SUMMER 2014 Life Care Active News for active men and women 55+
Happy New Year!
Summer can be a difficult time to find a health professional but we will continue to provide allied health and fitness services over the upcoming summer season. So if you wish to start the New Year with fresh resolutions and need support to make your goals a reality, please speak to Jude Lowe, our Client Liaison who can assist you in finding the right exercise class and/or allied health professional for you. We are excited to provide you an even wider range of healthy options in 2014 including Zumba, Massage and Weight Management Programs. Miles Lunde – Manager
Congratulations to our Winners On Friday November 29, the annual Life Care Staff Awards Night was held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Antonietta Lorenzutti was the winner of the 2013 Life Care Way Award. This award recognises an employee who conducts themselves in a manner which exemplifies the Life Care Way in their daily work routine. Antonietta conducts herself with professionalism, integrity and enthusiasm. She has a real passion for her job, respects and cares for her customers and communicates positively with her colleagues.
Our aim is to help you make the most of every day, gaining strength, fitness and mobility to truly be ‘active’ every day.
2014 6 week Weight Loss Program Join our 6 week Weight Loss Program for $199 (normally $260) This includes: - 2 Dietetic consultations - 5 Dietitian-led group sessions - 10 exercise classes
Antonietta is always willing to go above and beyond and rises to any challenge and lifts the spirit of all those around her. Antonietta is exceptional and is highly valued by the team at Life Care Active. Jude Lowe also went home with an Award, as a runner-up of the Innovation Award. This award recognises an employee who has shown their commitment to excellence in programs, projects or processes through innovations. Jude finds kernels of ideas and then sees how they can be adapted, changed and implemented within Life Care Active to make a difference for the customers. Congratulations again Antonietta and Jude!
Physiotherapy Podiatry Nutrition and Dietetics
Tai Chi
Massage Therapy
Parkinsons Groups
Speak to Jude Lowe for more information.
Pilates
Occupational Therapy
Balance Programs
Program starts Monday 10 February 2014 Registrations open until Monday 3 February 2014
Walking Groups
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Classes
Personal Training
Strength for Life
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Health Tip for the Holiday Season If you’re going on a holiday, walking is the best way to get acquainted with your location and its surroundings. It’s amazing what you can discover when you are on foot. So remember, to stay active, even on holiday.
Staff Profile Melissa Wardle Accredited Exercise Physiologist An Exercise Physiologist is an allied health professional who uses exercise and lifestyle modification to help prevent and treat chronic health conditions. Melissa is a registered health professional who can receive referrals from your GP and you can claim on your private health insurance.
She is capable in helping you reach your health and fitness goals at any level. Melissa is also available for 1:1 consultations if you want to fine tune your program to address any specific needs such as Diabetes, Osteoporosis or learning how to exercise safely with heart conditions.
NEW Zumba classes coming in 2014 Keep a look out for our new Zumba classes that will be introduced in February 2014. Get your dancing shoes ready! For more information, please speak to Jude Lowe.
More Massage in 2014
She is currently working with us undertaking 1:1 consultations, performing pre and post-exercise assessments and running a number of our classes including Strength for Life, Active Moves, Strength and Balance and general exercise.
Due to popular demand, we have a new Massage Therapist, Marianna Ettore, who will be available every Friday from 9am - 3pm. Why not come and meet her at our FREE February seminar on Friday February 14 at 12pm. Bookings are essential, so please call reception to secure your booking.
Melissa has previously worked with a wide range of clients, namely semi-elite golfers and basketball players, both here and in Melbourne.
Events Calendar
Good Grooves
Australia Day public holiday closure Monday 27 January Massage Therapy Seminar Friday 14 February - 12pm Australia’s Healthy Weight Week 17 February - 23 February Sprout’s 12 hour cooking demonstration Tuesday 18 February www.healthyweightweek.com.au Parkinson’s Learning and Leisure Weekend in the Riverland, Barmera Friday 21 – Sunday 23 March
If you have had an assessment in the last 3 months we can check your fitness test results and recommend if this is suitable for you. New clients will need to have a balance check before they start tapping those toes in class! For further queries, please speak to Antonietta.
You can book a personal consultation with one of our specialists to help choose the right program to meet your needs.
Just call us on 08 8168 7600 Bookings are essential.
lifecareactive.org.au PAY N E H A M R O A D LAMBERT ROAD
Dietitian Exercise Classes Massage Occupational Therapy Personal Training Physiotherapy Pilates Podiatry
Does music make your feet tap? If so, why not consider joining our new Good Grooves exercise class. Run on a Mondays at 1pm by Antonietta, this class matches the moves from the gym classes to music and makes it fun to keep fit.
230 Payneham Road Payneham 5070 South Australia Phone 08 8168 7600 Fax 08 8336 2788 active@lifecare.org.au