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WellspringBldg

ABLE Wellness Center
8333 Ralston Road, Suite I, Arvada 80002
303-423-5000
www.drjohn.meta-ehealth.com

Work has begun on the long awaited renovation of the Wellspring Building located at 8333 Ralston Road. The building is being converted into a modern southwestern style and the project should take about six months. Since 2002, the building has been owned by Dr. John Slizeski and his wife, Lea Ann. Dr. John, a chiropractor, has been in practice, in Arvada, for over thirty years. The Colorado Chiropractic Association elected him "Outstanding Young Chiropractor of the Year" in 1983 and "Chiropractor of the Year" in 1985. In 1988, he was elected into the Fellowship of the International College of Chiropractors. For the past 15 years, Dr. John has included Functional Medicine in his practice which involves a variety of laboratory testing and nutritional consultation. Since 1999, he has presented numerous lectures on a variety of health related topics. Twice a year, he presents his "Wellness Academy" which involves a comprehensive review of many of the different body systems. His next Academy class will start on March 31st.

Over a six week period of time, the Wellness Academy progresses through four sessions (7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) that will be held on alternating Wednesdays at the Wellspring Building. The course is continuous and each session leads into the next one. Pre-registration is required. The cost for the entire course is $125.00

1st Wellness Academy Session (31 March 10):

· Introduces the Functional Medicine matrix (a new paradigm for wellness).
· Focuses on interpretation of symptoms (i.e. stress, pain, and inflammation).
· Considers the effect of diet on enzymes (called kinases) and cell signaling.
· Looks at the true potential for individual genetic makeup to influence health.
· Details the homework assignments for maximizing the benefits of the course.

2nd Wellness Academy Session (14 April 10):

· Reviews the assessment (bioelectric impedance analysis) for cellular health.
· Focuses on assessing functions that are related to the gastrointestinal tract, liver detoxification, estrogen metabolism, and the thyroid and adrenal glands.

3rd Wellness Academy Session (28 April 10):

· Focuses on assessing functions that are related to blood sugar regulation, the immune system, cardiovascular health, neurotransmitters, the musculoskeletal system, and the nervous system (i.e. sympathetic vs. parasympathetic systems).

4th Wellness Academy Session (12 May 10):

· Reviews the framework for a balanced diet as well as foundation nutrition.
· Looks at function-specific nutritional supplementation and the considerations for identifying good high quality nutritional products.
· Ends with the individual presentations of a Certificate of Completion for each of the attendees who have completed the course.