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Getting the most out of your fitness center membership 

Dennis D. Jacobs, 

Contributing Editor 

You have made a New 

Year’s resolution to get in 

better shape and you figure 

getting a fitness center 

membership — or making 

better use of an existing 

membership — would be a 

good start. 

Now what? 

The answer to that question 

depends on your fitness 

goals. Are you trying to lose 

weight? Are you trying to 

build strength? Are you trying 

to become the next Mr. 

America? You probably 

want to pick a fitness center 

that has expertise in helping 

people achieve their specific 

goals. 

For example, if you’re 

looking for a fitness center 

that can help you shed 

unwanted pounds, Anytime 

Fitness in Orland Park 

might be a good choice. Ken 

Howard opened the facility 

two years ago after going 

through his own personal 

weight-loss struggle. 

Howard grew up in Maywood 

and was an athlete at 

Fenwick High School in Oak 

Park. From there, he walked 

on to the Purdue basketball 

team and was good enough 

to make their practice squad. 

When his basketball career 

ended, however, he began to 

put on the pounds. 

“Just like a lot of athletes, 

when you’re playing days 

are over, you continue to eat 

like you’re still an athlete 

even though you don’t have 

the output to keep those calories 

from sticking to your 

ribs,” Howard said. 

Howard, 43, lost both his 

parents to heart disease and 

said he struggled emotionally 

with their deaths. 

“I was in a fog,” he said. 

“I didn’t really know which 

side was up.” 

His weight increased to 

more than 200 pounds for 

the first time in his life. He 

Ken Howard (middle), owner of Anytime Fitness in Orland Park, lifts a pair of free weights along with facility manager 

Izabella Jamrocha (left) and personal trainer Ellen Kelly. Photos by Dennis D. Jacobs/22nd Century Media 

recognized he needed to 

make a change. 

“One day I just looked in 

the mirror and said ... what 

would my parents want me 

to do in a situation like this? 

Do I cave in and fold or can 

I step up to the plate and 

handle it and try to make my 

stumbling block into a stepping 

stone?” 

Howard chose the latter 

route, starting a program 

called P90X. His success 

with the program inspired 

him to open Anytime Fitness 

at 11033 W. 179th St. 

Howard is certified as a 

personal trainer and also is 

an authorized P90X trainer. 

P90X is short for Power 

90 Extreme and was developed 

by celebrity fitness 

trainer Tony Horton. It utilizes 

a variety of equipment, 

including free weights, pullup 

bars and yoga blocks. 

Go insane 

Anytime Fitness offers 

P90X classes and also Insanity 

workout classes. 

Anytime Fitness Insanity instructor 

Izabella Jamrocha is 

another weight-loss success 

story. Three years ago, she 

weighed nearly 300 pounds. 

“I reached a point in my 

life where I was chronically 

depressed and I didn’t like 

the way that I felt,” Jamrocha 

said. “A lot of people 

are shocked when I tell them 

the transformation." 

Jamrocha, 29, took the 

necessary steps and she 

said through hard work and 

perseverance, she lost more 

than 100 pounds. Then she 

saw an ad in The Tinley 

Junction (owned by 22nd 

Century Media) newspaper 

seeking a manager for Anytime 

Fitness. 

“I was dabbling with the 

idea of getting into fitness, 

but I wasn’t 100 percent sure 

that’s what I wanted to do,” 

she said. “But when I found 

the ad in the paper, it was 

like a sign I couldn’t ignore.” 

“Now I’m a personal 

trainer, 130 pounds lighter, 

and about half the size that I 

used to be,” she said. 

Now she wants to help 

others achieve the same 

success, through programs 

like Insanity. 

“The format of Insanity ... 

helps target stored body fat,” 

Jamrocha explained. “Insanity 

is a phenomenal program 

because it does very challenging 

moves that you don’t 

need any equipment for, you 

only use your own body.” 

