Simply put, knowing my TRUE body fat % and composition motivated me to train harder and eat even…read morebetter than I did before I got scanned. If you have even a passing interest in your health, then go to Dexa Fit and get a DXA body scan done. If you REALLY want to know what your body is comprised of, there is no better way of measuring than DXA technology. Your bathroom scale, the "pincer" method... water / air displacement - these methods are fooling you into thinking you have less body fat than you actually do. A couple of great reasons to get a scan at Dexa Fit: 1) Non invasive procedure - I got my scan done in shorts and a t-shirt. No uncomfortable nudity, no swimsuits, no people pinching your fat. 2) Total accuracy. And I mean total. For example, it will tell you how much lean mass you have in your arms, legs, trunk, how much bone mass you have, how much fat is in your bones and CNS, and what KIND of fat you are storing (android / gynoid). It will also give you your T- and Z-scores for bone density - and more. 3) Gives you your RMR - resting metabolic rate - how many calories your body burns when you just sit on your butt all day. That helps to create a plan to burn more calories than you consume on a daily basis - the foundation for a successful weight loss program. 4) Excellent, caring, and very well informed techs: Matt and Alex are highly knowledgeable about training, weight loss/gain, and can (and do) help you to make sense of the results. They walk the walk, too - both are in excellent health and clearly practice what they preach. 5) Literally takes a total of 15 minutes from entry to exit. I will warn you - if you've been using a bathroom scale or the "pinch" method to measure or estimate your body fat, you are going to get a higher reading than you're used to seeing. Get mentally prepared for that, because it is definitely going to happen - the DXA method measures the fatty tissue of your brain (8 lbs) and fat in your bones and sinews that other methods can't measure. This adds an estimated 5% or more to what you're used to seeing with other methods. Don't let that bother you - just accept it as a "new normal" and work to lower your fat from there. It's a new benchmark point - just a way more accurate one. These guys are great - the process is excellent and worth every penny - give it a try, I promise you won't be disappointed.

If you're interested in getting serious about weight loss and fitness, this is your starting point…read more I've been in twice - first time for all 3 tests (DXA body fat scan, resting metabolic rate and VO2) to establish a baseline. Test results were explained in great detail and there was advice for how to leverage the data for losing fat. At the time of my first visit I bought the package for a return visit for all 3 tests that I'll do once I'm at my target. I expect my RMR in particular will be lower so I want to set myself up for success long term. I'm at the midpoint in my weight loss so I recently went in after purchasing a groupon for a DEXA scan only. Seeing that I've been losing fat and not muscle mass was great and even more interesting was seeing where I've lost more/less around the body - for example my loss to date has been disproportionately in the waist/trunk. As others have said, be prepared for the scan results to be much higher than other less accurate methods you've used previously. Mine is about 7pts higher than my home scale and gym measurement. Don't be disappointed by the small room and no frills location. All you need is their equipment and advice. Data is power - use it!

A good experience considering the situation. Yet another injury for one of my boys, this one to…read morethe ankle. I got an appointment pretty quickly with the Sports Medicine guy, Dr. Gimre. He spent lots of time hearing how the injury occurred, examining my son, taking the xrays, explaining the xrays to me and coming up with a recovery plan. He is a very friendly guy and was patient and answered all my questions. Do you know about growth plates? Well I am quickly becoming an expert. This practice has several locations and several specialists, so you know they have dealt with your problem before. Also the appointment phone line opens at 8 am, which is so much better than waiting until 9. So after 2 major bone injuries in my house, my new motto is to avoid the ER at all costs (not if it's really in bad shape of course). Those bozos can't read an xray to save their life! Growth plate? What's a growth plate? Did we learn about that in school? The orthopedic specialist is the way to go!

I broke both bones in my wrist in late Sept. 2010 and just finished up my treatment today. I…read morecouldn't be more pleased with how I was treated through this process and I couldn't be more happy with the results I have achieved in only 7 weeks. Another reviewer commented on the high cost of healthcare...this is not OAD's fault. Yes, it's expensive, but I feel like they do it right here. I did pay a lot of money for surgery, OT, etc, but I feel like I received the best care and got the most for my money. Unfortunately I think Gerry H is just a bitter person. I had a great experience with Dr. Thomas and a great experience with Linda Picchiottino (the OT specialist). I did feel like it was slightly "assembly line" at time, more so with Dr. Thomas, but you have to keep in mind, these are SPECIALISTS, all they look at, all day, is wrist and hand maladies, they know what they are looking at and they know what to do, why would you want a lot of hemming and hawing? Anyway, I would recommend this place whole-heartedly.

