Alpha Refinery — Men's Performance Medicine
Men's Performance Medicine · Hinsdale

Physician-led performance medicine that finds why your energy and drive dropped, and restores it.

At Alpha Refinery we find the real cause behind your low energy, weak drive, and slower recovery. Instead of guessing where your issues come from, a clinician runs full lab testing across your hormones, metabolism, inflammation, and recovery. From there, your recovery plan is built around what your numbers actually show.


The Private Performance Assessment Includes

Comprehensive labs

Far beyond testosterone

Clinical Director review

Same-day clarity

Your clinical protocol

Built on your data

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Testimonials

What our patients say

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Brad and the team at Alpha Refinery are the best in the industry. Ive been on trt for 9 years and have tried countless doctors. I felt I wasn't being heard and I was inconveniencing them but that all changed when I met Brad and the alpha team. Brad truly listened to my concerns and helped me get my hormones optimized. I would never go to another practice, I trust Alpha and recommended them to anyone I meet looking to get the fuel back in their tank! Very grateful to feel this good at 38 years old and I owe it Brad and the team.

Thomas Burke
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Outstanding knowledge and service compared to two other similar programs I have tried in the past 3 yrs. Strongly recommended to friends

Bill Keeley
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I Highly recommend Alpha Refinery. The staff has been knowledgeable, respectful, and easy to talk to. They genuinely take the time to understand your needs and explain everything in detail so you feel confident moving forward. I started noticing improvements sooner than expected and feel a noticeable difference in my overall well-being and performance. They go above and beyond throughout the entire process. One of the best experiences I've had.

Ryan Mcbride
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Amazing experience!! Felt very comfortable with the staff how professional and courteous they are I would definitely recommend to my friends and family. If your looking to start feeling better check this place out you won't be disappointed

Cory Levine
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Top-notch service. Solid environment, unmatched knowledge, and a welcoming vibe all around. Appreciate you taking care of my guys and hooking them up

Marco Garcia
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Very pleasant experience! Very professional fantastic Office

Michael Oremus
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Great people, great service very discreet and comfortable

Rob Leffler
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Brad and the team has met all my expectations and I look forward to hitting my goal. Thanks

Jim Stevenson
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Everyone at alpha refinery was very kinda and extremely knowledgeable. Very professional environment with complimentary mocktails, the whole experience made me feel relaxed and right at home.

Colin Herbstritt

Individual results vary.

How we work

Here's what we do differently.

Brad Simmons, our Clinical Director, walks you through how Alpha Refinery's physician-led performance medicine works — what we measure, how your protocol gets built, and why this approach finds answers that other clinics miss.

See how Alpha Refinery works
Why nothing has worked

Here's why most traditional solutions fail.

This isn't your fault. The problem is most conventional solutions treat the symptoms rather than what's causing them.

A man standing outside a clinic
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The telehealth app

The app sent you a subscription.

Telehealth platforms test a narrow panel, let an algorithm pick the plan, and put almost no real clinician in front of you, so nearly every man gets the same protocol. You leave with a prescription before anyone has checked your hormones, metabolism, inflammation, or recovery.

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The TRT clinic

The TRT clinics look at one number.

The problem with testosterone-first clinics is they read your testosterone and stop there. They're built for speed, so the metabolism, inflammation, and recovery markers that shape your energy and drive rarely get measured.

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The longevity clinic

The longevity clinics focus on the future.

The problem with full-body scans and advanced technology is they're aimed at lifespan years from now, not the fatigue and fog you're feeling this week. The care is impressive, but it isn't built around the symptom that made you seek the solution.

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The local clinic

The local clinics run a special.

The wellness clinics nearby pull you in with a promotion and the promise of fast relief. But the testing behind it is thin, focused mostly on hormones, and you don't always see the same clinician twice. None of them were wrong about your symptoms. The problem is, they just never looked deep enough to find what was causing them. And this is exactly where we start.

The difference is depth

One marker can't explain why you feel the way you do. The full picture can.

How you feel is never the work of a single hormone. Your energy, drive, and everything else that surrounds it runs on more than one thing working together. So when a clinic checks only your testosterone, they're only looking at one piece of the whole picture. And that's a problem. This is why we check everything that's actually involved.