If you’d rather do your 

own thing, like chasing that 

Mr. America title, Anytime 

Fitness has plenty of equipment 

to help you achieve 

your goal. In addition to 

free weights and weight machines, 

there are treadmills, 

ellipticals and bikes. 

“Each one has a personal 

television and cable box,” 

Jamrocha noted. “We get 

like 60-70 different cable 

channels. I always encourage 

people to come in and 

bring headphones when 

they work out in case they 

get bored, so they can work 

out for longer.” 

Escape the ordinary 

If you’re looking for a 

workout that’s out of the ordinary, 

Anytime Fitness has 

you covered. 

For more information 

Anytime Fitness 

11033 W. 179th St. in 

Orland Park 

Phone: (708) 995-7581 

Web: www.anytimefitness.com/gyms/2837 

Challenge Fitness 

2021 Lawrence Ave. in 

Lockport 

Phone: (815) 838-3621 

www.lockportpark.org 

“We also do the suspension 

training here, which is 

a great workout just using 

your own body weight,” 

Jamrocha said. “So, unlike 

some workouts where 

you’re lifting heavy weights 

to build muscle, the TRX 

is good for shaping and 

sculpting. It helps elongate 

muscles.” 

There’s also unusual 

equipment available. 

“We have battle ropes, 

which is kind of nice because 

not many facilities 

have them unless it’s a 

training studio,” Jamrocha 

said. “You can get a really 

cool upper body workout in 

with those. Just doing those 

for 30 seconds, I guarantee 

you’ll break a sweat.” 

Jamrocha said the most 

common excuse people 

have for not working out 

is that they don’t have the 

time. At Anytime Fitness, 

members can’t use that excuse 

because they literally 

hold the key to their own 

success. Members are given 

a special key fob that gives 

them 24/7 access to the facility, 

365 days a year.` 

Challenge yourself 

No matter your fitness 

goals, Challenge Fitness 

in Lockport can help you 

achieve them. 

“There’s really something 

for everybody,” Challenge 

Fitness Manager Ben 

Ragle said. “Our membership 

here includes a lot. 

Our base membership gets 

you access to the fitness 

center and gets you access 

to the locker rooms, steam 

room, whirlpool and heated 

lap pool. ... Membership 

always has its privileges 

here.” 

An annual membership at 

Challenge Fitness is $259 

for Lockport residents and 

$319 for non-residents. 

Members receive discounts 

for tennis and racquetball 

court rentals, as well as fitness 

programs. 

“We offer over 40 classes 

a week, everything from 

Body Jam to the Les Mills 

system,” Ragle noted. 

“We’re a franchisee of Les 

Mills. We’re able to offer all 

the classes.” 

That includes Body 

Pump, Body Step and Body 

Combat, which Ragle described 

as “along the lines 

of cardio kick boxing.” 

There’s also Body Jam, a 

dance-style fitness class. 

“It’s insane,” Ragle said. 

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22nd century media | January 8, 2015 | 3 

Diagnosis gives Frankfort man a ‘wake-up call’ 

Palos Community 

Hospital committed 

to diabetes program 

Staff Report 

A few months ago, Mark 

Hoops lost his younger 

brother to kidney cancer. 

Depressed, he turned 

to food to help him deal 

with it. 

“I was doing a lot of emotional 

eating late at night; 

it was my way of coping,” 

he said. “I got super heavy. 

I wasn’t exercising. My 

body just quit.” 

Hoops, 51, of Frankfort, 

concealed how he was feeling 

for four or five months 

because he did not want to 

worry his family, who had 

already been through so 

much. But he felt tingling 

in his arms and feet and 

was out of breath when 

walking up stairs. He knew 

he needed to seek help. 

He made an appointment 

with Dr. Richard DeJong, 

his family physician with 

Palos Medical Group. He 

was diagnosed with Type 

2 diabetes, which accounts 

for 90-95 percent of all 

people with the disease. 

Hoops’ diabetes was in 

the early stages, and he 

immediately began taking 

medication to help control 

his blood glucose levels. 

