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PRODUCED BY:
KEMMIE RYAN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY:
JAMES GUSTIN, IAN MCLEOD, AND KATRINA WITTKAMP
STYLING BY:
THERESA DEMARIA
HAIR & MAKEUP BY:
DORIA DEBARTOLO AND LEANNA ERNEST
SPECIALTY:
Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching, Recovery, Mobility & Physical Therapy
EDUCATION:
Jamie DiPasquale: National Academy of Sports Medicine and PES Performance Enhancement Specialist
Heather McCarthy: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, USTAF Coach, and Certified Functional Training & Movement Coach
AWARDS/HONORS:
McCarthy: Lululemon Ambassador, 5 Years
At The SET (Strength and Endurance Training) in Western Springs, founders Jamie DiPasquale and Heather McCarthy are redefining the art of intelligent training. More than a fitness studio, The SET is a destination for personalized strength, movement, and recovery—where science, precision, and empowerment intersect to create lasting results.
Each session is intentionally designed to help clients move better, feel stronger, and live with greater vitality. “Our approach is holistic,” says McCarthy. “We go beyond workouts to include nutrition, mobility, and recovery—so our clients can truly thrive, not just train.”
The SET’s team of trainers, nutrition coaches, and physical therapists work collaboratively to deliver a comprehensive wellness experience. Their philosophy emphasizes longevity and balance: strength training not only transforms physique but also enhances metabolic health, lowers disease risk, and supports graceful aging. “At The SET,” DiPasquale adds, “every rep is an investment in your future self—a commitment to strength, confidence, and a better quality of life.”
The SET is located at 1150 W. Hillgrove Avenue, in Western Springs, 708-505-3149; website: set.fitness; @heathermac_fit & @jamiedipasquale.
