BoneBuilders is an innovative community-based program designed to promote bone health and overall wellbeing for both men and women. The program is currently fully supported by The Village at Waterman Lake, whose co-owner, Diane Caruso, has been a BoneBuilder volunteer, class leader and organizer for more almost twenty years. A BoneBuilder Master Trainer, Diane was so inspired by the results of BoneBuilders that over a decade ago she led trainings at The Village in order that we might offer classes to all Village residents. She has since expanded her vision, committing both time and resources to bringing the benefits of BoneBuilders to people throughout the state of Rhode Island.

Diane’s direction and encouragement has enabled The Village to successfully offer affordable BoneBuilders classes to the general public for over a decade! The flagship Tuesday and Thursday morning classes have been attended by hundreds of participants, each experiencing various benefits, including better mobility, improved posture, weight loss, reduction in medications, and improved general well-being.

You may have heard of BoneBuilders. Perhaps you’ve seen it featured on news media. Dr. Miriam Nelson, whose intense research the program is based upon, has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, Fresh Air, and the Discovery Channel. She has written a number of international best-selling books including Strong Women Strong Bones, Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis, and others.