Does Knoxville really need another health club? According to Tricia Kilgore, owner and area developer of two Koko FitClub locations in Knoxville, the answer to that question is a resounding “yes.” Based on the accolades for Koko FitClub locations across the country, we expect that many Knoxvillians will agree.

Winner of the prestigious Nova7 award for innovation in the fitness industry, Koko FitClub’s automated virtual personal training studios are currently in 26 states and Canada. The Knoxville locations are in Farragut at 153 Brooklawn Street (near Kroger Marketplace) and in Bearden at 4614 Kingston Pike (near Long’s Drug Store).

Kilgore, a registered nurse and wife of an area surgeon, first experienced Koko FitClub when her daughter, Lauren, was a student at Vanderbilt University Law School. Lauren was a Koko FitClub member and self-proclaimed “Koko nut.”

“Lauren was able to fit law school and Koko workouts into her busy schedule while achieving amazing results,” Kilgore said. “My husband and I tried it ourselves and were blown away by the revolutionary technology and convenience of Koko FitClub.”

The system is tailor-made for people who are short on time, watching their budget, and tired of the typical gym experience.

Dubbed “the future of fitness” by The Los Angeles Times, Koko offers a fast, effective, technology-fueled way to exercise. Its one-of-a-kind mix of technological efficiency and personalized guidance provide members with results typically achieved only through expensive personal training regimens. Participants complete their entire workout on one machine that uses patented technology to ensure they are doing precisely the right exercise, the right way, at the right pace, for the best possible results. The entire workout takes 30 minutes or less.

To join Koko FitClub or to schedule a complimentary session, contact the Farragut location at 865-671-4005 or http://farragut.kokofitclub.com or the Bearden location at 865-558-1236 or http://bearden.kokofitclub.com.

Koko FitClub
865.671.4005 Farragut
865.558.1236 Bearden

It can be difficult to predict the impact that today’s rapidly evolving technology can have on a person’s career or the people they are privileged to serve while performing their chosen professions. As a board certified surgeon and graduate of the University of Tennessee Medical School, I have witnessed first-hand just how enhanced technology has permitted those of us in the medical field to provide superior level of care for our friends and neighbors in the communities that we serve.

Over my 17 years as a board certified surgeon in the Knoxville area, I have experienced growing level interest on the part of many of my patients in a variety of procedures designed to help individuals look as good and as young as they feel. And with the availability of new, state-of-the-art technologies, such as lasers, many of the signs of premature aging, skin related problems, weight gain, and other appearance related issues could now be effectively dealt with.


As a result of this opportunity to serve the growing needs of both my existing and new patients, I made the decision to expand my practice to incorporate many of these new procedures. Whether your personal interest is in laser assisted liposuction, skin rejuvenation, permanent hair reduction, treatment of varicose veins and spider veins, hyper or hypopigmentation, acne, psoriasis, Juvederm, Restylane, or Botulinum Toxin (Botox), I am confident that we can help you to achieve that younger, more vibrant look that reflects the much younger you.

And because all procedures at Younger U are performed either by myself or a highly trained nurse under my direct supervision, and not a technician, we can provide you with the peace of mind you deserve.

To discover the new Younger U, I invite you to call us at 865-258-0376.

Younger U Medical Spa
988 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Suite 350
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
865.258.0376

Prodigal Primary Care, Knoxville’s best choice for health care, has been providing services to the community for the past two years. We offer a wide range of care for our patients from physicals to in-house procedures. Our company is focused on helping all patients improve not only their health, but also their quality of life while building personal and meaningful relationships. We take pride in making sure that you and your family have the best health care possible. Understanding your needs allows us to treat you more efficiently and exhibits our deep commitment to your physical health and also your personal well-being.

Another benefit we offer our patients is access to our urgent care facility. If patients find themselves in a situation where they need care but are not able to wait for an appointment, then they can be seen at our urgent care site that is open seven days a week, no appointment necessary. We understand that life is not always predictable, especially when dealing with illness, so we do everything we can to make sure our patients have a convenient place to receive treatment.

In addition to affordable health care, we also offer a choice of three locations in Knoxville so that our patients are seen at the site most convenient for them. Making sure our patients receive the best care possible is most important to us, and we have a team of very skilled and knowledgeable providers available. Our providers work diligently to ensure that all patients receive the best care possible, regardless of insurance type or lack thereof. Our goal at Prodigal is to keep patients as our top priority. Your health, and that of your family, is the most important building block of life.

