April 13, 2009
Pura Vida & Nectar

PUR 411
ANNIVERSARY PARTY!

 Join us to celebrate

Pura Vida Fitness & Spa's
One Year Anniversary!

April 23rd
6-9 pm

In Conjunction with
Denver Magazine/Bacardi

RSVP at Member Services.
APRIL 15th
ANNIVERSARY PROMOTION

Prepay your membership dues for 12 months and receive a 15% discount!

Must prepay in April
Please contact
Membership
for details.
Cell Phone Usage
For your privacy and
the privacy of others,
please use the lobby area.

cell phone

Cell phone usage is not permitted in the locker rooms, on the fitness floor or in Nectar™.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Wellness Words

Dr. Kathleen Gross
Dr. Kathleen Gross
D.C.   C.C.S.P.   F.I.A.M.A.
Wellness Advisor


East Meets West
 
In my 21 years of clinical experience I have come to believe that Wellness is a personal journey. Each of us is responsible for sorting through the massive amount of (often conflicting) information to create our plan for success.
 
Whether your objective is to reduce stress, sleep better, have more energy, lose weight, win a sports event, have ripped abs . . . both Eastern and Western practices have something to offer.
Find out what is the best approach for YOU.
 
I welcome you to join me for a free lecture on
Integrating Eastern and Western Disciplines to Design Your Own Personal Plan
for health and vitality.
 
Monthly FREE Wellness Lecture
Monday, April 20
7 pm
Group Fitness Studio

Contact Dr. Kathleen for more information at 303.999.2934 or DrKathleen@PuraVidaClub.com
Personal Training
WELCOME OUR NEW PERSONAL TRAINERS
chrisChristopher Chacon,
B.A., M.S, HFS
Master Trainer
B.A., Kinesiology
B.A., Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
M.S., Sports Medicine & Clinical Exercise Physiology
ACSM Health Fitness Specialist
KINESIS® Instructor

jen
Jen Rico, B.S., CSCS

Master Trainer
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
NCBTMB, National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Holistic Nutrition Specialist, 200 hours
 
Take advantage of a COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION with Chris or Jen. Contact them directly to schedule at chrisc@puravidaclub.com or jenr@puravidaclub.com
EveyK Boutique

Check out the new merchandise arriving weekly!


eveyK

Gypsy 05
Royal Plush Active Wear
Bobi - Casual Gym Wear
Velvet Heart
and so much more . . .

men's clothing - 1st floor
women's clothing - 2nd floor

www.eveyk.com

Visit EveyK's New Location in the Lowry Town Center.
Pressed4Time
Outstanding Dry Cleaning Service right at your fingertips!

Pressed4Time

Pressed4Time offers a variety of dry cleaning services as well as shoe shining and repairs, alterations and leather cleaning.

It offers the convenience of pick up and delivery dry cleaning combined with the superior service you have come to love at Pura Vida.

Items will be picked up every Tuesday and Friday and returned on the next respective pick up day.

Stop by the second floor reception desk for more info.

All first time customers receive 20% off of their first order (5 piece minimum).

Pressed4Time is proud to offer you the services of Denver's Best Cobbler
Frank Westerfield of Westerfield Cobblers
  Pura Dog Vida
Because your pooch deserves a Pura Life too.

Starting this spring, we are exploring a Pura Dog Vida dog walking service. Bring your dog to the Club and we'll walk it, (outside of course) while you work out. Please contact us to request times.



We also have a exclusive agreement with BARK doggie day care - show your Pura Vida Club access card and receive discounted doggie daycare at BARK.
www.barkdenver.com

the hound lounge

The Hound Lounge
Dog Beds

located in our 2nd floor boutique. Exclusive to Pura Vida, these dog beds are sure to make your dog and home décor very distinguished. Custom orders available.

Please contact Juliet at julieth@puravidaclub.com
for more information on
Pura Dog Vida!
A Message From J Madden

Dear Pura Vida Members,

The past year has been an extraordinary learning experience where the challenges were favorably balanced with many positive outcomes.  Managing challenge is an acquired skill that has brought us to a milestone; Pura Vida's first year anniversary. Pura Vida and Nectar remain extraordinary "products" where customer service and the customer's experience is paramount. It has been a year of refinements and like anything in life that is truly "worth it" perseverance is mandatory and quality must be delivered. We are on a path of continuous improvement in all levels of our operations. We have genuinely appreciated the loyal support of our members as all of you are dedicated souls that believed in us enough to help us build our ever blossoming culture and our pursuit to continuously strengthen this bond each month.  

