Upcoming Events

Join world-renowned body composition experts Dr. Timothy Lohman and Dr. Laurie Milliken at our award-winning Tucson resort for an in-depth exploration of body composition, weight management, and musculoskeletal health.

Whether you work with older adults, individuals with chronic conditions, or those interested in weight loss, this event offers critical insights to enhance clinical success. Open to healthcare professionals – or anyone interested in prevention strategies – this session also provides the opportunity to earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from a leading expert.

In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Tucson, AZ offers. Explore our sample schedule.

Timothy G. Lohman

Timothy G. Lohman, PhD, is a professor emeritus at the University of Arizona and is widely considered a leading scientist in the field of body composition assessment. Dr. Lohman founded the Global Health and Body Composition Institute (GHBCI) in 2019 – a nonprofit 501(C)(3) whose goal is fostering body composition expertise, training, and certification worldwide. He previously served as the director of the Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition at the University of Arizona. He co-edited ACSM’s Human Body Composition, First and Second Edition, and co-edited the Anthropometric Standardization Reference Manual.

Dr. Laurie Milliken

Dr. Milliken is a graduate of the University of Arizona and was a close associate of Dr. Lohman when she was there. She’s currently an associate professor and former chair of the exercise and health sciences department at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. Since 1998, she’s been active in the New England chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NEACSM), serving as president, the chair of the Continuing Education committee, state representative, and an executive committee member. Nationally, she’s served in the ACSM Research Awards Committee and is also an editorial board member of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. She’s presented her research at many annual ACSM meetings. Dr. Milliken is the co-founder of GHBCI and is the main creator of the online Level I Workshop. She has extensive with research in the areas of osteoporosis and weight loss.

Mike Siemens, MS, RCEP, Director of Performance Science

Mike works one-on-one with our guests, creating customized exercise programs for a wide variety of fitness levels and movement goals. He also hires, trains, and mentors our team of exercise physiologists, and develops programming for the department.

Thursday, May 8

3-4 p.m. Welcome and Orientation with Dr. Tim Lohman, Dr. Laurie Milliken, and Mike Siemens, MS
This session will provide an overview of the program and allow us to get to know each other and get oriented to Canyon Ranch.

4:30-5:30 p.m. Travel Decompress Strength Workout with Mike Siemens
Hit the gym and shake off travel fatigue with a full-body strength workout.

5:30-7 p.m. Dinner & Learn with Dr. Lohman, Dr. Milliken, and Mike Siemens, MS
Enjoy an engaging Dinner & Learn with your Immersion experts, as they share insights on body composition and health as well as our Canyon Ranch nutritional philosophy.

Tuesday, May 9

6-9 a.m. Breakfast on Your Own

9-10 a.m. Methods of Body Composition Overview with Dr. Lohman and Dr. Milliken
Hear the strengths and weaknesses of different body composition methods like DEXA, Bod Pod, bio impedance, skinfolds, and more.

10:30-11 a.m. Recovery Snacks and Smoothies
A Canyon Ranch dietician will share tips on snacks and smoothies for building muscle and recovery.

11 a.m.-Noon Beyond BMI with Dr. Lohman, Dr. Milliken, and Mike Siemens, MS
Learn how to incorporate body composition into your practice.

Noon-3 p.m. Lunch on Your Own

3-4 p.m. Recent Topics in Weight Loss with Dr. Lohman, Dr. Milliken, and Mike Siemens, MS
Discuss recent advancements in weight loss strategies and research.

4:15-5 p.m. Mobility for Life
In this hands-on session, you'll learn helpful warm-up and warm-down moves that aid mobility.

5-8 p.m. Dinner on Your Own

Saturday, May 10

6-9 a.m. Breakfast on Your Own

9-10 a.m. BEST Study with Dr. Lohman and Dr. Milliken
Hear from the experts what they learned from a study about bone density and strength training.

10-11 a.m. Building Blocks for Building Muscle with Mike Siemens
Join Mike for an informative session on the essential building blocks for developing and enhancing muscle strength.

Noon-3 p.m. Lunch and Free Time for Services

3-4:15 p.m. Interpreting DEXA Scans with Mike Siemens, Dr. Lohman, and Dr. Milliken
Join the experts for an insightful session on clinical guidelines for interpreting DEXA body composition scans to enhance patient care.

6 p.m. Group Dinner

Sunday, May 11

6-7:30 a.m. Morning Rucking Walk with Mike Siemens
Begin your day with a refreshing morning rucking walk led by Mike – combining exercise and camaraderie in a scenic outdoor setting.

9-10:30 a.m. Panel Discussion with Mike Siemens, Dr. Lohman, and Dr. Milliken
You Immersion experts will discuss the clinical applications of body composition.