This reality is something that our owner and provider, David Brickhouse, learned well during his 11 years of active duty in the U.S. Army. David earned his masters in Physician Assistant studies in the military and then followed this with two tours in Iraq serving as Medical Director for thousands of troops. David understands the importance of efficient, high quality medical treatment. He is committed to bringing a new kind of family practice to Knoxville which marries the efficiency of not waiting for hours to be seen with the dedication of our providers and staff to do all we can to help every patient achieve their ultimate health goals.

Please stop by any of our convenient locations and see why we are your number one choice for health care. Allow us to show you proficient and professional health care at its best! For more information, please visit our website at prodigalprimarycare.com.

Prodigal Primary Care
2911 Essary Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
865.243.8877

10904 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
865.288.3754

901 Merchants Drive
Knoxville, TN 37913
865.474.1048
www.prodigalprimarycare.com

Gary Bickford, PhD-FNP-BC

Despite recent health care legislation, an increasing number of Americans seem to be more confused than ever over the future of health care in our nation. The confusion over just how this new legislation will work, funding, private versus government insurance plans and affordability have heightened the level of uncertainty in an already uncertain and yet crucial area of our lives.

This same uncertainty is causing physicians to question their own futures, resulting in some to abandon their primary care practices, early retirement, or the pursuit of other more lucrative fields such as weight loss and cosmetic specialties. With the already existing shortage of primary health care professionals in our country, the loss of these primary care providers will likely become an even more chronic problem in the future.

Fortunately, this need has given rise to the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Physician Assistant (PA) with many benefits that may not have been fully appreciated just a few short years ago. FNP’s and PA’s are mid-level medical providers that have advanced beyond their former high levels of training, allowing them to provide primary patient care formerly provided by a physician. In fact, many Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants have advanced degrees at both the masters and doctorate level and have gone through various comprehensive medical training.

Recognizing the critical need for primary care providers, FNP’s and PA’s, and upon retiring from DuPont, Gary Bickford, PhD-FNP-BC graduated from the University of Tennessee as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Walden University with a Health Systems Doctorate. Today, Gary is the founder of three Healthy Life Clinics in Knoxville and Jamestown, Tennessee.

Healthy Life Clinic is also proud to have been recognized by SCORE as the “2011 Outstanding Small Business Launched by an Individual 50+”. In addition, Walden University recently honored Gary with their “2011 Outstanding Alumni Award,” which included a cash award. Half of this award was contributed to Remote Area Medical to furnish dental care to approximately 190 needy individuals.

If you would like to learn just how Healthy Life Clinic can make a difference in your family’s health care, you are invited to call or visit them. You’ll discover a team of highly trained and caring professionals that will listen carefully to your needs and that will provide you with an unprecedented level of compassion and understanding.

Healthy Life Clinic accepts most insurances including TennCare and Medicare.

To learn more, call (865) 247-6340 or visit www.HealthyLifeClinicInc.com.

Healthy Life Clinic, Inc.
110 Perimeter Park Road, Suite G
Knoxville, TN 37922
865.247.6340
www.HealthyLifeClinicInc.com

“Gary and his entire staff are caring, compassionate people who truly listen to my needs. I can’t say enough about them or the care they provide my family.” – Kathy S.

“If you’re in search of a health care provider for your family who listens, I highly recommend Healthy Life Clinic.” – Jenny B.

Left to Right: daughter Elyana, wife Kerri, Dr. Scott Courtley & son Jackson

When I opened Courtley Chiropractic nearly 15 years ago, I could not have imagined the changes in the health care industry that would be thrust upon us. Today, patients are asking me how these changes are likely to affect me in my practice and how they may impact them. Fortunately for my practice and its patients, we have remained committed to carefully accessing each and every change as they have occurred within the health care industry and adapting to them in a manner which actually optimizes the level of care we provide, enhancing the patient’s experience.

Courtley Chiropractic has advanced far beyond basic chiropractic care to include the fields of nutrition, naturopathy, women’s hormonal health and detoxification, to name a few. With my expanded focus on more natural solutions to many of today’s health related issues, and with many patients demanding a more natural and holistic approach to medicine, growing numbers of patients are choosing me as their family doctor and primary care provider.


By transitioning my practice over the years to meet the growing health care needs of my patients in a rapidly changing industry, I am truly committed to providing a higher level of service, rather than a declining level of service that most Americans expect in the future.


