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MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER Winter 2011

HomecomingWelcome Back …

Dr. and Dr. SchwartzDr. Marc & Meghan McAllister, NPMandi Morgan, CNM

Well Aware winter 2010_UPDATE_MCMC 11/23/10 10:02 AM

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Dear Neighbor,

As I walked into Mid-Columbia Medical Center a fewmornings ago, it occurred to me that there I was,

comfortable in shirtsleeve weather, while holiday decorationswere already up in area stores. It was a nice reminder ofanother of the many benefits we all enjoy living in thiswonderful neck of the woods.

Sometimes we take living here for granted, but that oftenchanges if we spend any time away — as was the case with several of the people you will readabout in this Well Aware. It is with great pleasure that we at MCMC welcome home several healthprofessionals who are either natives or longtime residents of the area.

Drs. Bruce and John Schwartz, who were so instrumental in bringing comprehensive orthopedicspecialty services to the Gorge, have returned from what John has called a “wild Alaskan fling.”

Anyone who has ever received care from one of the “Bones Boys,” or gotten to know them inthe community, understands how good it is to have them back.

Dr. Marc McAllister and his wife Meghan grew up here, and could have relocated just aboutanywhere after completing their education and training. That they returned home to practice tells usall we need to know about how they think the Gorge measures up to the rest of the world.

And then there is Mandi Morgan, a former MCMC employee, who never left permanently, butinstead made daily trips to Portland to complete her training as a certified nurse midwife. She is backfor good, and for the good of patients of Columbia River Women’s Clinic.

It is great to have them all back in this place we, and they, love so much. Having them practicingand living in our region is a gift that will keep giving for years to come.

Happy Holidays

Duane FrancisPresident/CEO


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Inside ScoopIt is Our Mission…

To lead and act as a catalyst inpromoting health for all people.

To recognize the individual as a wholehuman being with different needs that

must be enthusiastically met.

To communicate a vision of health, art,education, technology and create a centerfor healing which will continually upgrade

the quality of life in the communityenvironment in which we live.

To empower people to becomepartners in their health care.

Mid-Columbia Medical Center is a not-for-profithealthcare organization offering comprehensive

services to the Mid-Columbia Region, and isgoverned by a volunteer Board of Trustees:

Robert L.R. BaileyDaniel Boldt

Paul Cardosi, M.D.Duane Francis

Gretchen KimseyCarina Schmidt

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Winter 2011

Kind and Generous Hood River resident Cyndi Sischo’s journey with cancerleads to Celilo, where she finds light in the darkness.

No Place Like HomeAfter completing training as a certified nurse midwife,Mandi Morgan returns to The Dalles.

All About Kids MCMC expands the availability of pediatric care withthree new providers.

Spaaaaaaaahhh Read about the benefits of stress-reducing, therapeutic mineral bath salts and bath soaks.

You Can Go Home Again Marc McAllister, M.D., returns to the Gorge to join theurology practice of family friend Gary Gingrich, M.D.

Resolution Solution At Water’s Edge, personal trainers help turn New Year’sresolutions into lifelong solutions.

Celilo Adds Another Tool

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(ON THE COVER)The Boys are Back in TownLongtime The Dalles orthopedic specialists Drs. Bruceand John Schwartz return from Alaska.


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When Drs. Bruce Schwartz and John describe the land fromwhence they came, their words are poetic enough to

beg the question why anyone in his right mind would ever leave. The homes overlooking the ocean; the eagle’s nest outside

the bedroom window; the ridiculously bountiful fishing; theFriday night jam sessions at the neighborhood hole in the wall(named, of course, The Hole in the Wall) … for two brothersdrawn to small towns and big outdoors, there wasn’t much tonot like about living in Ketchikan, Alaska.

But then they begin to describe their new home, which, asmany will know, is really their old home, and it is hard toimagine the two orthopedic surgeons (remembered by many asthe Bones Boys or Bones Brothers) ever left The Dalles.

“There is nothing better than The Dalles and easternOregon; this is my first love,” Bruce says. “To have theopportunity to come back to familiar surroundings, to be aroundmy kids and grandkids, and to work again with a very high-levelhospital that always gave me the support and tools I needed totake care of my patients, that was just too good to pass up.”

Bruce is not just the grandfather of his kids’ children, he’salso the grandfather of orthopedic medicine in The Dalles. TheMissouri native established the region’s first orthopedics practicein the early 70s, then lured his younger brother out west to joinhim several years later. The two practiced together for 12 yearsin The Dalles, before Bruce relocated to Ketchikan in 1995. Johnfollowed four years ago.

The Boys are

Longtime The Dallesorthopedic specialistsDrs. Bruce and JohnSchwartz return fromAlaska — and couldn’tbe happier to be back.

John Schwartz, M.D.


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Bruce says. “Practicing together gives us a lot of opportunitiesto talk and share knowledge, and I think that really benefits our patients.”

The Schwartzes are already scheduling appointments intheir practice, which will open Jan. 3 at MCMC I OHSUOrthopedics, 1739 E. 12th, in The Dalles, right across thestreet from their former clinic. They will provide a wide rangeof general orthopedic care, including total joint reconstruction,fracture care, sports medicine, arthroscopic procedures and hand surgery.

For their patients who require sub-specialty care, theywill be able to make convenient referrals to the orthopedic

surgeons of Oregon Health & Science University who practice in The Dalles through the medical school’s partnership with Mid-Columbia Medical Center.

That’s one of the changes in the local community theSchwartz brothers are eager to be part of. They are just as eagerto once again be able to take advantage of some of thecommunity assets that haven’t changed.

“Being in Alaska was a great adventure; there really wasn’ta bad thing about it,” John says. “But there were a lot of thingsKathy and I missed. When we left The Dalles our passion wascycling, and you just couldn’t do that in Ketchikan. And one of

Back in Town

“It feels like coming home. It’s likeplaying a nice fiddle. It’s got theright action, the notes are sweetand it just feels familiar.”

— Dr. Bruce Schwartz

By Dick Baltus

“As much as my wife Kathy and I Ioved living in The Dalles,we always wanted to experience working and living somewhereelse, really different, before we finished our careers,” says John.“Joining Bruce up in Alaska, when he needed a partner, gave usthat opportunity. The wild Alaskan fling has been great, but thisis our community, and we always planned to come back.”

The brothers have a special bond that has helped themwork side by side for 15 years without ever having an argument,Bruce says. Their mutual admiration is obvious, even when Johnis comparing his older brother’s looks to a hunting dog’s.

“There’s one photo with Bruce and one of his dogs whereyou can’t decide which one needs a trim worse,” John says. “It’s true what they say about people looking like their pets. Butworking with him is very special.”

