Healthy Balance is an eight-week, comprehensive and intensive weight management program designed for people ready to make significant lifestyle changes, featuring:

•  Individualized, exercise-based weight loss
  •  On-site exercise in a comfortable environment
  •  Comprehensive fitness and lifestyle assessment
  BodyGem calorimeter to monitor metabolism
  Custom meal planning
  Instruction by professional clinical staff
  Competitive rates

The program includes:

•  Three individual assessment visits with a physical therapist with extensive biometric testing
  •  Twice-a-week fitness training sessions for eight weeks (small group: one physical therapist with up to four participants)
  •  Six nutrition and fitness educational lectures/support sessions
  Resource book with testing results and exercise/nutrition materials
  Individual consult with registered dietician
  Training in use of computer/palm pilot software for caloric tracking
  Follow-up support

The program takes place four times a year on a 12-week cycle to allow for the assessment visits and the eight-week program. 

This program is geared toward those ready to make big life changes for their health. Participants also need to be free of significant or untreated disease processes, and have medical clearance from their physician.

To learn more about this program, attend one of our free orientation meetings, which are held regularly at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

The next meeting will be held:

Tuesday, January 6, 2009
5:30 - 6:30 pm

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Burtness Auditorium

Call 569-7201 to reserve your seat.

 

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