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WELLNESS Programs 4th Floor Wellness Center • 206.839.4780 • www.wac.net/wellness-center How to Grocery Shop the Right Way Wednesday, May 22; 5:30–6:30 pm Did you know that more than 5,000 new food products are introduced in the U.S. each year? How does a health-conscious person make sense of what to buy and what to avoid? In this class you'll learn not only why you need to stick to the perimeter of the grocery store but also what to look for when reading labels and delving into the inside aisles. Learn more about things like GMOs, BPA, organic vs. non-organic, and additives to avoid. Join WAC Nutritionist Shana Hopkins for a fun-filled and informative class. Sport's Café Card Room; $40; register by May 20, cancellations by May 16. Call 206.839.4780 or email wellness@wac.net to register. 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 education 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 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 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. Metabolic Testing Podiatry Services 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 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 54 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | MAY 2013 physicians offer gait analysis, and 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 You may know that Rolfing lessens stress, but it also helps ease discomfort from many different causes, including back pain, repetitive-motion injury, trauma, and aging. With the help of Rolfing, you can improve your performance in professional and daily activities. Rolfing practitioner Sara Bayer uses mild and direct pressure to release holdings of fascia—the body's internal system of flexible support that surrounds every muscle fiber, encases all joints, and plays a role in the nervous system. The function of muscle fascia is to reduce friction and thereby minimize the loss of muscular force. Fascia provides a sliding and gliding environment for muscles, suspends organs in their proper place, transmits movement from muscles to bones, and provides a supportive and movable wrapping for nerves and blood vessels as they pass through and between muscles. Studies show that Rolfing engenders more efficient use of muscles, allows the body to conserve energy, creates more-refined patterns of movement, improves alignment, and enhances neurological function. Thursdays: 8–10 am ; $115; information and appointments: 206.839.4780, wellness@wac.net; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge Segmental Body Fat Analysis Have your body fat measured with a professional-grade segmental bioimpedance analyzer. Our analyzer utilizes eight-point tactile electrode technology, which provides more accurate results. The analyzer measures weight, fat mass, lean body mass, body fat percentage, intracellular water, extracellular water, and total body water. You will leave