BOOST - Choose Joyful Health

Improve flexibility, get stronger, and improve stamina so that you can keep (or start) doing what you love.

Have you gotten away from taking the "you time" that used to make you feel good?
Do you feel like your joints just aren't gliding as smoothly as they used to?
Are you noticing slumped shoulders, poor posture, or other bad habits creeping in?
Feel winded going up a hill or up the stairs, or like you just ought to have more energy?
Do you need to strengthen your body safely, with close attention to proper form and alignment?
Are you looking for ways to stay healthy and balanced as you age, and keep doing what you love?
Are you looking for ways to improve your health with exercise and lifestyle changes, and minimize the need for prescriptions, shots, and drugs?

When you retire, your health is your job.

You have done a lot in your life. Your body has too!

Along the way, you may have sustained some injuries that limit your flexibility.

You may have had a car accident, or fallen off a horse or while playing sports, or hurt your back picking up something too heavy.

You may have had a desk job that caused rounded shoulders. You may have carried a heavy bag of books always on the same side.

Or you may have worn shoes that pinched your feet!

No matter what path your life took, your body went with you, and it is giving you some signals that it needs attention.

Your body needs some TLC to keep it moving for the next season of life.

Aging is natural. Feeling stiff and stuck isn't.

How would you feel if you could...

Stay fit to enjoy favorite activities like hiking, gardening, and traveling

Feel excited and motivated to be moving again

Know how to take care of your joints long-term

Strengthen hips and shoulders

Improve exercise habits and focus on balance

Wake up rested and energized

You've invested a lot in your career, family, and community.

Now it's time to take care of you.

There’s got to be a way to do what it takes to stay healthy and fit and enjoy life… to move well, feel good, and have energy to do what matters.

To enjoy family, travel, nature, and activities.

There is a way, and you don’t have to go to the gym or wear tight leggings unless you want to.

I’m Joan Craig. I help mature men and women get moving again so that they can do what they love. We use a combination of yoga therapy, functional movement, and healthy lifestyle choices.

My specialties are:

1) I help you align your body to reduce tension and pain so that you can be more active.

2) I help you establish your personalized, results-oriented, holistic exercise and wellness routines, so that you feel confident about what you are doing, and stick with it.

I’ve created a holistic process that integrates mind, body, and spirit to help you press the reset button on your health.

BOOST is a 3 Month VIP Coaching Program

BOOST helps you feel flexible, strong and balanced.

You and your health deserve a BOOST!

You have given of yourself in many ways – to your family, career, and community.

Now is the time to fill YOUR tank with the exercise and self-care you need to age well.

BOOST helps you:

Reduce stiffness in hips, spine and shoulders

Feel energized and strong, and take care of your joints

Safely strengthen your muscles, bones, and balance

Reduce stress and make healthy lifestyle changes

BOOST is for you if you:

Are reaching a transition point where you’ve got to address flexibility and ease of motion. Aches, pains,and limited mobility are costing you, and you’re missing out on active things you love.
Need to improve your physical abilities for healthy aging because you see the downward spiral that could happen if you don’t take action soon.
Are ready to reset and prioritize exercise and wellness, even if you’ve let it slide lately.
Want premium one-on-one coaching to get results.
Want or need to exercise in a personalized, private, and flexible style.
- at home
- traveling
- on your own schedule
- to fit your unique body

Here's how it works...BOOST 4 Step Plan

Step 1 – Health & Lifestyle Assessment

Together we do a comprehensive movement & wellness assessment to identify top priorities. We’ll address toes to nose, because your feet are the foundation of healthy movement, and your head posture could be causing a stiff neck. I find out what you like and what you don’t, so that your program fits you!

Step 2 – Personal Posture & Alignment Routine

You’ll have a simple routine to stretch your body and ensure safe progress on your fitness journey. You will have custom “follow-along” videos to do your routine on your own.

Step 3 – Functional Strength & Balance

Building and maintaining muscle mass is essential at this stage of life! Learn how to challenge your muscles, bones, and balance at the right intensity, based on science to get results.

