WALK TALL! The Newsletter April-June 2008

NEW IN 2007

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More About SARA MEEKS

Sara M. Meeks, P.T., M.S., G.C.S. has been a clinical physical therapist for 44 years and has spent the past 23 years specializing in the management of the conditions of osteoporosis, osteopenia, back pain and postural problems with an emphasis on the geriatric population, of which, technically, she is now a member.

With the understanding that she cannot actually "see" you in person to completely assess your personal situation, Sara offers a telephone consultation service.**

Please see below for details.

Contacting and/or Scheduling a Consult with Sara

  1. Contact Sara via email with your request. Sara will reply to your email with specific instructions which usually include:
    1. Send information, including
      1. A copy of your bone density report-the pages with the pictures if possible.
      2. Other pertinent medical information such as history of joint replacement or back surgery or another condition that would impact on management of osteoporosis, MRI and/or X-Ray results.
      3. Two pictures-full body (bottom of feet to top of head), side and back view, wearing a halter top and shorts or bathing suit and NO shoes.
    2. Along with a cover letter to include your telephone number and email address to:
             SARA MEEKS SEMINARS
             P.O. BOX 5577
             GAINESVILLE, FL 32627-5577
  2. Sara will review your information and contact you via email with suggested times for the consultation.
  3. After the consult, Sara will send you a letter with a summary of the conversation along with a list of physical therapists, trained in The Meeks Method, who are in your area.
  4. Fees for the consult are:
    First 15 minutes: $40.00
    Each additional 15 minutes: $20.00
    (Consults typically take 30 minutes to 1 hour)
DISCLAIMER
A telephone consult with Sara M. Meeks, P.T., M.S., G.C.S. is not intended to substitute for medical care and/or a visit to your physician. Sara will discuss only movement and exercise and will focus on safety for your particular condition. Medication and/or diet will NOT be discussed except in the broadest terms. Although much can be gained through a telephone consultation, there is no substitute for personal medical care. Sara will encourage you to see a physical therapist and/or physician in your area for follow-up to this consultation.

Sara has several products that might be useful in the personal management of your condition. These products include a book WALK TALL!, a set of 3 educational videos available in VCR or DVD format, foam rollers, Pelvic Posture Pillow among others. Please visit the products page and/or call Sara personally to discuss their use for you.

Sara also teaches SAFE Yoga for Skeletal Health, a workshop for the public, at The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Lenox, MA each May. Visit www.kripalu.org or call Kripalu direct at 1-800-741-7353 for more information. Sara is also available to teach other public workshops. Contact Sara Meeks Seminars directly for more information.

AND Sara also teaches specialty workshops at Sanctuary Yoga in Gainesville, Florida. Contact Sanctuary Yoga through their website to get details on upcoming workshops.

"I'm here to tell you that I'm sold on your methods, always have and always will. The only way! I want to thank you for pursuing this...it's needed and to have the caring, patientce, desire and knowledge to continue this....Thank you Sara."
Email testimonial from a wheelchair-bound person with osteoporosis.
Received on March 2, 2007.