by Karen G Clemenson | May 29, 2020 | Fitness, Videos
Sometimes I feel like I can do anything! Half the year is almost over and things are happening! Most of the time people come to see me, they want to lose weight. 70% of weight loss is about what you are eating. So most importantly, we need to focus on what you are...
by Karen G Clemenson | May 27, 2020 | Fitness, Videos
I am Karen from Wellness Works NW and I have been having a great time this month and working on interviews with clients. We will share those with you when we are done putting those together. I want to invite you to poke around our website where we have lots of...
by Summer D Clemenson | May 26, 2020 | Chronic Illness, Fuel Your Wellness
In this day and age we hear a lot about gluten. I have heard many people that make jokes about people who eat gluten-free, like they are just trying to be special. However 1 in 100 people, around the world has Celiac Disease, many of which do not know they have it, or...
by Karen G Clemenson | May 25, 2020 | Fitness, Videos
Happy Memorial Day! I am so happy that you guys are getting back to me about our videos! Memorial Day brings many memories for lots of people. The first person I think about when I think about the military is my Dad, Nathaniel Gidderon. He was an army man and he...
by Karen G Clemenson | May 22, 2020 | Fitness, Videos
The weather is getting better. You are getting better. We are all getting better. I am so excited about this. I want to invite you to email me to talk with me about how you are getting better. May is an interesting month because it is right in the middle of...
by Karen G Clemenson | May 20, 2020 | Fitness, Videos
Thank you! You guys are right there for us as we grow as a company! Keep talking to me! Change happens to you whether you want it to or not. I spent many years in the military and we spent a lot of time marching. When you are on a journey you have to mindful of what...
by Summer D Clemenson | May 19, 2020 | Chronic Illness, Fuel Your Wellness, Mental Health
May is Mental Heath Month. Since 1949 many mental health organizations have observed this month as a time to use media, local events and screenings to educate people about mental health. 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in their lifetime so it is important...
by Karen G Clemenson | May 18, 2020 | Fitness, Videos
We are so glad to see more people following us and reaching out to us! Thank you! Bless the class of 2020! These graduates are going to be able adapt better than generations before! We are so proud of you! May is also Women’s Health Month. We, women, tend to take...
by Karen G Clemenson | May 15, 2020 | Fitness, Videos
Moving “something” today is a good goal. It is important to move and to know what you can move and how is very important too. Our goal on top of that is to stretch for flexibility and stability, increase blood flow and decrease inflammation....
by Summer D Clemenson | May 15, 2020 | Recipes
Karen loves eggs! She can eat them all day long and never get sick of them. She doesn’t care how they are prepared. She doesn’t care what time of day it is. She will always enjoy an egg or two. To be honest, they are an inexpensive way to get a little...
by Karen G Clemenson | May 13, 2020 | Fitness, Videos
May is National Fire Fighters Month and we want to give a shout out to our firefighters in Cowlitz County. Today we are talking about static posture. Many people have sedentary jobs and lots of us are not being as active as usual during the COVID-19 lockdown so it...
by Karen G Clemenson | May 11, 2020 | Fitness, Videos
Thomas Edison believed he was a genius because that is what his mom told him. Because of her belief, regardless of what his teachers thought, he grew to be a successful inventor. You might be feeling a little less than competent when it comes to your wellness. Maybe...
by Jamie Holloway | May 11, 2020 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Women's Health
We, women, are known for taking care of everyone else and forgetting about ourselves. I believe it is important to have a balance of taking care of ourselves and taking care of our families. If you think about it, if we don’t take care of our own mental health,...
by Karen G Clemenson | May 8, 2020 | Fitness, Videos
I’m doing amazing! I know that is what we always want to feel. We often ask each other how we feel, but how often do we talk about how we think. Even though we are all stressed out by COVID-19, we can choose how we respond to that stress. Some people get soft during...
by Guest Contributor | May 8, 2020 | Chronic Illness, Fitness, Mental Health
The following article was submitted by Brian Boyd from Eldersplace.org on May 6, 2020. Whether you’re living with chronic pain or looking for ways to ease everyday aches, it’s good to have simple pain relief strategies in your back pocket. Alternative pain remedies...
by Jamie Holloway | May 7, 2020 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway
As Karen demonstrated on April 29th on Wellness Works NW’s YouTube Channel having good posture is important. This article is going to explain why it is important for us to have good posture when we walk, sit, and sleep. Posture is the position we hold our bodies...
by Karen G Clemenson | May 6, 2020 | Fitness, Videos
Are you thinking about baseball? I have always been a sports enthusiast! The first professional baseball team I saw was the Baltimore Orioles. It was amazing to watch the guys get ready for a game and see how fast they could throw the ball and slide into home! There...
by Summer D Clemenson | May 6, 2020 | Fuel Your Wellness
There are really no cons when we are considering Workplace Wellness Plans. There is something special that is created when ‘I’ becomes ‘we.’ Companies that foster their employee’s wellness can creatively encourage healthy competition among their staff and not only see...
by Jamie Holloway | May 5, 2020 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect any organ of the body. There is no cure for the disease. It affects African Americans and those from Northern European heritage the most, but anyone can get it. Usually individuals between the ages of 20 to 30 get...
by Karen G Clemenson | May 4, 2020 | Fitness, Videos
Chronic Illness is something doesn’t go away: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Fibromyalgia and Arthritis are all examples. Many people will make their comeback after the onset of chronic illness at the gym. I want to help you create your own Personal Wellness Plan. ...
by Nancy Cho-Auvil | May 4, 2020 | From the Heart with Nancy Cho-Auvil, Mental Health, Skin Care
Hi Everyone, With the information we are receiving on a daily basis regarding COVID-19, it seems like every day, our clinicians are finding new symptoms that they have not encountered in their years of experience in medicine. As the incoming data of symptomolgy is...
by Karen G Clemenson | May 1, 2020 | Fitness, Videos
I like to do an assessment with new clients to learn where their fitness level is and also what equipment they have at home. I want you to use your equipment. Watch this video to learn a few things about using your tools. Send me an email or call or text me at...
