The Top 5 Answers to the Question “What Do You Do at Seasons?”

Seasons. You might have heard the name.

And we’ve heard the question many times. But answering the question “What is it that you do at Seasons?” in one sentence is nearly impossible. So we’ll give you the top five answers instead.

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Answer #1: Seasons offers wellness from head-to-toe.

It all began with the idea that wellness is all-inclusive. Upon moving to the area and opening his clinic in 2006, Dr. Nathan Goodyear, Seasons’ founding physician, desired to offer his patients more than just a visit to the doctor and a prescription. Instead, real solutions to the nagging health problems that seemed unsolvable was his goal. That six-year journey resulted in a center for wellness from head-to-toe.

Comprised of both Seasons Wellness Clinic and Seasons – The Spa, Seasons offers a range of services that promote healthy living based on 5 Points of Wellness: nutrition, hormone balance, detoxification, inflammation reduction, and exercise. Seasons is conveniently located off Farmerville Highway at 1809 Northpointe Lane in Suites 103 and 202, in the 2-story building behind Portico Bar & Grill.

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Answer #2: Seasons provides leading-edge medical care based on the latest in science combined with the most natural approach possible.

Healthcare professionals, Dr. Nathan Goodyear, Dr. Jackie White, and Anna Stephens, WHNP, seek to provide the highest level of care for every client. Rather than a disease-focused approach, the healthcare team at Seasons strives to uncover the root cause of symptoms and conditions such as: abdominal fat, diabetes, difficulty losing weight, fatigue, headaches, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, joint pain, trouble sleeping, hot flashes, and many more.

The healthcare team begins with identifying your symptoms and, utilizing the most advanced diagnostic testing available, developing a wellness plan that will rid your body of toxins, recharge your energy, and reinvigorate your immune system. The result is elimination of the root cause of the myriad of symptoms and a return to a state of wellness. And when your body is functioning optimally, prevention and reversal of disease states is a by-product of that state of wellness.

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Answer #3: Seasons offers specific health programs such as the Wellness Weight Loss Program and Athlete Wellness Program.

Each of these programs use advanced metabolic testing and a natural approach for optimal results in two specific client groups: those who want to lose weight and those who wish to increase their athletic performance in a healthy and natural way. Each program features an individualized approach and includes testing and treatment to achieve goals set at the beginning of the program.

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Answer #4: Seasons serves as a beacon for healthy living in a state that ranks #2 in Unhealthiest States in America.

With a commitment to educate all of Louisiana about health and wellness, Seasons provides and shares the best, most scientifically accurate information available on a daily basis. Seasons has pioneered website and social media usage in the medical community. By developing a blog-based website before blogging was a household word, Seasons began building and gaining traction in the online world, and utilizes social media to share information that is dependable and has depth.

Join the online conversation about health and wellness. Read our blog, subscribe to our RSS feed, follow us on  Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and catch the latest Wellness Lifestyle Report or Nibble On This recipe in your inbox. You can sign up for the e-newsletter and link to all Seasons’ social sites on our homepage.

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Answer #5: Seasons – The Spa offers renewal and rejuvenation without the traffic of the big city.

Do you ever just want to “get away” without going far away? Maybe you need a pick-me-up, a lift-me-up, or a fix-me-up. Seasons – The Spa provides a big-city spa experience in rural and scenic north central Louisiana with a highly-skilled and highly-trained staff.

• Bethany Cox, LMT, provides services including massage therapy, reflexology, and Smooth Shapes, a cellulite reduction treatment.
• Skin care experts Lisa Best and Joy Smith offer services ranging from European facials to microdermabrasions to hair reduction and removal to hydradermie lift, a non-surgical face-lift.
• Anna Stephens, WHNP, specializes in skin rejuvenation services such as Botox, Artefill, and Juvederm. Anna’s great disposition makes clients feel at ease, insuring a comfortable skin rejuvenation experience. Seasons also offers back-door service for those who want a more private consultation. Please call the Spa to arrange back-door service at 318-255-1155.

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Seasons also boasts the only infrared sauna in the area and offers individual sessions as well as packages for clients desiring the proven health benefits of infrared sauna. Fitness classes include Yoga, featuring certified Yoga instructor Ashley Moody, and Fit4Baby, with local fitness specialist Maryanne Smith. Classes are available in packages at convenient times for any schedule. Sauna and fitness classes are free for Spa Members. For more information about Spa Membership, visit the Spa Membership page on our website or give us a call at 318-255-1155. Keep up with the latest Spa specials by signing up for our e-mail list on our home page. Quarterly Beauty Bonuses come to your inbox and feature discounts and special offers on services and packages.

