Kachmann Mind Body Institute
Medical Director Rudy Kachmann M.D.

The Kachmann Mind Body Institute is dedicated to helping individuals maintain a healthy lifestyle through a wide variety of programs designed to reconnect the mind and body.

The institute was co-founded by Dr. Rudy Kachmann, M.D., Medical Director and a practicing neurosurgeon for nearly four decades, and partner Kelly Metzger, President & Chief Executive Officer, an expert in the fitness industry for over 14 years. Comprising a dedicated staff of office personnel, yoga teachers, fitness instructors, and personal trainers, the Kachmann Mind Body Institute is a unique resource for individuals who are seeking to achieve a common sense approach to better overall health, happiness and longevity.

Dr. Kachmann observes that the typical approach to medicine today is centered on technology, with x-rays, CAT scans, and MRI’s serving as the primary basis for diagnoses that often lead to surgical solutions. It is an approach to healing that does not account for the incredible power the mind has over a person’s well being.

“We are dedicated to bringing wellness to the community,” states Dr. Kachmann. “I believe that the vast majority of people who go to a doctor are actually in need of a coach. It is interesting that the Latin origin of the word “doctor” means “teacher,” and that is what we strive to do; teach people how to be healthy.”

"Not only are we interested in helping build a healthy immune system but we are interested in helping build a healthy mind," says Kelly Metzger. "We help individuals understand how the mind and body are interconnected and how they function as a whole."

Stress is a major contributor to a wide range of ailments that manifest themselves through the body. Clinical studies have shown that mind body techniques can reduce stress and effectively enhance a person’s health. Programs at the Kachmann Mind Body Institute encourage stress reduction by focusing on proper nutrition, exercise, relaxation, meditation, creative expression and social connections.

Often, medical patients utilize the services of the Kachmann Mind Body Institute to supplement their conventional treatment. This has the added benefit of significantly reducing health care costs at a time when specialty care in the medical community has become the prevailing mode of treatment.

With two locations in the Fort Wayne area, downtown and at the Lutheran Medical Park, the Kachmann Mind Body Institute is easily accessible to individuals in Fort Wayne and surrounding communities. Programs, workshops and lecture series are also extremely affordable thanks to Co Founders Kelly Metzger and Dr. Rudy Kachmann’s commitment to thier message rather than maximizing profit margins.

Kachmann Mind Body Institute Programs

Yoga Programs

• All Levels Yoga
• Anusara Inspired Yoga
• Community Yoga Day
• Core Yoga
• 5 Elements Yoga
• Gentle Restorative
• Meditation
• Mommy & Me Yoga
• Partners Yoga
• Prenatal Yoga
• Private Yoga Sessions
• Theraputic Yoga
• Vinyasa Flow
• Yoga for Kids
• Yoga Basics
• Yoga For Breast Cancer Recovery
• Yoga For The Heart

Group Fitness Programs

• AB Blaster
• Cardio Pump
• Kick Boxing
• Pilates
• PiYo
• Pump
• Strengthen & Stretch
• Tai Chi Fundamentals
• TurboKick
• Zumba Fitness

Personal Fitness Training

• Private Personal Training Sessions
• Group Personal Training Sessions
• Onsite Personal Training
• Fitness Assessment
• Cardiovascular Risk profile
• Body Composition & Measurements
• General Dietary Advice
• Nutritional Analysis, education, & Support
• Online Tracker
• Before & After Photos
• Trip To The Grocery
• Home Gym Set Up

Weight Management

• Dr. Kachmann's 12 Week Weight Loss Program
• Dr. Kachmann's Weight Loss for Life

Corporate Wellness Programs

• Health Screenings/HRA
• Group Exercise & Fitness
• Weight Management
• Personal Fitness Training
• Meditation/Relaxation
• Yoga Programs
• Holistic Pain Management
• Smoking Cessation
• Cancer Recovery Programs
• Cardiac Wellness Programs
• Gym Setup & Equipment Sales

Dr. Rudy Kachmann Lecture Series

• Stress and Money
• The Secret of the Non-Diet
• Mind Body Programs
• How to Improve Longevity
• Holistic Pain Management
• Eastern Healing
• Stress Reduction, Stress Index
• Mind Your Body Mend Your Health
• The Cancer Mind Body Connection
• Chronic Pain Prevention and Treatment
• Music Art and Laughter for Healing and Stress Reduction
• The Power of Positive Thinking