Our services can help you whether your goal is to manage your weight, lower disease risk, enhance physical performance, or simply eat wisely while maintaining a busy lifestyle. A one-on-one, confidential nutrition consultation will provide a thorough nutrition evaluation including individual health assessment, medical and dietary history, lifestyle, personality characteristics, and psychological factors to create a personalized plan. You will receive scientifically-based advice, a complete nutritional analysis, realistic recommendations, and up-to-date nutritional information that will allow for long-lasting results.

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Mr. Joe Lopez, CN, SPN, MA, a Certified Nutritionist® from American Health Science University and Specialist in Performance Nutrition from the International Sports Sciences Association, earned a Masters Degree, Bachelor degree, and All-American athletic honors from Western Illinois University.

Focused on enhancing the lives of others, his areas of expertise include nutrition counseling with an emphasis on weight management, ODA vitamins and mineral bioavailability, physical fitness, and behavioral management with a specialty in performance enhancement for athletics.

Please call Joe at (573) 761-9021 to schedule your appointment.

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Cancellation or rescheduling of appointments requires 24-hour notice.

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Our professionals can provide nutrition counseling to assist you with the following:

Health Weight Management
Not to be confused with weight-loss programs of the past, you will receive a comprehensive, easy to follow guide to a healthy weight that fits your lifestyle. Clients will receive a personalized dietary and fitness guideline, outlining all the various questions that allow for them to meet their individual goals. Behavioral modification is integrated with the dietary and fitness guidelines to promote an easy transition toward health and wellness. A daily journal is used to record behavior, results, and emotion for discussion purposes. Emphasis will be placed on current behaviors, the need for change, and lifestyle modifications that will offer long-term results.

Improved Athletic Performance
Reach limits you thought were once unattainable! By understanding your body and allowing us to teach you how to properly fuel it, we can meet your dietary and performance needs. We offer various programs from pre-game, post-game, and dietary requirements both in and out of season. The best thing is we can do this for both teams and individuals. If you are looking to drastically improve your athletic performance, muscular development, and strength, we are here to help.

Women's Nutritional Concerns
Reach your nutrition goals during "special" times of your life such as pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause – when appropriate nutrition is critical.

Pediatric Nutrition
Receive specialized nutritional guidance during critical points of growth and development for adolescents and teens with a focal point of self. Individualized goals of weight management (with a focus on body composition and energy levels), diabetes prevention, and positive self-esteem are all part of our focus.

*Any individual who has been diagnosed with diabetes, heart disease, or renal disease may only be counseled after we receive their physician's written authorization.

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We offer some special packages designed to guide you on the journey to a NEW you! Whether you are looking to make a small change or complete metamorphosis, take a look at what the YMCA has to offer. Any of these programs are perfect if you are looking to make a positive lifestyle change, or all some intensity and nutrition guidance to an already existing training program. You’ll be amazed at the difference that "WE" can make!

All nutrition packages are also available to non-members. Please call (573) 761-9021 for prices.

"Get a Taste" Start-Up Package

• Personal Fitness Assessment
• Body Composition Analysis
• Use of either of our state-of-the-art Fitness Centers
• 2 One-on-One Dynamic Personal Workouts with an A.C.E. Certified Personal or Sport Specific Trainer
• 1 One-on-One Session with our nationally Certified Nutritionist, or a Specialist in Performance Nutrition
• Email and phone contact available throughout all programs as obstacles and issues arise

Y-Member Rates
1 Individual - $200
2 Individuals/Couple - $175/person

"One Month "Kick-Start" Package

• Before & After Body Composition analysis using the Bio-Impedence Scale
• Use of either of out state-of-the-art Fitness Centers
• 8 One-on-One Dynamic Personal Workouts with an A.C.E. Certified Personal or Sport Specific Trainer
• 2 One-on-One Sessions with our nationally Certified Nutritionist and/or our Specialists in Performance Nutrition including a 7 day dietary analysis and dietary guidance to match your individual goals
• Email and phone contact available throughout all programs as obstacles and issues arise

Y-Member Rates
1 Individual - $425
2 Individuals/Couple - $375/person

Simply Nutrition Package

• Before & After Body Composition analysis using the Bio-Impedence Scale
• 4 One-on-One Sessions with our nationally Certified Nutritionist and/or our Specialists in Performance Nutrition
• Individualized Manual specifying Complete Nutritional Guidelines, Personal Training Exercise Guidelines, and Daily Meal Plans, including daily supplements that will match your exact dietary requirements according to your favorite foods.
• Email and phone contact available throughout all programs as obstacles and issues arise

Y-Member Rates
1 Individual - $325
2 Individuals/Couple - $275/person

Non-Member Rates
1 Individual - $425
2 Individuals/Couple - $375/person

Total Metamorphosis

• Monthly Before & After Composition analysis using the Bio-Impedence Scale
• Use of either of our state-of-the-art Fitness Centers
• 24 One-on-One Dynamic Personal Workouts with an A.C.E. Certified or Sport Specific Personal Trainer
• 4 One-on-One Sessions with our nationally Certified Nutritionist and/or our Specialists in Performance Nutrition
• Individualized Manual specifying complete Nutritional Guidelines, Personal Training Exercise Guidelines, and Daily Meal Plans, including daily recipes that will match your exact dietary requirements according to your favorite foods
• For best results, this program should be completed in approximately 8-12 weeks and should be utilized after one month of sustained exercise
• Email and phone contact available throughout all programs as obstacles and issues arise

Y-Member Rates
1 Individual - 2 payments of $450
2 Individuals/Couple - 2 payments of $400/person

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