“John always takes the extra time to provide excellentpatient care; he is always looking out for his patients,”

Bruce Schwartz, M.D.

Continued on page 18

Drs. Bruce and John Schwartz will begin seeing patients Jan. 3, butappointments are now being made. Please call MCMC I OHSU Orthopedicsat 541.506.6500 for scheduling or other information.


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It was the darkest moment of Cyndi Sischo’s life, with the chilling words of a cancer diagnosis stillringing in her ears, and the love of her family the onlything protecting her from all the thoughts colliding inher head.

And it was about to get darker.As Cyndi waited for follow-up testing in the

large, cold, unfamiliar institution, her home seemedmuch farther away than it was. Her hope did too.

“It was so frightening,” Cyndi says.When the testing was completed, she wouldn’t

go back. She wouldn’t need to. “The first time I walked into Celilo I immediately

knew it was different,” Cyndi says. “I wasn’t as afraid,and I didn’t feel so overwhelmed.”

Few people expect a cancer diagnosis, but CyndiSischo could be the poster girl for unlikely

candidates. The longtime Hood River resident and second-grade teacher and her husband Sanford (as well as 7-year-old son Cole) are health enthusiasts for all seasons.

They cycle, hike, windsurf and ski. Cyndi has coachedfor the Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Team for years. “Anythingoutdoors we have a passion for,” she says. “Every seasonwe have some sport. We’ve always lived a healthy lifestyle.We are very active and appreciate everything that isaround us.”

In fact, it was Cyndi’s active lifestyle that took her tothe doctor last June, completely unsuspecting that therecould be anything wrong with her other than the foot shecut windsurfing. But there was. She had felt the lumpsherself, “but cancer wasn’t even on my radar,” Cyndi says.

Hood River resident Cyndi Sischo’s journey with cancerleads to Celilo, where she finds light in the darkness.

Kind andGenerous

By Dick Baltus


Of all the blessings she countstoday, none ranks higher than thatwindsurfing accident. The tests herdoctor ordered after detecting thelumps came back positive foraggressive stage II breast cancer.

“If I had waited before going tothe doctor, it would have advancedinto my lymph nodes,” Cyndi says.

After her experience at the othercancer center, Cyndi was determinedto conduct a thorough vetting of thecenter she and her family wouldentrust with her treatment. CeliloCancer Center came highlyrecommended by her physician, butCyndi would have to see for herself.Her first impression, whichimmediately eased some of her fears,was reinforced the further she gotinto the center, and the more staffpeople she met.

“Just the fact that you walk intothe center and it is so calm and thefirst people you see are smiling at youand you aren’t herded into some

cubicle makes so much difference,”Cyndi says.

Celilo’s breast care coordinatorMelodi Johnson was there to provideinformation and support. Steven Fu,M.D., Ph.D., was introduced as Celilo’smedical oncologist, and Cyndi metwith Ann Harris, M.D., from Mid-Columbia Surgical Specialists, whohas a special interest and expertise inbreast surgery.

“It was amazing to meet thesepeople,” Cyndi remembers. “Dr. Fuhas these amazing credentials, andwhen we met with Dr. Harris she satwith us for two hours to discuss ouroptions. And this was even before we had decided for sure we werechoosing Celilo. I really felt at peacewith her.”

Everywhere she went, everyprogram she learned about and everyperson she met convinced Cyndi thatCelilo was where she wanted toreceive her care. But her husband andson got to vote too.

“I just felt really safe at Celilo,and I could feel my fear beingreplaced with a feeling that I wasgoing to be O.K. But it was also veryimportant that I be treated at a place where my son felt safe too,”Cyndi says. “And at Celilo it was very clear that Cole was welcome. I never felt like I was seen as a person with cancer. We were treated as a family, and that made all the difference in the world while I was in treatment. It reallyhelped me focus on being a wife and a mom.”

If they were treated as a family,the Sischos say they also felt like theywere family.

“It is very clear that everyonewho works at Celilo really wants towork there,” Sanford says.

Cyndi says she will never forgetCelilo director Lyn Vincenzo holdingher hand and crying with her whenher hair began falling out afterstarting chemotherapy. “I thought,

“… it was also very importantthat I be treated at a placewhere my son felt safe too.And at Celilo it was very clearthat Cole was welcome.”— Cyndi Sischo



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Mandi Morgan may have put more than 50,000 mileson her car in the two years pursuing her goal of

becoming a certified nurse midwife, but she says the timeand effort were worth it.

Last June, after countless hours commuting betweenThe Dalles and Portland, Morgan graduated from theOregon Health & Science University with a master’s degreein nursing. Two months later she began seeing patients atthe Columbia River Women’s Clinic in her hometown of The Dalles.

“When some people hear I’m a midwife, they think I only deliver babies,” Morgan says. “I tell them that while I love delivering babies, I also care for women throughoutthe lifespan from adolescence to menopause.”

As a certified nurse midwife, Morgan provides prenatalcare and delivery, gynecological care and consultation,annual exams, contraception and family planning,menopause and perimenopause management and servicesfor teens. She also writes prescriptions and orders laboratorytests, mammograms and ultrasounds.

Nurse midwives have been caring for American womenthrough pregnancy and other normal stages of life since the

NoPlace Like

HomeBy Lori Russell

After completingtraining as a

certified nursemidwife, Mandi

Morgan returns toThe Dalles to “give

back” to thecommunity she

was raised in.

Mandi Morgan, CNM


early 1900s. Certified nurse midwives (CNMs) areregistered nurses who have completed graduate-leveltraining and passed a national certification exam.

A graduate of The Dalles High School, Morgan earnedher bachelor’s degree in nursing from Linfield-GoodSamaritan School of Nursing in Portland. She worked inpediatrics and high-risk labor and delivery beforereturning to The Dalles to work at the First ImpressionsFamily Birthing Center at Mid-Columbia Medical Center.

“I loved doing labor and delivery and postpartum careat MCMC,” says Morgan of her seven years at FirstImpressions. “I think we give great care and I love thePlanetree philosophy.”

Morgan says her time at MCMC spurred an increasinginterest in women’s health across the lifespan rather than

just during the labor-and-delivery experience. She wasdrawn to midwifery because of its focus on patienteducation and individualized care.

“I have always been passionate about education,”she says. “I have taught childbirth education classes. I enjoy spending time with patients. During labor process, I stay with the woman at her bedside and work with hersupport person and nurse to give her individualized care,support and guidance.”

Before applying to the nurse midwifery program atOHSU, Morgan discussed her plans with the doctors at

Columbia River Women’s Clinic with whom she workedduring deliveries at MCMC. She also talked with MCMC’spresident and CEO Duane Francis.

“Everyone was incredibly supportive andencouraging,” she says. “I knew I didn’t want to workanywhere else. I wanted to practice in The Dalles. It is myway of giving back to the community where I grew up.”

