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Recent news:

Tan female smiling on the beach.

Have you met Tracy, our custom airbrush tan specialist at Ortanic? Tracy offers custom airbrush tans that continue to receive rave reviews from her clients. Here is one of the most recent satisfied customers:

”From beginning to end an amazing and comfortable experience. The tan turned out perfect.”- Stephanie B. 

Book your session online at https://ortanic.com/book-now/. Have questions? Contact us at (312) 944-1030 x233.

Woman receiving physical therapy for her knee injury.

Wondering why you leave swollen and dehydrated after hot yoga but shivering and tense after an ice

bath? Wondering if you should end your workout session in the sauna or grab a cold one (an ice pack

that is) to end your time at the gym? 

Both heat and ice decrease pain and muscle spasm/soreness. However, they have opposite effects when it comes to blood flow, inflammation and swelling. Heat will increase these factors whereas ice will decrease them. So when should you use which if you’re looking to decrease pain? 

Have a seat in the sauna if you are feeling sore or tight after a workout to promote blood flow to tired muscles and keep the tissue loose. The increased blood flow will deliver the nutrients and oxygen muscles need after a workout. Continuing to move while sore is the other best thing to do to relieve soreness! 

On the other hand, use ice to decrease the flow of fluid to already swollen muscles or joints. Again, both heat and ice decrease pain and muscle soreness. It depends on what other symptoms are present that you can find what will work best for you. Use your preferred modality for 10 – 15 minutes for the best effects as needed.

Questions? Contact the Rush Physical Therapy professional located right in the club at https://www.rushpt.com/contact/find-a-location/il/chicago/gold-coast-ffc/

Welcome new staff to FFC!

Ensuring you have an outstanding experience in our club is our passion and we are excited to welcome Robert Wilber as our new Operations Manager. Robert can assist with any operational or housekeeping suggestions you may have.

Contact Robert at RWIlber@ffc.com.