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J o n at h a n s c h m i d t account the things that could contribute to an individual's health, like what they eat and what their stressors are and how they manage them. Shana hopkinS, nutritioniSt: Nutrition really nutritioni is the foundation of health. The food you put in your body three times a day has a profound effect on your health and well-being, not just today but also for the rest of your life. tamEla: Although these complementary therapies are gradually becoming mainstream, we still think of health care in terms of traditional Western medicine, which is directed by insurance companies. That system either looks for health degradation—like during checkups—or deals with health crises. We don't expect Western medicine to actually create better health. That is what is so exciting about what you all do. You each have the potential to improve someone's health and functionality. The challenge is supportive data. The research is not being done in the area of health creation. and moving things around to make change. This process gets passed over a lot because people want to get back to the gym quickly. This causes you to get in a cycle where you're not fixing the issue, you're just covering it up. Stuart EivErS: The evidencebased movement is unfortunately kind of brainwashing people. We're in the business of preventative care. The worst-case scenario is someone getting surgery when they could do conservative care. We have to be on the forefront to make sure that people aren't jumping into surgery. Emily Durban: Manual therapy is what we practice. We're hands on, manipulating the joints paul Dompé: WAC members are so driven and incredibly ambitious. They tend to overwork. It's impossible to have a balance in your life when you put so much energy into one thing. We resist stopping and quieting the mind. We've trained the nervous system to behave in this hyper-vigilant way that requires us to get so much done. It puts you in a flight or fight mode. Our nervous system is not designed to stay in this state in a sustained way. More recovery time allows us to be more productive when we need to be. >> Healt HealtH and Wellness Fair Tamela Thomas, Wellness Manager The annual Health and Wellness Fair takes place Monday, October 28, in the Noble Room on the lobby level of the Clubhouse. Hours are 6:45 am–2:30 pm and 4:30–6:30 pm. Join us to learn about healthy lifestyles and ways to improve your well-being. While in attendance, members can receive a nurse-delivered flu shot ($33 members, $35 guests) and free biomechanical analysis. For more information, call the Wellness Center at 206.839.4780. OCTOBER 2013 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 27