I remained convinced that Pura Vida and Nectar are exactly the right offerings for our growing member demography. We have received and continue to embrace all of your comments, suggestions, and recommendations as without your input we are not able to truly connect with our members, grow, and improve. When we opened one year ago we trusted our intuition that we were on the right path by providing a truly exceptional club that from the start was designed to be "different" from all of the others. Our goal has always been to have a deeper connection with our members, where the experience with every visit elevated you; which is why we selected our esteemed name Pura Vida.

We have listened. With your comments and feedback we have learned many things. From our intuition prior to opening to your acceptance post opening, you have guided us on our path to success. Success can be measured in many ways. Certainly from the business standpoint, there are real financial goals we must achieve. From the member standpoint we must provide excellent programs, classes, staff, services, and excellence in the overall customer experience. We are working as hard as we know how to find the equilibrium between these two categories of success. Building our member culture and making a deeper, if not profound connection with all of our members is essential. Pura Vida is meant to be more than your fitness club. We hope to be your personal sanctuary away from the many demands and stresses in your lives. A place of retreat and comfort where your time is truly your own.  

I know I speak for our entire Pura Vida and Nectar Staff when I say that your belief in us is incredibly validating. We pledge our ongoing best efforts to continually improve and to assure you that your membership and patronage is our highest priority. We are honored that all of you have selected Pura Vida and Nectar and I am already looking forward to writing this note one year from now as your support will make this a reality. Until then, please know how much we appreciate you, your support, and your total enjoyment of your Pura Vida and Nectar experience.

I hope to see all of you at our anniversary party on April 23rd. It will be a wonderful celebration where all of us can reflect on the past year, the challenges it has presented, but mostly on our continued good health and many blessings we enjoy.

Yours in Pura Vida,

J Maddenj madden
Managing Partner
Pura Vida Fitness and Spa

O3 Consulting Group
2955 E 1st Avenue Suite 200
Denver, CO 80206
Mobile: 303-618-2915
Office: 303-321-PURA
Fax: 303-321-VIDA

p. 303.321.PURA (7872) ext.127
f. 303.321.VIDA (8432)   www.puravidaclub.com
Fitness/KINESIS™
BOOT CAMP ~ PURA VIDA STYLE
with Anne Parker
and the PV Boot Camp Team
On the Fillmore Green in Cherry Creek North
M - TH 5:45-6:45 pm
M/W 5:45-6:45 am
The first Saturday of every month 9 am
Member fee: $200
In honor of our anniversary month, enroll by April 27th and receive $25 off!
Guest fee: $250
Participate in this action-packed, 60 minute format using the industry's latest innovative accessories, TRX and Kettlebells!
 
Contact Anne for more information or to reserve your space today at x161 or annep@puravidaclub.com

GROUP FITNESS
group fitnessStay tuned for the unveiling of the NEW Group Fitness Programming Schedule to be introduced the week of April 20th.

Please share any feedback about your Group Fitness experience with Heather Bahlmann, Fitness Director - heatherb@puravidaclub.com


UPCOMING NEW CLASSES

Tuesday 7 am TURBO KICK with Devra
Tuesday 10:30 am willPower & grace with Stacey Lei
Wednesday 7 am QUICKBurn Jump Rope with Jen
Thursday 9:30 am Cardio Sculpt with Donna
Thursday 10:30 am NIA with Tracey
Friday 12 pm TURBO KICK with Marissa
Friday 4:30 pm QUICK Burn Jump Rope with Jen
Sunday 4:00 pm Pilates Mat with Ann
AND MORE!  Stay tuned for details.

willPower & grace - Phase I Instructor Training
Stacey Lei Krausswith Program Creator, Stacey Lei Krauss
April 18th - 8:45 am - 5:00 pm
Learn about intensity training, coaching and "cueing" techniques - as well as "creating the experience". Get the inside scoop on the Fitness Industry's newest trend: barefoot training - and how to implement it safely and effectively. Contact stacey@staceylei.com for more information or to register. Download PDF.
 
willPower & grace MASTER CLASS
April 18th - 9:30-10:30 am
All members are welcome!

KICKIN KINESIS™ WEEK - COMPLIMENTARY KINESIS CLASSES FOR MEMBERS & GUESTS
April 15 - 21

Wednesday 4/15:
9:30 am EXPRESS with Adrine
3:30 pm INTENSE with Sara
6 pm EXPRESS with Sara
 
Thursday 4/16:
6 am EXPRESS with Ian
7:30 am KINESIS FOR RUNNERS with Jen
10 am EXPRESS with Jen
12 pm INTENSE with Sara
 
Friday 4/17:
10 am INTENSE with Ian
4 pm EXPRESS with Jen
 
Saturday 4/18:
12 pm INTENSE with Ian
 
Monday 4/20:
6 pm KINESIS FOR RUNNERS with Jen
 
Tuesday 4/21:
8:30 am EXPRESS with Adrine
12 pm INTENSE with Ian

Contact Heather for more details at heatherb@puravidaclub.com or x133

NEW KINESIS SCHEDULE effective April 1st.

