Meet our Team of
Certified Wellness Practitioners
Lydia Czech, CWP (she/her)
Wellness Director
📬 Lydia.Czech@mso.umt.edu | ☎️ 406-243-2571 | 📅
Hi, I’m Lydia—and I’m here to serve. 💙 Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or leading the charge at your worksite, I’m your go-to for turning wellness goals into reality.
I work directly with our Wellness Champions to co-create strategies, fulfill service requests, and support culture change in ways that actually feel doable. I’m passionate about helping people feel just a little better—right now, in the moment—because those small shifts often spark the biggest transformations.
Originally from New Jersey, I landed in Plentywood before settling in Missoula, which I now call home. I love road-tripping across Montana, rock hounding, and walking my cats through the woods. As a sound therapy practitioner, I also share mindful tools that promote rest, clarity, and resilience.
Get in touch when you need a wellness partner, a fresh idea, or a path forward. We’re building a culture of care—together.
Credentials:
Certified Wellness Practitioner | Worksite Wellness Specialist
Health Behavior Coach | Sound Therapist
Bachelor’s in Community Health – 91次元
Desiree Restad, CWP (she/her)
Wellness Strategist
📬 Desiree.Restad@mso.umt.edu | ☎️ 406-243-5657
Hi, I’m Desiree—and I’m here to help. 💛 Really. Whatever you need. Organizing your next wellness idea? Sorting through data? Keeping Lydia on the rails? I’ve got you.
Born and raised in Billings, I bring humor (because laughter is medicine), a deep love for public health, and a serious appreciation for data that drives real impact. In the Wellness Program, my role is to make sure we’re listening—closely—to what you and your team need most.
I’m 100% committed to helping you take the next best step toward building wellness where you work. I help us learn, adapt, and evolve by collecting insights, evaluating outcomes, and designing tools that actually serve.
Let’s make workplace wellness smarter, stronger, and more human—together.
Credentials:
Certified Wellness Practitioner
Master of Public Health – 91次元
Bachelor’s in Health Promotion – MSU Billings