At 1 Degree Performance and Longevity in Jacksonville, Illinois, we focus on helping you feel better, move with purpose, and live in alignment with your full potential.
We believe healing is most effective when it blends advanced science with compassionate care. That is why we combine proven therapies, cutting edge recovery tools, and a team that sees you as a whole person. Whether you are working through pain, stress, or seeking to elevate your performance, we tailor each experience to fit your goals and needs.
Our space is designed to make health feel approachable, powerful, and lasting. With services that support both body and mind, we are committed to creating real results. Here, wellness is not a trend. It is a long term investment in the quality of your life.
Clinic Director
Director of Mental Health
Licensed Massage Therapist
Office Manager
Dr. Justin Hamel is a Doctor of Chiropractic and a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic. He also holds a master’s degree in sports science and rehabilitation. For more than 15 years his practice has focused on manual and regenerative medicine, helping patients work through pain and injuries and get back to the activities they care about.
In 2024, Justin and Clara purchased MELT Infrared Sauna in Jacksonville and rebuilt it as 1 Degree Performance and Longevity, a multidisciplinary clinic that now sits on the downtown square.
Clara Hamel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Her work centers on anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and trauma, and on the connection between mental and physical health.
Clara has completed extensive coursework in integrative mental health care and functional nutrition, which shapes the whole-person approach you will find at 1 Degree.