Muscle…Invest Early. Protect For Life.
When we think about aging well, we often focus on weight, cholesterol, or the number on the scale. But one of the most powerful — and overlooked — predictors of longevity is muscle mass.
✨Skeletal muscle plays a critical role in metabolic health. It is the body’s primary site for glucose uptake to fuel the muscle and body, meaning more muscle helps stabilize blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and lower the risk of metabolic disease. This makes muscle especially important for patients navigating weight changes, insulin resistance, or GLP-1 therapies.
⭐️Muscle is also an active endocrine organ. When we use our muscles, they release signaling molecules called myokines that reduce inflammation, support immune function, and promote brain health. This helps explain why resistance training is associated with lower rates of cognitive decline and chronic disease as we age.
💫Beyond metabolism and inflammation, muscle is essential for independence. Beginning in our 30s, muscle mass naturally declines, accelerating with age if not intentionally maintained. Loss of muscle increases the risk of falls, fractures, and loss of mobility — key factors that impact quality of life and long-term independence.
🌟Perhaps most importantly, muscle acts as a reserve during times of stress. Individuals with higher lean mass recover more quickly from illness, surgery, and hospitalization, and tend to have better outcomes overall. For this reason, low muscle mass is now recognized as a significant risk factor for early mortality — even in people who appear to be a “normal” weight.
🌀At Origin Medicine, we view muscle as foundational medicine. Supporting muscle health through appropriate resistance training, adequate protein intake, hormonal balance, and recovery is one of the most effective ways to improve healthspan — not just lifespan. The takeaway: building and maintaining muscle isn’t about aesthetics. It’s about resilience, independence, and living well at every stage of life.
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Creatine: More Than Muscle Fuel
Creatine is one of the most studied and widely recommended supplements for both muscle health and now emerging evidence supports for brain function and mental clarity. It’s a naturally occurring compound your body makes and stores primarily in skeletal muscle, where it helps regenerate the energy molecule ATP — essential for short, high-intensity movements and overall muscle performance.
🏋Muscle Support For supporting muscle strength, power, and lean mass, daily creatine supplementation in the range of about 5-10 g per day has been shown to: • Enhance muscle energy stores for workouts • Improve strength and power output • Support recovery and lean mass gains when combined with resistance training Creatine is safe for healthy individuals and one of the most effective supplements for maintaining muscle as we age.
🧠Cognitive Health Research indicates creatine may also support brain energy metabolism and certain aspects of cognitive performance. Some studies suggest that supplementation can be associated with improved short-term memory, information processing, and attention, especially in older adults and under conditions of stress or sleep deprivation. It’s worth noting that while evidence for broad cognitive enhancement is still evolving, the safety profile at standard doses remains favorable.
📊Dosage Notes • ~5 g/day for muscle maintenance and protection. • ~10 g/day for neurological and brain energy support.
🛡️Benefits in Brief Muscle & Performance • Supports ATP regeneration and short-term energy • Enhances strength and power output • Boosts recovery and lean muscle gains in training programs • May counter age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) Brain & Cognitive Support • Studies support improvements in aspects of memory and mental processing • Potentially helps during stress or sleep disruption **Safety Creatine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults. Those with kidney issues or other medical conditions should consult a clinician before starting any supplement protocol.
Get your creatine here!
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**Valentines Body Sculpting Event
Fall in Love with Your Strength & Protect Your Longevity Currency! Friday, February 13 | 12:30–3:00 PM
*BODY SCULPTING (Strength, Function, Pain) & PELVIC FLOOR (INCONTINENCE & E.D.) DEMOS
*SPECIAL PRICING ON PACKAGES – DAY OF EVENT ONLY
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*VALENTINE’S COUPLES AB SCULPTING SPECIAL
Couples that BodySculpt together, Stay Together
Buy a 4-session Ab Sculpting package
*Add a +1 for additional $214 (Abs ONLY)
Experience Non-Invasive Strengthening Treatments
EmSculpt Neo Body Sculpting & Emsella Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Protect What You Love-Your Strength
Click here, scan the QR code below, or call the office 253.203.6048 to register: (Class is complimentary, no credit required)
WHY buy a package of 4 sessions?
💪 1. Four Sessions Is the Standard Protocol for Best Results
A series of 4 sessions spaced about a week apart is the protocol shown to give noticeable improvements in muscle tone and fat reduction in the abdomen. While you may feel some effect after 1–2 sessions, full transformation—especially fat reduction plus muscle building—usually requires completing all four.
🔥 2. Fat Reduction Takes Time
Emsculpt NEO uses electromagnetic and radiofrequency energy to break down fat cells and build muscle simultaneously. The fat-breakdown process continues over weeks after treatment, so multiple sessions help compound this effect.
💪 3. Muscle Building Is Cumulative
The technology induces strong muscle contractions—harder than what you’d get in a workout—and muscles grow over repeated stimulation cycles. Four sessions give repeated bursts that help muscles adapt, whereas a single session is not effective because.
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OM Partnerships
We are thrilled to align with community partners who share our commitment to whole-body, functional wellness.
The Path Rehab & Performance Physical Therapy
30 N Broadway, Tacoma (Stadium District)
The Path specializes in performance-based physical therapy and dry needling, helping patients overcome stubborn injuries and move better with confidence.Special offers for Origin Medicine patients: • FREE 20-minute phone consult • 60-minute full-body evaluation for $50 ($300 value)
Learn more or schedule: https://thepathpt.com/contact
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Crunch Fitness Tacoma
6th Avenue & Pearl Street – Tacoma
Crunch Fitness is offering special pricing on premium memberships for our community: $24.99 + tax
Enjoy access to: • Group fitness classes • Hot yoga & Pilates • Weights & cardio equipment • Locker rooms with showers • Sauna & red-light therapy • Massage chairs & sun tanning
*Text us in the portal to inquire for more information at 253.267.8785.
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Hapa Aesthetics
2602 N Proctor St, Suite 203, Tacoma, WA 98407
Mary Abbott Hurley, ARNP, specializes in neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and personalized skincare plans that prioritize natural, balanced results—helping clients look refreshed and authentically themselves.
A Steilacoom native, she is excited to welcome clients into her new space at Origin Medicine and continue growing Hapa Aesthetics—where artistry, science, and wellness meet.
- Complimentary Aesthetic Consultation
- Wrinkle Relaxer
- Dermal Filler
- Sculptra Biostimulator
- SkinPen Microneedling
- Skin Wellness
Learn more: https://www.hapaaesthetics.com/
Warm regards,
Team Origin Medicine!