Step 4 – Wellness Coaching & Lifestyle Upgrades

Take simple action steps towards an anti-inflammatory diet, better sleep, and stress management. BOOST is 100% personalized. We work on what is important to you to build new habits for the long-term.

Your health is your wealth. BOOST investment and return...

12 week Online BOOST $2700

Thorough assessment and strategy session for posture, strength, and lifestyle (90 min)
Six additional 75 minute private video meetings
Your personalized “follow-along” posture & alignment videos and detailed instructions so that you know what to do at home
Daily habit trackers for best results in fitness, diet, sleep, and stress management
Email, video, and phone support between meetings
My Guidance, Care, and Accountability
12 weeks’ Focus on What’s Important!

Bonus #1: Posture School video library with 10 short exercise routines
Bonus #2: Balance & Bone Health online course, including the most effective strength and balance exercises
Bonus #3: Healing Moves for Hips & Low Back 90 minute video.

You can’t buy more time, but you can invest in your health.

You will move better, feel better, and have the tools to help you stay healthy and fit for years to come.

“During BOOST, I’ve started moving! I’m walking and practicing yoga. I’ve lost weight by cooking healthier meals. I feel better about my appearance and my “inner self.” I’ve lowered my daily dosage of prescription medicines. BOOST has had a dramatic impact on my life. Before meeting Joan, I spent many days sitting in my chair in our library. I longed to be outside gardening, walking, breathing fresh air, watching and listening to nature. Instead, I sat. I had given up on yoga, even though I loved it and knew the benefits of a regular practice. Joan has inspired me to care about my health again and to be more accepting of who I am. BOOST has revitalized my interest in healthy meals, not only by introducing me to new foods and new techniques for preparation but also by providing convincing scientific background for making these changes. Joan has a wealth of knowledge, and if she doesn’t know the answer to your question, she will soon find out! I was afraid when I started BOOST that I would quit before completing it, which would have been typical for me. I was intimidated, fearful, that the program would be too intrusive and demanding (physically and emotionally), but in our first session, Joan proved to me that the program would be completely tailored to me and my needs. Rather than quitting before completion, I long for more!”

Maggie Downen

BOOST Graduate, Mother, Gardener, Animal-Lover, Retired Teacher

“Thank you for helping me get my swagger back. More swing in my hips and pep in my step! I definitely experienced improvement in my back issues (L-4&5). I feel like I have successfully rebooted my focus on my overall health and well-being. I have become more mindful of my daily commitment and routine, focusing on my food choices and exercise choices. I like having exercise choices and you have given me many to select from so my routine stays fresh and well-rounded. I also am doing a better job practicing what I preach regarding my self-talk and managing my stress. You have given me new tools for my toolbox to deal with stress, which I am excited about. I am grateful for what I have learned from you. I appreciate your kindness, grace, and sense of humor.”

Ann Holland

PhD, Founder of Strive Performance Coaching

"I am sleeping better and enjoying exercise more. My lower right back is not painful all the time now. I definitely have better balance and more arm strength. I now can see the benefits possible from exercise and diet. I have paid more attention to hydration than previously. Fairly recently, the new practice of just halting, resting, and slow quiet breathing has become calming. My choices in foods are more fresh, natural, and unprocessed items. I no longer have caffeine-free diet Coke in the house. Beyond that, I would say our work together has inspired my energy! The BOOST commitment got me off to a good start. I believe I can keep up the exercise routines and hope to continue better eating.” To someone considering the BOOST program, I would say "Just Do It!" I was feeling pretty gloomy and weak when I signed on to BOOST. Over these weeks, my family has seen and commented on the improvements they have noticed in me. Your kindness and reasonableness in structuring my program meant the world to me and was effective too."

Marion Atkins

Master Gardener & Retired CPA

You're at a fork in the road and a new stage of life...

You can keep struggling with what society calls “normal aging.”

The aging process can sometimes feel like your abilities and your world are shrinking.

The truth is that you can keep growing and learning for your entire life.

Research and my clients prove that older adults can improve strength, flexibility, posture, and balance at any age.

The research says - You Can Improve Flexibility, Strength, and Balance at Any Age and Stage of Life!

