Chelsea, AL Health and Fitness

Under the watchful eye of board-certified Doctor of Internal Medicine Greg Flippo, Prescription 2 Fitness’s personal trainers and medical aestheticians improve appearances with cosmetic procedures and weight-loss programs. Botox and Juvéderm injections can rewrite the oft-drawn-out stories that aging faces tell, and lasers show off their many talents by stunting hair growth, fading tattoos, or improving the appearance of damaged and wrinkled skin. Dynamic personal-training sessions and nutrition counseling fill noggins with healthy meal ideas and debunk the myth that steaks are vegetables. Clients can feast upon prepared meal plans brimming with organic and local ingredients, which can be tweaked to feed all manner of nutrimental needs, from bulking up bodybuilders to streamlining silhouettes with the help of HCG.

Professional lab technicians utilize modern chemistry equations and scientific tests to scrutinize patients' health. But Any Lab Test Now isn't a doctor's office. It’s a place people can go to get comprehensive lab tests that doesn't require them to make an appointment, have insurance, or memorize the Hippocratic oath. The lab can test anything from current blood pressure and physical fitness to potential blood disorders, triglyceride levels, and even liver function—all handy pieces of info to have before starting a workout regime or preparing to fly overseas. In lieu of waiting to receive a bill, patients know about and pay for the day's services upfront, giving the mailman more time to deliver care packages to astronauts.

Though his practice is outfitted with advanced technological tools, Dr. Albano works hard to instill the old-fashioned level of dedication and personal care that characterized doctors of yesteryear. While he was earning his chiropractic degree and starting his practice, Dr. Albano was also defending his title as a powerlifting world champion. "The strongest chiropractor in the United States" brings his personal in-depth understanding of anatomy to his office. His history as a professional strength athlete helps Dr. Albano maximize clients' athletic performance and lift stray anvils off patients' tired shoulders.

Since its 1965 founding in Venice Beach, California, Gold's Gym has dotted the globe with more than 600 locations where professional athletes and exercise newbies gather under the umbrella of personal strength. Nearly 3.5 million Gold's members chart and aim for their fitness peaks, perspiring beneath the gaze of certified personal trainers or pedaling beside peers at cycling sessions. In a diverse lineup of group classes, patrons strengthen cores with Pilates, finger-paint pictures of ninjas in martial arts, and amp up heart rates along to the pulsating soundtracks of Les Mills routines.

Many Gold's Gym locations stockpile futuristic amenities, such as cardio machines with individual iPod docks and televisions that help keep patrons motivated.

Board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, foot surgeon Dr. Lora Yeager-Smith has treated patients at Cahaba Podiatry since 1999, assuaging issues including foot injuries, toenail fungus, and warts. A Q-Clear laser system zaps unsightly toenail fungus, allowing feet to proudly display toenails in flip-flops or koi ponds. Free parking and first-floor access make visits to the practice quick and convenient.

Pole Spin Secrets owner Darcel began teaching the art of pole dancing out of her apartment in 2009. Once she realized the high demand for this sensual body-toning workout, she expanded her enterprise into a studio. Here she helms a range of classes, which she believes teach women more than just physical movements, but tap into innate reserves of confidence and empowering energy. Whether she is demonstrating upside-down inversions, hip-popping choreography, or aerobic boot-camp exercises, Darcel creates a judgment-free zone. She and her team of instructors also host private pole-lesson parties for any occasion, from bachelorette outings to top-secret congressional summits.