OrthoCarolina has opened the OrthoCarolina Wellness Center in Matthews, a facility that integrates group fitness classes, personal training, youth sports performance, yoga, weight management and wellness services, physical therapy, post-physical therapy fitness and more. Created to provide an extensive range of fitness and wellness services, the goal of the center is to offer a community-focused, well-rounded approach to health.
The OrthoCarolina Wellness Center features a top-of-the-line 50-yard turf field, strength and conditioning equipment such as Hammer Strength, Life Fitness, and Rogue, and some of the most highly certified and experienced personal trainers and strength and conditioning coaches. On-site OrthoCarolina physical therapists offer first class orthopedic services and comprehensive corporate wellness opportunities are available.
The facility offers several core program areas including the following:
Adult Fitness
Functional fitness-based adult programming is designed to build strength, agility, range of motion and cardiovascular endurance, challenging balance and coordination to help improve the tasks we do every day. Daily workouts are developed by nationally certified trainers and can be performed at the convenience of participants when they arrive at the facility between three designated blocks of time (5:00-7:00 a.m., 12:00-1:00 p.m, and 5:00-7:00 p.m.). Workouts can be modified based on ability, injuries, age, and other conditions and include bodyweight exercises, field work, slamballs, sleds, kettle bells and other functional fitness equipment.
Youth Sports Performance
Created to help youth maximize their sports performance potential, the Youth Sports Performance Program for ages 6-18 focuses on general athletic conditioning for different age groups. Programming includes conditioning, speed, agility, quickness, balance and age-appropriate strength training. Group team training is available and workouts can be specifically developed based on age and sport.
Personal Training
For clients interested in a more personalized, one on one approach to fitness, the OrthoCarolina Wellness Center offers personal training services. Personal trainers at the Wellness Center are available to work individually with clients to create and implement custom programs tailored to meet client goals.
Wellness Services
Wellness Services help clients work toward healthier lives and the quality of life they deserve. Services are open to the general public and include:
Weight management programs: The OrthoCarolina Wellness Center offers physician-designed, structured programs to better manage weight through weekly weigh-ins and body composition assessments, weekly coaching sessions, and properly engineered foods.
Registered dietitian services: an onsite registered dietitian works with clients to design proper eating plans including sports-specific eating plans and provides educational resources and seminars to teams and parents.
Sports psychology: Sports psychology services are available to help youth overcome the mental challenges of returning to play after an injury and also to help parents who deal with the challenges of having a child hyper-involved in sports.
Health coaching: OrthoCarolina's certified health coach works with clients to better manage stress and medical conditions, work/ life balance, and to integrate fitness and proper nutrition into their daily lives.
Corporate wellness: OrthoCarolina is a national leader in corporate wellness programming and is available to design and manage the wellness programs of local, regional, and national companies.
Sports Physical Therapy
OrthoCarolina's Sports Physical Therapists and athletic trainers are highly trained to assist patients in getting back to their favorite sport or workout routine as quickly as possible after injury or surgery. In addition to standard physical therapy services, sports physical therapy offers individualized programs for return to sport including video analysis of throwing mechanics and/or running mechanics as well as functional testing after ACL (including Y balance testing and vertical jump testing using a force plate). The OrthoCarolina Wellness Center's turf field and full weight room allow staff to evaluate running, cutting, and lifting abilities to ensure athletes are at full performance upon return.
Bridge Program
This special program is designed for patients who are out of insurance-covered physical therapy visits, or who have finished physical therapy and want to safely transition to a regular exercise program. The Bridge Program is also appropriate for active adults who need assistance working on general functional training that will benefit them in their daily lives or jobs, or the athlete seeking to return to play from an injury. Bridge Program components are developed based on individual needs and may include low impact cardiovascular training, posture training, light strength training, gluteus, core and scapular work, and yoga.
Work Conditioning/ FCE
The OrthoCarolina Work Conditioning Program is a key element in return to work protocol for worker's comp patients. With the full array of equipment and space that the Wellness Center offers, work conditioning staff can simulate work conditions and return patients to work as soon as possible.
“The quest for the greatest quality of life means finding balance and maximizing health, which is an important part of what OrthoCarolina does every day,” said Jason Boudrie, Director of Wellness for OrthoCarolina, who has more than 20 years of experience in the health and wellness field. “The OrthoCarolina Wellness Center is dedicated to helping those in our community build the fundamentals of health, be excellent athletes and achieve the goals they set for themselves.”
