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JUNE / JULY 2014 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 59 WELLNESS PROGRAMS 4th Floor Wellness Center • 206.839.4780 • wac.net/wellness-center 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, memory, concentration and mental clarity. B-12 shots are offered through the Wellness Center. Appointments are recommended, though walk-ins can be accommodated. Tuesdays: 3–7 pm; $50 initial visit, $25 subsequent visits; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge Weight-Loss Coaching Initial Metabolic Evaluation and Intensive Follow-Up Weight-Loss Coaching is an individual- ized, one-on-one nutritional counseling program that helps you create a strategic fat-loss plan that fits your metabolism and provides the professional support and guidance you need to make the results last. First, thorough testing procedures are implemented to test your metabolism and determine your body fat percentage and lean-mass status. is testing allows the proper protocols to be implemented for successful and permanent weight loss. After the testing procedures, you will have an initial nutritional evaluation to deter- mine areas of concern in your diet, health, and lifestyle. You'll leave your first consul- tation with a meal plan, snack ideas, and a grocery list, as well as an action plan to start implementing right away. You'll then meet weekly to address your areas of weight-loss resistance and learn how to build a healthy diet that allows your body to lose weight permanently. During weekly visits, your weight loss will be assessed and your diet will be evaluated. Individualized protocols and behavior- modification plans will be implemented for success. At the end of the program, your body fat and measurements will be reassessed to monitor improvements and show success. Package includes: • Resting metabolic rate test • Two segmental body fat analyses • Initial nutritional evaluation 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. e 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. is 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 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. e average speaker fee is $300. 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, • Meal plan, snack ideas, grocery list • Weekly follow-up consultations (4) • Email support $819; information and appointments: 206.839.4782, shopkins@wac.net; by appointment; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge Yoga Therapy Yoga erapy 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. Tuesdays & 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. e 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 erapists. 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.