Hear the words “invest in your future” and you tend to think of your bank account, investments and actions that you’ve taken for retirement and to protect your family. Although planning for your financial future is important, you have to take care of your physical health to enjoy all of the life you have ahead.
WellWay in Liberty is redefining the modern-day health club by providing so much more than just fitness. It centers around three core beliefs: everyone should have a wellness advisor; people should be more engaged in their health data than checking in once a year; and everyone should have a plan customized to that data.
“We’re going to help clients reach the goals they have and identify potential goals they didn’t even know they had,” says Director of Health Services Lauren Schultheis, RD.
WellWay accomplishes this through an innovative and comprehensive approach that focuses on the use of wellness advisors to guide clients each step of the way. Describing these advisors as the “secret sauce” of their services, Lauren emphasizes the science behind their approach and the need for people to understand their entire health picture for optimal wellness. “What’s exciting is that our members receive a dedicated wellness advisor as part of their membership, along with regular health assessments!”
“To maximize goals, it’s important to focus on the right things,” Lauren continues. A client’s lab results and assessment might indicate a need to make lifestyle changes they hadn’t considered. “The guidance that we give clients often challenges the status quo. Sometimes we tell people to work out less, recover more or tell them they’re actually not eating enough.”
Investing in your health is just as important as following the progress of your retirement fund and WellWay can partner with you through the process in a number of ways:
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Wellness advisor: Consider this person the guide on your wellness journey, helping you to assess your current health regularly, set goals, a timeline for achieving them and keeping in touch regularly to give you the help and motivation you need. And, with specialized healthcare professionals all under one roof, they can collaborate regarding your wellness needs to customize a unique plan just for you.
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Customizing care: Health assessments can help you understand how your body works and changes needed to obtain the optimal results – both inside and out. Physician-validated lab testing, personal trainers, innovative therapy options and nutrition resources can take your individual results and apply them to a personalized approach.
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Holistic health: Of course, health clubs include trips to the gym and your favorite fitness classes, but WellWay understands that health isn’t limited to the weight room and healthcare professionals are an important part of the process. With a physician on staff, you can get a comprehensive picture of your health with holistic care options that fit your lifestyle, and WellWay partners with neighbor Liberty Hospital to extend care for those who need it.
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Innovative approach to healthcare: Although WellWay works with medical professionals to customize your care, they do not intend to replace your medical provider. Utilizing a variety of onsite services, however, might help to avoid some preventable trips to the doctor. With therapeutic options like dry float therapy and other resources for the body and mind, clients can partner with their wellness advisor to take their health to the next level.
WellWay understands that joining a health club is a big commitment given the many ways in which our time and money are stretched these days. By offering clinical, physical and therapeutic support in one location, a membership actually makes staying healthy easier than ever before. A comprehensive investment in your health is one that you can’t afford not to make. And, because WellWay is committed to making sure everyone has the information needed to take the next step in their wellness journey, a dedicated Wellness Advisor and regular health assessments are included in your membership, and anyone can go through the initial personal assessment process for free before committing to a membership.
“We want to make sure people are spending time on the right things and not spinning their wheels,” Lauren says. “When you take care of yourself in the right ways, you can show up better for the things that are important to you.”
“WellWay is more than a gym. It's a lifestyle.” Tim Holcomb, WellWay Member
“To maximize goals, it’s important to focus on the right things."