Morgan says she considers it an honor to be presentwith her patients at one of the most important times oftheir lives — the birth of a child.

“Most women will share their birth stories for the rest of their lives. I want to do everything I can to providecare during pregnancy and in labor that supports theindividual needs that are unique to each woman.”

“We are excited to bring a midwife level of

experience to the practice,” says James Faherty, M.D., of Columbia River Women’s Clinic. “Mandi is extremelyintelligent, calm in a crisis and has a good breadth ofexperience. She is very patient and sensitive to a woman’sneeds during labor and delivery.”

When she is not working, Morgan enjoys spendingtime with her family and friends. She and her husband Skyhave two children.

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“When some people hear I’m a midwife, they think I only deliver babies. I tell them that while I lovedelivering babies, I also care for women throughoutthe lifespan from adolescence to menopause.”

— Mandi Morgan, CNM

Mandi Morgan is now accepting new patients at the ColumbiaRiver Women’s Clinic, 1810 East 19th St. Suite 209, in The Dalles.Call 541-296-5657 to make an appointment.

A former nurse in MCMC’s birthing center, Mandi Morgan will be working with the team (above) again, but now as a midwife.


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The care and nurturing of kids is not child’s play.One of the most important steps a parent can take

to safeguard their child’s long-term health and well-being is to establish a relationship with a healthcareprovider as early as possible.

That’s why Mid-Columbia Medical Center iscommitted to giving area parents access to a spectrumof physicians and providers who care for children. Inaddition to the many family practitioners in the Mid-Columbia who provide children’s care, there are severalpediatric specialists, who focus exclusively on the care ofchildren, from newborns and toddlers to teens.

In recent weeks, MCMC has brought in three newproviders to join Dr. Corinda Hankins in the care ofGorge-area pediatric patients. They are pediatricphysicians Sara McCaffrey, M.D., and Louise Sivak, M.D.,Ph.D., and nurse practitioner Meghan McAllister, N.P.

The four will relocate soon from their current settingat Columbia Hills Family Medicine on 12th Street in TheDalles to a separate pediatric clinic on 19th, just acrossfrom MCMC.

To make an appointment with any of the new pediatric providers of Columbia Hills Family Medicine,please call 541.296.9151.

DR. LOUISE SIVAK’S CARE IS INFUSEDwith 20 years of experience and the love of a career she knew shewanted to pursue when she was achild herself, growing up in

Washington D.C.“I’ve known ever since I

was a teenager that I wantedto be a pediatrician,” she

says. “When I went to medicalschool I considered other fields, but

pediatrics was my best experience.That just confirmed it.”

Dr. Sivak studied medicine atWashington University School ofMedicine in St. Louis. She completedher internship and residency in Salt

Meghan McAllister, N.P.

“I like that MCMC has expapediatric care in the Mid-Co

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Lake City and stayed there topursue extensive cancer studies forfive years, which culminated in adoctoral degree.

She then spent three years asa fellow at Denver Children’sHospital treating young patientswith cancer, blood diseases and inneed of bone marrow transplants.

In her Columbia Hills practice,Dr. Sivak focuses on a broaderspectrum of care, providingpreventive services and generalpediatric care, as well as treatingchildren with chronic issues.

“A little bit of prevention canmake a huge difference in the lives

of children,” she says. “If you canmake small impacts now —keeping them healthy, keepingthem fit, trying to make sure otherissues are addressed, like schoolattendance and prevention ofsubstance abuse — you can makea huge impact later.”

Although Dr. Sivak has spentmost of her years in large cities,she says she’s a small-town personat heart. For the last decade she’slived in the Northeast, working inNew Hampshire and Vermont.

“I like to have my communitybe my family,” she says.

COMING TO THE DALLES WASN’T Ahomecoming for Dr. Sara McCaffrey, butit felt like it.

Dr. McCaffrey and her husband Rob,then a professor at RensselaerPolytechnic Institute in upstate New York,lived for a year in Corvallis during the1990s. They were so taken by theNorthwest they kept an eye out for achance to return permanently.

By Jim Hays

Sara McCaffrey, M.D.

“Everyone here,from top to bottom,is very genuine andvery welcoming. I love working inthis clinic.”

— Sara McCaffrey, M.D.


MEGHAN MCALLISTER, N.P., CANcertainly say this community is her family.

The pediatric nursepractitioner grew up in The Dalles, along with her husband,urologist Marc McAllister, M.D.

The McAllisters, who havetwo children ages 4 years and 3 months, jumped at the chanceto return to their hometown to practice. Both sets ofgrandparents plus siblings live in the area.

Dr. Marc McAllister has beenworking with longtime urologistand family friend Dr. GaryGingrich (see article on Page 14).Meghan, who got her nursingdegree in 2009 from UCLA, will

begin her new practice in January 2011.

“It’s a great opportunity toserve the community,” she says. “I like that we will be able to treatkids locally and I like that MCMChas expanded the availability ofspecialized pediatric care in theMid-Columbia region. You havethe opportunity to help people atthe clinic and then see them at thegrocery store or at the soccer field.That’s one of the great thingsabout working in a small town.”

With the McAllisters’ rootsalready in the community, they’llbe running into family and oldfriends often.

“We hope to be here a longtime,” she says.

panded the availability of specializedColumbia region.”

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We live our lives on a fast track.We rise each morning, take a

quick shower and head down the trackto get where we need to be.

Then we do it again the next day.And we stress ourselves out —

sometimes without even realizing it.Research shows that up to 95

percent of all illnesses are caused by orrelated to stress. As a society weshould be alarmed and working onsolutions. What do you do to cope withand reduce your stress?

The impact of stress on healthshould encourage all of us to learn andteach our children the art of stressreduction. Hydrotherapy (bath therapy)can be one avenue to add to yourarsenal of stress-reducing activitiesalong with mindful healthy living.

A hydrotherapy bath is a sensoryexperience, a therapeutic treatment

that warms the muscles and internalbody to allow deep relaxation. That isthe place where healing can beginand symptoms such as muscle andjoint pain can improve. It is naturalmedicine. And it feels wonderful.

Since ancient times, water hasbeen used in many healing therapiesand cultural traditions. As a society,our best use of water is to employ itfor healing and nourishing andhydrating our body.

A therapeutic bath is an excellenttreatment for whole-bodyrejuvenation. The skin, being thelargest organ and riddled withcapillaries and ducts, is a majoreliminative and absorptive system.The added minerals and botanicalshelp to detoxify the body.