An example of our commitment to improving patient care levels far beyond what they might expect is the PulStar G3, which is the latest innovation in the chiropractic field in 25 years. Relying on today’s newest technological advancements, PulStar allows clinicians to more accurately identify where a problem area exists, allowing the chiropractic physician to determine the best course of treatment delivery, more precise treatment and patient recovery. This is just one of the many examples of our growing commitment to providing a broader range of health care services and more positive patient experience at a time when many are expecting just the opposite.

If you are concerned about the changes in your health care and if you are as committed as I am to a more natural and holistic approach to every aspect of medicine in treating the whole person, I invite you to arrange for a free consultation. I look forward to answering all of your questions and assisting you in creating a blueprint for a future of good health and well being.


Courtley Chiropractic
149 Kelsey Drive, Suite 102
Lenoir City, TN 37772
865.986.8088
www.courtleychiropractic.com

By Wendy Jackson
 
If you are looking for a clinic that offers a natural/holistic approach coupled with cutting edge technology and science for the answer to your health concerns, then Knoxville Reflexology Group, Inc. can meet your needs. Specializing in detoxification and pain relief, this Knoxville practice addresses the whole person – body, mind and spirit – instead of just focusing on your symptoms.
 
If you are not familiar with Reflexology, it is a science that deals with the principle that there are reflex points in your feet, hands, face and ears that correspond to every gland, organ, muscle and part of the body. Reflexology not only improves nerve function and circulation, but it brings equilibrium and relaxation to the body. 
 
Carrie Wagner, a Certified Registered Reflexologist, opened Knoxville Reflexology Group, Inc. in 1995. She holds an M.Ed. in Educational Psychology and a B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. These qualifications, along with more than a decade of clinical experience and her current pursuit of a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition, make her uniquely able to offer safe and effective Therapeutic Reflexology.
 
“We have clientele who have experienced pain reduction and/or complete elimination with our therapy and pain relief technology,” said Wagner. “We also have clients that come in with chronic diseases like cancer or autoimmune disorders who are seeking relief through detoxification, nutritional balancing and emotional release techniques.”
 
One of the many services that Knoxville Reflexology Group, Inc. offers is Thermography. This 15-minute procedure is used to detect and monitor many diseases and injuries and is non-invasive. It can detect nerve damage, arthritis, unexplained pain, digestive disorders, breast and skin cancer, artery inflammation, strains/sprains, referred pain syndrome and much more. Thermograms are the only method available for visualizing pain and pathology that provides instant images. Everything Knoxville readers get $30 off Full Body Thermography for mentioning this article.
 
In addition to Therapeutic Reflexology and Thermography, Wagner is an expert at Functional Blood Nutritional Analysis. She uses her knowledge to help individuals who are dealing with chronic conditions. “We get to the cause of the problem and help balance the client with a customized protocol that brings their body to homeostasis quickly,” she said.
 
Wagner teaches clients and encourages everyone to do regular detoxification, healthy eating and supplementation protocols to improve their blood work quickly. “Whether a client chooses reflexology, massage, the PEMF machine for quick relief to severe pain, emotional release, or any of our other products or services, we strive to address the whole person – body, mind and spirit. We want to help everyone in their journey toward wellness.”
 
Whatever your health needs, Knoxville Reflexology Group, Inc. can help. Call (865) 588-1911 today and make an appointment. 

Knoxville Reflexology Group, Inc.
4216 Sutherland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37919
865.588.1911
www.KnoxvilleReflexology.com

If you haven’t heard of a new, advanced skin care treatment for improving your skin without a prescription, all of that is about to change.

Thanks entirely to the inspiration and efforts of Kristin Riddle, Pharm. D., you can now correct the signs of aging, reduce wrinkles, shrink pores and restore your skin’s natural radiance. After years of extensive research, Ms. Riddle and her team of dedicated pharmacists have introduced a line of five custom therapies that have been designed to meet the specific needs of your age and skin type.


Called Rx Solutions Skin Therapy, these treatments use specifically formulated, concentrated blends of pharmaceutical-grade ingredients to correct the signs of hormonal aging. Each product has been designed to promote increased cell turnover, improve collagen production, soothe skin and heal damage from environmental stress. And each formula is pH correct to ensure maximum benefits.


