At VHR Illinois, our dedication lies in delivering unparalleled services tailored to our clients’ needs. As the offerings of services, programs, and technology evolve, we continuously assess their benefits against the needs of our clientele. Today, we are thrilled to share our latest offerings, designed to elevate your experience with us.
1. Functional Wellness Lifestyle Specialist
We are proud to introduce our newest offering, Functional Wellness Lifestyle Specialist, Amy Junkerman. Amy has an MS in Exercise Physiology, and is a Certified Nutrition Coach, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Exercise Physiologist. She understands the challenges of changing your lifestyle and committing to healthy living. She personally had a 70 pound weight loss and due to her lifestyle changes and education, has maintained this for 19 years.
She has a passion for helping others live their healthiest and best lives! Her services include:
Services are customized to your personal needs examples include:
- Goal setting
- Reading and understanding nutrition facts and ingredient labels
- Macros (carbohydrates, fats, proteins)
- Grocery shopping on a budget
- Balancing calories with physical activity
- Meal preparation and planning
- Dining out & Healthy?
- Navigating healthy choices while traveling
- Managing the social pressures of eating at parties and gatherings
- Overcoming barriers (time, unintentional sabotage from others, etc.)
- Tackling food triggers (emotional eating, boredom, etc.)
- Getting back on track after a setback
- Recruiting support to succeed
- Stress management
- Time management
- What is healthy composition of a meal and nutrient density?
- Healthy substitutions (modifying some of your favorite recipes to make them healthier)
- Mindful eating
- The importance of sleep
- Exercise tips/ personal training packages
- And MORE!
2. Body Composition Testing
Body composition testing is a vital tool in understanding one’s overall health and fitness. It goes beyond simply measuring weight to provide a detailed breakdown of the body’s composition, distinguishing between fat, muscle, water, and other tissues. By assessing body composition, individuals gain insight into their body’s unique makeup, allowing for more targeted and effective fitness and nutrition strategies.
Body composition testing not only helps individuals track progress toward their fitness goals but also serves as a valuable tool for healthcare professionals in assessing overall health and risk factors associated with obesity and related conditions. Through regular monitoring and interpretation of body composition data, individuals can make informed decisions to optimize their health and well-being. Click here to learn more about the STYKU 3D body scanning technologies we use for this service.
3. Virtual Wellness Plans
As many of our services work better together, we have created several plans to help you get the best results. Plans include:
Berberine / Metformin Weight Loss Program. The Berberine/Metformin* Weight Loss Program is a 10-week support program that provides value while using Berberine/ Metformin, and helps to improve results and maintain weight loss beyond your use of Berberine/Metformin. It includes healthy recipe ideas, general health/wellness tips, education about Berberine/Metformin , and a weekly task for tracking weight and taking the proper dose to increase compliance. You’ll also get Unlimited Virtual Coaching with Amy Junkerman, our Functional Wellness Lifestyle Specialist.
Semaglutide Virtual Weight Loss Support. The Semaglutide Weight Loss Program is a 10-week support program. The program provides education and support while using the drug and helps to improve results and maintain weight loss beyond your use of semaglutide. It includes healthy recipe ideas, general health/wellness tips, education about semaglutide, and a weekly task for tracking weight and taking the injection to increase compliance. You’ll also get Unlimited Virtual Coaching with Amy Junkerman, our Functional Wellness Lifestyle Specialist.
Tirzepatide Weight Loss Program. The Tirzepatide Weight Loss plan is a 10-week support program. The program provides value while using the medication and helps to improve results and maintain weight loss beyond your use of tirzepatide. It includes healthy recipe ideas, general health/wellness tips for overall well-being, education about tirzepatide, and a weekly task for tracking weight and taking the injection to increase compliance. You’ll also get Unlimited Virtual Coaching with Amy Junkerman, our Functional Wellness Lifestyle Specialist.
Unlimited Virtual Health Coaching with Amy. In this plan, you can message back and forth with Amy. She will answer your questions, and provide specific support to work with your lifestyle including: meal plans, macros, accountability, education, and just darn optimism! She can design meal plans and adjust them to meet your specific health goals. It’s not just the scale. It’s about wellness for the whole body.
Call to schedule your appointment today!
