Waukesha, WI Health and Fitness

The chi master at the Apex Acupuncture & natural Health Clinic seamlessly weaves Chinese medicine stretching back 3,000 years with modern medicine's focus on disease and pathology. At the clinic, third-generation acupuncturist Nancy Yuan Luan adds express lanes to the body's energy highways through the shallow insertion of pre-sterilized, disposable needles at precise points. In addition to her mastery of ancient Chinese techniques, Yuan Luan's expertise led her to cofound the AcuBeauty anti-aging system, the AcuFit weight-loss system, and the AcuRelief pain-management system, which all blend acupuncture methods with specially selected herbal remedies. A pivotal component of the AcuBeauty system, the microcurrent Acu-FaceLift treatment gently transmits electrical impulses and AM radio signals into facial cells to help increase the production of elastin and collagen to combat signs of aging.

Lisa Belisle spent her life travelling around the country and the world, but couldn't escape the pain of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. While looking for a nutritional solution for her condition, Belisle traveled to India to study the 5,000-year-old art of Ayurveda and studied to become a clinical nutritionist. Today, Belisle applies Ayurvedic teachings to her treatments, emphasizing the digestive system—the core of the body—and offering a nine-day cleanse to rid the body of toxins from environmental pollutants. In addition to her cleanses, Belisle mixes custom herb blends and teas in her own apothecary for patients who need an extra boost.

Belisle's services further supplement nutrition and herbal cleanses through hot-oil treatments, herbal facials, and massage. The serene blue walls of the treatment area flutter with images of dragonflies that symbolize renewal, the theme of the practice. Belisle says that her favorite part of her job is seeing her clients change both inside and out by losing weight and overcoming pain.

While the Funke Family Dentistry practice may have begun in 1928, there's absolutely nothing old about its approach to dental care. Although Dr. James E. Funke and his daughter, Dr. Laura J. Funke, carry on the family legacy of friendly service and lasting doctor-client relationships, they aren’t afraid of modernity. In addition to keeping a banner that reads “Welcome Robot Overlords” on hand, they greet the future by offering a selection of advanced dental services, using state-of-the-art equipment, and operating in a newly remodeled office.

Certified reflexologist MaryAnn Stimmell, who is also a practitioner of reiki, acupressure, and massage, applies pressure to hands, feet, and outer ears to unblock chakras's energy flow, improve circulation, and restore balance and relaxation. Her approach is based on the belief that, like open-heart surgeons and blindfolds, the mind, soul, and body function best together, and that every individual can access an optimal level of balance and peace. Stimmell is also a certified practitioner of aromatherapy, which she folds into her center's reflexology services.

Doctor of Chiropractic Mark Koch, who is also a licensed nutritional counselor and certified wellness practitioner, combines chiropractic techniques with diet advice, supplements, and exercise to help clients get healthy and stay healthy. The doctor eschews rough chiropractic techniques in favor of the Activator Method, gently tapping vertebrae back into place with a hand-held instrument, instead of twisting and cracking the spine or whacking it with a mallet. Because this technique is so gradual, it can help ease nerve irritation, relax tight muscles, and relieve headaches. To bolster its effectiveness and address any underlying muscle tensions, the doctor combines the Activator Method with pressure-point massage.

Revi’s trio of cofounders and doctors combines advanced medical treatments and holistic-wellness practices to form a multidimensional approach to improving health. The team pulls from an unlikely slate of treatments, including laser therapy to manage arthritis, acupuncture to beat back addiction, and weight-loss programs to turn lackluster Hulks into incredible Hulks. The health experts have actually been helping patients lose weight for more than 25 years, and they always take into consideration your physical and medical history while developing custom pound-blasting plans.