Founder’s Story
In 2020, I became seriously ill with a bacterial infection that sent me to the emergency room with colitis. What followed was months of leaky gut, chronic pain, chronic inflammation, and relentless fatigue. The doctors offered prescriptions, but no real solutions—and I knew I didn’t want to spend my life dependent on medication.
Instead, I turned to holistic wellness. I studied, experimented, and slowly rebuilt my health through contrast therapy, red light, hyperbaric oxygen, nutrition, and a toxin-free lifestyle. I not only recovered—I regained a vitality I thought I had lost forever.
That journey lit a fire in me. My dream became clear: to bring these same tools of recovery and longevity to the community I love—Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park. HEAL is the realization of that dream: a place where people can find hope, strength, and a path to living stronger… longer.
— Jam Alker, Founder & CEO
About HEAL Wellness + Longevity
At HEAL, our mission is to help people live stronger, longer. We focus on longevity by combining evidence-based wellness protocols with a toxin-free environment designed to support recovery, resilience, and vitality. Our goal is not simply to help clients feel better in the moment, but to give them tools to optimize health for decades to come.
Who We Are
HEAL – The Center for Wellness & Longevity is a first-of-its-kind wellness and biohacking facility in Forest Park. Our center provides access to therapies that promote circulation, cellular repair, nervous system balance, and long-term performance.
We offer:
Thermal Contrast Therapy Suites with full-spectrum infrared saunas, precision-cooled cold plunges, and toxin-free rainfall showers
Red Light / PEMF Fusion Therapy for cellular rejuvenation, circulation, and collagen stimulation
Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber (HBOC) for enhanced oxygenation and cellular repair
IV Drip Therapy & Nutritional Supplementation to optimize hydration and metabolic function
Curated Biohacking Gear to extend the benefits beyond the center
Personalized Wellness Plans to guide our guests in building long-term health strategies
Our Toxin-Free Commitment
Longevity requires more than advanced therapies—it requires a safe environment free from harmful chemicals. At HEAL, we make all of our cleaners in-house using toxin-free formulations. Every surface, towel, and shower product is selected or created to ensure that nothing disrupts the body’s natural healing processes.
Rainfall showers are filtered to remove chlorine, fluoride, pesticides, and heavy metals.
Towels are 100% organic cotton, washed in non-toxic detergents.
Facility cleaners are all produced in-house and free of toxic chemicals.
HEAL is more than a wellness center—it is a toxin-free ecosystem dedicated to helping your body repair and thrive.
Our Longevity Philosophy
We believe that modern medicine excels at treating emergencies, but is not designed to optimize daily health or extend healthspan. At HEAL, we focus on prevention, recovery, and performance:
Circulation & Oxygenation for heart and vascular health
Inflammation Control for joint, muscle, and long-term resilience
Nervous System Balance to reduce stress and improve sleep quality
Cellular Repair to slow the effects of aging
Daily Optimization to keep you performing at your best—physically and mentally
Everything we offer is rooted in the core belief of longevity: with the right tools and environment, you can feel like you’re 30, even when you’re 80.
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JAM ALKER
FOUNDER
Jam Alker is a former rock musician turned entrepreneur, investor, and wellness advocate whose personal journey from addiction to peak performance inspired the creation of HEAL Wellness + Longevity. Drawing from decades of transformation, he built HEAL as a space for others to recover, reset, and rise in mind, body, and spirit.
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ADELA LUDENA
GENERAL MANAGER
Born in Guatemala, Adela Ludena has always had a deep passion for health, wellness, and helping others feel their best. With a kind heart and a caring spirit, she brings both warmth and leadership to her role as General Manager at HEAL. After years of thriving in the retail world, she’s now excited to bring cutting-edge wellness to the suburbs of Chicago and help others live stronger, longer.
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Judy Seals
Medical Director
Judy Seals is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She has a strong interest in women’s health and mental health and specializes in hormone replacement therapy (HRT), thyroid optimization, weight loss, and preventive care/health optimization, helping patients feel like themselves again and thrive at every stage of life.
Judy completed advanced HRT training through WorldLink Medical and HRT University and is pursuing Menopause Society (formerly NAMS) Certification. She also holds certification in Ketamine Medical Provider Training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baylor University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Rush University, bringing over 20 years of diverse nurse practitioner experience in cardiology, plastic surgery, retail health, regenerative medicine, and integrative health. These roles shaped her passion for a functional, patient-focused approach that blends medical expertise with lifestyle guidance in nutrition, stress, sleep, and movement.
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Dr Ray Bisevac
Clinical Director
Naturopathic Doctor, ABAAHP, FAARFM
Dr. Ray Bisevac is board certified in Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional medicine and is a Fellow of The American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.
He’s been praised by many practitioners for the rare clarity he brings to difficult subjects and for his practical approach to challenging cases.
Dr. Ray has amassed extensive knowledge over the course of his 30 years of clinical experience. In addition to functional medicine, his wide-ranging educational background includes Psychology, Philosophy, Theology, Journalism, Music, Track-and-Field, Sport Sciences, and notably, Andragogy, the art of teaching adults. This combination gives Dr. Ray a unique approach to understanding the many health challenges seen in his clinic and by the many practitioners whom he counsels.
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COREY MCNAMARA
Chief Marketing Officer
As Chief Marketing Officer of HEAL Wellness + Longevity, Corey McNamara brings a passion for storytelling, strategy, and unforgettable hospitality. With experience spanning Fortune 50 brands to local startups, he blends big-picture thinking with human-centered marketing that inspires action. Corey believes every person is just a few good questions away from being fascinating, and he brings that curiosity and compassion to building a brand that helps people live stronger, longer.
We proudly serve The Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park community. Our members include athletes, professionals, and health enthusiasts seeking to extend vitality, manage stress, and invest in their long-term health.
At HEAL, every detail—from the treatments and services we offer to the cleaners we produce and use—is designed with one purpose: to extend your healthspan and enhance your quality of life.
HEAL is where wellness meets longevity—safely, effectively, and toxin-free.
LIVE STRONGER LONGER