march wellness appraisal

As a medical wellness center, the health of our members is a high priority. Our policies, programs and practices are built on a foundation of science, with advice and direction from the March Wellness Scientific Advisory Committee.

To assure that we provide services in keeping with this philosophy and serve our members well, we incorporate a few requirements into the process of becoming a member of March Wellness. The first is a Health History Questionnaire to provide our trainers and exercise specialists with information about members’ health concerns. The second is a Health Appraisal, which provides baseline information that is valuable in tailoring personal training and advice to individual needs. This appraisal includes a sub-maximal bike test, non-fasting cholesterol screening, body composition assessment, height and weight, and flexibility and grip strength tests. (If substantial risk factors exist, a health provider’s approval may be requested prior to this appraisal.) As an alternative to the Health Appraisal, new members may choose to submit a health care provider’s approval, indicating the provider’s recommended restrictions or cautions, if any, on physical activity for the member. Your personal physician or nurse practitioner can complete this form.

Upon completion of the Health Appraisal, or receipt of the Provider Approval, we offer a complimentary personal training session, informed by the information contained in the Health History, Health Appraisal, and/or Provider Approval. At all hours of operation there is also at least one exercise specialist on the fitness floor to assist members, answer questions and provide advice.