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WELLNESS Programs 4th Floor Wellness Center • 206.839.4780 • www.wac.net/wellness-center information and registration: 206.839.4782, shopkins@wac.net Biofeedback Biofeedback teaches us how to regulate our nervous system's activity and other physiological processes. It is an effective tool in alleviating the symptoms commonly caused by or influenced by stress. Biofeedback is used for tension headaches, high blood pressure, sleep disturbance, digestion issues, TMJ and all manner of conditions created or made worse by anxiety. During a biofeedback session, sensitive biomedical equipment measures internal body functions (heart rhythms, breath patterns, sweat gland activity, skin temperature and muscle tension). The unique physical changes measured during stress are then used as the roadmap for the training to promote relaxation. Through biofeedback training we can learn to consciously manage the processes that influence stress and relaxation, and to establish long-term self-regulation—a useful tool to build and protect our health in today's "fight or flight" society. Tuesdays: 3–7 pm ; $175 initial visit, $100 subsequent visits; information and appointments: 206.839.4780, wellness@wac. net; by appointment only; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge Injury Screening Do you have a persistent ache or pain? Have you recently injured yourself? Are you wondering whether you should see a health care professional? Now is the perfect time to set up an appointment for an evaluation by a licensed physical therapist. Screening may include recommendations for home treatment or specific activities at the Club. Tuesdays (2–3 pm); complimentary; 15-minute appointments Manage Your High Cholesterol Meet with WAC Nutritionist Shana Hopkins to discuss what healthy dietary strategies you can implement to lower your cholesterol. This package includes an initial nutrition consult, two followup visits and body fat analysis. You will receive an individualized nutrition protocol with meal and snack ideas, as well as educa- tion on foods to eat, foods to avoid, and what nutritional supplements may support your cholesterol profile. $330; information and registration: 206.839.4782, shopkins@wac.net; by appointment only; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge Metabolic Testing Wondering how to best approach a diet and training program? A Metabolic Exercise Test (MET) measures your body's specific physiological response to exercise. While you work out on your preferred cardio equipment, we'll monitor your oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production and heart rate. The data will show how your body uses different fuels at various workloads. You'll also learn the heart rate at which your body burns the most fat and the rate at which your body burns the most calories. Use the information to monitor your heart rate and to burn maximum fat and calories. Combine your MET with an eight-week zone training program to change your physiology, help your body become a better fat-burning machine and increase your overall physical fitness. Undergo a Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Assessment as well to determine the number of calories per day your body needs to maintain its current self. By measuring oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, this test determines the percentage of calories you burn as fat versus carbohydrates. When you know your RMR, you can set your daily caloric input (diet) and output (exercise) to the exact caloric number that will allow you to either lose or maintain weight. MET or RMR: $175, MET and RMR: $325, MET, RMR and heart-rate monitor: $490, retest only: $140; by appointment only; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge Naturopathic Medicine Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are licensed physicians who treat acute and chronic illnesses with the goal of achieving optimum health. NDs are clinically trained in a wide variety of treatment modalities, which may include nutrition and lifestyle counseling, botanical medicine, vitamin and mineral supplements, and physical methods of therapy. ND services are usually 54 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | FEBRUARY 2013 covered by insurance. Dr. Paul Dompé specializes in treating stress-related disorders. Tuesdays: 3–7 pm; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge; superbills will be issued, allowing for reimbursement by your insurance company. Credit card required to reserve appointment time Podiatry Services Sports, exercise, poor biomechanics and underlying medical conditions all can lead to foot and ankle problems. So can the wrong shoes. WAC members can now find a solution for painful feet and related physical structures at the Wellness Center. Virginia Mason Medical Center podiatric physicians offer gait analysis, orthotics evaluations and castings, among other services. Because your feet and ankles serve as the foundation of your entire body, the importance of correcting problems in these areas cannot be overstated. Virginia Mason providers offer a measured and prioritized approach to get you up and running—or walking—with reduced pain and increased confidence. Most podiatry services are covered by insurance. Mondays: 3–5 pm; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge Rolfing Structural Integration Through hands-on manipulation of the connective tissue, Rolfing eases pain and discomfort from many different causes, including back pain, repetitive-motion injury, trauma and aging. It also relieves stress and improves performance in professional and daily activities. Rolfing practitioner Sara Bayer uses mild, direct pressure to release holdings of fascia—the body's internal system of flexible support that surrounds every muscle fiber, encases all joints and has a role in the nervous system. The slow, deep strokes stimulate sensory neurons of the muscle nerve, triggering the nervous system to reduce tension. Thus, the body finds health through the re-establishment of balance. Studies show that Rolfing engenders more efficient use of the muscles, allows the body to conserve energy and creates morerefined patterns of movement. Rolfing significantly improves alignment and enhances neurological function.