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November Spotlight
Because it is Diabetes Awareness month, November Spotlight is bright on our Registered Dietician Joanna Kriehn. Joanna works in two different departments at Mercy Hospital; Primary care with diabetes prevention and under Mercy Sports Medicine. For MSM she supports athletes of all kind from weekend warriors to Fort Lewis Student Athletes. ". I help individuals make the healthiest food choices possible given their unique circumstances. One counseling session may involve helping a student athlete meet their macro and micronutrient needs while working within the confines of a food allergy. Another session may involve helping an athlete find creative ways to fuel themselves before and after workouts to avoid stomach upset". Joanna brings over 20 years of experience as a nutrition professional to the table with each client and prepared to help each individual about their unique health needs and goals.
When talking to Joanna, she discussed why she decided to go into nutrition education. "I find it very fulfilling to help people improve their health in addition to improving their performance. Basically, I like helping people and can’t imagine working outside of healthcare. The field is very interesting to me and nutrition research is always evolving, which means I am always learning something new!
Plus, food is deeply personal which adds a layer of complexity to every situation. Even if I know the research, finding ways to encourage my clients to leave behind old habits and try something new is a fun challenge. At the end of the day, I encourage everyone I work with to listen to the experts though rely on their own wisdom when it comes to fueling their body."
Joanna enjoys meeting new clients and helping a variety of populations. If you have different goals for your nutrition. See the link below to schedule an appointment with Joanna.
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Healthy Thanksgiving Alternatives
There are so many options for Thanksgiving dinner! Some of the guilty pleasures may be a staple at your table, try to change up some of the other sides to create a balanced meal. The link below has so many options for Thanksgiving dinner. From healthier in general to special diets like gluten free. There is a variety of options for this upcoming holiday meal.
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Stay on Track!
As we approach holidays everyone is so busy! It's easy to loose focus on our exercise and food tracking. This tendency leads to giving up for the year and starting again. STAY ON TRACK! Joanna has written some great tips at the link below to avoid falling off track as we approach colder weather and holiday season.
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Winter Maintenance Class Starting!
Winter Maintenance is an ongoing class that will last through the winter season. Whether you are a summer or winter sport athlete this class has a lot to offer. With circuit focused training, you will build strength throughout your body and focus on stabilizing muscles. Each session will end with mobility focused recovery using RAD tools which our instructor can help you learn. The goal with recovery using RAD is to introduce more mobility back into your body. Overall throughout this class you will gain improvement in you functional strength, mobility and mood!
Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning 11/30 at 6:30 pm
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Visit our new booking platform!
1st download the app to easily search, book, and pay.
2nd Bookmark Mercy Sports Medicine to your homepage.
3rd Join us for a class or a personalized training session!
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Analyzing
Personal Data
We have a variety of one on one appointments that will help you get back on track to living your healthiest. Appointments include:
Body Composition – is a great tool to measure your successes and start a conversation about healthy living.
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Injury Risk Assessment – Are you starting a new exercise or sports program? Get a risk assessment first to know before you go.
Personal Training – Is best when you need to get back on track and be held accountable.
Check out all of these appointments and more!
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How We Support You
Mercy Sports Medicine Wellness is here to help support our community by providing services that will boost your personal goals. Our intention is to be an outlet for you to strive to be your best and succeed in your goals. If fitness or wellness is among your new goals, then let us be your accountability partner and support you.
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