Self-care varies for each person, but it usually centers on recognizing what makes you feel good and taking steps that help you become the best version of yourself. To help make self-care more accessible, DCG provides a yearly $300 wellness benefit to fuel the health and happiness of all DCGers.
In 2024, DCGers fully embraced this valuable wellness benefit, using it to nurture both their physical and mental health. From enhancing at-home office environments to purchasing gym memberships to treating themselves to spa treatments, this benefit supported the unique needs and interests of each individual on our team.
Check out how some of our DCGers used their benefit last year:
Noah Albro
Training is critical for climbers looking to take their skills to “new heights.” Noah used his wellness benefit to join a climbing gym, where he trained hard for his latest climbing adventure in El Potrero Chico, Mexico.
Emily Dabney
Emily used her wellness benefit to purchase two applications, Waking Up and FitOn. Waking Up is a comprehensive mindfulness and meditation app. So far, she’s completed 14 hours and 15 minutes of meditation, totaling 176 sessions! The app has been very helpful in introducing her to meditation practices, training her mind, and embodying mindfulness into her everyday life.
With her FitOn premium account, she’s able to explore a variety of workout options. If she wants to fit in a quick workout after work, she uses FitOn to pick out something she’s in the mood to do. Her favorite workouts have been barre, low impact, HIIT, and yoga. She’s completed 38 workouts so far and has really enjoyed having a fast home workout option.
Kara Schiaparelli
Kara used her benefit to help pay for her Bash Boxing membership. She’s been going to Bash Boxing for a few years now, and it’s become her oasis to release any frustrations and break a sweat. She recently celebrated her 350th class!
Kate Turner
Kate loves getting her nails done. In honor of Valentine’s Day, she got a manicure fit for the occasion. This experience brought her relaxation and happiness, and she was able to admire her heart-filled nails all February long!
“Thank you DCG!” — Kate
Canden Byrd
Meet Canden’s air purifier! Canden has faced mild allergies to her lovable (and very HAIRY) dog. The air purifier has been a game-changer for keeping the air in her apartment clear of pet hair and dander. Thanks to “Hank the Hair Hunter,” she can enjoy cuddles without sneezing and hives (at least most of the time). Canden stated that it was one of the best investments she made in her health and happiness last year!
Meaghan Molloy
Meaghan put her wellness benefit toward her membership at Orangetheory Fitness — she’s been a member since 2023. Recently, she celebrated a major milestone of completing 200 classes! Orangetheory’s fun, challenging, and ever-changing class structures keep her motivated, and she’s glad she found such a welcoming community just a few blocks from her home.
“Thank you to DCG for the support this wellness benefit provided in helping reach my goals!” — Meaghan
Allison Weinstock
Allison used her wellness benefit toward her annual gym membership. She’s been going to the gym a few times a week before work for a positive start to the day. Her gym sessions serve as uninterrupted time just for her. She knows even if that day doesn’t turn out to be a great one, she has at least accomplished a wonderful workout.
Megan Wojcik
Megan used her wellness benefit to purchase a treadmill with a desk. This was inspired by her teammate Kara, who uses a walking pad. Megan LOVES it! It allows her to get moving each day, which makes her feel better both mentally and physically. She stated that it’s especially great in the summer when it’s baking outside and in the winter when it’s too cold and wet to walk comfortably outside.
“As a busy mom, it’s easy to let self-care slide down the priority list. This benefit makes me really think about what I could do to be happier and healthier — and then make it happen!” — Megan
Daniel Edwards
Daniel used his wellness benefit on a WeWork membership in Seattle where he gets awesome views that bring him joy.
Kristi Sciullo
Kristi used her wellness benefit to go on bike adventures with her husband. As someone who loves running, it’s been fun for her to experience nature in a new way.
“LOVE this benefit!” — Kristi
DCG is thrilled to see how effectively our wellness benefit has supported our hardworking and talented team. It’s been inspiring to witness how everyone has embraced the opportunity to prioritize their well-being. As we look to the future, we’re excited to see how our team continues to explore and make the most of their wellness benefit, discovering new ways to nurture themselves and create a balanced, healthy life. We’re proud to support each DCGer’s unique path toward happiness and well-being.
DCG’s Yearly Wellness Benefit Supports Staff Health and Happiness was originally published in DCG Life on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