“That’s when I started 

getting serious about taking 

ownership of my diabetes,” 

he said. “Just by changing 

what I eat and exercising, it 

has made seismic shifts in 

the way I control my diabetes 

and manage my life.” 

A registered dietitian 

from Palos Community 

Hospital’s Nutrition Counseling 

and Diabetes Program 

Services talked with 

Mark about monitoring his 

blood glucose, helped him 

adjust his diet and provided 

motivation for necessary 

lifestyle changes. 

“Our goal is to equip patients 

with the knowledge, 

skills and tools they need 

to successfully manage 

their diabetes and delay or 

prevent many of the complications 

associated with 

the disease,” said Lela Iliopoulos, 

a registered dietitian 

who serves as dietitian 

supervisor for Diabetes 

Program Services at Palos. 

Hoops says the one-onone 

time with the registered 

dietitian was “phenomenal.” 

They talked through 

strategies, goals, what to 

eat and how to count the 

values of the foods he eats. 

“I walked out with 

marching orders, and I’ve 

followed them every day 

since,” he said. 

With diet and exercise, 

Mark lost nearly 70 

pounds, averaging roughly 

1.5 pounds a week. His 

ultimate goal is to lose 

about 20 more pounds, 

which would put him at 

the weight he was when he 

got married. 

Hoops said he does not 

see having diabetes as 

a detriment. 

“It caused me to wake 

up,” he said. “I actually 

consider my diagnosis to 

be something that helped 

me get back in control of 

my life.” 

To learn more about the 

Diabetes Program at Palos 

Community Hospital, call 

(708) 226-2330. 

Diabetes Fair: 

Get Moving, Get Control 

Palos Community Hospital’s is to hold its annual 

Diabetes Fair to teach more about taking charge of 

one’s health. “Get Moving, Get Control” is to be 

held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at 

Palos Community Hospital Auditorium, 12251 S. 

80th Ave., Palos Heights. Check-in is at 8 a.m. During 

the event, Michelle Adams, an exercise physiologist, 

will share tips for living healthy and being 

active as key components to diabetes management. 

This free event is for people with diabetes and their 

family members. Information about the extensive 

support services at Palos, including nutrition counseling 

and comprehensive diabetes program, home 

health care and physical therapy also will be provided. 

Registration is required. Call 

(708) 226-2330 to register. 

Palos Medical Group 

Begin a healthy, lifelong 

relationship with our physicians. 

PalosMedicalGroup.com (708) 403-8400 

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Lockport Chiropractic 

presents: Fitness Wars 2015 

Staff Report 

What is Fitness Wars? 

The Lockport Chiropractic 

Fitness Wars is a 

12-week “war zone” of 

health and fitness. Fitness 

Wars is a motivational tool 

to improve one’s strength, 

appearance, conditioning 

and overall health through 

strength training, weight loss 

and education. 

Throughout the 12 weeks, 

participants will be grouped 

into squads of six, which 

will serve as their support 

system. Individuals will 

choose to compete in weight 

loss or strength gain. During 

this time, they will be able to 

attend workshops designed 

to educate them on health 

and fitness and teach them 

how to lose weight, stay 

physically active and follow 

a healthy diet. In addition to 

the workshops, there will be 

We took to social media and asked, 

group fitness classes available 

for participants. These 

classes are no charge to participants. 

Throughout the war, participants 

will be accumulating 

points for themselves 

and for their squads. At the 

end of the war, the squad 

with the most points will 

receive a prize, as will the 

individuals with the most 

points in their category. 

Fitness Wars include five 

educational workshops, 22 

group fitness classes, Fitness 

Wars tracker packet, fitness 

T-shirt and more. 

Blast from the past 

Last year’s grand prize 

winner lost more than 35 

pounds. Last year, the average 

weight loss for participants 

was 15 pounds. Participants 

ranged in age from 

13 to 66. In addition, there 

12 individual winners took 

home prizes, and the blue 

team came away with the 

team title. Some prizes that 

awarded last year were gift 

cards, tablets and cameras. 

