The Summa Wellness Institute is an exclusive, medically-based fitness facility located in Hudson, Ohio. Unlike other fitness centers, SWI caters to a strictly adult clientele, integrating medical science with educational programs to ensure our members receive the utmost in fitness care available in the area. At SWI we aim to provide you with a stress free experience every time you enter the spacious, gracious and exclusive atmosphere that we have to offer. Here are just a few of the thing you can expect to find at SWI:

• Over one hundred pieces of equipment including Precor, Magnum, Keiser and Free Motion
   
  
• Large Natatorium featuring a 25 meter, five lane lap pool and a warm water therapy pool, accompanied by a relaxing grotto whirlpool under a rocky waterfall
   
  
• Over 60 exercise classes per week in two fully equipped studios and a separate Keiser M3 cycling studio)
   
  

We have a variety of adult-only memberships to suit your needs. In addition to all of the health benefits a membership at SWI provides, your membership entitles you to: complimentary locker room amenities such as toothbrushes, razors, deodorants, shampoo, conditioner and body wash; programmable lockers; conference room rentals; member only specials at the Falling Waters Spa; and drop-off and pick-up dry cleaning service. Stop in for a tour and pricing information,

Clinical Programming
Group Exercise
Personal Training
Aquatics
Assessment

Clinical Programming

As a medically-based fitness facility, Summa Wellness Institute is dedicated to meeting the needs of all our members. Whether you have an injury, illness or chronic condition, the staff at Summa Wellness Institute will strive to help you improve and maintain your health and well-being.
 
In addition to working in conjunction with your personal team of healthcare professionals, Summa Wellness Institute offers programs and classes in a number of clinical areas. Whether your goal is to prevent disease or alleviate the symptoms and discomfort associated with a medical condition, look to the professionals at Summa Wellness Institute to help meet your needs.
 
Summa Wellness Institute hosts lectures, workshops and screenings in conjunction with many local professionals. Recent and upcoming topics include:

• vision screenings
• stress reduction
• nutrition and healthy cooking
• heart health
• stroke recovery
• Fibromyalgia
• posture screening

Cardiac Rehab Phase IV
Bone Builders
Exercise for Weight Loss

Group Exercise

The Group Exercise program at The Summa Wellness Institute is developed to provide a variety of exercise options to keep members interested and motivated to stick to a program. The instructors provide exceptional guidance and high-energy motivation to the members utilizing exercises that incorporate a variety of teaching methods.
 
Group Exercise classes are offered in two studios, cycling studio, and two pool areas and are designed to include all fitness levels and modes of cardiovascular, muscular, and flexibility training. We offer over 60 classes per week varying classes.
 
Examples include Yoga, Step, Toning, BOSU, Low Impact, Cycling, ZUMBA, and Water Workout.
 
Download the Group Studio Exercise Schedule

Personal Training

Personal training helps create personalized programs that are practical, efficient, safe, and successful. Personal training can also be available to accommodate individuals with chronic health problems, or those seeking more rigorous training, such as athletes, body builders, and high level exercisers.
 
Personal trainers design specific programs for a variety of individuals including adults, athletes, and those with special needs or interests. Some individuals have a specific goal such as weight loss, increase endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, energy, and motivation which can be accomplished by using a personal trainer. Having a personal trainer can assist a person making that first step, as well as adding variety, motivation, and personal attention to an individual plan.

Aquatics

Aquatic exercise is a perfect way to exercise for people of all ages and physical ability. Aquatic exercise is a low impact exercise which makes it great for people pain or weight issues. The water can provide a total body workout and can be a great way to improve general strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. The resistance of the water helps stimulate circulation to the muscles.
 
Swimming is a very effective form of exercise, depending on your weight, you could burn an average of 250-520 calories in a half an hour of swimming. Water Aerobics can burn between 400 and 500 calories in one hour.
 
Aquatic aerobics and swimming are a great way to cross-train and diversify your workout. The best part is that you can work at your own pace.
 
Download the Aquatics Schedule

Assessment

The fitness assessment includes testing the five components of physical fitness: aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. The test is conducted by a degreed exercise physiologist and takes about forty-five minutes. This evaluation can give members a general understanding of where their fitness levels are at the start of their program. With the results of the test and the member’s special needs and goals, a exercise program is designed.
 
Prior to scheduling your fitness assessment, each member is required to fill out the following paperwork:

• Health History Questionnaire
• Possible Physician Consent form
• Wellness Survey
• Lipid Profile

 

 

Located in the Summa Wellness Institute, Falling Waters Spa is proud to offer all natural products with no artificial coloring or fragrances and no harsh chemicals. Our philosophy at FWS is to offer unparalleled service to our guest. We want you to be informed and choose what is best for your health, inside and out. Falling Waters Spa is the natural choice for organic skin care, massage therapy, nail care and cosmetics.

 
We will be adding information on Special Events as we plan them. Please check back often.

Summa’s Center for Sports Health
Summa Rehab Services

Summa’s Center for Sports Health

Summa’s Center for Sports Health is recognized in Greater Akron as the premier resource choice for sports health issues. We provide the highest professionalism within a complete continuum of sports health care.
 
A major component of the continuum of sports health care that we offer to the community is injury prevention and improved performance.
 
Our Sports Performance area at the Summa Wellness Institute provides resources for the community and athletes of all ages and skill levels to train and improve their athletic abilities, as well as, working towards injury prevention.
 
The programs, established on the findings of evidence-based medicine, are provided by licensed athletic trainers, physical therapists and exercise physiologists. We believe that everyone has individual needs, strengths and weaknesses that need addressing. We also encourage small group training to allow for a more individualized approach and progression.
 

We currently have programs in the following areas:

GOLF:
 
Golf Performance Program includes: A computerized golf swing analysis; strength, balance, flexibility and posture assessment; 10 individualized exercise sessions; exercise equipment needed to train at home.  Download Flyer
 
Golf Swing Video Analysis included: A computerized golf swing analysis; strength, balance, flexibility and posture assessment.  Download Flyer
 
Golf Clinic: Golf clinics are held at various times throughout the year. These are 90 minutes in length and review the common injuries in golf, injury prevention, posture and strength for golf. Exercise equipment is included to train at home.  Download Flyer
 
Team Golf Program: This is a six- week golf program for high school golf teams that meets weekly. The team will train together. The training includes strength, flexibility, balance and posture specific to golf. Exercise equipment is included to train at home.  Download Flyer
 
PROGRAMS FOR RUNNERS:
 
Water Cross Training Program: The goal is to improve athletic performance while reducing the likelihood of overuse injuries sustained by runners. Exercises will help develop speed and power, as well as improve cardiovascular conditioning without the stress to the legs.  Download Flyer
 
PROGRAMS FOR ALL ATHLETES:
 
Get Vertical, Improved Speed and Prevent Injuries Program Includes: Pre/post testing; 12 training sessions including plyometrics, speed, agility, flexibility, balance and strengthening exercises; concentration on technique.  Download Flyer
 

Summa Rehab Services
 
Summa’s Rehabilitation Services at Western Reserve offers outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy and has access to one of the largest warm water pools in the area. Our therapists have over 80 years of combined experience, and specialize in orthopedic and neurologic therapy. The patients of Summa’s rehab services not only have access to the equipment located inside the clinic but also to the wide variety of equipment that is located inside the Summa Wellness Institute. See list of services below.

• Aquatic Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Sports Health
• Speech Therapy

Please contact us at 330 655-8070 for more information or to make an appointment.