth and development.
Achieving wellness is a dynamic process in which each individual is responsible for and in charge of our life and wellbeing. It involves a process of moving toward optional health.
Wellness represents a higher degree of “health” than merely the absence of illness. It is the process of making proactive choices and engaging in behaviours which
allows one to achieve a balance in one’s life regarding one’s physical, emotional, social, occupational, intellectual and spiritual needs.
Moving toward a state of optimal health or wellness is achieved by making positive changes in lifestyle. It is not a static process but one in which the individual makes conscious, informed choices, takes action, moves and grows – an approach which returns the concept of “health” to its root meaning, that of wholeness and balance, and puts the power and responsibility in the hands of the individual, not the health-care system.
Each of us can improve our state of wellness by becoming aware and knowledgeable, developing positive lifestyle patterns, which include being actively involved in and committed to our own physical, intellectual, emotional, social, occupational and spiritual growth and development. It is never too late to start……..Stay Well
Malaysian Wellness Society – 1st Newsletter launched in January 2008