The Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness is a project of the Cordelia Knott Wellness Foundation. This not-for-profit facility was established in October 2002 in the city of Orange, California to complement mainstream medical care. Our guiding principle is to offer the most comprehensive support network for cancer patients and their caregivers, as well as the healthy community. Our high-quality programs and services are designed to help bring wellness and balance to the bodies and minds of people interested in optimal health. We encourage people to focus on self-discovery, preventive care, and positive lifestyle habits and to incorporate these services into their daily lives.
Mind and Spirit as well as Body
Conventional medicine and scientific research both play an important role in the overall approach to disease management. The focus on technology often ignores the essential need to respond to patients as psychosocial and spiritual beings. Therefore, disease is not something that happens to someone, it is a multifaceted process that arises within an individual person - a human being with a mind and spirit, as well as a body.
By honoring and caring for the mind, spirit, and body in this way, we have found that patients and families have the very best chance of achieving the results they desire through the healing process.
At the Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness you will find a support staff of outstanding, highly trained and dedicated health professionals, healing practitioners and facilitators experienced in a wide range of disciplines to guide and support your discovery and healing.
Healing Spaces
We have carefully planned the 4,000 square foot space, setting a tone of healing and harmony throughout. The design reflects elements of nature incorporating warm colors, natural stone and wood. A hand-carved granite fountain creates a beautiful focal point in the circular foyer outside Johnson Hall, our multi-purpose space. 
The sound of water creates a sense of calm for those waiting for a relaxing body treatment. Nearby is our Meyer Meditation Room, an intimate, simple space for personal reflective time. Whether you are dealing with an illness, with daily stress, or on a personal journey of self-discovery, please join us in our healing space.
The Moretti Family Resource Library has the largest collection of materials on cancer and wellness in Orange County. It includes books, DVD's, videotapes, audiotapes, pamphlets, and articles that offer up-to-date medical, emotional, and spiritual support. These may be checked out at no charge. Our Library is supported by donations and staffed by volunteers.
Cancer patients often have special needs, including the management
of physical appearance changes brought about
by cancer and cancer treatment.
Irene's Shop on Main, designed as a stylish boutique, is washed in natural light continuing the sense of healing and health The shop offers a wide variety of products and services to help manage those changes. Privacy, comfort, and convenience are emphasized. Our specially trained staff and volunteers offer personalized help. In addition, our boutique has a selection of distinctive gifts.
Come visit us
The Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness is located at the Main Street
Medical Plaza in Orange. Our Center is near St. Joseph Hospital and Children's Hospital (CHOC). We are inside The Breast Care Center and The Oncology Center suite.
Become a member
We have created a Center of excellence that provides a safe and effective place for the exploration of wellness. Our programs reach more than 5,000 people annually and the fees for the workshops, classes and retreats reflect only a part of our actual cost. We offer financial assistance for our programs and services to the underserved. We hope you will consider supporting this important work with a charitable contribution. Become a member of the not-for-profit Cordelia Knott Wellness Foundation and receive discounts to our programs and invitations to special events.
Become a volunteer
For more information on volunteering opportunities, please go to http://www.ckwellnesscenter.org/Volunteers
About our Name
"Throughout her life, my mother, Cordelia Hornaday Knott, showed other women how to give. Her humble spirit, her generosity, and her hard work are legendary. It is with much love and gratitude that this Center for Wellness is dedicated to her memory. My mother would have been deeply honored by this recognition." -Virginia Knott Bender
Cordelia Knott's creativity, ingenuity and hard work led to the boysenberry jams, pies and the famous Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant that helped make Knott's Berry Farm the success it is today. Having experienced and survived breast cancer, Cordelia Knott passed away in 1974. Her legacy lives on with the naming of the Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness located in Orange, California.
About our Logo
The path is a symbol of our journey of wellness.
Green refreshes, symbolizing nature and growth.
Our joy and lightness is represented with clouds.
Whether you are dealing with illness, with daily stress, or on a personal journey of self-discovery, we invite you to visit our healing space. We truly value you and your wellness.
If you have questions or suggestions, please contact us at 714 541-9355.