I give Dr. Major and his staff a glowing review. I've experienced their excellent service and…read moreattentive care as a Chiropractic patient and Metabolic Weight Loss client. As a Chiropractic patient, Dr. Major gave me a thorough assessment and requested I obtain a complete set of x-rays before he established a plan of care for treating my lower back pain. After six adjustment / positioning sessions, my back felt great!! But then I transitioned to the weight loss program to strengthen my lower back and core so I wouldn't reinjure myself. I learned about nutrition, exercise and supplements that set me on a path to fitness. I put in a lot of effort over the past year, but have been rewarded with losing 40+ pounds and removed 10 inches off my waist. My lower back and core are strong and I can walk upright once again. I'm back to my college weight and feel great!! Dr. Major, his staff and the Fit 3D machine provided me with all the tools for success. I highly recommend Dr. Major for Chiropractic services and weight loss.

I give Dr. Major and his staff my highest rating. Excellent service, friendly and caring staff,…read morecomprehensive care. Until my work with Major Chiropractic, I have been mostly skeptical of chiropractic medicine. Earlier attempts to find relief from pain and nerve damage proved futile. Dr. Major and his team have worked wonders. Not just because they give adjustments and necessary treatment. What is significant to me is the exercises and disciplines I now put into practice. I feel one must take an active role in one's healing. I am now equipped with the understanding, the skills and the exercises that allow me to do my part in strengthening my body and keeping it injury free. You will not find a more skillful team who have your best interests at heart and who get to the root of your problem.

The physical and occupational therapists at ATI in Wheaton are exceptional. Their expertise as…read morewell as amazing teamwork and enthusiasm make each appointment, no matter how difficult, enjoyable and beneficial. Physical therapy is not only about rehabilitation after surgery or an accident or only for athletes. Seeing a physical therapist should be more about prevention and for those who want to age well to be as functional and independent as possible. Physical therapy exams include postural alignment and movement patterns as well as strength and flexibility. When muscle imbalances do occur, some muscles become tight while others weaken which can only increase the risk of reduced mobility and injuries. If there are legitimate concerns, it is wise to be as proactive as possible with relatively simple interventions. The more we realize that the way we move can be setting us up for future problems, the more inclined we will be to see a physical therapist, sooner rather than later.

I was a returning patient and would return yet again if necessary. All the therapists are friendly,…read morethorough in their treatment and professional. They listen and care greatly to bring you back to optimum health. The community-feel atmosphere is a bonus! I highly recommend ATI in Wheaton.

Always the most thorough and professional treatment at Lederman. I cannot say enough positive words…read moreabout this practice. I always leave feeling so much better than before. Highly recommend!!

I've had bad back pain for about 7 years and I've seen a few chiropractors in the past. I…read moreappreciate that Dr. Lederman focuses on both pain management and strength building to help prevent further problems. He works with you to problem solve potential irritants and is great at explaining why certain stretches and exercises will be helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Lederman!

