Next Step(R) Institute of Integrative Medicine, Inc. Takes Wellness to a New Lev

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Next Step® Institute of Integrative Medicine, Inc. Takes Wellness

to a New Level With 2008 Series of Wellness Weeks

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Embracing an innovative and integrative approach to healthcare, Next

Step(R: 60.59, +1.44, +2.43%) Institute of Integrative Medicine,

Inc., headquartered in the world-class resort destination of Vail,

Colorado, has recently announced its 2008 series of life-changing

Wellness Weeks scheduled now through December, 2008.

Next Step(R: 60.59, +1.44, +2.43%) Institute Wellness Weeks are six-

night, five-day programs that promote physical, mental, and emotional

well being to individuals, families, and groups throughout The United

States and Canada, addressing the needs of patients suffering from

physical illness, chronic pain, and for those wanting to establish

and maintain healthy lifestyles. The organization offers healing

experiences led by a team of four clinical directors, including

renowned physicians and therapists, and more than 15 holistic

practitioners. The organization's other locations include Palm Bay,

Florida, and Ontario, Canada. Each program costs $8,900 per week,

inclusive of accommodations at Two Thunderbirds Ranch.

" True wellness is best achieved when there is health and balance

within the mind, body and spirit. Emotional health is key to this

balance; it is what brings about true happiness, which we believe is

achievable regardless of burden or physical challenges, " says

Executive Director Cathleen Weiss.

Each Wellness Week caters to no more than five or six patients with

similar health challenges and goals. The program provides all

patients with a review of medical records, more than ten hours of

physician consultation, medical evaluations, a customized treatment

plan, and follow up wellness plan. In addition to comprehensive

sessions with medical doctors, patients are prescribed individual

treatment plans that may integrate a spectrum of up to 25 holistic

therapies, including the following:

-- Acupuncture

-- Breathwork

-- Chi Kung

-- Creative Therapy

-- Energy Healing

-- Equine Assisted Therapy

-- Herbal Therapies

-- Medication

-- Meditation

-- Native American Healing

-- Naturopathic Medicine

-- Nutritional Therapy

-- Pain Management

-- Personal Fitness Training

-- Physical Therapy

-- Pilates

-- Recreation

-- Spiritual Wellness

-- Sweat Lodge

-- Therapeutic Massage

-- YogaDuring the Wellness Week course, patients are transported

via private car to their accommodation of choice and welcomed by

Patient Services Coordinator, Wagner. Each patient receives a

welcome gift containing mountain-life essentials: lip balm, water

bottle, sun block, a polar fleece, and a Next Step(R: 60.59, +1.44,

+2.43%) Institute yoga mat.

Patients are encouraged to stay at Next Step(R: 60.59, +1.44, +2.43%)

Institute's Two Thunderbirds Ranch in nearby Eagle, Colorado. The

Ranch is nestled in a harmonious alpine landscape featuring glorious

sunrises and stunning mountain vistas. Situated on five acres of

rolling hills, sagebrush, and Colorado wild grasses, Two Thunderbirds

Ranch's tranquil grounds nourish the healing process. Each of the

five guest accommodations are designed to evoke a connection to

nature, with guest rooms thematically named

the " Canyon, " " Forest, " " Mountain, " " River " and " Waterfall. " The

Ranch is also home to seven therapy horses and a traditional Native

American Sweat Lodge. The organization's partner hotel, RockResorts,

Vail Collection, also offers alternative accommodations at The Lodge

& Spa at Cordillera, The Lodge at Vail, Austria Haus Hotel, and

Vail's newest luxury hotel, Arrabelle at Vail Square.

As part of the Ranch experience, Chef Marc Rouse creates delicious

and nutritious meals addressing the diverse dietary needs of

patients. At the end of their stay, patients are given the necessary

tools to continue their healing through holistic therapies integrated

with medical management. A comprehensive wellness plan is developed

by the patient and clinical directors, and the patient is encouraged

to stay in contact with the Next Step team. Each participant also

receives a Certificate of Completion and a gift from the Next Step(R:

60.59, +1.44, +2.43%) Institute team of clinical directors.

Next Step(R: 60.59, +1.44, +2.43%) Institute of Integrative Medicine,

Inc. is a non-profit team of nationally recognized physicians,

clinicians, and therapists who work together to create profound

healing experiences for their patients. Situated in the restorative

setting of the Colorado Rockies, Next Step(R: 60.59, +1.44, +2.43%)

Institute helps patients achieve optimal wellness by integrating the

best of modern and Eastern medicine, with Native American healing

practices and holistic therapies.

The organization is located at 3971 Big Horn Road, Suite 7BB in Vail,

Colorado. For information regarding Next Step(R: 60.59, +1.44,

+2.43%) Institute's Wellness Weeks, contact Program Director Bonnie

Mc at 970-477-2800, e-mail bmcdonald@.... or

visit http://www.nextstepinstitute.org.

March 3-7 -- Fibromyalgia

March 17-21 -- Wellness of Body, Mind, & Spirit

April 7-11 -- Chronic Illness

April 21-25 -- Chronic Pain

April 27-May 4 -- Cancer

May 5-9 -- Chronic Fatigue

May 11-17 -- Silicone-Induced Illness

May 19-23 -- Diabetes

June 2-6 -- Arthritis

June 16-20 -- Parkinson's Disease

July 7-11 -- Breast Cancer

July 21-25 -- Cancer

July 27-August 2 -- Smoking Cessation

August 11-15 -- Multiple Sclerosis

August 18-22 -- Overeating & Food Addiction

September 1-5 -- HIV/Aids

September 15-19 -- Chronic Illness

September 29-October 3 -- Chronic Pain

October 13-17 -- Chronic Headaches

October 20-24 -- Diabetes

November 3-7 -- Arthritis

November 17-21 -- Wellness of Body, Mind, & Spirit

December 1-5 -- Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma

www.nextstepinstitute.org

[Guest guest]

Did I read that right??? $9,000 a week!!!!!!!That's how much I get to live on

all year! One can dream I guess...

Geri

[Guest guest]

Do you know of anyone who has been to this place? If so, did it help them? And,

what is the $$?

<Each program costs $8,900 per week>

www.nextstepinstitute.org