Your source for a healthy lifestyle.Nestled in the countryside of Chesterton is the 53,000-square-foot Duneland Health and Wellness Institute (DHWI). The complex was developed to serve the health and wellness needs of Porter County. As a partnership of Saint Anthony Saint Anthony most commonly refers to:
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The Duneland Health & Wellness Institute offers a wide range of services to help individuals maintain their health, feel better and treat injuries and illnesses. Inside DHWI is Duneland Fitness, a world-class medically based fitness center which offers massage therapy Massage Therapy Definition Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or and integrated health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract as well as educational programs and workshops on health and wellness topics. DUNELAND FITNESS Duneland Fitness is a state-of-the-art center and offers a tremendous range of equipment, services and educational programs. The facility includes the finest exercise and fitness equipment. Cardiovascular equipment includes treadmills, upright and recumbent recumbent /re·cum·bent/ (re-kum´bent) lying down. re·cum·bent adj. Lying down, especially in a position of comfort; reclining. bikes, arc and elliptical el·lip·tic or el·lip·ti·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having the shape of an ellipse. 2. Containing or characterized by ellipsis. 3. a. cross-trainers, StairMasters and rowing machines. In addition, there is strength equipment, including free weights, Hammer Strength, Life Fitness and Body Master machines. There is a 1/16th-mile track located within the fitness center, along with a four-lane indoor lap pool and a warm water therapy pool. The pool area includes Aqua Trend strength training/Hydro rider bikes. The fitness staff has the experience to provide the best training, advice and supervision available. They are all nationally accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. and hold at least a bachelor's degree in exercise science. Staff is always available on the fitness floor to provide assistance and answer your fitness questions. Personal training is available on an individual basis with packages ranging from three sessions to six months. As a medically based fitness center, each member receives an initial health assessment with enrollment. Individuals have their cholesterol, blood pressure and heart rate checked. The health assessment is administered with a medical history and physical activity questionnaire, along with physical measurements, flexibility and strength components. A personalized orientation is provided with a specific workout program designed from the health assessment and fitness goals information. A six-month reassessment will be conducted to track the member's progress and establish new goals. INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES A balance of mind, body and spirit is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In the United States, many people are turning to complementary and alternative medicine The term complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an umbrella term for alternative medicine and complementary medicine. Alternative medicine describes practices used in place of conventional medical treatments. , as well as Eastern philosophies and exercises. The Center for Neuromuscular Therapy and Integrated Health combines the benefits of conventional therapies with alternative means to form a comprehensive approach to achieving health goals. Neuromuscular therapy is a medical soft-tissue treatment for chronic pain, scar-tissue treatment, joint restriction, and athletic activity improvement, and is often covered by health insurance. This type of therapy is highly specialized and can assist in treatment of issues such as fibromyalgia fibromyalgia Chronic syndrome that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, often at multiple sites. The cause is unknown. A significant number of persons with fibromyalgia also have mental disorders, especially depression. , lower-back pain, migraines, tendonitis tendonitis /ten·do·ni·tis/ (ten?do-ni´tis) tendinitis. ten·do·ni·tis n. Variant of tendinitis. , TMJ TMJ abbr. temporomandibular joint syndrome Temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) Pain and other symptoms affecting the head, jaw, and face that are caused when the jaw joints and muscles controlling them don't work , whiplash whiplash n. a common neck and/or back injury suffered in automobile accidents (particularly from being hit from the rear) in which the head and/or upper back is snapped back and forth suddenly and violently by the impact. , muscle spasms and injuries from accidents. REHABILITATION SERVICES The Duneland Health and Wellness Institute also offers occupational and physical therapy. These services are provided to help people overcome the effects of disabilities, injuries or disease. Physical and occupational therapists treat and assist with many injuries and disorders, such as neck and back pain and injury, joint and bone injuries, muscle injuries and diseases, tendon and ligament injuries, neurological diseases, stroke afflictions, gait disturbances, spinal cord injuries Spinal Cord Injury Definition Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of sensation and motor control. Description Approximately 10,000 new spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur each year in the United States. , balance disorders, cognitive disorders and other difficulties with daily living. PHYSICIAN AND MEDICAL SERVICES For nearly 10 years, physicians within the Saint Anthony Memorial network have been practicing at the Duneland Health and Wellness Institute. Available physician specialties include family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics/ gynecology, pediatrics, endocrinology, vascular surgery and orthopedics. For additional information about Duneland Health and Wellness Institute, please call 219-983-9832. HEALTH/FITNESS CENTERS Duneland Health & Wellness Institute 810 Michael Dr. Chesterton, 46304 219/983-9832 www.dunelandfitness.com Geographic Area Served: Porter, LaPorte and eastern Lake County Services: Comprenhensive services include complete fitness center, women's comprehensive health center, physical and occupational therapy, integrative health featuring massage therapy, x-ray/ laboratory services, behavioral medicine behavioral medicine n. The application of behavior therapy techniques, such as biofeedback and relaxation training, to the prevention and treatment of medical and psychosomatic disorders and to the treatment of undesirable behaviors, such as overeating. , neuromuscular therapy and physician offices in cardiology, vascular services, obstetrics, internal medicine and family practice. See ad on Wellness Guide page 11 and sponsor profile on page 10. 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219/924-5FIT www.comhs.org/community Geographic Area Served: Northwest Indiana Services: The Community Hospital Fitness Pointe is a medically based, 84,000-square-foot fitness center designed to help individuals achieve a lifelong healthy lifestyle. Fitness Pointe expands on the efforts of The Community Hospital to improve the quality of life through disease prevention and health promotion. With dedicated facilities for outpatient cardiac and physical rehabilitation physical rehabilitation See Physical therapy. , Fitness Pointe provides ongoing support as individuals move across the spectrum from illness to wellness. Omni 41 Health & Fitness Connection 221 S. Route 41 Suite A Schererville, 46375 219/865-6969 omni41.com Geographic Area Served: Northwest Indiana and southwest Chicagoland Services: An affiliate of St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers. For more than 30 years, Omni 41 remains on the cutting-edge of health and fitness with everything from treadmills to dexterity machines, from swimming pools to aerobics. |
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