Services & Classes
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Heart Risk Assessments

■ Fasting blood work including total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides & blood glucose levels.

■ Measurement of weight, percentage of body fat, body mass index, blood pressure and heart rate.

■ Review of personal health habits such as physical activity level, nutrition habits and stress management skills.

■ Development with you of an action plan to help you get started with lifestyle changes.

■ A comprehensive printed report of your assessment results and specific suggestions for reducing your personal risk factors.

■ A personalized consultation with a health professional specializing in heart disease prevention and behavior change coaching.

■ Price is $35 for individuals and $60 for couples.  Call 417-820-3666 or 800-200-9000 to schedule a Heart Risk Assessment. 

Personal Exercise Consultations

A one-on-one consultation with an exercise physiologist on the option of your choice.

■ Fit for You: Creating Your Aerobic Exercise Plan
Need help setting up a personal exercise plan? Find out what options are available and what will benefit you the most.

■ Bells or Bands? Strength Training 101
Try different types of resistance training to find out what you enjoy and what works best for you.

■ Strengthen Your Core
Learn to strengthen and engage your abdominals and back muscles for strong abs and a healthy back.

■ Bump it Up! Advanced Strength Training
Think you’re doing all you can? Learn how to get even more out of your resistance training!

Each consultation is $35. Call 417-820-3666 or 800-200-9000 to schedule your exercise consultation. 

Personal Nutrition Consultation

A one-on-one consultation with a Registered Dietitian on the option of your choice:

■ Fit for You: Setting Up Your Nutrition Plan
Not sure where to start? Learn the basic components of a heart-healthy diet.

■ Pyramids, Plates, or Points: What Works
Discover which type of healthy eating plan should work best for you.

■ Portions and Pounds: Weight Loss Strategies
Learn successful strategies for cutting calories, reducing portion sizes, and ultimately losing weight.

Each consultation is $35. Call 417-820-3666 or 800-200-9000 to schedule your nutrition consultation.

Personal Coping Skills Consultation

A one-on-one consultation with a stress management specialist on the option of your choice:

■ Assess My Stress
You know you’re stressed but aren’t sure how to get a handle on it. We can help you identify the issues and develop a plan.

■ Time for Me…. Helps Everyone
Do you spend all your time taking care of others? Learn how making time for self-care can improve your quality of life.

■ Negative Thinking – Reversed
Negative self-talk is a killer for women! Find out how to combat this common but counter-productive habit and become more supportive of yourself.

■ Just Say “No”
Are others’ demands wearing you out? Learn how to say “No” when you need to – without feeling guilty!

Each consultation is $35. Call 417-820-3666 or 800-200-9000 to schedule your nutrition consultation.

Cooking School Classes

■ Held on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Women’s Heart Center.

■ Food demonstrations with sampling and recipes provided.
■ Nutrition tips and helpful cooking information.
■ New topics each month!
■ Registration is required and space is limited.

Classes are $10 each. To register call 820-3666 or 800-200-9000 or email womensheartcenter@mercy.net. Classes fill up quickly so call today to register.
■ Click here to view the calendar for upcoming classes.

Stress-Less Classes for Women

■ Learn how stress affects your health and happiness.

■ Discover innovative ways to change the negatives and build on the positive. Classes have a presentation, group discussion, and practical take-home exercises and materials.

■ To gain the most from the classes we recommend the full 3-class series however, we also welcome individual class attendance!

■ Registration is required and space is limited.

■ Classes are $10 each or $30 for the three-class series.  Classes are held in three consecutive weekly evenings.  To register call 820-3666 or 800-200-9000 or e-mail womensheartcenter@mercy.net.

■ Click here to view the calendar for upcoming classes.