Welcome to the VIC Health Club
The VIC Health Club, established since 1995, is a club for United Nations staff working at the Vienna International Centre (see list of eligible UN organisations). The Club aims to provide activities that improve the health and well-being of members by reducing mental and physical stress. To this end, we currently offer services, such as massage therapy, yoga classes, and Tai Chi classes. Any individual who has a valid grounds pass may be a member of the Club. A yearly club membership of 10 EUR for 2025 is required.
To pay for your membership or course fee, please click on the blue banner below, and follow the instructions.
Massages
Ditch office aches and unlock deep well-being with our expert massage therapy. Unwind knotted muscles, find restful sleep, and boost your workday with newfound clarity and ease of movement. Choose your path – from stress-melting classics to revitalizing deep tissue massages. Our licensed professional therapists offer a full spectrum of techniques to leave you feeling calm, focused, and your best self, head to toe. Reclaim your body, conquer your day. It's time to relax, recharge, and thrive.
Learn MoreYoga
Trade your screen for serene landscapes within. Yoga's gentle yet powerful postures melt away desk-bound tension, awaken your energy, and sharpen your focus. Flow through postures designed for all levels, and find your unique balance. Untangle tech neck and banish stiff backs. Breathe deeply, move mindfully, and discover a revitalized mind and body, taller, lighter, empowered. This is your path to inner peace, radiating beyond the office walls. Namaste!
Learn MoreTai Chi and Qigong
In a world that spins too fast, find your anchor in this ancient art. Water-like in its flow, it guides you to inner peace and harmony. Move mindfully, connect breath to step, and experience deep well-being. Nourish joints, improve balance, let stress melt away. Unwind, breathe, find your center, your quiet refuge. Embrace flow, and discover serenity.
Learn MoreYogasthenics
Lunchtime transformation: find your balance with Yogasthenics! This gentle yet invigorating blend of flowing yoga, strength-building calisthenics, and calming PMR (progressive muscle relaxation) leaves you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to tackle your day, with improved flexibility, built strength, reduced stress, and newfound focus. All levels welcome!
Learn MoreArt Night
De-stress and unleash your creative spirit at the VIC Health Club's Art Night! This guided session lets you explore art in a supportive environment, proven to reduce stress and anxiety, boost mood and self-esteem, and promote mindfulness. No prior experience needed, just come ready to relax and create!
Learn MoreProgressive Muscle Relaxation
Stressed at your desk? Escape the tension trap with Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)! This simple yet powerful technique is your antidote to the workday grind. PMR teaches you to tense and relax different muscle groups, one by one, washing away built-up stress like a soothing wave.
Learn MoreGift vouchers
Give the gift of well-being with a VIC Health Club massage voucher! Let your colleages melt away stress during their break, right in the VIC, with a relaxing session personalised by a chosen therapist. More than just a gift, it's an investment in their health and happiness. Purchase yours today in person with your preferred therapist or through a club official. Vouchers for ground pass holders only.
Learn MorePartnerships & Facilities
Beyond your workday, the Vienna International Centre offers a vibrant community and resources to support your mental and physical health. Don't hesitate to take advantage of these valuable resources and make your well-being a priority!
Learn More
Membership of the VIC Health Club is open to all staff, affiliates, relatives, and retirees of:
- United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
- Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO PrepCom)
- United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
- United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
- Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
- International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR)
- International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)
- United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
- United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment)
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- United Nations Information Service (UNIS)
- United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security in Vienna (UNLOPS Vienna)
- United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)
- The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA)
- The United Nations Register of Damage Caused by the Construction of the Wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (UNRoD)
- United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR)
Contact Us
To arrange bookings for massages, please contact directly the therapist. For classes, please register online using the provided form.
For any other enquiry, you can send us an email at [email protected] or by scanning the QR code below.
Website design and coding © Frédéric Guigand
- President: Glenda Quezada Rodriguez (IAEA) [email protected]
- Secretary: Dora Dezso (UNIDO) [email protected]
- Vice President: Frédéric Guigand (IAEA) [email protected]
- Adjoint Secretary: Dominik Hartig (UNODC) [email protected]