NorthPointe Wellness Receives National Fitness Certification

March 25, 2014:  NorthPointe Wellness in Roscoe recently became only the third facility in the state of Illinois certified through the Medical FitnessAssociation. Medical Fitness is the leading organization dedicated solely to medically supervised outcomes and accountability-based fitness facilities. This certification is a significant step forward in the health delivery for northern Illinois/southern Wisconsin community.

"This certification sets NorthPointe Wellness apart from others as it shows we meet the high standards imposed upon fitness medically integrated facilities,” explains Ryan Messinger, Director of NorthPointe Wellness. "This certification is definitely a proud accomplishment for our staff which demonstrates their unrelenting commitment to fitness and safety.  Our members are truly training with the best of the best!"

NorthPointe Wellness members have access to highly knowledgeable staff who are dedicated to assisting members achieve results in a safe way.  Additionally, the staff is trained to respond to any emergency medical situation that may occur and properly activate our emergency medical response system that ties to Immediate Care who are also on-site.

“We have ten degreed/certified Fitness Specialists on staff in addition to more than 30 group exercise instructors,” adds Messinger. “In addition to working with members on their fitness goals, this staff also facilitates many specialized programs such as the Next Steps program; an

8-week physician- referred program for individuals transitioning from or managing a medical condition who need additional support.  Specialized programs are offered to the community, as well as to members.

Other programs include: Cancer Fitness, Cardiac Fitness, Diabetes Fitness, Functional Fitness, Orthopedic Fitness, Pre-Hab Fitness, Pulmonary Fitness, Transitional Care, and Weight Management.  The programs include pre and post assessment, 14 supervised exercise sessions, ongoing support from the Fitness Specialists, as well as a follow up report sent back to the individual's medical provider.

NorthPointe Wellness is the 31^st facility in the United States and only the third in Illinois to be certified. For more information, please call NorthPointe Wellness at 815-525-4900 or visit NorthPointeHealth.com.