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58 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | SEPTEMBER 2014 Our physical therapists can help you overcome aches, pains, injuries, and more. L U K E R U TA N WELLNESS PROGRAMS 4th Floor Wellness Center • 206.839.4780 • wac.net/wellness-center 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 maxi- mum 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 num- ber of calories per day your body needs to maintain its current self. By measuring oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, this test determines the per- centage 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: $200, MET and RMR: $375, MET, RMR and heart-rate monitor: $475, retest only: $160; by appointment only; one full busi- ness 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. Mondays; contact Wellness desk for availability ; 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 Physical Therapy From a knee replacement to a frozen shoulder, members can receive treatment and rehabilitation from experts at the WAC's Wellness Center. Physical therapy at the WAC is reimbursable by insurance, just like outside the Club. Best yet, mem- bers can enjoy all of the WAC's comfort- able and convenient facilities as part of this quality service. Stuart Eivers and Anika Tideman, Manual erapy International physical therapists, see one patient per hour, so no more getting shuffled around between therapists or wasting your time. Call the Wellness Center at 206.839.4780 to make an appointment today. Mondays–Fridays : By appointment only; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge 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, 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 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. $42; 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. $172; information and registration: 206.839.4782, shopkins@wac.net; by appointment; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge WELLNESS PROGRAMS 4th Floor Wellness Center • 206.839.4780 • wac.net/wellness-center