Future Shapes offers a wide array of programs and services for both individuals and businesses (private country clubs, physical therapy and chiropractic offices.) For individuals we offer fitness and wellness services, customized skilled services, physical therapy, athletic training, customized sport-specific conditioning, youth services, flexibility programs, message therapy, nutrition consultation and "Out of Studio" sessions. After your initial complimentary consultation, we will evaluate your fitness goals and recommend what program(s) and level are right for you. For private country clubs, physical therapy and chiropractic offices we offer complete turn-key "In-House Fitness Training Programs" that can be completely customized for all of your club members or patients at a very attractive and affordable price. Fitness/Wellness Services Future Shapes is a friendly, supportive environment in which to pursue your personal fitness goals. At our personal fitness center you will work one-on-one with a fitness specialist whose only focus is to help you achieve your fitness goals. Future Shapes is the place to be if you want to: Improve your cardiovascular conditioning Improve health and well-being Increase bone density Improve body composition Increase your muscle strength Improve your posture Improve your balance Skilled Services (including Physical Therapy) Future Shapes' customized conditioning and strengthening programs pick up where traditional physical therapy leaves off. We provide a continuum of care that supports and extends the recovery program designed by your doctor, physical therapist, or chiropractor. Our athletic trainers and physical therapist will help you return to your pre-injury fitness program, or move beyond it. Our staff is particularly experienced in designing programs that address: Core Stability Orthopedic Issues Post-operative rehabilitation Lumbar / sacral dysfunction Muscle sprains Chronic pain Tendinitis Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Headache Sport Specific Conditioning Program Whatever your sport, our strength and conditioning specialist will create a customized conditioning program to enhance your performance and reduce the risk of injury. Sport Specific Conditioning improves your flexibility, strength, endurance, speed, and agility. And, it's great for your overall health. Sport Specific Conditioning is great for sports like: Golf Tennis Skiing Cycling Climbing Hiking Running (recreational) & Marathons (recreational & competitive) Youth Services Conditioning and strength training are as important for your child as they are for you.Visit the Youth Services Page to learn more about conditioning and strength training for your child. Conditioning and strength training are as important for your child as they are for you. A well-rounded fitness program: Builds your child’s self-esteem Enhances core strength, balance, flexibility and coordination Improves sports performance Decreases the risk of injury Builds endurance and muscle srtength Enhances health and overall and well-being Builds knowledge and body awareness Establishes exercise and fitness as a life-long habit Our strength and conditioning specialists work with children of all ages and fitness levels, helping them to create and acheive their own personal fitness goals. A youth fitness program may focus on anything from general conditioning to sports-specific conditioning. Start your child on the road to fitness with Future Shapes. Participation in team sports can be a healthy step in your child’s development, and strength training can also help make sure it is a safe one. See what the experts are saying: “In a growing number of cases it seems that boys and girls who enter sports programs are generally unfit and ill-prepared to handle the duration and magnitude of forces that develop during practice and game situations. According to the Surgeon General’s report on physical activity and health, only about one-half of young people regularly participate in vigorous physical activity and daily attendance in physical education is declining. Further, sedentary pursuits such as television viewing and ‘surfing’ the internet continue to occupy a significant amount of time during childhood and adololescence. Some health care providers believe that approximately 50% of overuse injuries sustained by young athletes could be prevented if children were better prepared to play the game.” Avery Faigenbaum, Ed.D., CSCS Assistant Professor - UMass Boston Author - Strength & Power for Young Athletes Enroll your child in a Youth Strength Program today. Call (617)965-7375 for details. Flexibility Program An assisted manual technique that gently stretches your muscles and connective tissue. This unique method easily and painlessly increases flexibility around key joints in your body to a far greater degree than other stretching methods. Massage Therapy We offer massage therapy in our private treatment room. Massage is an effective way to relieve stress, decrease muscle soreness and facilitate healing. Nutrition Consultation A one hour discussion on past and present nutritional habits. Future Goals for a healthier nutritional lifestyle. Food Log Planning. Plan trip to grocery store if needed. Four Week Program Nutrition Consultation is a four week program provided by Jill Lavka. Week One: A. Review Food Log B. Discuss the how’s, why’s and where’s of your weekly food log. C. Specialty Problems, i.e.... stress, travel, cooking abilities, family, etc. D. How to plan meals for you at work, play or entertaining guests E. How to be a smart diner. Week Two: A. Meet at local grocery store. B. Educate you on food labels (hidden fats, calories and foreign ingredients) C. Create ways to keep your meal planning fun and practical. Week Three: A. Review previous week’s shopping and cooking. B. Cooking, Planning and ingredient questions. C. Changes and suggestions for the following week that would make preparing meals easier. Week Four: A. How to make your new dietary changes a part of you for life. B. Plan motivated goals and guidelines for a healthier and more energetic you! Out Of Studio Sessions Out of studio sessions are available at your home, place of business or elsewhere. In-House Fitness Training Program A quality, high-level fitness facility is something that all potential and current club members look for when deciding to join or continue their membership. Statistics show the potential for new members and the ability to retain current members is greatly enhanced by the addition of a well-rounded quality fitness training program to current club offerings. However, it will be the experience, quality and expertise of your fitness trainers that will set your club apart from the other clubs. Quality physical therapy and chiropractic offices can offer an exciting "value-added" dimension to their practice by offering optional "on-site" fitness training programs for their patients. Future Shapes offers the experience, quality and expertise your club or practice needs to improve the bottom line. We offer "turn-key" In-House Fitness Training Programs that can be completely customized for all of your club or practice's specific needs; from setting up a full-service gym and buying the equipment to simply outsourcing all of the trainers at a very attractive and affordable price. Please call us to set up a complimentary meeting to discuss the needs of your particular club or practice at 1-617-965-7375. We look forward to assisting your club or practice in reaching it's maximum potential!