Are you ready to start a healthy 2024? Then, join Thrive’s Health Coaches Amy Carroll + Shawna Giacomini to learn about the 8 Domains of Wellness and how to utilize your innate character strengths to THRIVE in 2024. Date: January 9, 2024 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cost: $30 (Thrivers receive their 15% membership discount) Register on the Mindbody app or call 704-390-7150, ext 2. ...
Can you believe it - December 21st is the first official day of winter. Dr. Scott Greenapple has a few suggestions on how to adapt to the winter season in this week's Motivation. Winter is the time for internal work and a time to gather strength, repair + replenish your physical and mental being. Go to bed early and wait for the sun to come up before rising. Eat warming foods like soup, cooked vegetables + herbs such as: Squash Peas Beans Root vegetable Potatoes Onions Carrots Garlic Ginger Surround yourself with warm colors and candles, and curl up next to a fire. In addition, acupuncture is a great way to create balance, clear stagnation, and increase the energy, or “Qi” (energy and life force) of the...
In this week's Motivation, Dr. Fletcher discusses the importance of increasing lean muscle mass. This can be achieved by eating healthy lean proteins and through strength + resistance training. She also shares the loss of lean muscle mass when using semaglutide products like Ozempic or Wegovy. Studies have shown that 40% of the weight lost on these drugs is lean muscle mass. It’s important to know your body fat and lean muscle mass percentage. We use the InBody scan at Thrive to monitor those numbers. Through the month of December, scans are only $25. Call our office and schedule your appointment today! ...
Harlee Palmer, PA talks about ways to navigate this stressful time of year. Don’t be afraid to set some boundaries this season and Remember to take some time for yourself - whether that be meditation, prayer, or a yoga class…it’s always important to carve out a little self-care! ...
It’s Thanksgiving week and a wonderful time to practice gratitude! When we surround ourselves with grateful people, it extrudes more gratitude. Learn more from Dr. Fletcher + Dr. Palermo in this special Holiday Motivation. We want to know what you are grateful for. Tag us in a photo in your Instagram stories so that we can keep this momentum going into the Holiday Season! We are so grateful for our clients and hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Please note Thrive is closed and will reopen on Monday, November 27th. ...
In this week's Motivation, Health Coach Amy Carroll discusses our upcoming Stress Management: Calm Your Mind + Heal Your Body class! Meet Thrive’s certified functional health coaches, Amy Carroll and Shawna Giacomini, and learn some helpful stress management techniques to help you THRIVE during the holidays. We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class focusing on hip openers with Sally Perry and end with a short discussion with Thrive’s health coaches. All levels are welcome; modifications will be offered. Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat! Stress Management: Calm Your Mind & Heal Your Body Date: November 28th Time: 6:00p – 7:30p Price: $30 Thrivers receive their 15% membership discount. Register on the Mindbody app. or call 704-390-7150, ext 2. ...
Dr. Larson discusses tips for maintaining your well-being throughout the approaching holiday season in this week's Motivation. Don't miss our upcoming Thrive events, such as the Healthy Holiday Cooking Class with Chef Joe LaPiana on November 14th and a Wine + Wholesome Dessert Tasting on December 5th. ...
Dr. Palermo talks about how things happening in the body can affect brain health in this week's Motivation. For example, if you are B12 deficient, this can present as depression. We are learning that root causes can play a role in mental health disorders. Join us for our yoga + learn class on November 6th to learn more about this important topic. Lifestyle, diet, and daily habits can have a profound effect on your mental health. Let’s discuss some strategies to help you feel more balanced and less overwhelmed. We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class with Suzanne Bergen and end with a short discussion with Thrive physicians. All levels are welcome; modifications will be offered. Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat! Date: November 6 Time: 6:00p –...
Dr. Fletcher talks about the InBody scale in this week's Motivation! The number on a regular scale doesn’t paint an accurate picture of your health. The InBody tells us about your true body composition. Body composition evaluates a person’s weight by breaking it into its core components: fat, protein, minerals, and body water. It describes your healthy weight more accurately and provides a better glimpse into your overall health than traditional methods like BMI & weight. Body composition analysis can accurately show changes in fat mass, lean muscle mass, and body fat percentage. Interested in learning more about the Inbody Scale? Click THIS LINK to learn more. ...
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, we're shifting our focus to empowering women with actionable insights. Join Dr. Palermo in this week's Motivation as she reveals the lifestyle and dietary changes that can be your shield against breast cancer. It's a message of hope, health, and resilience. ...