SASTUN CENTER NEWSLETTER

January/February 2013
SASTUN CENTER
NEWSLETTER
Quick Information Updates
One good way to get a head start on looking better
and feeling better is to enroll in our low level laser
technology program to reduce inches while making
the lifestyle changes necessary to keep those inches
off! Three visits a week for 2 weeks using Zerona’s
completely painless fat reduction laser is all you need!
Our patients are seeing great results with this
program. Call Connie or Celtina Reinert, PharmD at
our office for more details on this wonderful program.
There is more to understanding cardiac risk than just
your “cholesterol number.” A total cholesterol, HDL,
LDL and triglyceride are important pieces of
information to understand risk for heart attack and
stroke, but there is so much more detail to know!!
What is the size of the LDL and HDL particles? This
can make a big difference in how damaging they may
be to your arteries. What about Lipoprotein a? Or
ApoB? Or genetic risk factors like 9p21 or KIF6?
Sound like alphabet soup? Maybe so, but if you have a
family history of heart disease or stroke, or you
personally have an elevated cholesterol level, you may
be interested in an “advanced lipid profile” now
available at the Sastun Center. Berkeley Heart Lab has
a test we are using to inform patients more fully about
their risks and what they can do to minimize them.
Talk to us about whether you might be helped by
having this expanded information. Medicare and most
insurance companies pay for this test.
Contact Information
10875 Grandview
Building 22, Suite 2200
Overland Park, KS 66210
P (913) 345-0060
F (913) 345-0090
www.sastuncenter.com
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Quick Information Updates - continued
Are you a candidate for a sleep study, but aren’t interested in spending the night in an unfamiliar
bed in a cold lab? Now available from Snap Diagnostics is a HOME SLEEP STUDY TEST!! Many
insurers are requesting and even requiring an in-home test for patients who snore, have witnessed
breath holding spells or daytime fatigue because it is much less expensive than a study done in a
hospital or free standing sleep lab. Discuss with your health professional at the Sastun Center
whether you may be a candidate for a home sleep study. We have the equipment in the office that
we can send home with you.
Be sure to ask to borrow our “Pre-surgery CD” of soothing music and guided imagery if you are
going to be undergoing an elective surgery. The unique music of Janalea Hoffman, local music
therapist, has been made into an effective preparatory program to help ease the anxiety of surgery
and decrease pain. Studies are showing that patients who have this kind of pre-operative
preparation use less pain medication and go home sooner than those without it.
Dr. Tammy Coder Mikinski, licensed psychologist at the Sastun Center, is happy to announce
that she recently completed more advanced training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. So
far, Dr. Mikinski has completed Levels I and II of this research-based approach to couples work.
She is hoping to complete Level III during the next year. Gottman Method Couples Therapy
involves assessment and intervention tailored uniquely to each couple and their needs. Using the
Gottmans’ concept of the Sound Relationship House, Dr. Mikinski is working with couples to
enhance multiple aspects of their relationship, including love maps (how well you really know
your partner), building a culture of appreciation, emphasizing friendship and connection, and
more Gottman based concepts. Dr. Mikinski is currently welcoming new couples to her practice,
in addition, to her current general psychotherapy practice. For more information on Gottman
Method Therapy or to take a look at their wonderful books and resources, go to
www.gottman.com.
“Healthy Candy” Recipe
½ cup liquefied coconut oil
¼ cup agave nectar (or to taste)
Almonds (optional)
1 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon sea salt
Mix together and pour into silicone candy molds (available at local craft stores). Freeze.
These melt quickly, so keep frozen until ready to eat.
*This recipe was shared at a Healthy For Life follow up group. See more information below.
This is a perfect time of year to do a metabolic detox. Resetting your system after the holidays can
set you up for a great year. Sastun Center offers a 10-day detox kit for $115. You can choose to use
the detox to launch you into lifestyle changes, complete with consultations with Celtina Reinert,
PharmD, 2 sauna visits and the detox kit for $295. Please call the office to set up an appointment
or to purchase your kit today!