Engaging this system, plus oursense of smell and touch, by using

SpaaaaaaahhhThe director of The Spa at Water’s Edge discusses the benefits

of stress-reducing, therapeutic mineral bath salts and bath soaks.By Barb Robison

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Spa: The word spa comesfrom a town in Belgiumrenowned for its thermalmineral waters. It isallegedly an acronym forRoman Emperor Nero’sphrase- “Salus per aquam”(health by water) statedupon seeing the magnificentfountains of Rome.

Barb Robison

For more information about the benefits of a professional or home bath, or to make an appointment for a hydrotherapy bath treatment at The Spa, please call 541.506.5788.


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the healing modalities of aromatherapyand bath therapy together, can bring about profound changes in bothmind and body. Aromatherapystimulates the limbic system which isthe part of the brain that is thought tocontrol our various emotional andbehavioral patterns.

A brief rest and wrap follows thesoak. This allows the body to continuethe detoxifying process.

At the end of a hydrotherapysession at The Spa at Water’s Edge, weoffer a mini-reflexology treatment orgentle hand/foot lotion application. Ourpatients go home relaxed and feeling asense of peace.

When I give a hydrotherapytreatment, I know that tonight, whenmy patient goes to bed, she or he will sleep well. And that is priceless toour health.

Spa Bath vs. Home BathTo achieve the greatest benefits

of a therapeutic bath, combine homebaths with a comprehensive spaexperience, like that provided at TheSpa at Water’s Edge. At The Spa,trained professionals combined thedeepest stress-reducing therapy withclinical-grade products.

Therapy includes a mini-reflexologytreatment that continues the healingprocess and relaxation. Self-therapycan be continued at home, once ortwice per week if possible.

People often ask me, why pay $45 for a bath? I tell them to try thetreatment and then make a decision. I look forward to the comments thatalways follow — “Wow, I am totallyrelaxed, and I understand why it isimportant to come to the Spa for aprofessional hydrotherapy session.”

A professional soak at The Spa isrecommended at least once a month,or several times a month is optimal. Fora full therapeutic treatment, follow thehydrotherapy with a 60 or 90 minutesmassage. The warm water andbotanicals prepare the body formassage. The results are amazing.

Experience a rejuvenating visit to the Spa at Water's Edge

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The origins of Dr. Marc McAllister’snew partnership with longtime

The Dalles urologist Gary Gingrich, M.D.,can be traced to a hiking trail in theWallowas almost two decades ago

The two families were both visitingthe popular Eastern Oregon recreationalspot not long after Dr. Gingrich had set up his practice in The Dalles. That set thestage for a chance meeting between thenew doctor and the 9-year-old futuredoctor that years later would heavilyinfluence Dr. McAllister’s decision to return home to practice medicine.

“I was around the same age asGary’s kids, so we grew up playingbaseball and soccer together,” heremembers. “Then in high school andthrough college I did mentorships andinternships in the operating room at Mid-Columbia Medical Center, allowingme to get to know him even better.”

Dr. McAllister left The Dalles to attend Willamette University, beforeentering one of the country’s mostprestigious medical schools, Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. He and his highschool sweetheart, and now wife, Meghan Coats McAllister, had open minds about where they would eventually pursue their careers (she began as a nurse and is now a pediatricnurse practitioner), and it was far from a forgone conclusion they would returnhome after Dr. McAllister finished hisurology internship and residency trainingat Loma Linda University.

“We had been thinking thateventually it would be nice to come

back closer to family,” Dr. McAllister says. “Other than that we weren’t set on anything.”

But a phone call from his old friendand mentor from The Dalles eventually setthe wheels in motion for a return home.

“Gary called a couple years ago,explained that the need for urologic carein the Gorge had grown to a point whereanother physician was needed , and saidhe would love to talk to me if I wasinterested,” Dr. McAllister remembers.“Once Meghan and I started talking aboutthe possibilities, we rapidly became excitedabout returning.”

As a urologist, Dr. McAllister is trained to prevent, diagnose and treatconditions affecting the urinary tracts ofmales and females, and the reproductivesystem of males (see box.)

Dr. McAllister says he was drawn tothe field because of the opportunity toprovide care for a broad range ofconditions and the rapid technologicaladvances seen in the specialty. He hasbeen trained in the latest urologicaltechniques, including minimally invasivesurgery and robotics.

“Urology is a broad field, but you canbecome pretty specialized,” Dr. McAllistersays. “But you can’t really do that in a small region, and that’s what I like about practicing back in my home town. I am able to practice a broader spectrumof care.”

He says he started thinking about acareer in medicine during high school, andhad dreamed of attending Johns Hopkins,where some of the brightest minds in

medicine practice and teach. “The JohnsHopkins urology training program is verywell thought of across the country,” hesays, “and I feel very fortunate to havebeen exposed to physicians who areconsidered the thought leaders in the fieldof urology.”

Dr. McAllister joined Dr. Gingrich inthe office of Gorge Urology in early July,and it was a busy summer. In addition tostarting his new practice, he and Meghanrecently welcomed their second son,William, to their family, which alsoincludes 4-year-old Jack.

If you would like to make anappointment with Dr. McAllister, call Gorge Urology, 1805 E. 19th St., at 541-296-2201.

You Can Go Home AgainBy Dick Baltus

Dr. Marc McAllister returns to the Gorge to join the urology practice of family friend Gary Gingrich, M.D.

What is Urology?Urology is the medical and surgicalspecialty that focuses on the urinary tractsof males and females, and thereproductive system of males. Commonurologic conditions include:

Urinary tract infections

Stress incontinence

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Male infertility

Kidney stones

Prostatitis

Prostate and testicular cancer

Erectile dysfunction

Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal


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Marc McAllister, M.D.

“We loved this area,” says Dr. McCaffrey.In addition to her medical degree, Dr. McCaffrey

holds a master’s degree in nutritional biochemistry fromBoston University. She did her pediatric residency atMassachusetts General Hospital in Boston and has 22years’ experience as a physician.

Dr. McCaffrey says she immediately felt at home atColumbia Hills Family Medicine.

“Everyone here, from top to bottom, is very genuineand very welcoming. I love working in this clinic.”

The McCaffreys have three children — twodaughters attending college and a 10-year-old son. Theyenjoy the close proximity of hiking, bicycling, skiing andcamping, and are particularly impressed with their newsurroundings, she says.

“What drew us to this area was the surroundingsand the incredible scenery,” says Dr. McCaffrey, who is bilingual in Spanish. “Just the topography and theoverall beauty of the area. Plus we enjoy a more rural lifestyle and the closeness of things like orchardsand wineries.”

To make an appointment with any of the new pediatric providers of Columbia Hills Family Medicine,please call 541.296.9151.

