Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board

Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center

Location
Corner of Routes N12 & N7
P.O. Box 649
Ft. Defiance, AZ 86504
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Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center

The Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center (NDBWC) is a shining example of a holistic approach to health, passionately focusing on disease prevention, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and nurturing vibrant communities. NDBWC comprises seven departments of FDIHB, including Rehabilitation Services, Public Health Nursing, Wellness & Fitness, Public Health Nutrition, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, and the Mobile Health Unit that beautifully integrates health promotion and crucial medical services to enhance overall well-being. Through collaborative efforts across departments, the Wellness Center is devoted to guiding individuals on their Journey to Hozho—achieving wellness and balance.

Our state-of-the-art educational kitchen and fitness center, paired with thoughtfully designed classroom spaces, inspire individuals to actively participate in health education and outreach activities. In our expansive fitness area, community members can enjoy a range of physical activities through facilities like the indoor elevated track, volleyball and basketball courts, and a variety of fitness machines, making it easier than ever to prioritize health.

We are truly excited to empower everyone to lead healthy lives and foster strong, supportive communities. As a beacon of fitness and lifestyle management in the Fort Defiance area, the center is committed to leaving a lasting, positive impact on the health and well-being of our wonderful community!

Hours of Operation

Closed on Federal Holidays.

Rehabilitation Services Hours may differ.

Monday-Wednesday & Friday

6:00am - 8:00pm

Thursdays

CLOSED FROM 8:00am - 10:00am

Saturday (Fitness Center)

7:00am - 11:00am

Sunday

CLOSED

Services at NDBWC

Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center

NDBWC Schedule

You can register at the Wellness Center Front Desk or on-site at any of our events. Contact Naudaya Clyde at 928-729-8060 for any questions. For Education Classes, contact Stevie at 928-729-8057 for any questions.

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Thu
30
Jul 2026
Sun Run 5k Walk/Run

Ready to beat the heat! Join us and kick start your day with a 5k Run/Walk. We will be hosting an early morning run/walk. Runs will take place on the side of the road, headlamp and vest are REQUIRED. Registration will open at 4:45am and close at 5:30am.

Saint Michaels Mission
4:45am-6:00am
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Sun Run 5k Walk/Run
July 30, 2026
4:45am-6:00am
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Thu
30
Jul 2026
Sun Run 5k Walk/Run

Ready to beat the heat! Join us and kick start your day with a 5k Run/Walk. We will be hosting an early morning run/walk. Runs will take place on the side of the road, headlamp and vest are REQUIRED. Registration will open at 4:45am and close at 5:30am.

Saint Michaels Mission
4:45am-6:00am
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Tue
28
Jul 2026
Design a Simple 3 Day Strength Program:

Key Takeaways- 1. Keep Programming Simple, 2. Train Full Body 3x Per Week, 3. Focus on Foundational Movements, 4. Apply Progressive Overload, 5. Recovery is a part of Strength Building. Taught by Dylan Begay, Fitness Specialist.

Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
6:00pm-7:00pm
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Design a Simple 3 Day Strength Program:
July 28, 2026
6:00pm-7:00pm
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Tue
28
Jul 2026
Design a Simple 3 Day Strength Program:

Key Takeaways- 1. Keep Programming Simple, 2. Train Full Body 3x Per Week, 3. Focus on Foundational Movements, 4. Apply Progressive Overload, 5. Recovery is a part of Strength Building. Taught by Dylan Begay, Fitness Specialist.

Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
6:00pm-7:00pm
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Tue
28
Jul 2026
Sun Run 5k Walk/Run

Ready to beat the heat! Join us and kick start your day with a 5k Run/Walk. We will be hosting an early morning run/walk. Runs will take place on the side of the road, headlamp and vest are REQUIRED. Registration will open at 4:45am and close at 5:30am.

Window Rock Museum
4:45am-6:00am
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Sun Run 5k Walk/Run
July 28, 2026
4:45am-6:00am
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Tue
28
Jul 2026
Sun Run 5k Walk/Run

Ready to beat the heat! Join us and kick start your day with a 5k Run/Walk. We will be hosting an early morning run/walk. Runs will take place on the side of the road, headlamp and vest are REQUIRED. Registration will open at 4:45am and close at 5:30am.

Window Rock Museum
4:45am-6:00am
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Thu
23
Jul 2026
Sun Run 5k Walk/Run

Ready to beat the heat! Join us and kick start your day with a 5k Run/Walk. We will be hosting an early morning run/walk. Runs will take place on the side of the road, headlamp and vest are REQUIRED. Registration will open at 4:45am and close at 5:30am.

