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58 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | JANUARY 2015 Physical therapy assessment and treatments can be integral to a comprehensive wellness program. L U K E R U TA N WELLNESS PROGRAMS 4th Floor Wellness Center • 206.839.4780 • wac.net/wellness-center 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 follow-up visits and body fat analysis. You will receive an indi- vidualized 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. $430; information and registration: 206.839.4782, shopkins@wac.net; by appointment only; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge Metabolic Testing Wondering how to best approach a diet and training program? A Metabolic Exercise Test (MET) measures your body's specific physi- ological response to exercise. While you work out on your preferred cardio equip- ment, we'll monitor your oxygen consump- tion, carbon dioxide production 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 phys- iology, 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 car- bon 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: $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. Mondays: 2–6 pm; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge; superbills will be issued, allowing for reimbursement by your insurance company. 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 James McGuire, Manual Therapy 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 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 Tom Robinson 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. Thursdays & alternating Mondays: 7–10 am; $115; information and appointments: WELLNESS PROGRAMS 4th Floor Wellness Center • 206.839.4780 • wac.net/wellness-center