The Center for Integrated Wellness is set to open Sept. 6 – after a soft members-only opening, Aug. 15 – in Bloomington, Ill., according to The Pantagraph.
Here are five key notes about the center:
1. The center aims for a comprehensive approach to health and wellness, including a fitness center, sports performance institute, community education area and orthopedic center.
2. It cost $35 million and encompasses about 106,000 square feet.
3. The project's partners include Advocate BroMenn, McLean County Orthopedics, Method Sports Performance and Signet Enterprises.
4. McLean County Orthopedics – which is moving its headquarters to the center – includes physician offices, exam rooms and an open MRI machine.
5. Orthopedic surgeon and Method co-founder Joe Norris, MD, told The Pantagraph that the sports performance institute will include cardio, weight training and physician oversight for athletes.