OrthoHealth Wellness and Weight Management Program
If a doctor tells you to lose weight to relieve your pain or qualify for surgery, you shouldn’t have to do it alone. The specialists at IBJI know how hard losing weight can be, which is why we partner with and support our patients on their weight loss journey.
Improve Your Health
Register by filling out the form linked in the button below, or contact our intake coordinator at 847-324-3020.
Why Should I Enroll in OrthoHealth?
Losing weight can be challenging, but if you’re ready to make a healthy change, we’re here to help. Getting started with our weight management program is easy, and our intake coordinator can answer all your questions about setting appointments and what to expect at your visit.
Nutrition, Sleep, and Weight Loss Services
With the OrthoHealth weight management program, you will get access to professionals and resources to help you reach your health and wellness goals. IBJI experts will partner with you to help you manage your weight in a safe, healthy, sustainable way.
Increasing Strength, Energy, and Metabolism
Our physicians will personalize your weight management plan, taking your current fitness level and medical conditions into consideration. Our individualized plans increase your energy, strength, and metabolism to help you lose weight.
Reducing Stress
Stress can affect your well-being and make it more challenging to live a healthy, active lifestyle. The OrthoHealth team will help you reduce stress, which will, in turn, lower your cortisol levels and optimize your metabolic health.
Achieving Pain-Free Movement
The OrthoHealth physical therapy team takes a whole-body approach to wellness and weight loss. They will assess your current lifestyle and work closely with your IBJI physicians to design an individualized weight management program that focuses on helping you move better without pain.
Learn More About IBJI’s Physical Therapy Services
Getting Stronger with HPI
Fitness experts from IBJI’s Health Performance Institute (HPI) will partner with your medical team and OrthoHealth weight management program providers to educate you on active and efficient movement. Together, they’ll design a program to help you reach your current goals. HPI offers individual in-person and virtual training and group sessions.
Learn More About the Health Performance Institute
Upgrading Nutrition
Learning proper nutrition to fuel your body is the best obesity treatment and the key to performance and recovery. Food is the best medicine, so part of our weight management program includes learning which foods your body needs for optimal health. We’ll educate you on your ideal daily intake of protein, water, vitamins, and minerals.
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Improving Sleep
Sleep is a critical component of health. Together with our expert sleep partners, we can evaluate your current sleep patterns and recommend interventions to improve your sleep quality. Getting better sleep can reduce your overall stress hormones, boost energy levels, and increase metabolism.
Meet the OrthoHealth Team
The OrthoHealth wellness and weight management program is led by two IBJI physicians who are also board certified obesity specialists, Dr. Inbar Kirson and Dr. Lynn Chehab. The team also includes experienced dietitians, physical therapists, and coaches, who are all here to support and guide you on your physician-assisted weight loss journey.
Inbar Kirson, MD, FACOG, Diplomate ABOM
Certified Adult Obesity Medicine Doctor
Lynn Gettleman Chehab, MD, MPH, Diplomate ABOM
Certified Pediatric Obesity Doctor
Lydia Nader, MS, RDN, LDN
Registered Dietitian and OrthoHealth Lead Dietitian
Read Lydia’s Bio
Donna Kulzak-Taylor, NBC-HWC, LMT
Medical Coordinator & Health Coach
Read Donna’s Bio
Shayne Welch, PT, MPT, ACE
OrthoHealth Clinical Lead & Physical Therapist
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Arleen Temer-Wittcoff, RDN, CDE
Registered Dietitian
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FAQs About OrthoHealth Wellness and Weight Management Program
Because our weight management program is personalized to each patient, we can accommodate various needs and goals. OrthoHealth is ideal for anyone ready and willing to get help managing their weight and improving their health.
At your initial appointment, your physicians will meet with you one-on-one to discuss your medical history, listen to your concerns, and work with you to develop a strategy to meet your goals. They will evaluate your body composition and vitals, perform a sleep assessment, and do metabolic and nutrient testing.
You will also meet with a health coach, who will work with you and your medical team to develop a personalized plan to achieve your goals.
Note: We recommend bringing a copy of your lab work from a recent annual physical. We’ll set collaborative goals with your current medical providers to improve your health parameters if appropriate.
Physical Therapy will be provided as part of your care while you are in the clinic. Our goal is to understand your joint and musculoskeletal history and set up a goal specific plan to optimize your overall mobility and activity level. We will meet with you during your MD visits and continually work to adjust and progress your goals.
Nutrition and health coaching focuses on teaching you the nutrition basics and helping you apply this knowledge to your everyday food and drink choices. Our weight management program doesn’t focus on any specific diet but on eating real, whole foods that will fuel your body and help you move and perform better.