Ronisha, We have several options for our weight management programs. One is meeting with our onsite Registered Dietitian to work on a customized plan. Our RD is in-network with most major insurance plans. The other is our structured weight loss program, called Ideal Protein, which is a defined eating plan based on a low calorie, low carbohydrate diet, weekly weigh-ins and coaching sessions, where participants lose, on average, 4-5 pounds per week. The cost for Ideal Protein is roughly $90/ week in food costs and coaching, along with an initial startup fee. Our fitness program can either be membership-based or personal training based. Our membership is $119/ month for unlimited group exercise sessions. Personal training starts at $50/ session. Membership is not required to be a personal training client. Email wellness@orthocarolina.com for more information and to schedule a tour.
- OrthoCarolina
November 09, 2017
Thank you Susan! We appreciate the encouragement.
- OrthoCarolina
November 09, 2017
Hello Mary Anne, The adult fitness program is $119/ month for unlimited group sessions led by a nationally certified strength coach. Sessions are available every morning from 5 am- 10 am, 12-1pm, and 5-7pm. The Matthews Wellness Center is the first OrthoCarolina fitness and sports performance center in Charlotte. Additional facilities may be developed in the future. Email wellness@orthocarolina.com for more information and to schedule a tour.
- OrthoCarolina
November 09, 2017
Hey Kathryn, The Wellness Center is not a facility open for general use. We're not set up for members to pay a monthly fee to come in and do their own workouts. Our facility is based on participating in group-based programs, led by a nationally certified strength coach. The membership cost is $119/ month for unlimited group workouts.
- OrthoCarolina
November 09, 2017
Hello Stacey, We have several options for our weight management programs. One is meeting with our onsite Registered Dietitian to work on a customized plan. Our RD is in-network with most major insurance plans. The other is our structured weight loss program, called Ideal Protein, which is a defined eating plan based on a low calorie, low carbohydrate diet, weekly weigh-ins and coaching sessions, where participants lose, on average, 4-5 pounds per week. The cost for Ideal Protein is roughly $90/ week in food costs and coaching, along with an initial startup fee. Our fitness program can either be membership-based or personal training based. Our membership is $119/ month for unlimited group exercise sessions. Personal training starts at $50/ session. Membership is not required to be a personal training client. Email wellness@orthocarolina.com for more information and to schedule a tour.
- OrthoCarolina
November 09, 2017
Hi Faya,The standard cost for our adult fitness or youth sports performance program is $119/ month. Additional participants in the same family can join for $50/ month/ person. Membership allows for unlimited group training sessions. Our personal training starts at $50/ session. Team training is a customized program specific to teams within the same school or organization. Please email wellness@orthocarolina.com for more information or pricing on other wellness offerings.
- OrthoCarolina
November 09, 2017
Marie, To begin a bridge program, simply email wellness@orthocarolina.com to set up a tour and initial intake session and evaluation.
- OrthoCarolina
November 09, 2017
Hi Diana, Our personal trainers can work with you through a treadmill-based Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Therapy program- systematically increasing your time spent walking and increasing the time to claudication (pain/ cramping) in the lower extremities. You will need a physician's release to begin a PAD focused fitness program.
- OrthoCarolina
November 09, 2017
Hi Janet, No, our fitness programs aren't generally covered by either Medicare or private insurance. Depending on your insurance plan, you may be able to submit for reimbursement. Please check your plan and check with your physician to determine if you're able to.
- OrthoCarolina
November 08, 2017
I'm trying to lose weight, and would like to get more information about the diet programs
- Ronisha Black
November 08, 2017
Is this covered by Medicare or insurance?
- Janet Tucker
November 08, 2017
This sounds wonderful. Do you have a PAD therapy program?
- Diana Dwan Poole
November 08, 2017
how to gain access to bridge program?
- Marie Malady
November 08, 2017
How much does it cost?
- Faya L Duncan-Eaden
November 08, 2017
I'm interested in losing weight. I would like to lose at least 15 lbs. what is the payment for your new facility and weight management?
- Stacey L. Strickland
November 08, 2017
Does the Wellness Center have tread mills to walk on? How is the fee schedule set up to use the wellness center?
- Kathryn CoughlinKelley
November 08, 2017
What is the cost adult fitness program? Where are the other locations in Charlotte NC.
- Mary Anne Logan
November 07, 2017
What a fabulous facility you’ve built in Matthews! Not only do athletes have a state of the art rehab facility, you’ve made the Health & Weight & Dietary programs achievable for regular people. Well done!
For acute orthopedic injuries after scheduled clinic and urgent care hours, please utilize the HURT! App, in partnership with OrthoCarolina, for fast free access to orthopedic advice with a response time of ~4 minutes. Download here.
November 09, 2017