TFI in Vernon Hills Hosts Recovery & Chair Bound Exercise Classes

TFI Physical Therapy and Sports Performance ( 701 N Milwaukee Ave), which opened a second location in Vernon Hills, Illinois in fall of 2023, continues their opening celebrations with two free clinics open to the public this March. Upcoming free classes include “Recover Like a Pro” on Saturday, March 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and “Chair Bound Exercises and Fall Risk Seminar” on Tuesday, March 19 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

TFI is a privately-owned physical therapy clinic, Pilates studio, personal training gym, and recovery room that bridges the gap between rehab and sports performance. The recently opened clinic — TFI's second following the opening of its clinic on the north side of Chicago — is co-owned by 2010 Olympic silver medalist speed skater Brian Hansen; Ryan LeFever, a former physical therapist for the Chicago White Sox; Isaac Lai, a Vernon Hills local who’s worked with members of the Chicago Bears and Blackhawks; and Luigi Degirolamo, a former collegiate soccer player and former head coach for Notre Dame College Prep and the Wilmette Wings.

Akin to their flagship facility on the north side of Chicago, TFI delivers exceptional personalized care with an integrative approach. “From youth to high school and college athletes to senior and geriatric fitness enthusiasts, our staff is knowledgeable in a variety of specialties like baseball, soccer, track, volleyball, recovery techniques, injury prevention and even neurological physical therapy,” explains Hansen.

The new Vernon Hills location offers a wider range of services in a state-of-the-art facility that combines cutting-edge technology with customized care. From a modern recovery room with two cold plunge tubs and sauna to a fully-equipped Pilates studio, every aspect has been designed with the guest’s comfort and well-being in mind. The 5,500 square foot space provides access to top-of-the-line fitness and rehabilitative equipment. A premium is placed on the quality of service, cleanliness, safety, and an encouraging, family-oriented atmosphere.

TFI in Vernon Hills will offer FREE public classes and clinics in March including:

• Free “Recover Like a Pro” Clinic
• Saturday, March 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Hosted by Co-owner, Physical Therapist and Recovery Specialist, Ryan LeFever, the class will engage participants in the fire and ice protocol for recovery which includes a breathing session, movement, sauna, and cold plunge. The event is open to the public and free for first time customers and $40 for returning participants.
• The Vernon Hills location offers a recovery room including two ice baths, a sauna, recliners and Normatec boots. Using a systematic approach designed to provide patients with the tools they need to reduce stress and allow their body to rejuvenate, the four main priorities include breathing, heat therapy (sauna), cold water immersion (cold plunge pool) and compression boots.

• Free “Fall Risk Seminar and Chair Bound Exercise Class”
• Tuesday, March 19 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Led by TFI co-owners Isaac Lai (PT, DPT) and Luigi Degirolamo (CPT), the class will start with a seminar in which participants will learn about the deterioration of balance and risks of falling that accompany the aging process. They will also touch how this affects mental positivity and one’s sense of independence.
• Following the seminar, Lai and Degirolamo will teach the class simple and safe exercises performed in a chair that they can practice at home. Participants will be taught exercises that promote improvement in range of motion and flexibility and strength of the spine, shoulder and legs. The exercises will be designed to be easily replicated at home and everyone will receive a printout of the exercises covered in class.

To sign up for either class or for more information, email brian@tfipt.com.