So did that answer the big question about what is Seasons?

Seasons is health, wellness, relaxation, rejuvenation, education and a whole lot more. For more information or to schedule an appointment, give us a call at 318-255-3223 and speak with a customer relations specialist.

Spice Up Your Romance with Sprayology!

Not sure what to get your special someone this Valentine’s Day? Or are you just looking for something to spice up your (ehem) love life a little bit? Maybe you need both!

For a little romantic spice for you and your spouse, try Man Power and Woman Power from the rejuvenation line by Sprayology. The rejuvenation sprays replenish the body’s supply of energy to relieve the symptoms of aging, helping you function at a more youthful level. All seven formulas in this collection are FDA-Regulated and help with age-related issues such as low energy, sex drive, menopause, weight loss and bone density.

Man Power ($32) is recommended for men who want to gain strength, improve mood
and increase their sexual desire naturally. Man Power temporarily relieves the symptoms of low male energy including: decreased sexual desire and vitality, muscular weakness, irritability, and “the blues.”

Woman Power ($32) is recommended for women who want to rejuvenate their body and increase their sexual desire and pleasure naturally. Woman Power relieves the symptoms of low female energy, including decreased sexual desire, low physical energy, irritability and “the blues.”

Sprayology marries science and time-honored natural medicine with convenience and innovation to enhance healing and well-being naturally. Sprayology re-defines wellness and makes it easy to incorporate natural products into your daily life for better health naturally.

Fit4Baby Prenatal Classes at Seasons

Pregnancy is the perfect time to commit to you and your baby’s health! Stroller Strides and Seasons have teamed up to offer Fit4Baby. Fit4Baby is a prenatal fitness program created to safely and effectively teach women in any stage of their pregnancy to exercise.

Instructor and Ruston mom, Maryanne Smith, is nationally certified in pre- and post-natal fitness. Classes include warm-up, strength training, cardio, stretching, and balance exercises.

• 1 class = $10
• 12 classes = $100
• Fit4Baby Package: 6 Fit4Baby Classes, 60 minute Prenatal Massage, B-12/Folic Acid Sprayology = $145
• Fit4Baby Plus Package: 6 Fit4Baby Classes, 60 minute Prenatal Massage, B-12/Folic Acid Sprayology, Guinot Stretch Mark Cream = $219

Fit4Baby classes are held in the Resource Room of Seasons – The Spa in Ruston located at 1809 Northpointe Lane, Suite 202. Classes are held every Monday beginning January 3, 2011. Space is limited. Participants should call 318-255-1155 to reserve a spot for each class.

The Cure for PMS?

The truth is, all women are created differently. I guess we don’t fully grasp that concept until we begin to mature. Some of us are built to play basketball. Others of us are meant to sing and dance. Regardless, our bodies are uniquely fashioned, both inside and out.

Being a woman can be tough sometimes; especially when we experience “that time of the month.” The bloating, headaches, fatigue, cramping, mood swings…all seem to put our productivity on hold. I, personally, have had to deal with these symptoms in full-force every month. Menstrual cramps seem to be the worst! In the past, they have put such a strain on my body that I would have to leave work, class, appointments, etc. And I have tried every remedy in the book: Advil, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Midol, heat, naps, exercise…nothing worked! I thought I would just have to push through every month. Oh, the joys of womanhood!

When we received our first shipment of Sprayology here at Seasons, I was not sure what to think. I had grown up taking pills for pain. How effective was a homeopathic oral spray going to be? Nothing else had worked, so why would this? So I tried the PMS Support. At the beginning of my cycle, I sprayed it whenever I started to feel any cramping. Two sprays under the tongue, and in 3 minutes…gone! During that weekend, I sprayed 5-6 times daily and experienced NO cramping, NO mood swings, NO bloating, NO headaches, and was able to stay active! What a relief to finally find a safe, natural product that actually fulfills its purpose!

Now, I carry PMS Support with me everywhere. During my cycle, I am able to keep up with my busy schedule and never miss a beat! A bottle of PMS Support lasts for months, is FDA approved, and is safe to spray every 15 minutes until symptoms are relieved.

If you are like me and have tried everything, then you need to try one more product…PMS Support. Sprayology products are available at Seasons in Ruston.