Window Rock Museum
4:45am-6:00am
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Sun Run 5k Walk/Run
July 23, 2026
4:45am-6:00am
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Thu
23
Jul 2026
Sun Run 5k Walk/Run

Ready to beat the heat! Join us and kick start your day with a 5k Run/Walk. We will be hosting an early morning run/walk. Runs will take place on the side of the road, headlamp and vest are REQUIRED. Registration will open at 4:45am and close at 5:30am.

Window Rock Museum
4:45am-6:00am
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Wed
22
Jul 2026
Sunset Runners

Join us and end your evening with a fun run/walk from the Window Rock Field House to Black Rock (Potter House trail) See you there! Registration opens at 5:45pm and Closes at 6:30pm. Walk starts at 6:00pm.

Potter's House Fort Defiance
6:00pm-7:00pm
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Sunset Runners
July 22, 2026
6:00pm-7:00pm
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Wed
22
Jul 2026
Sunset Runners

Join us and end your evening with a fun run/walk from the Window Rock Field House to Black Rock (Potter House trail) See you there! Registration opens at 5:45pm and Closes at 6:30pm. Walk starts at 6:00pm.

Potter's House Fort Defiance
6:00pm-7:00pm
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Tue
21
Jul 2026
Keeping Your Shoulders Strong: Rotator Cuff Health for Active Aging

Learn how the rotator cuff supports everyday activities and why shoulder strength becomes increasingly important with age. Join us to learn about the rotator cuff, common causes of shoulder pain, and practical exercises you can do to maintain strength and mobility. Taught by Elizabeth Peck, Occupational Therapist.

Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Keeping Your Shoulders Strong: Rotator Cuff Health for Active Aging
July 21, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Tue
21
Jul 2026
Keeping Your Shoulders Strong: Rotator Cuff Health for Active Aging

Learn how the rotator cuff supports everyday activities and why shoulder strength becomes increasingly important with age. Join us to learn about the rotator cuff, common causes of shoulder pain, and practical exercises you can do to maintain strength and mobility. Taught by Elizabeth Peck, Occupational Therapist.

Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Wed
15
Jul 2026
Hot Shot 19 Memorial WOD

Come join us for an early morning WOD (Workout of the Day) in honor of the Granite Mountain Hot Shots. The WOD is 6 Rounds of 30 Air Squat, 19 Power Clean, 7 Pull-up and a 400m Run. All movements can be scaled to each participant. All fitness levels welcome. Registration opens at 5:15am and closes at 5:30am. Event Starts at 5:45am

Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
5:15am-7:30am
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Hot Shot 19 Memorial WOD
July 15, 2026
5:15am-7:30am
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Wed
15
Jul 2026
Hot Shot 19 Memorial WOD

Come join us for an early morning WOD (Workout of the Day) in honor of the Granite Mountain Hot Shots. The WOD is 6 Rounds of 30 Air Squat, 19 Power Clean, 7 Pull-up and a 400m Run. All movements can be scaled to each participant. All fitness levels welcome. Registration opens at 5:15am and closes at 5:30am. Event Starts at 5:45am

Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
5:15am-7:30am
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Tue
14
Jul 2026
Benefits of Functional Movement

Join us to learn about functional movements and the benefits of these movements to help us with everyday tasks. Taught by Shaun Barney, Fitness Health Technician

Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
12:00pm-1:00pm
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Benefits of Functional Movement
July 14, 2026
12:00pm-1:00pm
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Tue
14
Jul 2026
Benefits of Functional Movement

Join us to learn about functional movements and the benefits of these movements to help us with everyday tasks. Taught by Shaun Barney, Fitness Health Technician

Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
12:00pm-1:00pm
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Wed
08
Jul 2026
Dawn Risers

Early Bird gets the worm! The Community Fitness Team invites you as we open the Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center for all you Dawn Risers from 5:00am-6:00am to get a jumpstart to your day and help you start and finish strong. All gym rules apply. Participants will need to fill out a Post Survey upon checking out.

Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
5:00am - 6:00am
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Dawn Risers
July 8, 2026
5:00am - 6:00am
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Wed
08
Jul 2026
Dawn Risers

Early Bird gets the worm! The Community Fitness Team invites you as we open the Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center for all you Dawn Risers from 5:00am-6:00am to get a jumpstart to your day and help you start and finish strong. All gym rules apply. Participants will need to fill out a Post Survey upon checking out.

Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
5:00am - 6:00am
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Tue
07
Jul 2026
Sciatica

Sciatica: Join us to learn about sciatica, the cause, the signs & symptoms, and more. Taught by Robin James, Fitness Health Technician.

Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Sciatica
July 7, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Tue
07
Jul 2026
Sciatica

Sciatica: Join us to learn about sciatica, the cause, the signs & symptoms, and more. Taught by Robin James, Fitness Health Technician.

Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Tue
07
Jul 2026
Hike the Night!

Join us for an evening hike as we venture the Blue Canyon Trail. Registration is open at 5:00pm and will close at 5:45pm. The hike will begin at 5:45pm. We will meet at the Butler Warehouse Building located in Fort Defiance, AZ. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing and be ready to hike the night! This is an animal free event.

Blue Canyon, Fort Defiance
5:45pm-7:00pm
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Hike the Night!
July 7, 2026
5:45pm-7:00pm
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Tue
07
Jul 2026
Hike the Night!

Join us for an evening hike as we venture the Blue Canyon Trail. Registration is open at 5:00pm and will close at 5:45pm. The hike will begin at 5:45pm. We will meet at the Butler Warehouse Building located in Fort Defiance, AZ. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing and be ready to hike the night! This is an animal free event.

Blue Canyon, Fort Defiance
5:45pm-7:00pm
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Sat
04
Jul 2026
Closure 7/4/26

Gym closed 07/4/2026

Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center
7:00am-11:00am
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Closure 7/4/26
July 4, 2026
7:00am-11:00am
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Sat
04
Jul 2026
Closure 7/4/26

Gym closed 07/4/2026

Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center
7:00am-11:00am
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Fri
03
Jul 2026
Closure 7/3/26

Gym closed 07/3/2026

Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center
6:00am-8:00pm
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Closure 7/3/26
July 3, 2026
6:00am-8:00pm
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Fri
03
Jul 2026
Closure 7/3/26

Gym closed 07/3/2026

Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center
6:00am-8:00pm
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Wed
01
Jul 2026
Plant Identification & Nature Walk

Come join us for a guided outdoor activity where participants explore the Wellness Trail while learning to recognize plant species. Taught by Alvin Dahozy, Community Health Worker

Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Plant Identification & Nature Walk
July 1, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Wed
01
Jul 2026
Plant Identification & Nature Walk

Come join us for a guided outdoor activity where participants explore the Wellness Trail while learning to recognize plant species. Taught by Alvin Dahozy, Community Health Worker

Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Wed
01
Jul 2026
Red, White & Hike!

Kick off of July with the Red, White & Hike at the Window Rock Monument Trail. Meet up at Fish & Wild Life. Bring water to stay hydrated and a hat. Registration opens at 5:15pm and closes at 6:00pm. Hike will begin at 6:00pm.

Window Rock Fish & Wild Life
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Red, White & Hike!
July 1, 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Wed
01
Jul 2026
Red, White & Hike!

Kick off of July with the Red, White & Hike at the Window Rock Monument Trail. Meet up at Fish & Wild Life. Bring water to stay hydrated and a hat. Registration opens at 5:15pm and closes at 6:00pm. Hike will begin at 6:00pm.

Window Rock Fish & Wild Life
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Facility Entrances

Click the colored dots on the map to learn what entrance to use.

Wellness Department / Public Health Nutrition
The green dot is the entrance for:
Rehabilitation Services
Public Health Nursing
Wellness Department / Public Health Nutrition
The yellow dot is the entrance for:
NDBWC Front Desk
Clinical Wellness
NDBWC Gym & Fitness Classrooms
Public Health Nutrition
Education Kitchen
Wellness Department / Public Health Nutrition
The black dot is the entrance for:
Health Promotion Disease Prevention
Wellness Department Offices
Mobile Health Program Offices

Wellness Center Trail

The Outdoor Wellness Trail is a 0.47 mile loop that is open to the community for use. Please enjoy the trail while following the posted guidelines!

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Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center FAQs

Can I use my phone to listen to music during my workouts?
Does the facility have showers and lockers?
Do I need to be “in shape” to attend a class?
Do we need to watch the orientation video?
Do you give incentives away?
Do you offer one-on-one personal training to the community?
How much time will it take for me to sign-up for a new membership?
Is there a swimming pool and sauna?
What am I required to wear inside the Nihi Dine’e ba Wellness Center?
What are the Wellness Center hours of operation?
What kind of guardianship paper is needed to verify age?
What’s Inside Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center?
What types of membership do you have? What are the rates?