You’re probably wondering what the ‘UM‘ in ‘UMKaizen’ stands for. It comes from the German word ‘Ubermensch’, or in this context ‘UberMensch‘, which translates to SuperMan or OverMan. This word was championed by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, to describe what man should strive after. Here’s a quote that puts this concept in context:

“Man is something to be overcome. Man is a rope stretched between the animal and the Superman–a rope over an abyss. A dangerous crossing, a dangerous wayfaring, a dangerous looking-back, a dangerous trembling and halting. What is great in man is that he is a bridge and not a goal.” – Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra

Ultimately the goal of Kaizen Wellness is to empower you to overcome yourself. Overcoming is journey of many ups and downs. Which leads us to the second part of ‘UMKaizen’;

‘Kaizen‘ is a Japanese term that translates to “change for the better or continuous improvement.” 

The purpose of Kaizen Wellness is to help people overcome their limitations, to overcome themself. We believe the best way to do that is by dedicating to the concept of continuous improvement. 

There’s a phrase in business: “That which is measured, is managed.” There’s a lot of truth in that statement, which is why we employ the best technology in Dual Energy Xray Absorptiometry (DEXA), Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR), VO2 Max to measure and track numerous metrics related to your health, wellbeing and longevity. 

DEXA, RMR, VO2 Max serve as excellent instruments to measure and manage; but the goal of Kaizen Wellness isn’t to analyze arbitrary metrics relating to health, wellness and longevity, but rather to empower individuals to grow and flourish in mental/bodily health.

Our promise is to walk along side you with dedication and excellence, committed to continuously improve our ability to empower you.