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• Position: Health services as well as educational programs

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 Memorial and Saint Margaret Mercy, the Duneland Health and Wellness Institute is a medically based facility offering many amenities.

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 and integrated health services 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 bikes, arc and elliptical 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 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

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