Your physician and nutritionist will collaborate to design an individualized plan based on your medical and metabolic needs. With our in-network providers and referral partners, we’ll work as a team to guide you in creating new healthy habits you can stick with.
Because of the personalized nature of our weight management program, some patients will see all of our providers, and others will work with just one or a few. You and your physician will determine which services you would benefit from throughout your program. Our goal is to create an individualized plan that enables you to live your best life.
The benefits and costs of the OrthoHealth wellness and weight management program vary based on each person’s insurance coverage. Most providers and insurance plans provide coverage for the program. Please contact our Intake Coordinator at 847-324-3020 with any questions.
Related Locations
1300 E. Central Road Suite 100
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Call 847-870-6100
Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
1300 East Central Road Second Floor
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Call 847-392-4420
Monday & Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
More Details for Arlington Heights Physical & Occupational Therapy
2101 Waukegan Road Suite 110
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Call 847-914-9096
2101 Waukegan Road Suite 108
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Call 847-914-0544
Monday-Thursday: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
27401 W. Highway 22 Suite 125
Barrington, IL 60010
Call 847-381-0388
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
1450 Busch Parkway Suite 115
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Call 847-375-3000
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
1450 Busch Parkway Suite 115A
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Call 224-676-7960
Monday-Thursday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
More Details for Buffalo Grove Physical & Occupational Therapy
111 North Canal Street Suite LNW-2
Chicago, IL 60606
Call 312-414-1975
Mon, Wed, Fri: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun: Closed
2923 North California Avenue Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60618
Call 773-777-9900
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
2923 North California Avenue Suite 301
Chicago, IL 60618
Call 773-327-5639
Monday – Thursday: 6:45 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 6:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
More Details for Chicago-Avondale Physical & Occupational Therapy
4801 West Peterson Avenue Suite 314
Chicago, IL 60646
Call 773-777-4947
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
815 Cog Circle Suite 1
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Call 847-381-0388
Please call our office for convenient appointment times.
815 Cog Circle Suite 1
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Call 815-526-5980
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
More Details for Crystal Lake Physical & Occupational Therapy
900 Rand Road Suite 200
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Call 847-375-3000
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
900 Rand Road Suite 110
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Call 847-954-7646
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
More Details for Des Plaines Physical & Occupational Therapy
2401 Ravine Way Suite 100
Glenview, IL 60025
Call 847-724-4791
Monday – Thursday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
1275 East Belvidere Road Suite 150
Grayslake, IL 60030
Call 847-735-0828
Monday to Thursday: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
350 South Greenleaf Street Suite 405-A
Gurnee, IL 60031
Call 847-336-3335
Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Sunday: Closed
350 South Greenleaf Street Suite 403
Gurnee, IL 60031
Call 847-596-7640
Monday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
1919 Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Call 847-375-3000
Please call 847-375-3000 to confirm hours and appointment availability.
*Please note the Highland Park Doctor’s Office operates on different hours than our Highland Park Physical & Occupational Therapy clinic.
1919 Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Call 224-765-5550
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday – Thursday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00pm
Sunday: Closed
More Details for Highland Park Physical & Occupational Therapy
28156 West Northpointe Parkway Suite 125
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
Call 224-512-9800
Monday & Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
More Details for Lake Barrington Physical & Occupational Therapy
101 Waukegan Rd Suite 990
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Call 847-336-3335
Monday & Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
101 Waukegan Road Suite 1100
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Call 847-247-2402
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
724 Florsheim Drive
Libertyville, IL 60048
Call 847-918-9077
Monday – Thursday: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
More Details for Libertyville Physical & Occupational Therapy
6540 North Lincoln Avenue Suite 100
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Call 847-779-7900
Monday – Sunday: Closed
1025 Red Oak Lane Suite 100
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Call 847-336-3335
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
1025 Red Oak Lane Suite 100
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Call 847-245-7175
Monday – Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 7:15 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
More Details for Lindenhurst Physical & Occupational Therapy
9000 Waukegan Road Suite 200
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Call 847-375-3000
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
9000 Waukegan Road Suite 100
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Call 847-779-6050
Monday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
More Details for Morton Grove Physical & Occupational Therapy
25 West Wilson Street
Palatine, IL 60067
Call 847-464-3901
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
521 Green Bay Road Second Floor
Wilmette, IL 60091
Call 847-998-5680
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
521 Green Bay Road Second Floor
Wilmette, IL 60091
Call 847-724-4864
Monday & Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:15 PM
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:45 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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