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January/February 2013
Healthy for Life Continues at
Sastun Center
Healthy for Life continues with our next starter session soon! Join us to start or continue a path
to a healthier life.
What: “Healthy for Life” (aka FLT) is a class that will bring people together in a socially
supportive environment to help teach them how to eat healthy, transform their stress, and
appropriately exercise. Whether it’s to lose weight, learn how to eat healthy, learn how to deal
more effectively with stress, etc., this class will help each individual (as a group!) live their life to
the fullest – optimal wellness!
When: The next class will be offered Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 9 am to 12 pm. RSVP is
required; call (913) 345-0060 to reserve your spot.
How Much: $130/per person. This includes: the 3 hour class with Toni Forsyth MS, APRN, FNPBC, Celtina Reinert PharmD, and Dr. Murray, a comprehensive body analysis utilizing the
Bioimpedance Analysis device (BIA) which measures fat mass vs. lean mass,
intracellular/extracellular fluid, and phase angle (which is the nutritional status of the cell
membrane). In addition to the 3 hour class and BIA, each person will get an individualized meal
plan, and 1 years worth of support groups here at the center (which will be monthly on Monday
evenings – dates below) as well as a morning snack (sample medical food), along with a menu
sampling at the end of class (e.g., quinoa stuffed zucchini).
How to Prepare for BIA (each person must do the following if planning on having the BIA done
the day of the class):
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Do not eat for 4 hours prior
Do not exercise for 12 hours prior to testing
Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to testing
Drink at least 1 quart of water one hour before your test
Do not drink caffeine the day of your test
Do not wear pantyhose
Do not put lotion on your hands and feet
Follow up group sessions: The next follow up session will be held Monday February 11 at 6 pm in
the Sastun Center classroom. All previous Healthy For Life participants are encouraged to attend.
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January/February 2013
Yoga for the Back
COMING SOON!
The class format will consist of poses that are based on the
Viniyoga tradition. This yoga class is similar to the protocol
that was used in the NIH study published in the Annals of
Internal Medicine, December 2005: Comparing Yoga,
Exercise, and a Self-Care Book for Chronic Low Back Pain.
The class is suitable for people who have chronic low back
pain and are interested in learning an exercise technique to
achieve the following goals:
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Reduce pain
Increase circulation
Improve daily function
Increase self-confidence and well-being
Improve structural stability
Strengthen weak muscles and release chronic
muscular tension
The poses are not held for long periods of time. Rather they
are repeated slowly and special attention is given to the
breath and movement combined as one. The end result will
be that clients will be able to learn a regular yoga practice
that they can do safely on their own even after the class is
concluded.
Class will be held in the spring at the Sastun Center and will
be taught by Claudia Cardin-Kleffner, OTR/RYT. Call for
any other information: 913-341-2128 or e-mail:
claudia@movingfromwithyoga.com
Sastun Center Practitioners
Jane Murray, MD, ABFM, ABIHM
Family Physician
Functional & Integrative Medicine
Cindy Chamberlain, DiplAC,
DiplCH
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Mehdi Khosh, ND
Naturopathic Medicine
Tammy Coder Mikinski, PhD
Counseling Psychology
William Hale, MD
Psychiatry & Mind-Body Medicine
Virginia Owens, PhD
Psychology
Barbara Bridges, ARNP, EdD
Nurse Practitioner
Toni Forsyth, MS, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
Art Kent
Massage & Craniosacral Therapy
Ursula Gilkeson
Energy Healing
Claudia Cardin-Kleffner, OTR, RYT
Body movement assessment & Yoga
Instruction
Deena Beneda, ND
Naturopathic Medicine
Celtina Reinert, PharmD
Medication & Dietary Supplement
Consulting
Karen Ialapi, RD, LD, CDE
Nutrition Coach
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January/February 2013
Yoga Classes at Sastun Center
Registration and pre-payment are required for all classes.
