There is no time like the summertime to shape up and feel fit. Get a jump on your health and wellness goals with help from these professionals.

• Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness Center

  Achieve optimal health with the gentle soft-tissue techniques practiced by Dr. Fred Jones of Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness Center. The Direct Non-Force Technique (DNFT) used by Dr. Jones adjusts the body gently. Activator is another form of soft tissue chiropractic for patients that don’t want to feel the force of an adjustment. Peter Zaratin, president and owner of the Long Island Rough Riders professional soccer franchise, says, “As our exclusive chiropractor, Dr. Jones’ respon-sibilities are to keep our players healthy and injury free, and he’s done a phenomenal job.” Dr. Jones receives many referrals from neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons who understand the concept of total wellness. As a wellness practice for the last 21 years in Merrick, Dr. Jones incorporates massage therapy by John Vargas of Atlantic Massage and acupuncture by Sharon McDermott. Their approach to wellness is chiropractic, healing massage and acupuncture to allow the patient to achieve total health and complete wellness.

  2260 Hewlett Ave., Merrick
  516-378-0404
  www.Sunrise-Chiropractic.com

• VERT Peak Fitness Center of Jericho

  VERT Peak Fitness Center is known for providing the most efficient, effective and safest workout possible. Concerned that you don’t have enough time to workout? You’ll be amazed as you achieve twice your usual workout in half the time. Velocity Enhanced Resistance Training (VERT) is a revolutionary system successfully used by beginners as well as top athletes. Everyone benefits from this complete body workout, which combines exclusive computerized fitness with personalized training and GUARANTEED RESULTS. VERT’s training system features optimal resistance every time you exercise with zero shock load to joints. “Since the computer never gives you more than you can handle, and each workout is designed and supervised by a professional trainer, it’s the perfect workout for ages 12 to 80 regardless of ability or athleticism,” says Walter Theis, M.D.

  99 Jericho Tpke., Jericho
  516-777-VERT(8378)
  www.vertfitness.com

• STAY IN TOUCH WELLNESS STUDIO

  Enough of the madness! There is no magic pill or diet, but there is a studio that can help return you to your healthful, vitalized self. Stay In Touch Wellness is a small, intimate studio run by holistic practitioners, and husband and wife team, Lauren and Greg Fine. By appointment, the studio offers: Gyrotonic®, Yogakinesis, massage therapy of all types with an award-winning therapist and nutritional counseling with a licensed holistic health counselor. A private, one-on-one workout, Gyrotonic combines elements of swimming, ballet, yoga and Pilates to strengthen your core and improve joint mobility. Yogakinesis is a surefire way to shed weight and burn fat; this small group class combines elements of Gyrokinesis®, Kundalini Yoga and Pilates. Come to Stay In Touch so you can get back in touch with the energized, youthful you!

  Massapequa • 516-785-6024