Pilates
ROCKIN REFORMER WEEK - COMPLIMENTARY REFORMER CLASSES FOR MEMBERS & GUESTS
pilatesApril 15 - 21

Wednesday 4/15:
10:30 am with Tammy
12 pm with Ann
6:30 pm with Ann
 
Thursday 4/16:
7:15 am with Deanna
5 pm with Ann
 
Friday 4/17:
5:30 pm with Jonathan

Saturday 4/18:
9 am with Ann
10 am with Jonathan
 
Monday 4/20:
2:30 pm with Tammy
5:30 pm with Ann

Contact Ann for more details at annd@puravidaclub.com or x173

IMPORTANT REMINDER Reservations are mandatory for ALL Reformer classes. Contact the Pilates Desk to reserve your space - x104.

NEW REFORMER SCHEDULE - effective April 1st.
Yoga
YOGA FOR BEGINNERS WORKSHOP
yogawith Jessie Franklin
Saturday, April 25th 12 - 2 p.m.
Members: $25 Guests: $30
 
An Immersion class for a strong foundation.
Come join Jessie on a journey into Yoga. This is the perfect class to brush up on your basic yoga skills or to build a strong foundation to start a safe and beneficial practice. We will explore sun salutations, many of the most common yoga postures and their overall physical and physiological benefits, and breathing techniques used in yoga.  Safety, technique, alignment and modifications for injuries will be the main focus of this immersion.
 
Contact Member services to reserve your space today. Space is limited.
Nutrition
GROCERY TOURS
healthy shoppingShop Smart to Be Well and to Achieve & Maintain Your Ideal Weight
Do you find yourself buying the same things over and over again? Do you buy convenience items to save time but know you could make healthier choices? Are you ready to begin 2009 with a better eating plan?

Learn how to:
Select healthy snacks that are also convenient · Save time in the store · Purchase items for make ahead and freeze recipes to save time at home · Find fresh ingredients to add to prepared items for quick and healthy meals · Shop for ingredients in one of Dr. Kathleen's favorite recipes (surprise!)

Upcoming Shop Smart Grocery Tour:
April 27th
5-6 p.m. Whole Foods
Members $35 Non-Members $42

Contact Dr. Kathleen to register or for more information about these programs at 303.999.2934 or DrKathleen@PuraVidaClub.com.
Wellness
DEXA BONE DENSITY & BODY COMPOSITION TESTS
dexaMaybe you don't need to lose weight after all. Maybe you just need to lose fat and gain some lean muscle. Your bathroom scale cannot measure this. One of the most accurate ways tp access your fat to lean ratio is through central DEXA evaluation. How do you compare to healthy adults your age in terms of optimal bone density?
Hospital grade hip and spine DEXA technology is available to Pura Vida members and your friends and family.

By Appointment - Tuesday, April 14th, 1 - 6 p.m.
Bone Density  Members $119 Non-Members $144
Body Composition  Members $199 Non-Members $144
Both Tests  Members $149 Non-Members $179

For additional information contact Dr. Kathleen at 303.999.2934 or drkathleen@puravidaclub.com
 Nectar
SPA WEEK AT NECTAR X2 - April 13th - 26th
nectar facialNectar celebrates Spa Week for 2 weeks with three of our best 50-minute services for only $50 each. Try a Melt Down massage, Ultra Hydra facial, or a Mini Mani/Pedi combo with glass of champagne. Come in April 13th - 26th for some Spa Week feel good.


To ensure serenity and privacy for you and other clients, please make your phone calls in the Pura Vida lobby.

Call 303.999.2900 today to schedule your next appointment or book online.
Member Parking
Please remember the following tips for successful parking in the Fillmore Place garage:
 
Keep your parking ticket safe from creases, wrinkles, oils, or damage as all of these potentially demagnetize the validation and it will not read properly.

Each stamp is valid for up to three hours validation, per visit. Present your ticket for validation upon entry to the club so you do not forget to get your stamp before you leave.

 If you experience trouble with the validator at the garage exit, please look carefully at the machine; there is a  phone key pad and signage directing you through an auto-dialer system, through which the parking garage management may assist you.

As directed on the sign, please dial *1#, and if you do not receive an answer, move on to *2#. If you do not receive an answer, dial *3#. By following the sequential order, you will eventually reach the assigned parking garage manager on duty, who will ask you a series of questions in attempt to assist you and may activate the gate release remotely, if needed.