Here are a few tips to get you started toward your health & wellness goals:

TIP #1- Juice
If you own a juicer, now is a perfect time to dust it off and use mother nature to help revitalize you. Try some of my favorites from the Father of Juicing, Jay Kordich, like:

The Body Cleanser

** 2-3 carrots
* 1/2 cucumber
* 1/2 of small-medium beet (you can juice the greens too for added nutrients!)

The Red Roar

* 5 carrots
* 1 apple
* 1/4 beet (with greens if you like)

The Alkaline Special

* 2 carrots
* 1 (3-inch) wedge of red or green cabbage
* 4 stalks of celery

Rosy Rickee

* 1 orange
* 1 (1-inch thick) pineapple round, preferably organic
* 1/2 cup raspberries

These juices help soothe the digestive tract, detoxify and get rid of acid wastes by alkalizing your system.

TIP #2- Take Alkalete™ and PURE™
Try adding Alkalete™ and PURE™ to your daily regime.   Alkalete™ is the most recognized and top performing, patented, pH supplement on the market today. Although Alkalete™ is not a drug and was not designed to treat or cure any diseases, if consumed regularly, it will reduce accumulated acid wastes and assist in buffering acid waste build-up in the body, producing a natural improvement in heath, greater energy and vitality, weight loss, pain reduction and more.
PURE™ is a fantastic proprietary digestive health formula to help you gently cleanse and eliminate stored up toxins to prepare for optimum fat loss and enhanced health. PURE™ contains Ganeden BC30, a patented probiotic strain that can withstand extreme temperatures and the harsh acid in the stomach along with enzymes, milk thistle, dried plum and cranberry.

Stop by to buy yours today!

   A Better Body in 2012!    

I recently discovered an amazing nutrition system that transforms your body into a better, stronger and healthier one.  This system is designed for rapid, safe weight loss.  Most participants experience results in their very first 48 hours & can lose anywhere from 7-15+ pounds in just their first 7 days!

Research has shown that the vast majority of people who attempt to lose weight, fail.  According to a recent study at the University of Florida, fast weight loss is more effective long-term then slow weight loss:

“Losing weight at a fast initial rate leads to great short-term weight reduction, does not result in increased susceptibility to weight regain, and is associated with larger weight losses & overall long-term success in weight management.”

The secret to such fast, effective weight loss is the combination of powerful all-natural products and a proven “food cycling” program that turns your body into a fat-burning machine 24/7.  Watch as you transform into a leaner, stronger, more energetic you!

The Holidays are the perfect time to begin working on your health goals and start the year off right!  Call or email to learn how you can get your transformation kit and start losing weight and/or toning your body today!

Getting your feet and gait analyzed can help identify imbalances that maybe holding you back from performing at your best. Knee, hip, and back pain may actually be coming from your feet!  A computerized Gait Analysis is a great way to see how your feet are functioning while you stand, walk and run.

FALL SPECIAL: EXTENDED thru December 16th:
Computerized Gait Analysis & Biomechanic Assessment for only $65- a 50%

savings!
Also, 35% off Prescription Orthotics, with or without shoes!

Email or call to schedule!

Fall Is Here!              

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.

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!

FALL SPECIAL: Now through November 15, 2011
Computerized Gait Analysis & Biomechanic Assessment for only $65- a 35% savings! 
Also, 35% off Prescription Orthotics, with or without shoes!  

Trick or Treat

With Halloween around the corner so are bowls of sugary yummy treats.  One of the main culprits behind poor health, excessive weight gain, diabetes, and body acidity, is sugar in all it’s myriad forms.  This is exactly the reason YOLI created Alkalete™, a patented formula of minerals that can be safely taken daily to neutralize acid wastes that build up in our bodies from nutrient deficient foods and drinks we ingest–like candy.  Now you can satisfy your candy craving AND do your body good with Alkalete™!

In convenient packets to add to your foods & 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

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

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.

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!

FALL SPECIAL: Now through November 15, 2011
Computerized Gait Analysis & Biomechanic Assessment for only $65- a 50%
savings!
Also, 35% off Prescription Orthotics, with or without shoes!

Email or call to schedule!

There is plenty of metered street parking (until 6pm) in front of 5focus.  If you don’t mind crossing the street, parking along the lake is metered until 4 pm in the row along the waterfront businesses, while parking in the row along Westlake Avenue is free all day.  For those stopping by briefly, there is a FREE 30 min parking stall in front of 5focus for your convenience.

Although 5focus is conveniently located, it is easy to get stuck on the wrong side of Highway 99 (Aurora Ave).  If you need help navigating in, please call 206.631-2818 and the receptionist will happily help guide you.

Come visit me in my new work home!

5focus is a movement studio and therapeutic wellness center located in South Lake Union. Voted “Seattle’s Best Workout” by CitySearch, they are a leader in the Seattle health and fitness industry.

In addition to the services I offer (rehab, massage, fitness exercises, gait analysis, biomechanics assessments, orthotic therapy, infrared therapy and functional re-training), try one of 5focus’s unique services.

If you want a challenging workout, stop in for a Kinesis Class (first class is FREE!) or for a Personal Training Session.  If you are feeling tense/tight stretch and realign connective tissue to an extent otherwise unattainable when stretching alone with a Fascial Stretch Therapy session.  If you have had some pain trying to add walking or running into your exercise routine try a Chi Running/Walking private or small group session or a half day workshop to learn how to move injury-free for the rest of your life.  And there is nothing like a Yoga class or a Massage to help you start or end your day.

Enjoy a 5focus Specialty Core (Abdominal) Massage or  Soma Neuromuscular Massage, plus with many other massage techniques to serve you- Hot Stone, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Craniosacral, Manual Lymphatic Drainage or Pregnancy- you’ll be recovering and relaxing in no time.

You can also just stop by, say “Hi!” and have a tour.  I’d love to see you and introduce you to the 5focus team!

The address is 1009 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.  Call 5focus @ 206-631-2818 to schedule your appointment today!

Come experience the difference.

Although my location is changing, my hours will remain the same and I will be able to service you in the same capacity as I currently do, including coordination on patient care with the ACWC practitioners. I am excited to be able to introduce you to 5focus’s great services like Kenisis Classes, Fascial Stretch Therapy, Soma Neuromuscular Integration, ChiWalking/Running, Yoga and more!

I will be seeing patients at my usual hours (Mondays 10 am- 8 pm,  Wednesdays & Fridays 10 am- 5 pm) at 557 Roy St until Friday April 15th and look forward to working together at 5focus beginning Monday April 18th.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via email or by phone at 206-915-9728.

April 15th also marks the end of my Open House Special for those who attended the Chineses New Year Open House and my Orthotic Special, so be sure to schedule now by emailing me or calling 206-915-9728! (Click on the link for special details.)

I look forward to working with you in my new space!

Besides driving, you may also find 5focus by:
Bus Lines: #17 & #74 stop, one block north of us
Trolley: the closest trolley stop is Lake Union Park
Plane: Kenmore Air is right across the street
Also: walking, running, biking – even kayaking!