

Ascend Fitness Studio
Ascend Fitness Studio, located in Westmont, Illinois, is dedicated to helping individuals overcome injuries and muscle dysfunction through a combination of unique manual therapies and personalized exercise programs. Their comprehensive approach includes Musculoskeletal Therapy, which utilizes techniques such as Muscle Activation Technique (MAT®), Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), SomaTherapy, SomaTraining, and ELDOA to diagnose and treat pain and dysfunction.
In addition to manual therapies, Ascend offers personal training, yoga, Tai Chi, and nutrition counseling to support clients in achieving their health and fitness goals.
The studio is a partnership between Andrew Anderson and Chad Koch, both highly trained professionals with extensive experience in the rehabilitation and fitness fields.
Andrew Anderson is a Certified ELDOA Trainer, SomaTherapist, Master Level Certified Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Resistance Training Specialist, and Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist with 15 years of experience.
Chad Koch is a lifelong athlete certified in ELDOA, SomaTherapy, MAT, and MET, with a background in teaching Tae Kwon Do, yoga, and Tai Chi.
Together, they provide a multidimensional approach to healing and strengthening the body, mind, and spirit, helping clients of all ages improve strength, mobility, and functional fitness while being free from pain.
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