{"id":4758,"date":"2020-01-14T00:01:28","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T08:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmblog\/?page_id=4758"},"modified":"2020-06-26T11:39:49","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T18:39:49","slug":"about-iwm-for-clients","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmblog\/about-iwm-for-clients\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT IWM FOR CLIENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cultivate, Nurture, & Grow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Life Wheel \u00a92020 Shirley Chung<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Integrated 360\u00b0 approach<\/strong>. Integrative Wellness and Movement (IWM) uses an Integrated 360\u00b0 approach to whole-person (body, mindset, & spirit) health, wellness, and fitness by considering and addressing all the different areas of life that can influence\/impact a person\u2019s well-being. The Integrated 360\u00b0<\/strong> is a multi-disciplinary and \u201cteam\u201d approach (e.g. medical and allied health professionals) to address an individual\u2019s health concerns, treat the root cause, and provide evidence-guided education on health, wellness, and fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These areas may include: physical, mental, & emotional health; spirituality; school; work\/career; family, friends & relationships; finance; personal development; community; contribution; environment; leisure\/recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your health, wellness, and fitness are like a garden\u2014developed over time and shaped by choices, actions, behaviors, habits, and lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would be honored to actively partner with you on your journey to reshape\/re-balance your \u201cgarden\u201d\u2014helping you to reach your fullest potential. The body-mindset-spirit connection is key. Listen to your body! You cannot outsmart your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cultivate-Nurture-Grow<\/strong>. Just like a garden that needs to be cultivated <\/strong>(preparing conditions that favor nourishment and growth), one needs to prepare to make changes that last or stick. Part of the preparation may include doing a “life-inventory” to see what is working and what is not working. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By definition, to nurture <\/strong>means to care for and promote\/foster growth. It’s important to create a supportive network, learn self-care methods, and new life skills (including coping mechanisms) that will add to your toolbox. With a solid foundation, you’re ready to grow, to flourish, and to use your superpowers to help others!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IWM does not provide primary care or urgent care services<\/strong>. However, we would absolutely coordinate, communicate, and join your team of healthcare professionals with the goal of providing you with the best and most effective overall healthcare experience. IWM specializes in: nutrition\/fitness\/life coaching; movement as medicine; personal training; strength and conditioning; chronic pain management; stress management; sleep science; and athletic recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sessions typically involve taking a detailed health history (or health information update). Shirley will help to identify areas of the greatest concern so that those may be treated first. In addition to counseling \u201ctalking\/conversational\u201d) sessions, Shirley may recommend supporting lab work (e.g. requiring blood draw) or tests (e.g. food intolerance testing, gut microbiome testing). The therapeutic goal is to guide you on your journey to discover and become the best version of yourself through acquiring additional life management and self-care skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changing your health-landscape takes time! Just like starting a new garden, long-lasting positive changes (and their positive effects) take time. It takes patience and perseverance through life\u2019s ups and downs. As your guide and coach, I will not only strive to provide respectful authentic support and encouragement, but also teach you how to support yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two important qualities of changes are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n