ARK Wellness is dedicated to harnessing the power of exercise to foster lifelong health.
Exercise is the most potent medicine to prevent or change the course of chronic disease. Our physical therapists empower you with expert knowledge, evidenced-based training, and holistic empathetic care. We are a licensed provider of the award-winning ONERO™ program for osteoporosis.
Services
Individual Fitness
For teens and adults seeking an expert to create an individualized exercise program to improve strength, balance, flexibility, stamina. Catered to your needs and goals.
Exercise for Chronic Disease
For adults with chronic health conditions - individualized training and education to safely build strength and lean muscle mass, optimize cardiovascular fitness.
ONERO™ Small Group Training
ONERO™ small group training: safe, evidenced-based, and supervised. Strength, impact, and balance training to build strength, prevent bone loss, avoid falls and fractures.
Parkinson’s Exercise
For those living with Parkinson's Disease: individualized training in balance, strength, mobility, high intensity exercise - to slow disease progression and optimize health.
ONERO™
The osteoporosis statistics are staggering. 1 in 2 women over 50 will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Falls with fractures are the leading cause of disability and death among women with osteoporosis.
The ONERO™ program is the culmination of a decade of research and clinical application in osteoporosis to combat bone density decline. ONERO™ offers a safe and effective exercise training program to create bone resilience – by shaping bone architecture, improving muscle strength, and preventing falls.
Meet Rob & Alison
Dr. Rob Kennedy’s work with a wide range of patients has sparked a deep passion for lifestyle education and using exercise to turn the tide on conditions that impair health. He takes a holistic approach, helping clients boost their fitness while preventing—or even reversing—the effects of chronic disease.
Rob is an accredited ONERO™ provider, a certified conditioning coach, and a certified wound care specialist. He loves sharing his vast knowledge through talks at local colleges, clinics, and hospitals. He offers fitness consultations and coaching for teens and adults, wound care support for clinicians, and educational sessions for the community.
Rob earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northwestern University.
Dr. Alison Kennedy brings her passion and expertise to ARK Wellness, supporting women with osteoporosis and osteopenia in building strength, improving bone health, and preventing falls and fractures. She’s proud to be the first accredited ONERO™ practitioner in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Alison also works closely with people living with Parkinson’s Disease, offering care that blends proven techniques with genuine compassion to support independence and well-being. She offers private pay services for those wanting additional care beyond what is covered by insurance.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northwestern University.
Locations
Individual sessions offered in our studio
Coming in May 2026! Private and semi-private sessions offered in our new space in downtown Warrenville.
3S230 Warren Ave, Suite B1 (lower level)
Warrenville, IL 60555
ONERO™ group classes
Current location: Village Green Church, 200 S. Lambert Rd, Glen Ellyn.
New location, beginning May 18, 2026:
3S230 Warren Ave, Suite B1 (lower level).
Warrenville, IL 60555
FAQs
Do you take insurance?
ARK Wellness offers private pay wellness, fitness, group training, and consultative services only. During our initial meeting, if we determine that you may qualify for medically necessary physical therapy services to be reimbursed by Medicare (or another insurance), we will communicate that to you!
What types of clients do you work with?
Adults with osteoporosis and osteopenia, chronic health conditions, or just new to exercise – who are seeking an expert to guide them through a safe, evidenced-based, and supervised program to improve strength, stamina, balance, fitness.
Where are you located?
As of May 18, 2026, all sessions will be at our new location: 3S230 Warren Ave, Suite B1. Warrenville, IL 60555. This is the lower level of the building at the corner of Warren Ave and Manning Ave. Please enter through the BACK of the building using the door marked “B1” (to the left of the white garage door). Our space is not accessible through the hair salon.
What is ONERO™?
ONERO™ is a supervised exercise program for osteoporosis, to improve bone density, improve muscle strength, and prevent falls.
Where are the ONERO™ group classes for osteoporosis?
All ONERO™ classes will take place at our Warrenville location, as of May 18, 2026. Contact us to learn more about the classes and to set up an initial onboarding session. More information about the ONERO™ program for osteoporosis can be found here.
What is your cash rate?
$150 (60-minute initial ONERO™ assessment + onboarding session). This appointment is required before beginning group classes.
$35 (1 individual ONERO™ class).
$300 (Pack of 10 ONERO™ classes).
Please email for rates for private and semi-private sessions.
We'd love to work with you.
202.257.5289
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