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WELLNESS PROGRAMS 4th Floor Wellness Center • 206.839.4780 • wac.net system of flexible support that surrounds every muscle fiber, encases all joints and has a role in the nervous system. The slow, deep strokes stimulate sensory neurons of the muscle nerve, triggering the nervous system to reduce tension. Thus, the body finds health through the re-establishment of bal- ance. Studies show that Rolfing engenders more efficient use of the muscles, allows the body to conserve energy and creates more- refined patterns of movement. Rolfing sig- nificantly improves alignment and enhances neurological function. $115; call for appointment; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge Segmental Body Fat Analysis Measure your body fat percentage with a professional-grade segmental bioimpedance analyzer. Using eight-point tactile electrode technology provides more accurate results. The analyzer measures weight, fat mass, lean body mass, body fat percentage, intra- cellular water, extracellular water and total body water. This is a great way to monitor your progress over time. $30 members/$35 guests; by appointment; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge. For more information or to register, call 206.839.4782 or email shopkins@wac.net. Shiatsu Does the thought of needles make you queasy? Shiatsu is perfect for people who want the benefits of acupuncture without the needles. The Japanese form of acupressure balances the body's energy system. Enjoy the traditional Oriental medical techniques of cupping, herbs and lifestyle advice along with this beautiful form of energy medicine. Shiatsu specifi- cally tunes up the acupuncture meridian system in a gentle, hands-on way that will refresh, enliven and eliminate muscle pain from stress or injury. Wednesdays: 3:30–6 pm; $115; by appointment only; 65 minutes; 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 with- out blowing your diet. Learn how to read food labels and assess nutrient content to get new and tasty eating ideas. $130; by appointment; one full business day cancellation required. For more information or to register, call 206.839.4782 or email shopkins@wac.net. 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 nently lose weight. We will be taking measurements, evaluating diet and imple- menting individualized protocols and behavior modification plans at weekly vis- its. Body fat will be reassessed at the end of the first month. Package includes: • Resting metabolic rate test • Two segmental body fat analyses • Initial nutritional evaluation • Report of findings • Meal plan • Grocery list • Weekly follow-up consultations (4) • Personal nutrition binder • Email support $625; by appointment; call 206.839.4782 or email shopkins@wac.net to improved health and well-being. 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 B12 Shots Feeling fatigued? Not sleeping well? Stressed? Noticing symptoms of irritabili- ty, lack of drive, reduced exercise capacity, fuzzy thinking or tingling in your hands or feet? All these symptoms could be caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency. For those taking antidepressants, researchers have found better results from medication with concurrent vitamin B12 shots. Regular use of heartburn medications, certain antidiabetics, antibiotics and a vegetarian diet can exacerbate a vitamin B12 deficiency, as can the aging process. Tuesdays: 3–7 pm; $50 initial visit, $25 subsequent visits; appointments suggested, walk-ins as available; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge Weight-Loss Coaching Initial Metabolic Evaluation and Intensive Follow-Up First we test your metabolism, body fat and daily caloric burn. Then a nutritional evaluation determines the areas of concern in your diet, health and lifestyle. You leave with a meal plan, snack ideas and grocery list. Meet weekly to address your areas of weight loss resistance and learn how to build a healthy diet that fits your lifestyle and allows your body to perma- Yoga Therapy Yoga Therapy is a client-centered, hands- on process. A combination of yoga postures, breathwork and focused dialogue creates a synergistic effect, enabling you to access information stored in the body and gain new insights into long-standing patterns of physical and mental tension. Combine this modality with a practitioner schooled in Western medicine (Dr. James Weber), natural Indian medicines and yoga, and you have a powerful combination to support health and improve specific medical con- ditions including: diabetes, excess weight, high blood pressure, cancer, arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, MS, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, menopausal symptoms, anxiety and depression. Applications of Yoga Therapy • Increase awareness and concentration • Enhance flexibility • Facilitate mental focus, problem solving and decision making of joints, loss of mobility, etc. Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10 am–3 pm; first session $200, follow-up sessions $150; no previous yoga experience necessary; 90-minute appointments • Overcome self-limiting beliefs and create vibrant creative energy • Alleviate pain caused by tension, stiffness APRIL 2012 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 55