All About Kids continued from page 11

Several community events have been held over the last fewmonths, with a portion of proceeds dedicated to projects of theMid-Columbia Health Foundation. The foundation wishes toexpress its gratitude to the following generous organizations that have demonstrated their support for our mission ofimproving the health of area communities:Splash for Pink – More than $6,000 (Next Century Campaign)

Grand Fondo – $4,000 (Celilo Cancer Center Fund)

Ft. Dalles Days Pro Rodeo – $4,000 (Next Century Campaign)

Columbia Gorge Mortgage – $2,500(Next Century Campaign)

The Theatre Company of The Dalles – $1,000(Susan D. Peterson Diabetes Fund)

In this giving time of year, please join these communityorganizations and support the Mid-Columbia HealthFoundation. To make your tax-deductible donation, contactMCHF at 541.296.7275 or [email protected] can also mail your donation to MCHF, 1700 E. 19th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058.

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A lot of people tell themselves the same thing, and evenstart working toward their goals. Then life happens, as it alwaysdoes, and a busy schedule turns the daily workout into a coupletimes a week, then every two weeks and soon not at all. Andanother New Year’s resolution becomes something else you’vebeen meaning to do.

It doesn’t have to be that way. At Water’s Edge Health andWellness Center, individuals at all levels of health are learninghow to overcome obstacles that can prevent a well-meaningperson from becoming just plain well.

“Although New Year’s is generally the time when peoplemake their resolutions related to health and wellness, there isnothing inherent that happens with the arrival of a new year thatwould make somebody change their lifelong habits,” says MartinaRizzo, membership services coordinator of the Health andWellness Center at Water’s Edge. “To make a resolution

successful, you have to be ready to make changes and those don’t need to wait for a new year.”

Wanting to make changes is one thing, however. Followingthrough can be much more difficult.

Rizzo says people, without being aware of it, often erectartificial barriers for themselves that may sabotage efforts toimprove their health and wellness. One common one is to leap into a vigorous exercise program without being properly prepared.This can lead to stiffness, soreness and even injuries if that well-intended person tries to go too far, too fast.

Water’s Edge has an answer there, too. New members receivethree complimentary sessions with a nationally certified personaltrainer that can be very helpful in getting a fitness program off to a strong, sustainable start.

“I encourage our trainers to have a good conversation withclients to get a feel for their exercise and nutrition habits and thestress they are under in their everyday lives,” says MeghannJenkins, director of fitness at Water’s Edge. “From that we candesign a workout program that works for that individual.”

Jenkins is also a certified Wellcoach, leading a Water’s Edgeprogram designed to help people get into the workout habit andstay there.

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Water’s Edge personal trainers help people make healthy changes that can lasta lifetime — as opposed to the lifespan of most New Year’s Resolution.

Martina Rizzo, membership services coordinator

By Jim Hays


oh my God, here is someone who really understands what I am going through,” she says.

Melodi Johnson would stop by the Sischo’s home with information, and later, Cole reminds his mother,“People (from Celilo) would bring you food.”

“On the days when you didn’t think you’d be able tosee anything positive, the people at Celilo could alwaysbring something bright to your life,” Cyndi says.

And to think, Cyndi’s journey began in such darkness.Her prognosis is excellent. Cole would write her notesduring her treatment reminding her, “The force is withyou” and now, after chemotherapy and surgery, it appearsit was.

“Basically, I think I’m good,” Cyndi says.If there is one word that best describes how she feels

today, after the chance discovery of an unexpected disease,

the introduction to the people of, and care available from,Celilo, the support and love of family and friends, thatword is “grateful.” And Cyndi found what she believes tobe the perfect expression of her gratitude in a song.

Natalie Merchant’s “Kind and Generous” now lives onthe play lists of many of Celilo’s staff members, a thankyou from Cyndi to remind them of the gifts they havegiven to another family.

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“I could feel my fearbeing replaced with afeeling that I wasgoing to be O.K.”

— Cyndi Sischo

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You've been so kind and generousI don't know why you keep on givingFor your kindness I'm in debt to youFor your selflessness — my admirationFor everything you’ve doneYou know I’m bound to thank you for it.

Winter Personal Training SpecialPurchase a four-session package and receive acomplimentary resting metabolic rate test by oneof our exercise specialists. Your resting metabolicrate (RMR) is the rate at which you burn energy orcalories at rest. With this baseline knowledge your trainercan set you on the path to success with a healthy weightloss or conditioning program.

Special good for December, January, and February.

Please call 541-506-5779 for more information.

Kid’s Club Winter WorkshopSaturday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Please join Kid’s Club for our Winter Workshop.This December children are invited to join Kid’s Club

staff in making holiday ornaments and decorations thatthey and their families can enjoy this holiday and formany to follow.

Please call Kid’s Club at 541-506-5786 for moreinformation. We hope to see you there.

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Magnesium – The Star MineralA bath at The Spa includes the use ofmineral salts, which are very beneficialfor correcting various skin imbalances,including disease conditions, andimproving the skin’s barrier function.The high magnesium content of thesesalts benefits the skin and body inseveral ways:• Magnesium stimulates healthy

bio-chemical processes within the body, including an improvedcellular metabolism.

• Magnesium is a co-factor of SOD(superoxide dismutase), a powerfulanti-oxidant.

• It is an excellence anti-stress traceelement and improves musclerelaxation and contraction.

• It aids the transmission of nerve impulses.

NOTE: Hydrotherapy is not alwayscompatible with certain medical conditions,including high blood pressure, heartconditions or pregnancy.

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The Boys are Back in Town continued from page 5 Celilo AddsAnother Tool toFight CancerThe words Elekta Synergy linearaccelerator won’t mean much to theaverage person, but they will mean a lot to cancer patients throughout the region.

This is the name of the latesttechnology installed at Celilo CancerCenter to benefit cancer patientsneeding treatment with advancedradiation therapy. The new equipmentcombines CT scanning with intensitymodulated radiation therapy to help cancer treatment specialists even more precisely and effectivelydeliver the advanced IMRT technology that has been availablesince Celilo opened.

The addition of CT technologyprovides “3-D image-guided”capabilities that enable higher dosesof radiation to be delivered moreprecisely to cancer tumors. Thisincreases the effectiveness of treatment and reduces the effect onsurrounding tissue, says Keith Stelzer,M.D., Ph.D., Celilo’s medical directorof radiation oncology.

“We have been doing IMRT veryeffectively for nine years, and this isthe latest advancement in thattechnology,” Dr. Stelzer says. “Itprovides several benefits to patients.It shortens their treatment time,increases comfort and allows us tomore effectively adjust for body andorgan movements that can occurduring treatment.”

The technology is especiallyuseful for treating certain types ofpatients, Dr. Stelzer adds, such asthose with lung cancer who might notbe candidates for surgery.