Most solutions don't check the whole picture
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We check the full picture
The environment

Care delivered in private.

Inside Alpha Refinery · Hinsdale, Illinois

What to expect

Four steps to find the root cause and reclaim your edge.

A precise, physician-led process that uncovers what's actually driving your decline, then resolves it with a protocol built around your numbers.

Comprehensive testing
Step 01

Comprehensive Testing

First we take a simple blood draw and check far more than just testosterone. We look at your hormone levels, your metabolism, the inflammation in your body, and how well you recover. So instead of staring at one number, you finally see the whole picture of what's going on inside you.

Clinical interpretation
Step 02

Clinical Interpretation

Then your clinical director sits down with your results and interprets how they all fit together, the way other solutions never could. So you walk out actually knowing what has been causing you to feel unwell.

Your clinical protocol
Step 03

Your Clinical Protocol

From there we build your clinical protocol, based on your blood work and the symptoms you've been feeling.

Measured and refined
Step 04

Measured & Refined

Your clinical protocol is monitored regularly to track your progress. We pair objective lab results with how you're actually feeling, then review them together each month through a performance dashboard, so the protocol sharpens as the data comes in.

What we measure

The full picture that shows what's causing how you feel.

Hormones

We look well beyond testosterone alone, at the balance of hormones that shapes your energy, your drive, and how you feel from one day to the next.

Metabolism

The markers beneath stubborn weight and stalled energy, where we uncover what's quietly working against you.

Inflammation

The low, silent inflammation that wears on your recovery and your long-term health, long before you'd ever notice it.

Recovery

How fully your body restores itself, so your plan is built around how you're truly doing, not how you're assumed to be.

Start here

Tell us what's going on.

A member of our clinical team will call you privately — usually within the hour — to answer your questions and help you decide if the assessment is right for you.

Private consultation room at Alpha Refinery
If you've already decided

Our physician-led team is ready whenever you are.

You can reserve your Private Performance Assessment below.

Designed for men experiencing low energy, brain fog, performance decline, weight gain, low libido, or recovery issues.

  • 60+ Comprehensive Biomarkers
  • Onsite Testing for Same-Day Results
  • No Waiting Rooms — Private Consult Only
  • Concierge Service in a Luxury Environment
  • Board-Certified Oversight
$497
Private Performance Assessment

The Experts Dedicated to Men's Peak Performance

Years of experience helping men restore energy, performance, and confidence. Applied to every visit.

Wesley Nahm, MD
Medical Director

Wesley Nahm, MD

Brad Simmons, FNP-BC, APRN-FPA
Clinical Director

Brad Simmons, FNP-BC, APRN-FPA

Lisa Bakken, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM
Director of Labs

Lisa Bakken, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM

Who this is for

Built for men who refuse to coast.

Built for men who refuse to coast
If something already changed

You want a real answer

The symptoms got loud enough to stop ignoring, and you're done guessing at them. You want a real answer, kept private, from someone who treats it with the seriousness you do.

  • A clear drop you can't explain away
  • Done with online noise and quick fixes
  • Want a physician-led plan you can trust
If you feel it slipping

You manage your edge

Nothing's broken yet. You just feel the edge wearing down, and you'd rather move on the data now than wait for it to get worse. Your health is an asset, and you manage it like one.

  • High output, high standards, no patience for fluff
  • Trust expertise and discretion over marketing
  • Want insight and control, not guesswork
Patient results

Proof, not promises

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From the moment you walk into Alpha Refinery, the vibe is totally different — it feels more like a cigar lounge than a doctor's office or clinic. It's welcoming, private, and one-on-one. You don't feel like just another number with 10 people waiting behind you. I went in for a screening for prostate/testosterone. Brad and Ron were extremely informative. They really took the time to break everything down in a way that made sense. It's clear they genuinely care about men's health and create a space that's comfortable to talk about it. I love what Alpha Refinery is doing and highly recommend them.

Antonio Perez
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Alpha Refinery has really helped me turn my life around in just a month. I walked in tired, unmotivated, not feeling like myself. From day one the team was professional, thorough, and genuinely caring. After just one month, I'm already seeing progress I couldn't make on my own for years. When Brad went over my results, you could tell he was genuinely happy to see my improvement. This was the right decision for me, and I'm really grateful for the help and support they've given me.