The future of war 

Last year, the average 

weight loss was 15 pounds. 

This year, there is a new 

weapon against fat — Ideal 

Protein. With this new nutrition 

support coupled with 

the Fitness Wars classes and 

workshops, Lockport Chiropractic 

expects that number 

to double and have an average 

of 30 pounds lost. Some 

prizes this year are two $250 

Southwest Airlines vouchers, 

wireless headphones, 

Fitbit, multiple gift cards, T- 

shirts and more. 

Registration for Fitness 

Wars is open through Friday, 

Jan. 16. Those who sign up 

with a friend will both receive 

20 percent discount off 

the registration fee of $99. 

“What are your favorite 

healthy eating or workout tips?” 

Staying Healthy Calendar of Events 

Vinyasa Yoga 

9 a.m., Friday, Jan. 9, Homer Township 

Public Library, 14320 W. 151st St., Homer 

Glen. Marti Anne will be leading this flow 

yoga class that begins with a series of Sun 

Salutations to bring in movement and breath. 

This practice will build on the foundations 

of yoga and incorporate a more invigorating 

approach. Practitioners will have the opportunity 

to choose the level at which they engage 

the practice while being guided to expand 

their potential and increase mind-body 

harmony. Some prior yoga experience needed. 

Participants are encouraged to bring their 

own yoga mats, though they can be provided 

during class if needed. Registration required. 

There will also be basic Vinyasa classes Feb. 

13, March 13 and May 8 for which guests 

must register separately. For more information 

and to register, contact Heather Colby at 

(708) 301-7908. 

Water in Motion — Aqua Exercise 

7:45-8:45 a.m., Saturdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 14, 

Challenge Fitness Pool, 2021 S. Lawrence 

Ave., Lockport. One hour of intense exercise, 

invigorating music and improved fitness in 

the water. For more information, visit www. 

lockportpark.org or call (815) 838-3621. 

Adult Co-Rec Wallyball League 

6:30-9:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan.18-March 

1, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport. Those 

interested are welcome to get their friends 

together to play the sport Wallyball. Fee is 

$95. For more information, visit www.lockportpark.org 

or call (815) 838-3621, ext. 0. 

Basic Yoga 

9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 6, Homer Township 

Public Library, 14320 W. 151st St., Homer 

Glen. Marti Anne will be leading this class, 

which is designed for first-time yoga students. 

The class consists of learning a series 

of gentle poses, postures and positions while 

calming the body and mind. Participants are 

encouraged to bring their own yoga mats, 

though they can be provided during class 

if needed. Registration required. There will 

also be basic yoga classes March 6 and May 

1 for which guests must register separately. 

For more information and to register, contact 

Heather Colby at (708) 301-7908. 

Silver Sneakers 

8:30-9:15 a.m., Monday-Thursday, Challenge 

Fitness, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport. 

The classic fitness class will increase 

muscle strength and range of movement with 

a variety of exercises, handheld weights, 

elastic tubing and a chair. SilverSneakers 

classes are free for SilverSneakers members 

and $4 per class for walk-ins. For more information, 

visit www.lockportpark.org or 

call (815) 838-3621, ext. 0. 

Family Float Nights 

6-8 p.m., Fridays, Challenge Fitness Pool, 

2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport. An evening 

the family can spend in the pool. Games 

and activities for the entire family to enjoy. 

General admission applies. For more information, 

visit www.lockportpark.org or call 

(815) 838-3621. 

Mix and Match 

Variety of times and days, Challenge Fitness, 

2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport. 

Small group training with several classes offered 

such as Total Body Sculpt on Tuesdays 

and Thursdays to burn away extra body fat; 

Wacky Workout Wednesdays, an energyfilled 

workout that keeps participants motivated 

mid-week; and Extra Credit Fridays, 

which helps to relieve work week stress 

with different cardio workouts and lots of 

stretching. Classes are flexible. Fees are $62 

for members and $68 for non-members. For 

more information, visit www.lockportpark. 

org or call (815) 838-3621, ext. 0. 

