We had a beautiful Labor Day Weekend in Seattle and it looks like summer isn’t quite over yet! With these last few hot days, don’t forget to get plenty of water and electrolytes to keep you hydrated and operating at your best.

It has been wonderful being at my new location in South Lake Union for the summer months with sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, floating farmer’s markets, and picnics taking place just across the street at the lake.  If you haven’t had a chance  to stop by and see my new space yet its worth the trip.  The 5focus facility is beautiful and the health professionals that I work along side of are top in their field, each trained in a variety of effective health modalities from various movement techniques to a broad range of bodywork and nutrition.

The school year has begun and summer will soon transition into the cooler days of fall.  Now is the perfect time to make sure our bodies are in balance and moving with ease (see the below Gait & Orthotic Special) and our immune systems are in good shape and well prepared for the approaching flu season and sugar-rich holidays awaiting.   It is not uncommon to eat less salads and fruits this time of year, but eating plenty of fruits and vegetables are very important to help boslter the immune system.   They provide most vitamins and minerals that are required to repair the body as well as ward off viruses, bacterias and molds.

Fall sports are underway so it is important to make sure you’re replenishing your electrolytes to sustain energy and aid in recovery even when the temperature cools.  A great way to keep your immune system strong and get the electrolytes you need is a fabulous product called YOLI FUN™. FUN™ is an all natural mineral-charged formula which provides more electrolytes, potassium and magnesium than regular Gatorade™ or Powerade™.  Plus,  FUN™ contains NO Sugar, NO chemical dyes and NO preservatives.   When your pushing your muscles to the limit, lactic acid is the problem that will slow you down and cause unwanted soreness.  This acid neutralizing drink is scientifically proven to buffer lactic acid helping you go longer, greatly reduces cramping, minimizes muscle stiffness and assists in moving acid wastes in the body.

YOLI FUN™ is powered by Alkalete™, the acid neutralizing component that alkalizes the body.   If consumed regularly, it will assist the body in buffering acid waste build-up, producing a natural improvement in heath, greater energy and vitality, weight loss, pain reduction and more.
Whether you’re an ordinary person with a hectic on-the-go lifestyle, a weekend warrior, or a professional athlete, managing acid/alkaline pH levels in the blood and tissues is paramount to health and top level performance.  Stop by to get your YOLI FUN™ or  Alkalete™ today!

INTRODUCING YOLI FUN™! Powered by Alkalete™A New Kind of Rehydrating Recovery Drink In a Great Lemon-Lime Flavor! Special YOLI FUN™ Introductory Fall Prices: 1 packet-            $2.00 6 packets-          $10.00 35 packet pouch-$45.00	INTRODUCING Yoli Alkalete™ a scientifically proven powerful acid-neutralizing, pH balancing, electrolyte, rapid recovery ingredient that greatly reduces cramping, minimizes muscle soreness, and assists in removing acidic waste in the body. In convenient packets to add it to your foods and beverages or capsules!Special Yoli Alkalete™ Introductory Fall Prices: 60 capsule bottle-  $40.00 1 packet-                     $1.00 12 packets-                $10.00 60 packet pouch-   $45.00
Massage Special EXTENDED through September 23rd! Enjoy a 1-hour massage for only$60- a $40 savings! Come mend and soothe your muscles after your summer adventures or a long day at work.  Relaxation and treatment massage available.  Don’t miss out! Call 206-915-9728 (my work cell)or 206-631-2818 (front desk at 5focus) to schedule today!	Here’s to Happy Feet this Fall!It is important to understand that your feet have a direct impact on the rest of your body and support you with each step.  A small abnormality in foot function can have a large impact on joints higher up in the body, causing pain and discomfort.  When you run, the pressure on your feet can be 3-4 times your body weight.  Even walking can produce more pressure than the sum of your body weight. The American Podiatric Medical Association says that the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day.  That adds yo to about 115,000 miles in a lifetime or more than 4 times the circumference of the globe.  That is a lot of walking with ill-fitting shoes or painful feet! Getting your feet and gait analyzed can help identify imbalances that may be holding you back from performing at your best.  Knee, hip, and back pain may actually be coming from your feet! FromSeptember 1 through November 15, 2011 I am offering a Computerized Gait Scan & Postural Analysis for $65- a 35% savings!  Also, from September 1 through November 15, 2011,Prescription Orthotics are $299- a 35% fee reduction! This is a perfect way to see how your feet are functioning and find out ways to strengthen your body and correct your posture from your feet up.   For some, orthotics may be a part of your posture & movement retraining program.  Custom orthotics by The Orthotic Group are different then other orthotics in that they help retrain your feet with each step reducing pain and discomfort.  It’s time to step out of pain!
	Please join us for 2 great workshops this fall at 5focus!  Call 206-631-2818 to reserve your spot!   *A Tale of Two Feet: Foot Health for the Common Man Ever felt that you have poor balance?  Do you have aches and pains in your back, hips, knees, shins, ankles or feet that are holding you back from exercising or regular day-to-day activities?  Do you ever have pains in your lower body when you exercise?  In this introductory class on foot health basics, Sports Performance Specialist, Adina DeSantis, will share with you the story of two feet: one in pain and one healthy.  See how our overall health is negatively or positively influenced by our foot function and some simple things you can do to improve your performance in sport or in life.Tuesday, September 13, 2011 7-8 p.m. $10 *Practical Nutrition 101 Feeling confused about what’s best to eat?  With the assortment of mixed messages we get from media, advertisements, friends and family, it can be challenging to distinguish food fact from food folk tale.  Come join graduate nutrition student Mary Kuzmick for this class that lays out healthy eating guidelines in simple, understandable terms. Tuesday, September 27, 2011 7-8 p.m. $10