Wellness centers are health care centers that combines ambulatory care, a fitness center, and complimentary medicine center in one building. Riding the latest trends in healthcare delivery and demographics, these centers are proving popular around the world -- one in five hospitals in the U.S. have expressed interest in opening such a facility. This is the first book to feature practical and design information on wellness centers in one convenient place. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.