Health + Wellness

Dive Into Wellness

How a Home Pool Can Transform Your Health Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright Pools at home offer more than fun in the sun; they provide a convenient way to boost fitness, relieve stress, and strengthen family connections. Even in the middle of winter, it’s the perfect time to plan your backyard oasis and book a consultation with Aqua Pools so you’re ready when warmer months arrive. “Having a pool at home makes it easy and fun to stay active,” says Emily Plaszewski of Aqua Pools. “Whether it’s...

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Understanding Sensory Integration:

How Kids Can Do Supports Children and Families Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright | Photography by Jean Lachat For many families, the first hints that something feels “off” can be hard to describe. A child who avoids certain clothes, melts down during transitions, or seems constantly in motion may not simply be “misbehaving.” At Kids Can Do in Mokena, those moments are often understood through the lens of sensory integration — the process that shapes how children experience and respond to the...

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Fit for Life

How Body Tech Total Fitness Supports Long-Term Health and Well-Being Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright | Photography by Jean Lachat For more than two decades, Body Tech Total Fitness has been a cornerstone of the local fitness community, offering what owner Steve Tomczak proudly calls “the most well-rounded fitness experience in the south suburbs.” Established in 2002, the gym has grown into a full-service wellness destination with more than 250 pieces of strength and cardio equipment...

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A Balancing Act

Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright | Photography by Jean Lachat Staying balanced in the new year (literally and figuratively) can feel like a challenge. But for New Lenox resident and unicyclist Alex Gorusch, balance is a daily practice. Alex’s unicycling story began long before he realized it. For his 11th birthday, his maternal grandfather surprised him with his first unicycle—an unexpected gift sparked by a moment of curiosity after Alex saw someone riding one on his way to school. Only...