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WELLNESS PROGRAMS 4th Floor Wellness Center • 206.839.4780 • www.wac.net/wellness-center Vitamin B12 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 B12 deficiency or suboptimal levels of B12 can cause all these symptoms. Regular use of heartburn medications, certain anti-diabetics, antibiotics, excessive coffee intake and vegetarian diets can exac- erbate vitamin B12 deficiency, as can the aging process. Moreover, for anyone taking antidepressants, researchers have found better results when such medications are taken concurrent with vitamin B12 shots. Vitamin B12 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. B12 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 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 lose weight permanently. We will be taking measurements, evaluating diet and imple- menting individualized protocols and behavior modification plans at weekly visits. 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) • Email support $625; information and appointments: 206.839.4782, shopkins@wac.net; Rolfing Structural Integration Through hands-on manipulation of the connective tissue, Rolfing eases pain and discomfort from many different causes, including back pain, repetitive-motion injury, trauma and aging. It also relieves stress and improves performance in pro- fessional and daily activities. Rolfing practitioner Sara Bayer uses mild, direct pressure to release holdings of fascia—the body's internal system of flexible sup- port 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 balance. Studies show that Rolfing engen- ders more efficient use of the muscles, allows the body to conserve energy and creates more-refined patterns of movement. Rolfing significantly improves align- ment and enhances neurological function. Tuesdays: 8:30–11 am; $115; information and appointments: 206.839.4780, wellness@ wac.net; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge by appointment; one full business day cancellation required to avoid charge Yoga Therapy Yoga Therapy is a client-centered hands-on process. A combination of yoga postures, ayurvedic principles, breathwork and west- ern 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 manage- ment, meet Dr. James Weber. Schooled in Western medicine, natural Indian medi- cines, 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 consulta- tion services), follow-up sessions $150; 90-minute appointments; no previous yoga experience necessary NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2012 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 55 LUKE RUTAN