“My best workout tip is persistence and 

dedication. I’ve found that if I just make 

myself run daily (or just about daily), it 

doesn’t feel like as much of a chore. Don’t 

give up! If you missed a day or two, or you 

splurged on cookies or something, don’t 

punish yourself. Just get back on track 

when you can. Don’t let a small blip throw 

your plan off track!” 

— Melissa Trentacoste 

“Join [Orland Park fitness center] Maximum 

Body Fitness — great classes, mornings 

and evenings!” 

— Wendy Post 

“[In regards to Maximum Body Fitness] 

this! And other places in the area to keep 

yourself on track. Watch your diet. Make a 

list of priorities and stay the course.” 

— Karolina Popowicz Hogie 

“Smoothies as after school snacks! My 

son loves dropping the fruit in the blender 

and pushing the buttons! One of our 

favorite, most simple recipes is bananas, 

any juice or coconut milk, yogurt any flavor, 

and frozen berries!” 

— Stephanie Ann Galmines 

fitness 

From Page 2 

“We actually have a free sample of it 

Jan. 16.” 

One of the newest fitness programs formulated 

by Mills, a former New Zealand 

Olympian, is Grit. 

“It’s kind of like small-group training ... 

formulated by a world-class development 

team,” Ragle said. 

Ragle said Grit includes strength, plyometrics, 

and cardio training and refreshes 

every three months. 

“We have just about everything under 

the sun that you can think of as far as 

health, wellness and fitness goes,” Ragle 

said. “Personal training in a group setting 

has been really big for us, especially our 

Largest Loser program.” 

The Largest Loser program is similar 

to the popular NBC television program, 

“The Biggest Loser.” A personal trainer 

leads teams through workouts designed to 

help participants achieve their weight-loss 

goals. Prizes are awarded to individuals 

for the largest percentage of weight lost, 

the largest percentage body fat reduction, 

and the most inches lost from their waistline. 

The members of the team with the 

most weight loss also receives awards.



Reshaping Bodies 

Reshaping Lives 

Lockport Chiropractic Presents: Fitness Wars 2015 

What is Fitness Wars? 

Fitness Wars is a 12 week health & fitness 

challenge that promotes weight loss & strength 

gain through physical activity & education with 

the opportunity to win prizes. Throughout the 

12 weeks, participants will be grouped into 

squads of 6 which will serve as their support 

system. Individuals will choose to compete in 

weight loss or strength gain. During this time 

they will be able to attend workshops that will 

educate them on health and fitness and teach 

them how to lose weight, stay physically active, 

and follow a healthy diet. In addition to the 

workshops there will be group fitness classes 

available for participants. These classes are no 

charge to participants. 

Throughout the war, individuals will accumulate 

points for themselves and for their squad 

by participating in the workshops and classes. 

At the end of the war the squad with the most 

points will receive a prize, as will the individual 

with the most points in their category. 

Blast from the Past 

Our grand prize winner lost more than 35 

pounds!! Last year the average weight loss for 

participants was 15 pounds! Participants 

ranged in age from 13 to 66. In addition, we 

had 12 individual winners take home prizes 

and the blue team came away with the team 

title! Some prizes that were awarded last year 

were gift cards, tablets, and cameras. But no 

prize is bigger than the new person they 

became after learning and committing themselves 

to their new found lifestyle. 

The Future of War 

Last year the average weight loss was 15 

pounds. This year we have a new weapon 

against fat, Ideal Protein. With this new nutrition 

support coupled with the Fitness Wars 

classes and workshops, we expect that number 

to double and have an average of 30lbs lost! 

Some prizes this year are (2) $250 Southwest 

Airline Vouchers, wireless headphones, FitBit, 

multiple gift cards, T-shirts, and more! 

