STRATA Integrated Wellness and Spa - Including Med, Body & Fit

What is Inflammation?

Inflammation is a protective tissue response to injury or destruction of tissues, which serves to destroy, dilute, or wall off both the injurious agent and the injured tissues. The classical signs of acute inflammation are pain, heat, redness, swelling, and loss of function.

The redness is caused by increased blood flow. The swelling is partly caused by white blood cells dispatched by the immune system to destroy the attacker and repair the injury. So, obviously, inflammation is one of the body’s most important defense mechanism. Without it, we would not be able to fight bacterial infections, injuries, and destruction of tissues. So, how can inflammation be harmful?

Inflammation can be both acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is the initial response of the body to harmful stimuli. Prolonged inflammation, or chronic inflammation is characterized by simultaneous destruction and repair of the tissue from the inflammatory process.

When inflammation is appropriate, it protects us from disease but when inflammation is inappropriate or gets out of hand it can cause disease. The immune system is composed of mechanisms that continuously protects us against diseases and infections but is also responsible, when triggered, for potentially damaging autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, systemic lupus erythematosus and type 1 diabetes all of which are associated with a dysfunction of the immune system.

STRATA’s clinical services – including Cardiology, Naturopathic Medicine, Women’s Wellness, Precision Nutrition, Acupuncture … to name just a few –can support you learning more about the role of inflammation in your body and how to minimize its impact.

Please connect with the STRATA Experience Team (719-428-2202; Wellness@STRATAwell.com) to schedule a clinical appointment.

Keeping Your New Year Intentions Fresh and On-Track

As we enter in to the third month of the New Year, take a moment to reflect upon the intentions you set for 2022 and how you are supporting these motivations to remain top of mind.

Intentions might have included … taking more time for yourself, prioritizing loved one, reading more, incorporating frequent relaxation, disconnecting from negativity, finding joy, or expressing gratitude … and all in the spirit of refocusing, recharging, and renewing what matters the most in our lives.

This month’s STRATA Body (Spa & Salon) service highlight, the Mystic Inka Ritual, focuses on purifying, energizing, regenerating, and nourishing the body.

Enter the mystical world of the Andes and discover the healing and nurturing power of native sacred plants. Ancient Inca massage techniques inspired by the four elements of nature act in synergy with exotic aromas, comforting textures, and unique nurturing plants to create an original experience that will deeply feed your body and energize your soul.

With the use of Purple Corn (unique source of antioxidants), Lucuma (excellent source of nutrients, including production of Vitamin B), Sacha Inchi (contributes to cell renewal and skin protection), and Quinoa (support tissue repair), the elaborate full-body treatment blends harmony between humans and nature.

Mystic Inka Ritual: 60-minute service, $180 (GGRC Member Discount of 20% off applies to this service.)

Please connect with the STRATA Experience Team (719-520-4988; spa-salon@gardenofthegodsresort.com) to reserve appointments for Spa & Salon services, including the Mystic Inka Ritual.

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A New Training Offering: The Plus-One (Two-Person) Personal Training

Are you getting the results you are striving for with your current fitness routine? Is your workout more enjoyable when you’re with a friend? Agree that two is better than one?

STRATA Fit is proud to present the Plus-One (Two-Person) Personal Training.

These Personal Training sessions are designed for two GGRC Member Athletes (who both have gym-access privileges within their Membership) to receive high attention, high quality, and specificity – and at a value that supports working out more frequently.

Whether your health and fitness goals include weight management, toning, strength building, or flexibility / mobility / balance, you can approach your workout with a partner, which provides: • Increased motivation, • Increased encouragement, • Harder workouts, • Better (and faster) results, • Ease in trying new exercises, • Increased commitment, • And a little friendly competition.

Plus-One (Two-Person) Personal Training Pricing: • 1 Training (60-minute session): $110 ($40 savings) • 10-Pack Training (60-minute sessions): $950 ($350 savings) • 20-Pack Training (60-minute sessions): $1,700 ($700 savings)

To begin Plus-One Personal Training and to learn more, please connect with David Kidd, STRATA Fit Manager (719-329-4009; dkidd@gardenofthegodsresort.com). 18

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