- Healthy Weight Loss Program

The Institute for Restorative Health  created the Healthy Weight Loss Program in an effort to address all aspects of weight management.  IRH’s Healthy Weight Loss Program reduces cravings, increases the desire to exercise, educates  participants regarding nutrition, food and meal planning and illustrates the importance of food by eliminating the emotions associated with impulse eating.

The Healthy Weight Loss Program consists of the seven components covered within an eight-week period:
 
Upcoming classes and workshop dates for this program:
          - Class #1 Thursday, June 12, 2008 – 5:30-7:30pm
          - Craving Reduction Wednesday, June 18, 2008 – 5:15-6:15pm (free optional session)
          - Class #2 Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 5:30-7:00pm
          - Craving Reduction Friday, June 20, 2008 – 4:00-5:00pm (free optional session)
          - HEALTHIER: Saturday, June 21, 2008 – 11:00-5:00pm
          - Class #3 Thursday, July 3, 2008 – 5:30-6:30pm
          - Follow-up Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 5:30-6:30pm
 
The Healthy Weight Loss Program is made up of seven components:
 
1.  Screening Questionnaire, Weight & BIA (Body Index Analysis) 
Health assessment to review health risk factors. Based on the results, a health evaluation may be necessary.
 
2.  My True Body Program 
Three classes with online support as well and an additional follow up session included for continued success.

3.  HEALTHIER Workshop 
Six hours of health education also include 28 day meal planning and a “Feeding the Whole Family” cookbook.
 
4.  Detox Diet
This hands-on food detoxification The Detox Program is recommended after the HEALTHIER workshop has been completed.
 
5.  Craving Reduction Program Introduction
program is designed to rid the body of possible harmful toxins and improve eating habits with daily detoxifying recipes.  Acupuncturist, Rasa Sammy, will offer two free group Acupuncture sessions to further reduce cravings and addictions. These sessions will be held twice a week: Wednesdays 5:15-6:15pm and Fridays 4:00-5:00pm
 
6.  Chiropractic Assessment
A brief one on one overview discussing the importance of body alignment, movement and mechanics in regards to personalized exercise planning and injury prevention.
 
7.  Sauna
Infrared Detox Sauna treatments up to three times per week during the 8-week session to further detoxify the body.
 
 
Additional Support Services
 
- Health Evaluation:  Physical exam, medication review, body impedance analysis and bicycle stress test
- Instructional Shopping Trip
- Cooking Class
- Healthy Weight Loss Support Group Meetings
- Follow up visits with the following providers: Dr. Marco Vespignani, Dr. Eric Hassid, Beth Rotteveel, RN.
(Prorated costs are available based on length of appointment with health provider)
 
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