Registration for Fitness Wars is Monday, 

December 15th through Friday, January 16th. If 

you sign up with a friend, you both will receive 

20% discount off the registration fee of $99. 

What do participants have to say? 

“Last spring my daughter and I competed in 

the Annual Fitness Wars. It was a fun, motivating 

experience. Lockport Chiropractic works 

endlessly to encourage and promote wellness 

in their office and the community. It is clear 

that Lockport Chiropractic has set a high standard 

for treatment, support, and wellness in 

the Lockport area. I highly recommend Fitness 

Wars to anyone who is looking for a fun and 

motivating way to help shed those pounds put 

on over the holidays or to further develop 

strength and stamina. You cannot find a more 

encouraging and caring staff!” –Sandy P. 

420 Summit Dr. Lockport, IL 60441 | (815) 838 9441 | www.lockportchiropractic.com



Beyer Chiropractic has treatment options for thyroid conditions 

Staff Report 

Losing weight and living a 

healthier lifestyle is a popular 

New Year’s resolution; 

but for many, diet and exercise 

alone doesn’t cut it — 

and it may not be their fault. 

Research suggests there is 

an estimated 20 million cases 

of undiagnosed hypothyroidism 

in the United States, 

a chronic condition that 

causes abnormal production 

of thyroid hormones affecting 

the body’s metabolic processes. 

Researchers regard a 

lack of comprehensive testing 

in mainstream medical 

practices as one of the main 

culprits to the finding. 

“Traditional medical approaches 

to thyroid conditions 

are over 50 years old,” 

said Dr. Stephen Beyer. “It 

only recognizes one type of 

thyroid malfunction, when 

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and Physician Assistants 

· Treatment for acne, psoriasis, 

eczema, rosacea and other skin 

conditions 

· Laser services for skin 

rejuvenation, and scar 

improvement 

in actuality there are 24 specific 

ways the thyroid can 

be dysfunctional. In most 

instances, individuals seeking 

treatment are receiving 

antiquated care and are not 

being diagnosed properly.” 

Through advancements in 

medical understanding and 

approaches, most thyroid 

problems can be managed 

well if properly diagnosed 

and treated. A lot of times 

this can be done naturally, 

without any harmful drugs 

or side effects. 

Diagnosed with a lowfunctioning 

thyroid condition 

at the age of 18, Corey 

[last name withheld] suffered 

from insomnia, weight 

gain, depression and moodiness 

for more than a decade 

before finding relief at the 

Beyer Chiropractic Center 

in Frankfort. 

“For years I felt like there 

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was a film over my eyes and 

life,” he said. “Ever since 

this new treatment, that film 

has been lifted. The weight 

started falling right off, I 

slept better, and the pressure 

was gone – It’s been 

life changing.” 

When asked what makes 

his methods so different 

from general procedures, 

Beyer attributes research advancements, 

new methods 

and a more natural, functional 

approach. 

“What we do is unique,” 

Beyer said. “We do proper 

testing - not guessing - to 

find out what is really going 

on with your body. Then we 

focus on fixing the cause, 

not covering the symptoms.” 

The difference? 

Proper testing and a very 

powerful “neuro-metabolic” 

or functional approach in 

the treatment of thyroid conditions. 

This approach has 

given relief to many who 

have suffered for years under 

the traditional drug/hormone 

approach. 

Alice suffered from a variety 

of symptoms including 

weight gain, fatigue, vertigo 

and brain fog. She started 

seeing results immediately 

after seeking treatment at 

Beyer Chiropractic Center. 

“My kids are excited to 

have their mom back,” Alice 

said. “My husband is excited 

to have his wife back, and 

I’m excited to have my life 

back. And it was all done in 

a 16-week program.” 

Common symptoms of 

thyroid conditions include: 

fatigue, difficulty managing 

weight gain/loss, cold hands 

and/or feet, heart palpitations, 

difficult or infrequent 

bowel movements, depression, 

insomnia, lack of motivation, 

night sweats, mental 

sluggishness, thinning hair/ 

hair falling out,and dryness 

of skin and/or scalp. 

