NECA HEALTH ZONE

LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS

Dr. Josue Andino (aka Dr. Awesome) is a wellness guru with more than a decade of experience. Dr. Andino is a Board -Certified Chiropractor who specializes in providing health care evaluations in, but not limited to, patients treatment and consultations in orthopedic evaluation, spinal anatomy, x-ray analysis, biomechanics, and several other specialties. In addition, he has expertise in physical fitness and body compassion evaluations and treatment. (Back by popular demand!)

Engage with Dr. Awesome and talk about ways you can incorporate wellness exercises and tips to help you live better and work better. In 10 minutes or less you will benefit from:
-A personal posture evaluation to show you areas of improvement to boost your health.
-New wellness habits into your environment to increase productivity

Chef Ryan Alday is the Banquets & Catering Executive Chef Ryan Alday at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. Chef boasts over 20 years of culinary experience in fine-dining restaurants and hotels throughout the United States.  After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY Ryan honed his craft under Michelin starred chefs such as Guenter Seeger in Atlanta and Alain Ducasse in New York City.   Ryan is passionate about reducing food waste and has taken a lead role in our food donation program with Three Square Food Bank to help feed the food-insecure in the Las Vegas community with surplus banquet food.

FREE NECK, BACK & FOOT MASSAGE

Let the Bodyworks professionals work to relax the classic tension areas of the neck, back, shoulders and arms and help attendees feel more welcome, appreciated, refreshed, alert and energized.  Electronic Foot Massage Stations (extremely popular!) are included too.

HEALTH ZONE SCHEDULE

Sunday, September 15, 2019

12:40pm – 1:00pm          Top Ways to Evaluate Your Posture and Ensure Great Health
Did you know that posture can tell you what is going on with your health or inside your body? Let’s share with you how to properly evaluate your posture when standing, sitting, or just being. Be prepared to get a well needed posture alignment analysis with before and after pictures, tips on how to handle pain or discomfort. Your body will thank you for this!
Presenter:                          Dr. Josue Andino

1:30pm – 2:30pm             Healthy Cooking Demonstration and Tasting
Menu Includes:                 – Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon
– Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Relish
– Herb Heirloom Fingerling Potatoes
– Seasonal Vegetables

Presenter:                          Chef Ryan Alday

3:00pm – 3:20pm             OSHA Stretch & Flex Program   
According to OSHA, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) account for more than 30 percent of all nonfatal occupational injury and illness cases each year and impacting employers to the tune of $20 billion annually in direct workers’ compensation costs, some organizations are looking for ways to bolster their ergonomic strategies. This Stretch & Flex Program is a task-specific pre-shift stretching and warm-up exercises and can help acclimate the body for the demands of the active workday ahead.

Presenter:                          Dr. Josue Andino

3:40pm – 4:00pm             Resistance Band Exercises for Travel
Resistance bands are one of the most underrated workout tools out there. The best part of this resistance band praise is that they’re perfect for traveling. They’re small and light, meaning you can pack them in your carry-on and take them with you on the road. So the next time you find yourself without an adequate gym (an all-too-common occurrence for travelers), just take your resistance bands out and get after it in your hotel room or outside.

Presenter:                          Dr. Josue Andino

Monday, September 16, 2019

12:40pm – 1:00pm          Creating Well-Being in the Workplace
It’s no secret that mentally recharged employees bring their A game. So how can you introduce activities to help them recharge in the office? Start simple and set an example! Using these simple mindfulness techniques and stretches, you can begin to incorporate wellness in your day-to-day and bring it back to the office with you.

Presenter:                          Dr. Josue Andino

1:30pm – 2:30pm             Healthy Cooking Demonstration and Tasting
Menu Includes:                 – Braised Chicken & White Bean Cassoulet
– Stewed Tomatoes & Wilted Kale

Presenter:                          Chef Ryan Alday

3:00pm – 3:20pm             OSHA Stretch & Flex Program
According to OSHA, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) account for more than 30 percent¹ of all nonfatal occupational injury and illness cases each year and impacting employers to the tune of $20 billion annually in direct workers’ compensation costs, some organizations are looking for ways to bolster their ergonomic strategies. This Stretch & Flex Program is a task-specific pre-shift stretching and warm-up exercises and can help acclimate the body for the demands of the active workday ahead.

Presenter:                          Dr. Josue Andino

3:40pm – 4:00pm             Resistance Band Exercises for Travel
Resistance bands are one of the most underrated workout tools out there. The best part of this resistance band praise is that they’re perfect for traveling. They’re small and light, meaning you can pack them in your carry-on and take them with you on the road. So the next time you find yourself without an adequate gym (an all-too-common occurrence for travelers), just take your resistance bands out and get after it in your hotel room or outside.

Presenter:                          Dr. Josue Andino

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

9:20am – 9:40am             Relaxation Techniques: Simple Steps to Unwind
It’s impossible to avoid stress in our daily lives but it’s definitely possible to manage your response to it. This session will focus on relaxation techniques that you can use in your day-to-day life to calm yourself in midst stressful situations. From meditation to quick chair exercises, we’ll walk you through how to get started and then we want you to pick at least two to stick with!

Presenter:                          Dr. Josue Andino

10:00am – 11:00am         Healthy Cooking Demonstration and Tasting

Menu Includes:                 – Egg Muffin with Oven Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
– Basil, Goat Cheese & Tomato Ragu

Presenter:                          Chef Ryan Alday

11:20am – 11:40am         Top 5 Health & Wellness Habits That Busy Professionals Should Create NOW
As a busy professional, you need to create new habits to keep your health in check and avoid burnout. Join us for this habit creation session where you will commit to new ways on how to take care of your body and your overall wellness. These are simple to incorporate in your busy life, so you got this! And we are going to be your accountability coach along the way, track your progress and encourage you along the way.

Presenter:                          Dr. Josue Andino