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Simply Clear Marketing EXECUTIVE EDITOR and Media makes every reasonable effort to Theresa-Marie Wilson ensure the accuracy of its contents. Please notify us if information is incorrect. SALES Carrie Vickerman phone (805) 543-6397 fax (805) Dana McGraw 772-4625 Jessica Micklus 615 Clarion Ct., #2, San Luis Obispo, Mike Lee CA 93401 Zorina Ricci www.inspiredhealthmag.com | www. Tina Mitchell inspiredexpos.com PROJECT COORDINATOR Holly Tolbert INSPIRED Health 5 130 YEARS OF Health & Wellness The Spa features a wide range of innovative and energizing massages, facials, and body treatments, as well as outstanding day spa packages. DAILY YOGA, PILATES, & TAI CHI CLASSES IN THE YOGA DOME HILLSIDE MINERAL SPRINGS HOT TUBS GARDENS OF AVILA SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER HAPPY HOURS, OPEN MIKE NIGHT, & SUNDAY BRUNCH Resort-Wide Locals Only Specials 805.595.7302 SycamoreSprings.com 1215 Avila Beach Dr., San Luis Obispo Spring & Summer = Happy Campers! JUNE 19-23 School’s Out & Surf’s Up! 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Varela t’s no surprise that chronic diseases such as high-blood be the antidote, and, if done properly, can improve the pressure, obesity and diabetes (to name a few) continue health of your team and the community at large. With Ito drive up healthcare costs and erode profits, burden- nearly 60% of companies throughout the U.S. now pro- ing both employer and employee. Business owners have viding wellness benefits, it is becoming the new model realized this, and understand that they are in a unique for how we go about our day-to-day work and one that position to help guide their employees to better health. perhaps San Luis Obispo business owners should consid- A smartly managed employee wellness program may just er. 8 INSPIRED Health Less Fluff, More Fact Alejandro Echeverry, DDS When some folks hear the word, ‘wellness,’ they may be quick to assume that these programs are all fluff, ineffective, a waste of time and distract- ing. 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Even seemingly minor injuries can substantially impact an employee and slow a business’s operations and productivity. The most common injuries can often be prevented if leaders continuously emphasize a culture of wellness and safety with employees. Depending on the nature of the organization, significant savings from attention in this area could be recognized almost immediately. • Absenteeism & Productivity This is straightforward. Healthier employees are sick less often, are more energetic, and produce 805-874-CORK (2675) more than unhealthier individuals. Tracking histor- San Luis Obispo | Paso Robles | Santa Barbara County ical trends in absenteeism and productivity along- Custom Private Tours side the implementation of a wellness program can 101winetours.com provide useful qualitative data. continued, page 10 Certificate of Excellence on Trip Advisor and 5 Star Rating on Yelp! Laura Jeffrey owner/sommelier INSPIRED Health 9 Get rid of FAT! 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