Mid-Columbia Medical Centermade a significant investment(approximately $2 million) to ensurearea cancer patients had access to thenew technology without having totravel out of the area.

my other passions is fly fishing. TheDeschutes is my home river, and I’ve reallymissed it. There is really nothing like thesmell of sage brush and a bright blue skyand a redside trout on your fly rod.”

This fall Bruce pulled his RV into town while on an extended huntingexpedition with one of his championhunting dogs, and, still weeks away frommoving, he was already starting to settleinto his old community.

“It feels like coming home,” he says.“It’s like playing a nice fiddle. It’s got theright action, the notes are sweet and it justfeels familiar. I’m already running into

people I knew from town or my practice. I may not always recognize their face, but Imay remember something like their giggle.It doesn’t feel like it’s been 15 years.”

The fiddle metaphor gives awayanother passion that is universal in theSchwartz family. Bruce and his wife, Sher,both played in a bluegrass band inKetchikan. John and Kathy also aremusicians. All four hope to get back intotheir “new old” community’s musical circle.

To friends, family and patients alike,just hearing the Bones Boys are back intown already is music to the ears.

“The Deschutes is my home river, and I’ve reallymissed it. There is really nothing like the smell ofsage brush and a bright blue sky and a redsidetrout on your fly rod.” — John Schwartz, M.D.

Benefits of the MineralsWe Use in Hydrotherapy

Bath TherapyInstructions:Use ½ cup to ¾ cup mineral salts per full tub of warm bath water. Soak for 10 minutesIf desired – add 1 to 2 tablespoonswhole milk cream or massage oil.Caution — tub can be very slippery if youadd any base oils or cream.Other optional additions:

• Essential oils – to reduce stress,headache pain, bodily aches andpains, symptoms of colds and flu,toxic overload.

• Bath gel or soap

Minerals are available at The Spa at Water’s Edge:Kerstin Florian- Thermal Mineral SaltsDead Sea Mineral Salts and MustardSalts manufactured for The Spa

Aromatherapy Class:Saturday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m. to noon Fee $50Call 541.506.5788 to register


C L I N I C S A N D C L A S S E S F R O M M I D C O L U M B I A M E D I C A L C E N T E R

All classes are held at Water’s Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., The Dalles, unless otherwise indicated. Pre-registration required; please call 541-296-7319 to register.

Winter 2011

Core Health & WellnessCardiac Rehabilitation ClinicCardiac Rehabilitation is the next stepafter a heart attack or heart surgery, adiagnosis of stable chest pain or othercardiac conditions. This 10-week clinicincludes supervised exercise, nutritionand education in heart healthmanagement. This clinic will help youregain strength, lessen fatigue whilelearning the tools to reduce cardiac risk factors. Classes are offeredthroughout the year and covered bymost insurance plans.

Pulmonary Health ServicesThe Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Mid-Columbia Medical Center isdesigned for patients with chronicrespiratory disease (COPD), emphysema,asthma, chronic bronchitis, pulmonaryfibrosis and other chronic lungconditions. This class explores therelationship between breathing disordersand physical activity. This 10-week clinicwill guide patients in lifestyle changesthat will help them to improve theirendurance and quality of life:

• decreasing shortness of breath;• improving physical conditioning

and exercise tolerance;• improving emotional well being.

Arthritis and Nutrition Monday, Feb. 28, 9 to 10:30 am$10 (fee includes one support person) Free to Water’s Edge Members

Eating healthy is a smart way tomanage or prevent disease. JenniferZimmerman, RD will discuss the valueof eating healthy to better manage the symptoms of arthritis and to feelyour best.

Managing Your Cholesterol for LifeWednesday, Jan. 12, 3:30 to 5 pm$10 (fee includes one support person) Free to Water’s Edge Health and Wellness Center Members

If you have been told by your doctor that you have high cholesterol or you would like to know about therelationship of nutrition andcholesterol, join our dietitian, JenniferZimmerman and learn how dietchanges can be a big part of managingyour cholesterol. This clinic will helpyou to develop a plan that is safe, saneand promotes disease prevention.

Individual Nutrition ConsultationBy appointment only. Some insurance plansmay cover a portion or all of the visit.Meet one on one with our RegisteredDietitian. Research indicates, nutritionplays a vital role in health and diseasemanagement. Our dietitian will guide youin eating healthy and feeling your best.

Healthy WeightSolutionsWednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm Begins Jan. 27, 2011$250(discount for Water’s Edge Members)

This outpatient program is a unique 8-week progressive weight loss andwellness clinic that will provide a safe andsupportive environment for weight lossachievement, stress reduction and diseaseprevention. The program will focus on aholistic solution to weight management.The curriculum will include researchbased integrative strategies that aresimple, practical and lifelong.

WELLNESS AT WATER’S EDGE

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WORKSHOPS & CLINICSAbout Those New YearsResolutions…Monday, Jan. 24, 6 pmFree

Is one of your resolutions to takebetter care of yourself? Start the newyear off right by learning how toachieve healthy, vibrant skin, at anyage! We will discuss what treatmentoptions are available at the Spa atWaters Edge and help you formulate aplan to get your skin in shape!

Acupuncture TherapyOffered at Celilo Cancer Center or Water’s Edge

Call for appointments or more information.Water”s Edge 541-506-5788Celilo Canter 541-506-6998Acupuncture is one discipline takenfrom the heritage of Chinese medicine.The technique involves the insertion of very fine needles at specific points in the body which have been shown to be effective in the treatment ofvarious conditions.

Freshstart – Tobacco Cessation ClassCall for Class ScheduleFree

There’s never been a better time to quitsmoking or using tobacco than rightnow. Freshstart provides you with thestructure and support you need to help

you quit and stay quit for good. TobaccoCessation coordinator Emily Curtis leadsyou through four one-hour classesdesigned to help you discover the keysyou need to leave tobacco behind forgood. To register, call 541-296-7319.

Love and Communication –a Workshop for CouplesMonday, Feb. 7, 6:30 to 8 pm$25

Rodney McDowell, LCSW

Committed couples keep theirrelationship growing. Why are weattracted to each other and how do wekeep that attraction alive. What keeps arelationship healthy? Effectivecommunication is one key tostrengthening and keepingrelationships healthy. In this workshopyou will learn about the evolvingrelationship as well as learn helpfulcommunication tips that will strengthenor revitalize your relationship.

Couples Massage ClassFriday, Feb. 18, 6:30 to 9 pm$75

This couples massageclass is based onsimple, easy-to-learnrelaxation massagetechniques and isdesigned to help you and your partnershare the nurturing, relaxing,therapeutic benefits of massage with

each other. This class is limited to 8couples. The class will begin with basicinstruction and then each couple willbe assigned a room and practice withguidance from our massage therapists.Each couple will receive acomplimentary bottle of ourcustomized massage oil blend.

