Nutrition and Lifestyle

WellCare Program

HealthPoint Fitness offers a wellcare program designed to guide those in transition from post-rehabilitation to a successful self-directed exercise program. WellCare integrates clinical services with wellness to help complete the individual’s overall health and well-being, and exercise prescriptions are developed and tailored to meet special needs. Members with specific health issues are encouraged to work out at HealthPoint during these specific WellCare hours when specialized staff is available.

AfterCare Fitness – Bridging the Gap

Between Physical Therapy & Fitness
If you’ve had an orthopedic injury or condition, HealthPoint Fitness wants to make your return to a healthy lifestyle a positive experience with the help of our AfterCare Fitness program. AfterCare Fitness is for recently released patients from Southeast Missouri Hospital’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Department. AfterCare offers a total body approach to fitness emphasizing increased function and strength. Participants in AfterCare receive temporary, one-on-one attention from our Clinical Integration Coordinator, Laura Skattum. Direct questions to Laura at 986-4403.

HeartSmart Screenings

Lipid profile screenings at $22.50 each (10-hour or overnight fasting necessary for total cholesterol breakdown), glucose screenings at $5 each (2-hour fasting recommended) are available on a walk-in basis.
Wellness Connection at West Park Mall: Tuesdays from 7 - 10 a.m. or at Main Street Family Fitness Center in Jackson: Wednesdays from 7 - 10 a.m.

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!

(We no longer offer a simple cholesterol screening)

MedGem

MedGem is a simple, accurate test that measures your individual “Metabolic Fingerprint.” Your metabolic fingerprint is unique to you and a crucial factor when creating an individual calorie budget and exercise plan that will let you reach your goals. The results of MedGem testing will help you reach your healthy lifestyle goals without hitting any frustrating plateaus. The appointment takes approximately 30 minutes. Call our Nutritional Services Coordinator at 986-4440 to schedule your appointment.

Healthy Cooking Classes

HealthPoint Fitness offers monthly cooking classes designed to provide you with new, healthy lifestyle-based recipes and tips for healthy eating. Each class includes a cooking demonstration and instruction from our Nutritional Services Coordinator and includes sampling prepared food.
(Child care available for $2/child)
Fee: free for members and $5 for non-members

Nutritional Counseling

HealthPoint’s Nutritional Services Coordinator is available for one-on-one counseling. This medical nutrition therapy will help you learn how to manage health concerns such as high cholesterol, gastrointestinal illnesses, food allergies, cancer and high blood pressure. Call 986-4440 to make an appointment.

Freedom from Smoking

Wellness Services at Southeast Missouri Hospital offers a seven-week program that could really help you CRUSH the habit so you can take smoking out of your life for the good of your health! Designed by the American Lung Association and presented by health-care professionals (including ex-smokers) from Southeast, Freedom from Smoking is a great way for you to quit. For more information on the program and the start of the next session, call Director of Wellness Services Cindy Seyer, RRT, RCP at 332-1587.

Turning Point – A Series for Breast Cancer Survivors

Our Turning Point program is a destination for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer within the past year. Participants will experience healing for the mind, body and spirit. Participants receive a six-month membership to Healthpoint Fitness and a personal fitness assessment with an appropriate exercise prescription. Weekly program topics include motivation, journaling, spirituality, emotions surrounding breast cancer, healing and the benefits of exercise. Class size is limited! Call HealthPoint Fitness at 986-4400 to register or for more information.

Massage Therapy

Call 986-4400 to make an appointment with our certified massage therapist and enjoy the benefits of these types of massage: deep-tissue, Swedish, pre-natal and hot stone. Foot reflexology is also available. Massage services are available to both HealthPoint members and non-members. Need a great gift? Massage Therapy gift certificates are available at the front desk!