Rx Solutions Skin Therapies include three cleansers, four facial masques and exfoliants, three moisturizers and three anti-aging and skin rejuvenation products. And because different people have different needs, Rx Solutions offers the perfect product for treating your skin type: normal, oily, blemish, dry skin or anti-aging. Healthier skin has never been easier.

Popular among current users is Rx Skin Therapy’s skin firming serum which replenishes the moisture barrier and evens out skin tone while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Rx Skin Therapy also offers a complete line of clarifying products including Arnica Facial Cleanser, Clarify Cream and Clarify Masque.

If you are interested in the Rx Solutions comprehensive and complete new approach to healthier, more beautiful skin, contact Heartland Apothecary and their team of dedicated pharmacists who will be pleased to answer any of your questions at (865) 909-9713. Heartland Apothecary is your exclusive Knoxville area distributor for Rx Solution Skin Therapy.

Heartland Apothecary
1709 Midpark Road, Suite A
Knoxville, TN 37921
865.909.9713
www.tnapothecary.com

Self-esteem is a unique dimension within each of us, expressed as beliefs and emotions, that can limit our ability to succeed in our career and in our personal relationships with others. Sadly, most of us begin moving away from a positive self-esteem as we mature. And many of us will attempt to imitate others we believe emulate the success we desire in our own lives by copying hair, makeup and clothing styles. Remember the Sarah Palin eyewear?

Judy Garland once said, “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of someone else.”

Whether your personal goal is career advancement, a totally new career or a new relationship, your self-esteem, or your “brand,” will ultimately define your ability to truly succeed.

Image Naturel owner and founder, Mary Bluford, assists individuals just like yourself to remove these barriers to personal success by helping them to rediscover a healthier new self-esteem.

“We help transform people from imitations of others to positive expressions of themselves,” says Ms. Bluford. “Every woman has a unique beauty all her own which we help her to discover, value and enjoy.”

Image Naturel helps women to rediscover themselves by eliminating the outside influences that define their feelings about themselves, which often result in lowered self-esteem. You will regain a sense of true wonder and excitement about your body and how to utilize your wardrobe, hairstyle and cosmetics as a vehicle for enhancing your true image and not a substitute.

Only you can lead your life, and Image Naturel will help you manage your image potential and build power instead of borrowing it. Their goal is to help you come to appreciate your natural beauty and attractiveness by: 1) Finding the colors that will make you look younger (and slimmer) by correctly costuming the body, 2) Assessing your face shape and finding the most flattering hairstyle, 3) Making your hair color complementary to your complexion, 4) Learning secret anti-aging weapons, 5) Understanding how to be in style without looking like a fashion victim, 6) Practicing investment wardrobing (most people wear 10% of the clothes in their closet 90% of the time), 7) Using proper etiquette, and Using career/life coaching to help you set and meet SMART goals for the new and improved best ever “true” you.

If you would like to discover how to become the truly unique person you were created to be, rather than a replica of someone else, call Mary Bluford at Image Naturel today. Enjoy the totally new you that others will enjoy and value as well.

Image Naturel
865.816.2182
www.imagenaturel.com
imagenaturel@gmail.com

If you’ve ever thought that getting in shape is too hard or that you have too much weight to lose to even try, let me tell you Melissa’s story. When I first met Melissa my heart immediately went out to her. She was 100 pounds overweight and wore a size 24. She had tried every fad diet that seemed to exist, but failed. Her self-esteem was low, but she knew the Lord had a plan for her life and she couldn’t achieve it trapped in an overweight body.
What I loved about Melissa and so many others that I’ve helped in my 12 years as a Personal Trainer and Nutritional Consultant was that she knew she needed help, a support team, encouragement, and a trainer with a plan for her success. She was ready and committed to make a quality of life decision that would change her future forever!

Through proper nutrition, a year of training, a comprehensive plan for her life, and a firm commitment, Melissa lost the 100 pounds and has worn a size 8 for almost two years now. Now she is a successful businesswoman, a leader in her church, and an exercise enthusiast who helps others follow in her footsteps. The decision she made that day changed her life forever.

It’s so rewarding helping clients transform their bodies and lives, achieve their goals, and helping them just feel good again! Since graduating from the University of Tennessee and getting my certifications as a Master Personal Trainer and Nutrition Consultant, I’ve dedicated my professional career to helping many people like Melissa. You can do it, too!