Call Claudia Cardin-Kleffner to register or for more information.
(913) 341-2128 or claudia@movingfromwithinyoga.com
Therapeutic Yoga
Therapeutic Yoga is a slow paced type of yoga that emphasizes gentle postures that are structurally
sequenced and repetitive. The goal is to strengthen and tone weak muscles while supporting the
body through use of the breath. Yoga is not so much about stretching as it is about opening up to,
and being aware of, what our bodies are showing us on a daily basis. This class is perfect for
someone who wants a slower paced class with sequences designed to encourage safe movement of
the upper back and neck as well as the low back and hips. Proper breath work will be taught to
enhance strength and balance of the body/mind.
Therapeutic Yoga - Level I
Starts Tuesday January 15, 2013
7 week series
Time: 10:30am-11:45am
Cost: $84.00
Noon Yoga
Come join us for this yoga class appropriately placed in the day to provide a "yogic break" to those
who want to refresh and renew over the lunch hour. No previous yoga experience is necessary. This
class provides stretching and the variability of a slow flow class while working with the basic
postures. Includes breathing linked with movement and a nice relaxation at the end. This class is
guaranteed to be a mindful transition to the second part of your day.
Starts Thursday January 10, 2013
8 week series
Time: 12:15pm-1:15pm
Cost: $80.00
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Other classes offered at different times of the year include: Yoga for the Low Back and Restorative Yoga.
Private sessions also available.
All classes taught by Claudia Cardin-Kleffner, OTR/RYT. Claudia has taught yoga for the past
10 years and is finishing her degree in the newly sanctioned field of Yoga Therapy. Please e-mail
claudia@movingfromwithinyoga.com or call 913-341-2128 with questions or to register.
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January/February 2013
“Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart”
One day meditation retreat
With
Lindsay Wagner
When: Saturday April 6th, 2013
10am –6pm
Where:
Westside Yoga
4935 Research Park Way
Lawrence, Kansas
Registration: $185.00 Optional catered lunch $10.00
Questions: call Laura Mead Ph#785 633 3276
“Shift your perspective...Experience the difference”
~Lindsay Wagner~
Join Lindsay for a special day-long meditation retreat designed to awaken us to our
extraordinary human potential and to inspire us to realize how amazing we truly are.
“The study and sharing of Holistic Health, the integration of Body, Mind and Spirit to awaken our
amazing human potential and heal the body, has always been my greatest passion. One of the most
empowering realizations I've had is that my perspective of my situation was causing me more
suffering than my situation itself. As I learned to shift my perspective, my experience of what I was
going through changed. My workshops and retreats have developed out of my own healing journey
and many years of studying both Western and Eastern modalities.”
In a safe and loving environment participants will explore how we perceive life through the stencil
of the mind. We will experience silent and guided meditations as well as other techniques that help
release uncomfortable emotions and feel the relief, joy and power that can come from a shift in one's
perspective.
“Silent action (walking, lunch break etc) and meditation, both guided and silent, are powerful
practices that can help develop more self-awareness, bring about physical, emotional and spiritual
balance and restore our harmony and well-being”.
The Oneness Deeksha is an exquisite method to help us on the journey of awakening. Lindsay is a
Oneness Deeksha (Blessing) Trainer as well as a facilitator of other energy medicine techniques.
This day-long retreat is an opportunity to relax, enjoy beautiful music and experience the Oneness
Deeksha. This process, often referred to in the West as the Oneness Blessing, effortlessly initiates
opening to a greater experience of our connectedness, feeling more whole inside and allowing
peace, clarity and unconditional love to emerge. The flow of this transformative energy works to
activate the body's natural energies, the kundalini and the chakras, and serves to intelligently guide
the recipient on an individual, unique journey into higher states of consciousness, and ultimately
into the state of Oneness.
To Register: http://www.lindsaywagnerinternational.com/Kansas_meditation.htm
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