For persons interested in 

learning more about thyroid 

conditions and treatment options, 

call (815) 469-8500 

or visit www.frankfortthyroiddoc.com 

to request a 

free video. 

Massage Envy offers three 

southwest suburban locations 

Staff Report 

At Massage Envy Spa, massage therapy 

and facials go beyond relaxation. These 

time-honored services not only relieve stress 

and treat physical conditions but also provide 

physical and emotional benefits. 

The mission of Massage Envy Spa is to 

make customized massages and Healthy 

Skin facials available to everyone. The business 

offers affordable introductory rates, spa 

memberships, flexible hours and convenient 

locations including Frankfort/New Lenox 

(Prairie Crossing Shopping Center), Orland 

Park (Orland Park Place Shopping Center) 

and Tinley Park (Brookside Marketplace). 

Massage therapy benefits: 

• Relieves stress 

• Improves posture 

• Reduces chronic pain 

• Alleviates tension-related headaches 

• Improves flexibility 

Facial benefits: 

• Moisturizes the skin 

• Increases circulation 

• Decreases signs of aging 

• Improves skin tone and texture 

• Alleviates redness and sensitivity 

Massage Envy Spa services: 

• Swedish Massage 

• Deep Tissue Massage 

• Sports Massage 

• Prenatal Massage 

• Reflexology 

• Trigger Point Therapy 

• Cranial Sacral Therapy 

• Murad Healthy Skin Facials 

Massage Envy Spa Membership 

Having a Massage Envy Spa membership 

means having easy access to massages, spa 

facials, Murad products and more at hundreds 

of locations nationwide. Customers 

can enjoy less stress, more energy and improved 

wellness on their schedules. Best of 

all, the benefits of spa facial treatments and 

massages are cumulative. So the more one 

goes, the healthier one feels. Memberships 

include a one-hour massage therapy session 

with a professional massage therapist every 

month, or for $10 more customers can re-



Do you workout or have you been on a diet and 

lost weight only to gain it back and more? 

Have you gained 10 or more pounds in the last year 

and are not sure why? 

Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, lack of 

motivation, brain fog? 

Are you dealing with a Type 2 Diabetes, high blood 

pressure, high cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, joint 

pain or possibly a number of other health issues? 

“…I’ve struggled with my thyroid and weight my whole life. I went to one of doctor’s workshops 

and started from there...I feel 100% better! I’ve lost 50 lbs and my energy is up!” 

Michelle M. (44) 

“…I suffered with fatigue… I feel like a different person! Honestly I couldn’t get out of 

bed…I feel like a new person! I’ve lost 30 lbs! It changed my life! – Jamie K. (34) 

“…a nurse at the hospital told me ‘you need to see Dr. Beyer.’... I've been with him 5 months 

and lost 52 lbs! I am grateful I found Dr. Beyer because he has given me my life back!” - 

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among exercise trends 

Lauren Finkler, 

Contributing Editor 

Infomercial greats such as 

The Shake Weight, abdominal 

toning belts and Skechers 

Shape Ups swept the 

airwaves in recent years, and 

the items are likely buried in 

some local closets, awaiting 

a rebirth in popularity. And 

while each creation was certainly 

innovative, I think it is 

safe to say the items have not 

proven to be long-lasting solutions 

for physical fitness. 

But through all the change 

— there have been a few 

constant exercise forms that 

have triumphed, and among 

those is the practice of Pilates, 

a trend that continues 

to hold the spotlight. 

Studios are scattered 

throughout the southwest 

suburbs and beyond — and 

in Homer Glen, Refresh Pilates 

and Wellness Center 

has found plenty of success 

in its first year of business. 

Co-owners Helen Owens 

and Stephanie Owens-Burkhart 

not only spread the 

practice to their clients but 

also practice Pilates on a 

personal basis. For Owens- 

Burkhardt, it is a daily routine, 

while Owens said she 

practices roughly three times 

a week. 

