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WELLNESS PROGRAMS 4th Floor Wellness Center • 206.839.4780 • wac.net/wellness-center 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, 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. M ondays: 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. 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. T hursdays: 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 with a results report sheet that details your information. This is a great way to monitor your progress through time. $40; information and registration: 206.839.4782, shopkins@wac.net; by appointment; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge memory, concentration and mental clarity. B-12 shots are offered through the Wellness Center. Appointments are recommended, though walk-ins can be accommodated. T uesdays: 3–7 pm; $50 initial visit, $25 subsequent visits; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge Shopping for Good Health Take the confusion out of buying healthy food. Meet at a natural foods store and learn what foods can fit into a busy lifestyle without blowing your diet. Learn how to read food labels and assess nutrient content to get new and tasty eating ideas. $165; information and registration: 206.839.4782, shopkins@wac.net; by appointment; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge Speakers Bureau The First Step to Change Is Awareness Bring WAC Wellness to your business, retreat or community organization with educational topics presented by engaging professionals. You pick the expert, the presentation topic, time and place. Building awareness through education is the first step to improved health and well-being. The average speaker fee is $275. Contact Wellness Manager Tamela Thomas at tamelat@wac.net or visit the Wellness Center's Speakers Bureau pages at www.wac.net/wellness-center/speakers-bureau Vitamin B-12 Shots Feeling fatigued? Not sleeping well? Stressed? Noticing symptoms of irritability, lack of drive, reduced exercise capacity, fuzzy thinking, or tingling in your hands or feet? Vitamin B-12 deficiency or suboptimal levels of B-12 can cause all these symptoms. Regular use of heartburn medications, certain anti-diabetics, antibiotics, excessive coffee intake and vegetarian diets can exacerbate vitamin B-12 deficiency, as can the aging process. Moreover, for anyone taking antidepressants, researchers have found better results when such medications are taken concurrent with vitamin B-12 shots. Vitamin B-12 plays an important role in protecting us from heart disease, supports healthy circulation, immune function, red blood cell production, mood regulation, Yoga Therapy Yoga Therapy is a client-centered hands-on process. A combination of yoga postures, ayurvedic principles, breathwork and western medical training creates a synergistic effect to support you through your health challenge. If you are looking for energy, better sleep, more focus, or pain management, meet Dr. James Weber. Schooled in Western medicine, natural Indian medicines, and yoga, he provides a powerful combination to support health and improve specific medical conditions, including diabetes, excess weight, high blood pressure, cancer, arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, menopausal symptoms, anxiety and depression. T uesdays & Thursdays: 10 am–3 pm; first session $200 (includes consultation services), follow-up sessions $150; 90-minute appointments; no previous yoga experience necessary Yoga Therapy For Arthritis Yoga therapy utilizes selected yoga poses in a therapeutic fashion to lessen the discomfort from joint inflammation. The WAC has a dedicated space for yoga therapy, which is offered by Dr. Jim Weber, a board-certified surgeon who is also credentialed in yoga and Ayurveda— Indian natural medicine—and a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Yoga therapy is a clinically proven effective treatment modality for arthritis as well as a host of other medical and psychological conditions. Dr. Weber utilizes a combination of yoga, allopathic, and natural medical techniques, taking an individualized approach with each patient he serves. Set up a consultation with him through the Wellness Center. Your joints will thank you. JANUARY 2014 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 63