Relieves common symptoms of PMS including:

• cramps
• emotional fluctuations
• fluid retention
• irregular menstruation

Recommended for those who want a natural option for fast relief of pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms.

PRODUCT BENEFITS

The therapeutic benefits of the ingredients described below are from clinical evidence reported in the major homeopathic materia medicas accepted throughout the world.

SYMPTOMS RELIEVED

Cramps

• Cimicifuga (Blacksnake Root, Black Cohosh) – relieves uterine cramps
• Mag Phos (Magnesium Phosphate Dibasic) – provides natural pain relief; relieves lower abdominal cramps
• Cuprum Met (Copper) – relieves cramps
• Chamomilla (Chamomile) – eases strong menstrual cramps and lessens nipple tenderness
• Oophorinum (Ovarian extract) – relieves ovarian pain and helps prevent ovarian cyst formation

Emotional fluctuations

• Ignatia (St. Ignatius’ bean) – eases stress, nervousness, irritability and sadness
• Cuprum Met (Copper) – helps to calm fears
• Platinum Met (Platinum) – calms anxiety
• Chamomilla (Chamomile) – promotes calmness; eases restlessness

Fluid retention

• Apis Mel (Honey Bee) – reduces the accumulation of fluid in the tissues
• Sepia (Cuttlefish) – reduces bloated stomach

Irregular menstruation

• Cimicifuga (Blacksnake Root, Black Cohosh) – helps regulate the menstrual cycle
• Ignatia (St. Ignatius’ bean) – normalize early or light menstruation
• Mag Phos (Magnesium Phosphate) – helps prevent irregular menstrual cycle
• Thuja Occ (Tree of Life) – treatment to restore menstrual cycle regularity
• Kali Iod (Potassium Iodine) – normalizes late menstrual cycle; normalizes heavy menstrual cycle

For more information about this and other Sprayology products, contact Seasons at 318-255-1155.

Naturally Monitor Fertility Using CycleBeads

Looking for a more natural way to plan or prevent pregnancy?  CycleBeads are a color-coded string of beads that represent a woman’s menstrual cycle. Each bead represents a day of your cycle and the color helps you to determine which day pregnancy is likely to occur.

How CycleBeads work:

Move the black marker over the color-coded bead that represents fertile and low fertility days. Each day move the ring one bead forward in the direction of the arrow located on the clasp. If the ring is on a colored bead, there is a low likelihood of pregnancy and if on the white bead the probability of conceiving is high.

This inexpensive method is easy to use and most importantly more than 95% effective when used correctly. CycleBeads is the most natural way to identify potentially fertile days. No medications, no side effects!

Seasons strives to keep you informed and educated on the issues that concern you. We are happy to offer our patients CycleBeads as a more natural approach to monitoring fertility.

To purchase CycleBeads or for more information, please contact Seasons Wellness Clinic, Ruston, LA. 318-255-3223.

Essure Permanent Birth Control

Essure is the first and only FDA approved permanent birth control procedure to have zero pregnancies in clinical trails. With Essure, Dr. Goodyear inserts spring-like coils, called micro-inserts, through the body’s natural pathways (vagina, cervix, and uterus) and into your fallopian tubes. There is absolutely no cutting or burning of your body during this procedure!

During the first three months following the procedure, your body and the micro-inserts work together to form a tissue barrier that prevents sperm from reaching the egg. After these three months, Dr. Goodyear will perform an Essure Confirmation Test, a special type of x-ray to confirm that your tubes are completely blocked and that you can rely on the Essure micro-inserts for birth control.

The benefits included:

- No cutting into the body so there are no unattractive scars.

- 99.80% effective (based on 4 years of clinical data)

- Quick return to normal activities

- This procedure is performed in-office with minimal anesthesia.

- No hormones or silicone to interfere with your body

o Unlike birth control pills, patches, rings, and some forms of IUDs, Essure does not contain hormones to interfere with your natural menstrual cycle.

o Your periods should more or less continue in their normal state.

- Peace of mind with the Essure Confirmation Test.

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Essure: A Great Permanent Birth Control Option

If your family is complete and you are considering options for permanent birth control, then it’s time for you to learn about the Essure procedure, a non-invasive permanent birth control option. Essure is a 10-minute in-office procedure and is a great alternative to all other types of permanent birth control, even vasectomy! In this video, Dr. Nathan Goodyear explains the Essure procedure and its advantages.

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