Love Is In The Air — Do You Love Your Skin?Saturday, Feb. 19, 10 amFree

If you have a love/hate relationship withyour skin, this class is for you! We willcover common skin conditions like acneand rosacea, and which ingredients andtreatments are most effective.

Introduction toAromatherapySaturday, Feb. 26, 9 am to noon$50 (includes supplies)

Aromatherapy is a multifacetedhealing art, using the essentialoils of aromatic plants and trees topromote health and wellness. Thisclass will provide education in the safeuse of essential oils, both at home andin the workplace. Promote relaxationand uplift your body and mind.Students will create their ownaromatherapeutic blend to take with them.

MASSAGE

Swedish, Pregnancy or Relaxation 60min/$65 90min/$90Deep Tissue or Warm Stone ...........60min/$75 90min/$100Reflexology ............................................................................$65Botanical Mineral Bath Therapy & 60min. Massage....$99

BODY TREATMENTS & MASSAGE

Chamomile or Turkish Vichy Body Treatment................ $90Vichy Shower Exfoliation & Massage Package .............$140Chamomile Body Scrub Exfoliation ....................................$65Exfoliation and Massage .................................................. $110

ADD ONS

Massage Add 15 minutes to any massage .................$15

ORGANIC MEDI FACIALS

Signature................................................................................$75 Rosacea/Sensitive ...................................................................$85Nourishing Anti-Oxidant .......................................................$85Acne ............................................................................................$95Men’s Sport Facial ..................................................................$75

FACIAL RESURFACING TREATMENTS

Infusion Peel ............................................. $100 ea or 5/$450Microdermabrasion ..................................$100 ea or 6/$550Facial.......................................................................................$XX

ADD ONS

Add a Facial............................................................................$50

HYDROTHERAPY

Botanical Mineral Bath Therapy and Wrap ....................$45Botanical Mineral Bath Therapy & 60min. Massage....$99Sunshine Bliss Hydrotherapy Mineral Bath ....................$45Therapeutic mineral soak with added citrus and spring blossoms

WAXING SERVICES

Eyebrows ............................................................................... $15Lip ............................................................................................$10Chin .........................................................................................$10Bikini .......................................................................................$35

Underarm............................................................................ $351/2 Leg................................................................................. $35Full Leg ................................................................................ $60Full Leg with Bikini ............................................................$85

Spa Menu – Combine any two single services and receive a 10% discount excluding waxing. Gift Certificates available.

All classes are held at Water’s Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., The Dalles, unless otherwise indicated. Pre-registration required; please call 541-296-7319 to register.


Membership Information; Single, Couple and Family Memberships are currently available. Our center offers a medical fitness approach to achieving lasting lifestyle changes and optimal wellness.We invite you to call 541-506-5779 to learn about membership. We offer a comprehensive selection ofgroup exercise classes for all fitness levels. All group classes are included with membership. Non-members are welcomed. Please call for prices.

Les Mills© Group Fitness Classes Coming This Winter – Fall in love with fitness. These dynamic groupexercise classes are designed to give you the results you want while having more fun than youthought possible. You’ll never look at fitness the same way.

Group Cycle – Mon 5-6 pm; Sat 12:30-1:30 pmTues/Thurs 5:45-6:45 am & 6-7 pm;A great way to get a vigorous workout on anexercise bike! Instructors gui de the group throughvarying phases of intensity. Participants determinetheir own exertion level.

Intro to Strength – Sun 4-4:30 pmThis 30-minute class will guide beginners throughthe basics of building strength.

Core Fusion – Thurs 9-10 amThis is a mat-based core stabilization/yoga blend class.

Ride and Relax – Fri 7:30-8:30 amThis class blends cycling, stretching andrelaxation to build strength and flexibility.

Water Aerobics – Mon-Thurs 9-10 am; Tues/Fri 6-7 pm; Mon/Wed/Fri 10:30-11:30 am;Wed 4-5 pmA low-impact water workout that will improvemuscle tone and cardiovascular fitness. All levels.

Dance Aerobics – Wed 5:30-6:30 pmFeaturing interval training sessions wherefast and slow rhythms are combined to toneand sculpt your body while burning fat.

Circuit Training – Mon/Wed Noon-1 pmInterested in building strength whilesimultaneously getting a great cardioworkout? New participants are encouraged to sign up for the first class of the month.

Personal TrainingOne-on-one sessions with a personal trainercan assist you in developing a trainingprogram and reaching personal goals. Trainers can work with your physician, physicaltherapist and other healthcare specialists todevelop safe and effective workouts.

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Some class sizes are limited. So, please call to register your spot 7 daysin advance or less for each class. Class schedule subject to change,please check the calendar at WellnessAtWatersEdge.com.

TAI CHI Tai Chi for Balance – Mon 9-10 am; Tues 5:30-6:30 pm; Fri 1-2 pmA great introduction to Tai Chi, Participantsmay sit or stand during this class.

YOGAChair Yoga – Thurs 9-10 am A gentle form of yoga practiced whilesitting in a chair, or standing using a chairfor support.

Gentle Yoga – Tues/Thurs 7:30-8:30 amThis easy-does-it class is perfect forbeginners or people with limited mobility.Stretch, breathe and ease your way intogreater flexibility.

Hatha Yoga All Levels –Mon/Wed 6:15-7:45 pmThis class incorporates props such as mats,blankets and blocks, allowing participantsto receive the maximum benefit from eachposture.

Healing Hatha Yoga – Mon 3:30-5 pm This class is tailored to the individual withfocus on breath, healthy alignment, coreawareness, strength, flexibility andmindfulness. Beginners welcome!

Sunrise Yoga – Tues/Thurs 6:30-7:30 amBreathe, stretch, strengthen and beginyour day in a positive way. All levels.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – Wed 5-6 pmIncorporating pranayama (breath), asanas(postures) and exploring deeper floorposes, this class is for intermediate andadvanced students of yoga.

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Mindfulness & Breath WorkPart 1 Wednesday, Jan. 26Part 2 Wednesday, Feb. 2 OrPart 1 Wednesday, March 16Part 2 Wednesday, March 237 to 8 pmFree

Learn simple breathingtechniques that can lower blood pressure and pulse,decrease stress and anxiety,improve immune function, ease insomnia, improve digestion and speed healing time. Wear loose,comfortable clothing.

Introduction to MindfulnessPart 1, Wednesday, Feb. 9Part 2, Wednesday, Feb. 23FreeWater’s Edge Meditation RoomMounting research is showing the health benefits of relaxationpractices. In this basic class you will learn the history ofmindfulness, the medical benefits and simple relaxationtechniques that you can use in your personal plan of good health.