Vinny Valentino
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy has been nothing short of life-changing for me. Prior to treatment I experienced persistent fatigue, low motivation, and decreased mental clarity. Since starting TRT, my energy levels have been restored, mental focus and clarity have noticeably increased, and my mood and motivation have stabilized. I feel physically stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to handle daily responsibilities and long-term goals.

Stephen F.
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It has been a wonderful experience. Alpha Refinery's ambience really makes you feel like a man the first time you walk in, and after the treatments you get your confidence back. I have enjoyed all the staff and thoroughness.

Dominic Dunlap
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The staff is very friendly and the office is just beautiful. Brad makes you feel at ease with the treatment. He is personable yet professional. The treatment works well. I would highly recommend checking it out.

Joe Ciorlieri
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An absolute professionals out here. I would recommend 100% to anyone who wants to be more productive and engaging. Brad and team are so calm and friendly — the moment you enter you feel like you're being taken care of. Thanks to the entire team.

Fardeen Zain
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I visited Alpha Refinery today in Hinsdale. I cannot say how pleased I was with the friendly and professional staff, beautiful decor, and modern clinical equipment. I was given results of my blood test within 30 minutes. I did not feel pressured to sign up immediately. I was told prices upfront and given the opportunity to consider my options. I would highly recommend Alpha Refinery.

Gary Gruenewald
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I'm 56 and I've been to other men's health clinics that either feel way too clinical or lean too heavy into the "bro" vibe. Alpha Refinery is completely different. The team actually wanted to talk with me — not just run me through a checklist. My GP usually just tells me to "eat healthy and exercise," but here I was given real solutions, clear guidance, and a plan that makes sense for me.

Paul Connolly
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Alpha Refinery has been the best place I've been to so far. The team there is extremely welcoming. Can't recommend this place enough for anyone looking for a better quality of life when it comes to men's health.

DaBasementModeler
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Everyone at Alpha has been wonderful to work with. They explain every service and follow up after any service. From the services I have had, all have been successful. I would highly recommend them.

John Lizon
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A highly chic ambience with a high-class cigar lounge quality, balanced by a first-in-class staff guaranteed to give you a great experience.

Toma Kpandeyenge
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I can't say enough positive things about Alpha Refinery in Hinsdale, IL. As a male in my mid-50s the numbers and results don't lie. Four weeks into TRT, I gained 4 pounds of muscle mass and lost 2.5% of my body fat. My T levels went from low 200s to 850 in the first month. My energy levels are through the roof. Very highly recommended.

Sean Reeves

Individual results vary.

Common questions

Your most frequent questions, answered honestly.

Probably not the whole story. It's easy to blame lower energy, slower recovery, or a dip in drive on age and leave it at that. But changes like these usually have a real cause underneath, and age is only one piece of it. We run deeper testing to find what's actually driving the change, so you get a straight answer instead of a guess.

Most of those models lead with testosterone first and fit you into a standard plan. We work the other way around. We start with your labs and a clinician, then build the plan around what your results actually show. There's no algorithm writing your prescription and no subscription you're locked into.

It begins with comprehensive lab work, much broader than a basic testosterone check. Your clinical director then reads those results with you and explains, in plain language, what's going on in your body. From there you get a clinical protocol built around what your numbers actually show.

Not unless your testing points that way. Testosterone is one marker among many, and treating it alone can hide the real problem. We look at your hormones, metabolic health, and recovery markers together, then build a plan that fits your results.

Very. Care happens in a quiet, concierge setting built for men who would rather keep their health to themselves. Your appointments, your results, and your plan stay between you and your clinician.

Far more than testosterone. We help men optimize hormones, weight, energy, sexual performance, recovery, body composition, hair health, and longevity through personalized treatment plans. Our services include TRT, medical weight loss, peptides, PRP hair restoration, shockwave therapy, IV therapy, advanced lab testing, VO₂ Max testing, and the Alpha 360™ Performance & Longevity Assessment.

You'll feel it, and you'll be able to prove it. We don't assume progress, we measure it. Ongoing lab work shows what's changing beneath the surface, so you can see your results in real numbers right alongside how you feel day to day.

12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 350
Hinsdale, IL 60521

[email protected] (630) 756-5088
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