Mukwa Health and Fitness Center
Dear Valued Members and Guests:
Mukwa Health & Fitness Center is staffed Monday through Friday (hours vary but mostly staffed from 8am-7pm).
Once you are a member, you have 24/7 access to the facility.
Any questions or concerns during this time, please email Amber at [email protected]
Thank you for understanding and cooperation during this time! It is greatly appreciated!
Contact Information
Location/Address: 12400 W Spectacle Lake Rd Brimley, Michigan, MI 49715
Phone Numbers:
Front Desk (906) 248-1114
WMM Office (906) 248-1032
WMH Rehab Mukwa (906) 248-1033
WMM Rehab Office (906) 248-1113
Amber Stephan (906) 248-9010
Email: Amber Aikens: [email protected]
How to Get a Membership
Signing up for membership with the Fitness Center is very easy. Individuals interested in membership can stop by the fitness center and fill out a new member packet with a staff member or download the membership packet and bring it into the fitness center. During registration, staff will ask individuals for their email address and add that to our new membership app system. All individuals will have to download an app (Kisi) to their cellular device. Once app is installed to their cellular device, they have 24/7 access to the facility.
Bay Mills Indian Community Tribal Members
| Daily Individual Fee: $4.00 | *Family of 2 Monthly Fee of $35.00 |
| Individual Monthly Fee: $30.00 | *Family of 3 or more Monthly Fee: $40.00 |
| Individual 6-Month Fee: $100.00 | *Family 6-Month Fee: $160.00 |
| Individual Yearly Fee: $170.00 | *Family Yearly Fee: $280.00 |
Memberships for those aged 55 and older are free
Non-Bay Mills Indian Community Members
| Daily Individual Fee: $4.00 | *Family of 2 Monthly Fee: $40.00 |
| Individual Monthly Fee: $35.00 | *Family or 3 of more Monthly Fee: $50.00 |
| Individual 6-Month Fee: $130.00 | *Family 6-Month Fee: $190.00 |
| Individual Yearly Fee: $230.00 | *Family Yearly Fee: $340.00 |
Memberships for those aged 55 and older are free
College/University Students
College and university students from BMCC and LSSU who can prove current enrollment are eligible for a membership fee of $30.00/semester (fall/spring/summer).
All Memberships for those aged 55 and older (Bay Mills Tribal/Non-Bay Mills Tribal) are FREE
All Memberships for those working for Bay Mills Fire Crew/Bay Mills Police Department/Bay Mills Conservation/Superior Township Fire Crew are FREE
Fill out the Health History Questionnaire to apply for membership.
View Mukwa Fitness Center Policies
Group Exercise Training Session
Over 50 Fitness Workout Class - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 am - 10:30 am
This 30-minute, low-impact, light to moderate intensity workout class is designed
for people 50+ to increase their cardiovascular and muscular endurance. This class
is a combination of cardio, aerobic, and strengthening exercises using hand-held weights,
stair-steppers, and chairs to offer support, stretching, and relaxation. All fitness
levels are welcome to participate. There is no fee for this class.
Contact Information: Amber Aikens, (906) 248-9010 or [email protected]
Yoop Yoga - Tuesday and Friday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Contact Jamie Lufkins at (906) 322-8101 or visit yoopyoga.com for more information.
Services Provided
Manipulations
Manipulation: increasing range of motion (ROM); induces flexibility and/or stability;
facilitates movements and improves function.
Tanita Scale
Identifies fat-free mass (FFM): fat mass, total body water weight, and a total fat
percentage.
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy is available per Doctor’s request or prescription and is conveniently
located within the Mukwa Health and Fitness Center. Contact War Memorial Hospital
for more information ((906) 635-4460 or (906) 248-1032). Physical Therapy is currently open for appoints.
Amenities
With a paid membership, clients have access to showers, the fitness center floor, and can join group exercise classes. (Some classes include an additional fee based on the instructor)
Community Bike Share Program
The Bike Program is BACK!!! After a long winter, the fitness center is happy to announce that the bike share program has returned. Anyone is welcome to stop by and borrow a bike (we also have a few adult tricycles) for their disposal for 30 days, at NO COST. A few changes to the program include: a person can only borrow the bikes for a total of 30 days at a time. They are welcome to re-borrow the bike after a 2-day wait period. This is to ensure that ALL members of the community have an opportunity to take advantage of the program. There is a bit more paperwork now; these added forms are to ensure that the bikes and all parties are in agreement of how the program works and what the responsibilities of both parties are.
Community Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski Share Program
Anyone is welcome to stop by and borrow snowshoes and cross country ski packages during the winter for up to 30 days, free of charge. Extensions may be granted simply by calling the front desk and making the request. Those wishing to participate in the program will be required to complete a waiver and release form and provide a valid driver's license or another valid form of identification. Snowshoes are distributed according to weight. Ski packages (skis, poles, and boots) are distributed based on height, weight, and shoe size. All skis are of the no-wax variety. Limited sizes are available.
Equipment Available
Staff Bios
Amber Aikens - Community Health and Fitness Coordinator
Amber is the Health and Fitness Program Coordinator at the Mukwa Health and Fitness
Center, where she supervises the student workers and interns and makes sure daily
duties are being done throughout the day. She instructs the “Over 50 Fitness Workout”
class three days per week. Amber also teaches the 13 Moons Program to fourth grade
students at Brimley Area Schools and Ojibwe Charter School during the school year.
She graduated from Bay Mills Community College with an associate’s degree in health
and Fitness in 2013. During her time at Bay Mills Community College, she was the Project
Coordinator for a Health and Fitness Initiative. She was a student worker at the Mukwa
Health and Fitness Center and instructed Functional Training classes five days per
week. Amber is passionate about health and fitness and enjoys helping others reach
their fitness goals. In her spare time, Amber enjoys quality time with her son and
daughter. She enjoys working out daily and spends most of her time outdoors; golfing,
camping and traveling for her children’s basketball tournaments.
History of Mukwa Health & Fitness Education Center
On December 2, 2009, Bay Mills Community College’s Mukwa Health & Fitness Education Center held its official grand opening, under the direction of BMCC President Michael C. (Mickey) Parish. Prior to the opening of this new facility, the Bay Mills Indian Community operated the Waishkey Fitness Center in the Waishkey Building.
Primary funding for the construction of the Center was made available through a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) grant; supplemental resources were accessed through USDA Rural Development funds. Land for the new development was provided by the Bay Mills Indian Community. Design and engineering work for the project was completed by Integrated Design, Inc. out of Marquette, and General Contracting and Construction duties were handled by Roy Electric/Nomad Construction from Sault Ste. Marie.
Under the administrative oversight of BMCC’s Land Grant Department, the Mukwa Health & Fitness Education Center was developed to serve three primary functions: 1) provide a home for BMCC’s Exercise Science academic program and learning laboratory for students studying in that program; 2) provide a high-quality community health & fitness center for members of the Bay Mills Indian Community and their neighbors; and 3) provide a local home for physical rehabilitation services provided by War Memorial Hospital.