I've been here a couple of times now and I really enjoy my sessions with these folks…read more This place is located in a strip mall next to a Ford dealership. When you walk into the waiting room there's about four plush leather chairs to sit and relax in while you wait. The place seems pretty new, it's spacious to do different types of exercises. There's a wall of mirrors, lots of different types of machines, patient tables lined up, and they also have private rooms to treat certain patients with certain request like me, women's health. The Physical Therapist that I'm seeing is Rebecca Johnson. I absolutely love this lady! They have a nice website and you can see the PTs and their bios too. She's a very nice lady, friendly, and she listens to you. She specializes in women's health (certification as a Functional Manual Therapist™ through the Institute of Physical Art (IPA) which I'm looking for! Keep in mind, it's more than a PT session for me. I felt like I was at my OBGYN office. In the Philippines, there are special healers that does manipulation of soft tissues and organs called Heliot. And I've found someone whose pretty close to what I need and her name is Rebecca. If you have reproductive, bladder, hip, or even stomach issues, just several visits with her, she can really get the job done! I feel like she has healing hands, seriously! I've been to another PT office years ago for a knee injury and all I got out of it was sessions with a PT watching me doing exercises which I thought it would be the same thing here, but I was wrong thank goodness! Rebecca taught me how I should sit in front of my computer, she educates me on certain clothing that I shouldn't wear that could impact my female organs, and she even taught me how to "walk" again...the right way. Who knew, really I'm not walking correctly!?! I get a lot out of my 1 hour sessions sometimes it's longer depending on my treatment that day or how long of time I have. I like that they show me what I need to do at home (my exercises program) the right way, thanks cause I'm NOT going to remember all of that when I get home! I like the fact she has late hours too that I can see her after work. She has other folks who work with you during your therapy as well. It's a great team effort. So, if you want more than just a PT watching you do exercises on a machine for an hour, get your moneys worth and check this place out! Your body will thank you for it:)

Bad Medical Practice (you may want to read this monologue)…read more To begin with, I am a Ph.D. Neuroscientist who have trained many doctors. On 6th April I had an appointment with Laura Valentine, DPT. During the time of the appointment, I was told by Dr. Valentine that a student (an intern) will be doing "most of the therapy" and she would be there to keep an eye on. I was OK with the plan, as being a Professor in a medical school this is common practice. While I was there I realized Dr. Valentine had another patient during the same time and she started working with that patient. Something we typically call "double booking". That was the first red flag. The remaining of my session which included the all-important musculoskeletal exam was just with that intern, which Dr. Valentine never counter-examined. At the end of the session, she mentioned I would be mainly handled by the intern. I was clearly unhappy with the way things were happening. However, I still wanted to continue with the remaining sessions. Day 2: I was greeted by that intern and the entire session was by her. Dr. Valentine dropped in, only to say that she had a busy day and she is taking care of patients who needs pelvic therapy. Any patient in my place would perceive as that another patient actually needs her attention and I could be taken care of by an intern. So, I did not see Dr. Valentine at all! I had a condition, which neither Dr. Valentine nor the intern could sense well. Still the intern tried manual manipulation and in doing that she made my condition a lot worse. So worse, that I had to immediately go back to my specialist. Being in the medical profession for 12 years, I have never seen a clinical center as irresponsible as Body Gears, Wheaton! If you see the "Plan of Care" you would realize even that is not signed by Dr. Valentine. It is signed by an intern with "SPT" credential, assuming that is "Student PT". In any serious medical business that will be counted as medical MALPRACTICE. I have blurred out the student PT's signature, to protect her identity. I still feel this is not something I could hold the intern responsible for, this is rather a complete lack of seriousness in Body Gears in treating patients.

First time seeing the foot doctor i was scared to death because i had ingrown toe nails n I knew…read morethey had to be removed but when it came time to do that the staff made me feel comfortable even tho I was still a lil nervous the doctor came in n asked me my problem next thing I knew they was out n my feet are doing great definitely recommend going to this place!!!

Please do not have surgery performed here. I highly recommend you have an orthopedic doctor do it…read more Dr. Adam preformed surgery on my foot years ago and did damage to it. He fused a healthy bone joint and removed excessive bone from my toe. I have had pain ever since. I endured years of pain afraid to have anyone touch my foot in fear that I would lose my ability to walk, hike or bike. I finally found a orthopedic doctor that was recommended to me by someone who also had been what I have been through. I am recovering from my surgery which went well and already the constant pain I endure for years is gone from my toe. I had constant pain in that toe that I lived with for years. Please if he recommends surgery go and get a second opinion from an orthopedic doctor it could save you from years of pain.