The two are not only fellow 

Pilates lovers, though, 

they are also mother and 

daughter — and that just 

goes to show the universal 

appeal of Pilates across 

various age groups and lifestyles. 

“It’s a fun way to exercise,” 

said Owens, who like 

her daughter is also a physical 

therapist. “There aren’t 

many exercises you can say 

are fun. It’s fun and highly 

beneficial for stretching, for 

strength, for balance and obviously 

for cardio. You can 

get an incredible workout 

with Pilates.” 

Owens’ daughter agrees, 

having initially come to 

practice Pilates while in 

school for physical therapy. 

Owens-Burkhart said she 

witnessed Pilates effectively 

being used as a rehabilitation 

tool for professional ballerinas, 

those with spine injuries, 

those with neck pain 

and countless others. The 

versatility of the practice 

was like no other, she said. 

The 30-year-old Owens- 

Burkhart credits her wellbeing 

to her diligent practice 

of Pilates, and said she also 

has noticed improvements 

in core strength, balance and 

posture. She said the latter 

is especially important as a 

5-foot-1 woman. 

“We found that there were 

really not any Pilates programs 

run by physical therapists 

alone in our area,” said 

Owens, noting the benefits 

of carrying out rehabilitation 

and post-rehabilitation with 

the same person. 

And so the family changed 

that, providing a necessary 

crossover to rehabilitation 

and long-term wellness. 

“We see a big population 

of clients that come back because 

it’s the only thing they 

can do without hurting themselves,” 

Owens said. 

One especially popular 

course at the Homer Glen 

business is the Spine Care 

Reformer Pilates, according 

to the owners. The class 

caters to those with back 

pain and aims to improve 

and maintain the health of a 

participant’s spine. Owens- 

Burkhart said those with a 

history of back or neck pain 

will especially benefit from 

the class, which focuses on 

spinal mobility, flexibility 

and abdominal strength. 

“The whole key with Pilates 

is getting you strong 

from the inside out,” Owens- 

Burkhart said. 

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Hidden buildup in clothes 

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Presence Neuroscience 

Institute formally opened 

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pilates 

From Page 8 

Owens-Burkhart compared it to the process 

of building a home, as a strong foundation 

is imperative to achieving the best overall 

product. 

The elder Owens said she has seen clients 

progress from beginner to advanced classes, 

gaining strength and flexibility along the 

way. And she has especially noticed that the 

senior population benefits from the classes. 

“It’s amazing to us to see that the senior 

population really remarks that they haven’t 

felt so good in so long,” Owens said. 

“They’re more flexible but also they feel 

more confident in their balance.” 

But, as Owens-Burkhart has observed 

in her personal practice, Pilates appeals to 

other generations, too, and the business’ clients 

range from teenagers to those who are 

in their 80s. 

“Everyone is welcome,” Owens-Burkhart 

Center. Featuring private patient 

rooms and state-of-theart 

equipment, the unit provides 

daily intensive therapy 

for patients and posts high 

return to mobility and function 

results. 

The institute’s team of 

experts also collaborates 

to find the most appropriate 

treatments for tumors, 

aneurysms and other brain 

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the full range of spine treatment 

options. 

Advanced technology 

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measurement and real-time 

mapping — allow extraordinary 

accuracy in diagnosis 

and treatment. 

“Our diagnostic neurology 

lab, neuro intensive care unit 

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a neurosurgeon and 

medical director. 

To learn more about neurosurgery, 

visit www.presenceneurosurgery.org 

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learn more about stroke, or 

call (815) 725-4367 to make 

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said. “There’s no experience necessary at all, 

and not only do we have group classes; we 

also have one-on-one classes.” 

The first class for a new client of Refresh is 

free of charge — but registration is requested. 

For more information on Refresh Pilates 

and Wellness Center, 12251 W. 159th St. in 

Homer Glen, visit www.refreshpilatesstudio. 

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