To serve the needs of even more people who aspire to achieve a healthy balance in their lives, my husband, Kurt, and I are launching Knoxville’s newest, state-of-the-art 24 hour exercise facility. Workout Anytime in Bearden, located at the intersection of Papermill Drive and Kingston Pike next to P.F. Chang’s, is scheduled to open the week of July 11th. This isn’t going to be the traditional mega-gym experience where you’re left on your own to figure out the maze of equipment. Workout Anytime offers everything you need: cardio, free weights and other strength training equipment, personal training, nutrition counseling and a plan for your success. With the supervision of myself, Kurt, and our wonderful staff we will make sure you have the tools you need to achieve your goals. At a cost of only $15 per month and no long-term contracts, your goal of achieving a new and healthier you is now even more attainable. We keep it simple, $15 month to month, no kidding!
To learn how you can safely and successfully attain your personal health and fitness goals, without all the gimmicks and fads that have failed in the past, I invite you to come by or call to learn how you can start the first day of your new life.

Workout Anytime Bearden
6739A Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
865.558.3588
www.workoutanytime.com

Unprecedented Individual Care

How can a group practice offer the one-on-one personal care that women desire? How can my doctor offer me the experience of multiple specialists without ever leaving the office? How can the newest OB/GYN group in town offer the most experience? Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists has the answers!

These were some of the questions that the physicians of Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists were trying to answer when they decided to form a new group in 2009. Dr. David Owen, who has over 30 years of private practice experience in Knoxville, was especially sensitive to the first question. “My patients were voicing concern over the impersonal nature of most group practices,” he said. He and several other forward thinking physicians decided there had to be a better way.

Dr. Robb McKeown and Dr. Dean Turner, who combine for over 30 years of experience, also recognized the difficulty in being able to provide every service for every patient. “We all have areas of individual expertise and specialty, but it is impossible to be the best at everything,” notes Dr. McKeown.

Dr. Owen, Dr. McKeown, and Dr. Turner joined with Dr. Curtis Elam and Dr. Steve Pierce to form Fort Sanders Women’s Specialist in 2009. “The most important issue for me was to have partners that I could count on at all times,” voiced Dr. Elam.

Every one of our OB patients has a single doctor as their primary physician. They see the same person for almost every visit. Dr. Turner is quick to point out, “Our patients arrive at the hospital telling the nursing staff who their doctor is, not who the group is.”

Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists utilizes the expertise of Dr. Perry Roussis and Dr. Gary Stephens from Fort Sanders Perinatal Center to read every 18-20 week Ultrasound anatomy screen. Dr. Stephens explains, “Clinical studies prove that significantly more birth defects are identified early when a Fellowship trained High Risk OB reviews the Ultrasound.” In addition, Dr. Roussis and Dr. Stephens are immediately available if any high-risk situation arises.

In 2010, the group expanded their size and level of expertise by adding Dr. L. Michael Fields and Dr. G. Walton Smith. Dr. Fields and Dr. Smith helped the group develop the Center for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery. Utilizing the commitment to technology at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, the group can now offer a level of GYN care that is not found anywhere else in East Tennessee. Dr. Smith is currently the only AIMIS certified physician in Knoxville, although Dr. McKeown and Dr. Elam should soon join that rank. “Our partner, Dr. Fields, brings over 700 Robotic cases as his experience,” reports Dr. Smith. Most Physicians in town are working on their first 15 to 20 cases. The Physicians of Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists have performed multiple “firsts” in Robotic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery. “We are striving for less than three percent open-incision rate for our patients,” explains Dr. Fields. “We are driven to offer quicker recoveries, safer procedures, and less painful surgeries for our patients.”

Dr. Fields recently performed a Robotic Hysterectomy on a uterus that was equivalent to a full term pregnancy! The lady was able to go home the next morning – pretty impressive for someone who had driven here from Missouri just for this level of expertise.

This year Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists added Dr. Dana Teagarden to the roster. Dr. Teagarden is a vocal advocate for women’s health issues. She was searching for a group that shared the same commitment to individualized care that has shaped her practice. Dr. Teagarden provides expertise in adolescent Gynecology and counseling.

A group where your doctor is focused on your individual care! Experts in the same office for your doctor to consult with! Over 150 years of private practice experience here in Knoxville! Welcome to Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists.

Women’s Specialists… Absolutely!

Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists
501 19th Street, Trustees Tower
Knoxville, TN 37916
865.541.1975
www.fswomensspecialists.com