HealthFinders Pura Vida Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Pura Vida Program was initiated in June of 2006 providing the necessary tools needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle focused on the importance of exercise and nutrition. Participants will receive the necessary tools for successful weight management and nutritional guidance for a period of six months. This program is designed for participants to implement their experience with Pura Vida during their day-to-day activities. Most importantly, Pura Vida will provide building blocks for future generations to understand the importance of daily exercise and healthy foods.

The program is comprosed of two components:

1. Excerise Component

Patient is responsible to:

• Attend monthly educational classes.
• Meet and join with other participants to walk together.
• Join a gym, aerobics class or create your own exercise routine.
• Attend a weekly aerobic class provided by HealthFinders
• To log daily steps from your pedometer.

Patients will receive the necessary tools for implementing a daily exercise routine with hopes of sustainability. We highly encourage patients to involve their families in any activities provided by HealthFinders.

2. Nutrition Component

Patient is responsible to:

• Attend monthly educational classes.
• Log daily food intake and amounts.
• Log daily fluids intake and amounts.

Patients again will receive the necessary tools for implementing positive healthy nutritional habits into their daily routine. We highly encourage patients to implement the education received during the family meal times.

Community Involvement

Several community organizations have collaborated with HealthFinders Pura Vida Program. The following entities have generated interest in working with Pura Vida:

• Carleton College
• Faribault Community Rec Center
• Faribault Senior Center
• Northfield Community Rec Center
• Northfield Hospital
• Northfield Senior Center
• St. Olaf College

If you would like more information about the HealthFinders Pura Vida Program please contact:

Angie Koch, HealthFinders Director, 507-330-4031