A study at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine Division of Geriatrics proved that women and men over 60 years old reduced their kyphosis (that’s the hunch in the upper back) by 4-5% after following specific posture exercises 3 times per week for six months.

Science Daily reported of a study of 91-96 year olds who lifted weights 2 days a week for 12 weeks. They improved leg muscle mass/power, walking speed, and balance.

The Harvard Nurses Health Study has studied 280,000 women since 1976. Post-menopausal women who were physically active for 1 hour per day decreased fracture risk by 44%.

Don’t spend your time and money on exercise machines, fad diets, or “magic supplements” that claim to reverse aging. Invest in a personalized exercise and lifestyle plan that is simple, practical, and effective.

Take care of YOU to make all your days count.

If you’re looking for personalized, professional, and precise guidance to reach your health goals, I would love to help you.

I want you to move well and feel good so that you can do what matters.

Let’s talk about it…

More about BOOST...

BOOST is a three month commitment between you and me to–

address top priority action steps to take you into and through your 60s and 70s
work together to understand and improve health issues you face
progress safely and mindfully

BOOST is Personal, Private, and Exclusive.

I only take on a few clients at a time. I’d rather help a few people make real change than give partial attention to many people. So during our time together (and forever), you are important to me. We tailor the program to meet your needs.

BOOST is not..	Yes You Can…
Bootcamp	Move in ways that feel good, of your own free will!
Fad or Rigid Diet	Learn to choose whole, anti-inflammatory foods based on science and mindfulness.
Quick Fix	Make long term changes
Group Class	Work personally and privately. You are unique and important to me. You have VIP email and phone support because you are making lifestyle changes and new habits every single day.
Rigid system with Set Rules and Curriculum	Make your own choices related to your real life, schedule, hobbies, travel, and family.

If you want a drill sergeant trainer or a diet cop, I’m not the right coach for you.

If you want expert guidance in making your own path to joyful health, let’s do it!

The BOOST method is based on principles, science, and mindfulness.

Principle	Strategies
Eat Real Food.	Choose foods that are Real, Whole, Nutrient-Dense, Low-Glycemic, Organic when possible, and Anti-Inflammatory.
You are Mind Body Spirit.	Thorough and ongoing assessment of your unique needs in the context of your real life. We don’t stop with food and movement; we address sleep, stress, recovery and lifestyle as needed.
Healthy movement leads to overall health.	Align your body so that your whole system runs more smoothly.
What You Focus on Grows.	Learn how to train your brain to change your behavior.

Together we make a plan that works because it is:

Natural – You fit movement and alignment into your normal day.

Effective – Don’t waste your time on fads and gadgets. Take simple action steps to get results.

Fun – Life is way too fast to spend time doing things you dislike. We will find ways to move and create healthy habits based on what you truly enjoy.

What you've got to put in

Time – You’ll need 30-45 minutes 4-5 days per week for movement. (It can divided into 10 minute intervals or fit in to daily life.)
Physical, mental, and emotional commitment. I will not ask you to do anything that feels too scary, but I will ask you to take steps forward. That’s what BOOST is for.

I ask you to be present and honest with yourself and with me. A coaching commitment and changes can bring up fear, worries, and resistance. It’s all part of the process.

My Promise

We can’t turn back time or change the life you’ve already lived. Your body carries some histories that have made their mark. I cannot promise to take away those marks of time. I cannot promise to take away aches and pains.

Here’s what I promise you….

I will lead you with mindfulness towards better alignment, flexibility, posture, strength and balance, combined with anti-inflammatory diet, good sleep and stress management. In my experience, that goes a long, long way to feeling good, and having the energy to do what matters.

The Safety Talk

I’m not a medical professional. I do NOT diagnose, treat, or give medical advice.

BOOST is not a quick fix or a magic pill. I support you to do the work it takes you change your health.

BOOST is for people who can walk and exercise safely, and who have their physician’s approval to do so.

In any health and wellness program, there is a risk of injury. You should check with your medical team before engaging in anything new. I will ask you to sign a waiver like you would sign at a gym.