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Specialized ProgramsOrthopedic Rehabilitation Neurological Rehabilitation

Physical TherapyFunctional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)Golf ClinicMobility & Seating ClinicOsteoporosis Vestibular Rehab & Balance Therapy Women’s Health Physical Therapy A women’s health physical therapist canhelp resolve difficulty with pelvic pain,incontinence, pregnancy and postpartumconcerns, and get you back to the lifestyle you enjoy.

Occupational TherapyHand Therapy and Upper Extremity Lymphedema Treatment and Therapy

Speech TherapyDysphagia

Aquatic Therapy

Water’s Edge 551 Lone Pine Blvd. 541-296-7202Our multidisciplinary approach to outpatient rehabilitation services includes physicaltherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and aquatic therapy.

OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES

With a physician’s referral, these therapies arecovered by most insurance plans, includingMedicare. We will assist you to determine yourinsurance benefits.

Individual Certified DiabetesNurse Educator ConsultationSchedule a one on one with ourregistered nurse and learn about themany aspects of blood sugarmanagement. In this visit our nurse willwork with and customize the visit toyour specific concerns. Covered by mostinsurance plans.

Individual Diabetes Nutrition EducationMeet one on one with our registereddietitian. Our dietitian will review yourblood sugars in relationship to yournutrition. Together you will customize ahealthy eating plan that will supportliving healthy with Diabetes. Covered bymost insurance plans.

Living Healthy with DiabetesMondays, 2 to 5 pmJan. 10, 17 & 24, March 7, 14 & 21

The Diabetes Self-ManagementEducation Class is a learning experiencefor people who are newly diagnosed orhave a history of diabetes. In this class,you will learn blood sugar monitoring,nutrition and meal planning, stressreduction, medications and much more. We encourage a support person toattend, at no additional fee. Day andevening classes are available throughoutthe year. The Diabetes Educationprogram at MCMC is accredited by theAmerican Diabetes Association.

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TOTAL BODY STRENGTHENINGLearn proper lifting techniques for upper andlower body weight training. Class willaddresses common lifting mistakes,performance enhancement supplements,workout durations, muscle soreness, andfrequency of workouts.

CORE AND BALANCE TRAININGClass focuses on strengthening core andstabilization muscles, and increasing youroverall balance. Class will address commonmistakes with abdominal and low backexercises, recommended stretchingprotocols, recognizing center of balance.

PLYOMETRIC TRAININGWork on increasing burst power, musclespeed, increasing vertical jump, and stamina. Class will address injury preventionwith repetitive activities, proper landing and throwing techniques, appropriateplyometric training schedules, and dynamicwarm-up activities.

AGILITY TRAININGImprove your footwork, increase your changeof direction reactions, and improve generalreaction times. Class will address anklestrengthening plans, upper body form inrunning activities, and bracing vs. taping.

551 Lone Pine Blvd.WellnessAtWatersEdge.com

Monday, Dec. 20 & 2712:15-1 p.m. Men’s Core and Balance Training1:15-2 p.m. Men’s Plyometric Training2:15-3 p.m. Women’s Total Body Strength Training3:15-4 p.m. Women’s Agility Training

Tuesday, Dec. 21 & 2812:15-1 p.m. Men’s Total Body Strength Training1:15-2 p.m. Men’s Agility Training 2:15-3 p.m. Women’s Plyometric Training3:15-4 p.m. Women’s Core and Balance Training

Wednesday, Dec. 22 & 2912:15-1 p.m. Men’s Plyometric Training1:15-2 p.m. Men’s Core and Balance Training 2:15-3 p.m. Women’s Agility Training3:15-4 p.m. Women’s Total Body Strength Training

Thursday, Dec. 23 & 3012:15-1 p.m. Men’s Agility Training1:15-2 p.m. Men’s Total Body Strength Training2:15-3 p.m. Women’s Core and Balance Training3:15-4 p.m. Women’s Plyometric Training

DATES: Dec. 20-23 & 27-30

CLASS INFORMATIONLimited to 15 participants per class. Call 541-506-5779 to register. Age limit is 13-19 .

COST: Individual Day (2 sessions): $252 Day Package: $40

1 Week Package: $72(Cannot be split between the two weeks)2 Week Package: $120• Fitness Center Adult Day Pass included

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• Best Happy Hour in the Gorge – 3-6 p.m.

• New Friday Night Suppers

• Sunday Brunch

• Banquet, Meeting and Wedding FacilitiesSpace is still available for your business or private holiday party, and we host weddings small and large.

• Quick-serve Tapas (small plates) lunch buffet

• Dinners to go New nightly dinner entrees you can pick up and take home. Just $8-$12 including beverage

• Friday Night Winemaker Dinners

Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For our complete menu, visit www.WellnessAtWatersEdge.com

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“There are some people who can set their own goals and havethe knowledge base and determination to follow through and reachthat goal,” says Jenkins. “It’s rare but you do see them from time totime. For the rest of us, though, we need a little bit more. And apersonal trainer or Wellcoach will significantly increase your chancesof success.”

Wellcoaching, Jenkins explains, is a one-on-one service that is a hybrid of personal training, nutrition and counseling. Wellcoachtrainers help clients view fitness and nutrition as key components oftheir overall health, and help them recognize conditions that mightkeep them from reaching their goals.

Wellcoaching is designed to bring the client along gradually,starting slowly and simply and then helping to build progress throughexercise and nutrition. The trainer and client set specific goals,determine ways to measure progress; keep the program realistic and achievable; and set a time frame in which to reach the goals.

“Even if people are eating healthy and exercising regularly,they might not be getting the full benefits if they are, for example,experiencing extreme levels of stress at their job,” Rizzo says.

“Wellcoaching can help people discover what obstacles are holdingthem back and find ways to work through them so that they canachieve the results that they want.”

The Health and Wellness Center at Water’s Edge offers an idealenvironment for people looking for guidance and assistance towardthe lifestyle goals.

Besides its Wellcoaching program, modern fitness and aquaticsfacilities the center offers a wide range of classes — includingcourses to help people eat healthier at home.

“Water’s Edge offers a unique environment,” Rizzo says. “It isconveniently located and easy to come in and get your workoutsdone. Many of our members have commented about how much theyenjoy coming in because now their workouts don’t seem like achore. There is a real feeling of community here among our membersand staff, and we pride ourselves on giving very personalizedattention. That’s what keeps our members coming back.”

“Wellcoaching can help people discover what obstacles areholding them back and find ways to work through them sothat they can achieve the results that they want.”

— Martina Rizzo, Membership Services Coordinator, Waters Edge Health and Wellness Center

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For information on personal training, Wellcoaching or becominga member of Water’s Edge Health and Wellness Center, phoneRizzo at 541-506-5779 or go to www.wellnessatwatersedge.com


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