About Washington Optimal Wellness
Get to know us
The W.O.W philosophy is that total wellness is achieved when one feels a harmonious balance between physical, mental, financial, spiritual and social wellness. Most wellness offerings are incomplete and tend to focus on just one pillar of wellness or self-care. We aim to partner with you on your wellness journey in a way that supports each of these areas.
If you are feeling in a rut and need help getting unstuck, allow us to help guide you on a path to more freedom and control over your life, health and happiness. We will work with you and coach you toward defining your wellness goals, whether it be to feel more physically fit and less fatigued, or managing a chronic condition. After defining your goals, we will assist you in creating an action plan and help provide motivation and accountability. Health coaching has strong evidence that it is effective and in some cases may be covered by insurance. While we do not directly file through your insurance carrier, we will provide documentation that can be submitted and, if covered, reimbursed to you.
If one of your goals is becoming more active and physically fit, Dr. Tan and Coach Gee will help you design a workout and/or meal plan suited to helping you reach your goal safely. Herbal supplements may be recommended at no obligation. Anti-obesity medications may also be suggested in conjunction with lifestyle changes, also at no obligation. We are here to provide a step-by-step program that will ensure you get everything you need to support your goals.
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Another strong predictor of wellness is being involved in a community. This became extremely evident during the pandemic when people were at risk for feeling isolated. Rates of depression and anxiety spiked in part due to this lack of social togetherness. At W.O.W, we are like a family. You will not feel lost the way that you can in a big gym. Every one of our clients matters to us and becomes part of our family. To foster this sense of community, we have created online forums and social media groups where our clients can talk about challenges, accomplishments and keep each other encouraged. We also host webinars to talk about common barriers to wellness that many of us face. You will never feel alone in your journey.
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Our Mission
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To help you become the best version of yourself that aligns with your values and your vision of optimal wellness
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To accept and embrace everyone and meet you where you are on your wellness journey
Meet Your Coaches
Coach Gee, Certified Fitness Trainer and Co-Founder, began his journey in the health and fitness industry in 2018 inspired by his own wellness journey. He'd been diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes. With the encouragement of his wife and partner, he dove into a plant-based lifestyle as well as a 5 day per week workout routine which helped him shed 40 pounds and reverse his developing health conditions. Amazed by his results, he sought to be a guiding light for others experiencing the same wellness challenges and became certified by NASM. He would love nothing more than to have the world experience what he feels on a daily basis.
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Dr Tan is triple Board-Certified in Pediatrics, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. In addition, she is certified as a Health Coach by the National Society of Health Coaches. She found her passion for healthy living as a person living with a chronic disease, Sickle Cell Anemia. From a young age, she was determined to live as healthy of a lifestyle as possible despite the odds. In 2017, she embarked on a new journey with her husband Coach Gee, and together they co-founded Washington Optimal Wellness (W.O.W.). She hopes to encourage and inspire others living with limitations to be the best version of themselves possible. After all, total wellness is not always about running marathons or bench pressing the most weight - it's a state of peace, joy, and fulfillment that comes from having balance in your physical, mental, and spiritual health.
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Credential verifications:
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American Board of Pediatrics:
https://www.abp.org/verification-certification
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Obesity Medicine: https://abom.learningbuilder.com/Search/Public/MemberRole/CertificationVerification
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Lifestyle Medicine:
https://lifestylemedicine.learningbuilder.com/Public/MemberSearch/Verification
Our Clients Say
"It's been about 5 months since I've trained with Coach Gee, and I have seen so much progress and improvement in my overall health and strength. After 12 years of working as a teacher and school administrator, I was exhausted and drained from the high demands of the job, and after being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease, I knew I had to start taking care of myself. I wanted to be healthier and stronger, and I needed someone to keep me accountable and motivated. And that's exactly what Coach Gee did for me. Not only that, he has a great sense of humor and makes the class really fun and enjoyable. It's been the greatest 5 months of self-investment and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to gbecome stronger and healthier!"
Grace P.