Chiropractor aims to promote healthy living at new Lower Burrell location

Chiropractor Seth Hornack believes that to age well, one must live well.

And he plans to continue to spread that message in the community with his new practice, the Healthy U Factory at 2869 Leechburg Road in Lower Burrell, which is expected to open by Sept. 1.

“I had a vision on what I felt like perfect health would be, and I feel this whole complex is going to bring total wellness to the region,” Hornack said.

Hornack, 45, of Plum currently owns Hornack Health Center, a chiropractic facility in Lower Burrell. He has been in health care for about 19 years and said he has served more than 120,000 patients.

Hornack grew up in Lower Burrell and played multiple sports.

“I was always really into sports. I played football at the University of Pittsburgh and was really into taking care of my body with nutrition, exercise and therapy,” he said, discussing what got him into fitness and health care.

When clients enter the Healthy U Factory — which is still under construction — they will be greeted with a smoothie, juice and organic coffee bar, an all-natural, hand-rolled ice cream station and Hornack’s chiropractic office.

“We’ll also have healthy beverages, snacks and protein bars, too,” he said.

It also features hot and cold bathtubs for muscle and joint therapy; oxygen jacuzzi tubs; infrared saunas; steam rooms; float tanks; massage chairs; traction tables; and red light, vibration, compression and hyperbaric therapies, Hornack said.

The lower level of the facility will be a full-body, “explosive sports training” area, Hornack said, with an 11-station guided exercise circuit for athletes.

“Our motto is: Run like a cheetah, jump like a kangaroo,” he said.

One of Hornack’s clients, Rob Gaydosh of Bell Township, said he has seen the results from Hornack firsthand through his son, also named Robert. Gaydosh said his family has been with Hornack for the past couple of years.

Robert played flag football, and after five weeks of working with Hornack, was able to run much faster than he did previously. There was another instance where Hornack worked with Robert and used red light therapy to quickly alleviate pain from an injury.

“It’s pretty crazy what (Hornack’s) doing,” Gaydosh said. “I’d recommend him to any parent with an athlete or young athlete.”

Operating hours have yet to be determined, Hornack said. The facility will offer some sort of membership subscription and individually scheduled sessions, but those details are still in the works.

Hornack said he studied functional medicine and worked at The Medicine Shoppe in Oakmont for 10 years under the direction of pharmacist Joe DiMatteo. He opened his practice in June 2005 “and just had a bigger vision of health.”

The Healthy U Factory has been a dream come true, he said, because it has been a concept of his for a couple of years. The facility plays off different “U” meanings, such as Spine U for spinal care, Recovery U for recovery training and Float U for float tanks.

“A university is associated with education. … I want to teach people how to have a healthier life,” Hornack said.

But Hornack said the “U” also has another meaning — “you,” for people to improve themselves through diet, supplements, exercise or mental and spiritual aspects of health.

“I really want the best for every person I see,” he said.