Amberwing Center for
Resilience and Health
Evidence-Based Education and Compassionate Coaching Support
About The Amberwing Center
The AFP vision has always been to provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, collaborative care that empowers patients to engage in their own health journey through partnership with multiple providers – MDs, PAs, psychologists, health coaches, nutritionists etc
Over the years, AFP has offered a variety of classes and groups that use this whole-person, multi-disciplinary
approach and we have seen how powerful it can be. Currently, however, these classes and groups are not being covered by insurance.
The Amberwing Center allows us to continue offering high-quality care through affordable, classes and coaching groups for both AFP patients and non-patients.
For more information please email events@doctorkate.net
Upcoming Classes
Weight Loss Series - Session Information
Session 1 will help you formulate your own body-positive plan in preparation for session 2.
Session 2 will add the specific treatment/actions to be more effective in your weight loss journey.
Topics Covered
Exercise prescriptions
Sleep
Supplements for weight loss
Prescription drugs for weight loss
Probiotics and prebiotics
Other external factors that affect healthy weight---vitamins, stress, environmental exposures
Session 1 - Mind-Body Approaches
Cost: $150 for patients/$195 for non-patients
Anne Vaillant, psychiatric nurse practitioner and Judy Grupenhoff, certified health coach and stress management specialist will lead this coaching program that combines evidence-based information with a mind-body approach to developing a healthy relationship to food.
Dates: Tuesdays at 4:15 – 5:30 - Oct 8, 15, 29, and Nov 5
(Note: we will not meet on Oct 22, but you will have resources, worksheets, and action plans to work with)
You will learn the role of the nervous system in metabolism and digestion, as well as the psychology of eating.
You will be supported in implementing effective, brain-focused techniques to manage stress in the moment and strategies to interrupt and repattern your stress/anxiety response that can lead to inflammation and weight gain.
You will blend these strategies with the science of habit change, self-compassion techniques, and practice setting realistic goals and strategies for accountability.
This is an interactive group that provides support and encouragement for creating lasting change. To create a cohesive group, we request that your cameras are on during our virtual meetings.
Session 2 - Lifestyle and Medication Approaches
Cost: $500 ($350 for AFP patients)
Dr Kate Atkinson and Dr Michele Spirko, Board-Certified Family Physicians and some of their colleagues will teach an interactive 8-week program on the medical science regarding weight loss and lifestyle change.
Dates TBD
Participants are strongly encouraged to have completed session 1, or Winter Wellness or Polyvagal class before attending.
Classes will be a combination of lecture, discussion as well as answering individual questions. The objective is to turn the goals you set in Session 1 into more detailed plans for lifelong better weight and health
Each participant will also have the option of scheduling a 30 minute individual consultation with medical recommendations with one of the Physicians.
Better Bones: Osteoporosis Series
Cost: $200 for patients/$300 for non-patients
We at Atkinson Family Practice are excited to offer our Osteoporosis Class again!
In this course, you will learn about osteoporosis treatment options, resources, supplements, and diet from our physical therapist, Deb Ellis, Dr. Kate Atkinson, and Amanda Mittman of Happy Valley Nutrition.
AFP Patients please use code BONES for patient discount.
First Series: October 10th and November 7th at 5:30pm
Second Series: November 14th and 21st, December 5th and 12th at 7:00pm
Foot Health Workshops with Dr. Jason Potash
Cost: $35
In this 1 hour session, you will learn how to optimize your foot health and rehabilitate from common foot ailments like plantar fasciitis and bunions through a series of exercises, self-massage techniques, and footwear recommendations. We will start by learning about the anatomy and function of the foot and you will leave with tools to eliminate pain, improve your balance, and prevent injuries.
Workshop 1: October 30th from 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Full)
Workshop 2: November 20th from 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Full)
Health & Wellness Groups
Healthy Heart Groups
Participants take an extensive panel of lab tests to look at cholesterol, lipid type and particle size, inflammatory markers, and pre-diabetes risks. They then take part in a group educational program that explains the lab panel. Finally, they have a 1-hour individual meeting with a Board-certified Physician to review their personal findings, what their personal cardiac risks are and make determinations on diet, lifestyle, supplements and/or Medicine as appropriate.
Better Bones Groups
Taught by a Board-certified Family Physician, Licensed Dietitian and a Physical Therapist. This group teaches/supports patients who have a diagnosis of Osteopenia or Osteoporosis on exercises, medications, diet, supplements, assessing risk factors and how to prevent fractures etc.
Participants feel empowered to make healthy life changes and decrease risks.
Health & Wellness Coaching Groups
Creating Change that Lasts Coaching Group
4 Weeks
In this 4-week group led by a Certified Health and Wellness Coach you will learn about the science of habit change, why making lasting change is not about willpower and what you can do instead, and how to harness the power of brain science and evidenced based strategies to get the results you want. You will practice setting goals, creating weekly action steps, anticipating and overcoming barriers and obstacles, and creating a sustainable action plan moving forward.
Weight Loss Coaching Group – A Mind-Body Approach
6 Weeks
This coaching program combines evidence-based information with a mind-body approach to developing a healthy relationship to food. You will learn about the research related to exercise and a variety of diets, the science of habit change, the psychology of eating, and mindful eating. You will be supported by a Certified Health Coach and Stress Management Specialist in learning effective, brain-focused techniques to manage stress in the moment and strategies to interrupt and repattern your stress/anxiety response. The program blends these strategies with the science of habit change, self-compassion techniques, and the psychology of eating to help you set realistic goals and create a sustainable path forward. The group support and accountability are invaluable!