This new gym in Carol Stream just opened on 1/1/10 and I am already impressed…read more I have gone twice in the past few days and have not had a problem getting equipment available to me. I went to visit when they were in the midst of construction. It had been a gym previously by another owner and was bought by ATI and remodeled. They have a kids center, room for classes (spin, yoga, etc.), pool, sauna, hot tub, full beautiful locker room, juice bar with nutritional supplements available and a full floor of free weights, every type of Precor imaginable (some with their own tv screens you can plug your headphones in to) and big scary machinery for those looking to bulk up. Nate was my sales person. He was very pleasant and knowledgeable and most definately not pushy. I have seen the manager in the gym, greeting people at the front desk, on both occasions which is a nice change from the impersonal lack of greeting at the large gym up the street (which I still have a beef with). All in all, it's a great club. I am reserving my 5 star rating for a short time while I get more acclimated to the club as a whole. I am also waiting for their classes to start, which won't be a full menu until February. Also, my only issue so far is that you have to bring your own lock. Kind of caught me off guard when I went the first time and ended up having to leave my wallet, keys, phone, etc. in my car. Would have been nice if they have some on hand that you can rent for a short time. Just a thought. Overall, I am very impressed so far. Reasonable prices for monthly membership (less than the big gym down the street) and more personal service.

I'm a raving fan of the spaciousness, cleanliness, modern equipment and class offerings - all at an…read moreaffordable monthly price. Thanks for being my happy place for indoor body movement during the cold months. :)

I completed my third visit on Saturday, 9/15. Here is my summary of observations and experiences…read more What worked for me: 1. wet cupping on my feet where the gout tends to occur. I rarely take allopurinol now. 2. Cupping on my forearms and triceps provided much needed relief, as I tend to lift heavy at the gym What didn't work for me: 1. I could not tell much difference from the cupping on my back 2. If your elbows click or pop like mine, the chances are that will persist. Do not expect that to go away. The whole wet cupping therapy is highly recommended and provide amazing relief. The part where people get freaked out about is the blood, and perhaps the meditative music doesn't help that experience. Also, the therapy sessions are not likely covered by the insurance. So it can be expensive at times. Despite a couple of downsides, I still recommend the wet cupping therapy.

I have been seeing Azlaan for about a year for my CRPS. It's a nerve disorder that can cause the…read moreworst pain anyone can get. The very first time I saw him was at a pain conference and he did performed wet cupping on a part of my arm and I was paid. Free for almost 3 weeks. I drove almost 3 hours the next weekend to see him again. That time he did my whole body and I was amazed at the pain relief that I got. All I can say is that if you are I any type of pain you should definitely go to Advance Sports Medicine. Thank you Azlaan for all that you have and continue to do for me.

Old fashioned doctoring. I called to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kellen Choi. I was surprised…read morethat he had multiple openings in his schedule including "tomorrow at 10:30 AM." Great! I was also told, "come in 15 minutes early so that we can update your insurance paperwork." I arrived at 10:15 AM, updated the insurance information, and sat down in the waiting room. At 11:15 AM (45 minutes after my scheduled appointment) the receptionist informed me and two other patients waiting for Dr. Choi that "he is running behind and it will be at least 45 minutes" before he could see anyone. So... I'm here at 10:30 AM and it's going to be at least NOON before he can see anyone else? And I don't even know if I'm next in line since there are two other patients waiting for him. This is clearly old fashioned doctoring. When seeing my normal doctor (who is part of the Northwestern Medical Group) I never wait more than a few minutes before I am called into the examination room. A few minutes after I am in the examination room someone is taking my vitals (temperature, blood pressure, etc.). Within 48 hours after the appointment I receive a detailed questionnaire asking me, "How long did you have to wait before you were called into the examination room? And, get this... the choices are: Less than 5 minutes / Less than 15 minutes, etc. Also, "How long did you have to wait in the examination room? And again... the choices are: Less than 5 minutes / Less than 15 minutes, etc. There is clearly the expectation that the doctors will not be overbooked and make their patients wait for them like they are gods. I'm usually a very calm person and was waiting patiently to have my shoulder looked at, but Dr. Choi's obvious overbooking put me over the top. It reminds me of the bumper sticker I once saw. It had the Bell Telephone logo and the words, "We don't care. We don't have to."

Had an unfortunate accident and broke my foot over the summer. Luckily Dr Erickson's office was…read moreonly a mile away. Friendly staff office staff & his timeline for my recovery was spot on. Would highly recommend to anyone needing a good orthopedist.