about us

About Us

You are never alone with the girls at Benchmark Atlantic Healthcare. They are there to “hold you up” and be at your side.

For 16 years Benchmark has been serving their community with intimate healthcare products and fitting services. They provide medical garments, such as bras, breast forms and lymphedema compression garments following breast cancer surgery, during treatments and beyond. In addition, they fit and provide compression garments for men and women with swelling and vein insufficiencies of the legs.

This is done by appointment in a peaceful, private, pretty setting by a professional staff and Certified Fitters in an Accredited Patient Care Facility located in McHenry, Illinois.

OUR TEAM

“I truly feel it is an honor and privilege to serve the residents and healthcare professionals of our community in this way and to work with the wonderful women here at Benchmark!”

Cathy Boll

President
ABC & BOC Board Certified Mastectomy Fitter 

Cathy owns and operates Benchmark Atlantic Healthcare, Inc.

She is a graduate of Western Michigan University. In 2005, she earned both, Board Certification as a Mastectomy Fitter by the Board of Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (BOC) and a Registered Mastectomy Fitter with the American Board of Certification of Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC). She also has been trained and certified as a Compression Therapy Advanced Fitter through the leading manufacturers of compression garments.

“Women deserve an environment that is peaceful, calming, private and pretty, while being professionally fitted for their bras, breast forms and lymphedema garments following breast cancer surgery. As it is, also so, for the men and women who need our assistance in being sized and fitted in compression therapy for their legs. I truly feel it is an honor and privilege to serve the residents and healthcare professionals of our community in this way and to work with the wonderful women here at Benchmark!  There is a sisterhood out there that will take you in…”

“I love sharing my personal breast cancer journey, and providing support to all the women with whom I work.” 

Marcia Kennelly

Certified Breast Care Fitter

Marcia has been on staff with Benchmark Atlantic since 2005.

She also has had 7 years of former work experience at an Orthotic and Prosthetic Facility. She is a 24 year breast cancer survivor and co-founder of the former 15 year-running Barrington Area Y-ME Open Door Support Group. The Y-ME mission of ensuring that “no one faces breast cancer alone” is a personal goal for Marcia that had been met through her involvement with Y-ME, and now with her work at Benchmark Atlantic.

Through the years she has established relationships with many of her clients who have found her to be trusting, compassionate, reliable and experienced in her knowledge of post-surgery breast care. They “want Marcia”! She has successfully completed her breast care fitting certifications and has had 12 years of hands-on professional experience and was the first to come on board at Benchmark. You’ve found a friend when you meet Marcia.

“I love sharing my personal breast cancer journey, and providing support to all the women I work with. We have truly amazing products that make every woman feel whole again. I sincerely believe that feeling pretty is a part of healing.”

“It is such an honor to help other women going through similar situations as I had.”

Claudia Ovington

Certified Breast Care Fitter

Claudia had managed a medical office for 20 years before her breast cancer diagnosis.

Claudia was first a client at Benchmark’s and then became a staff member in 2013. Following surgery and treatment, she was frustrated with how her under garments were fitting and missed activities because she felt uncomfortable. Then she found Benchmark and was “pleasantly surprised at how quiet, beautiful and relaxing the shop was.” She met with Marcia, her Certified Fitter and found the perfect solution and immediately gained back her confidence. She was so impressed she asked for a job.

Because of her enthusiasm and love for life she has been a joy to our clients as well as our staff. She has successfully completed her breast care fitting certifications. And Claudia seems to know just about everyone in town!

“It is such an honor to help other women going through similar situations as I had.”

“We encourage women to be their own advocate and to take care of themselves.”

Mary Levey

Receptionist / Liaison

Mary worked as a flight attendant for 30 years and retired in 2009.

Only a few days later she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After her surgery Mary was a client of Benchmark’s and soon afterwards she became our Receptionist and the Liason between our clients and healthcare professionals.

Mary’s smile is most likely the first that you will be greeted with as you come in our door. Her presence is a light and she treats everyone that comes through our door or calls our office as if they are the only one that matters at that moment.

“We encourage women to be their own advocate and to take care of themselves. You must nurture the nurturer!”

“I strive to assist patients with their healthcare claims and ease their worries when they should be concentrating on the healing process.”

Lisa Hauser

Medical Billing Specialist

Lisa joined Benchmark Atlantic in 2010 after completing her Medical Billing Certificate Program.

This training combined with her experience in administrative assistance and customer service complimented by her exceptionally competent and professional personality traits, makes Lisa the ideal person to be handling the insurance end of the business for our clients. You are lucky when you have Lisa on your side!

“I enjoy working as a Medical Billing Specialist for Benchmark, knowing that I can help clients navigate through the difficulties of the health insurance billing process. I strive to assist patients with their healthcare claims and ease their worries when they should be concentrating on the healing process.”

“I love being a part of the healing process and how our environment, products and customer service help our customers to feel good about themselves.”

Holly Brown

MA, Office Manager
BOC Board Certified Mastectomy Fitter

Holly has her Masters Degree in Community Counseling. She has worked as a clinical therapist and caseworker for over 10 years.

She is an incredible single mom of her 14 year old son and 5 year old foster son. Holly says she was so inspired by the work and business that Benchmark Atlantic Healthcare provided, she wanted to pursue this as a career for herself. Holly joined Benchmark Atlantic in 2014.

In 2016 she earned her Board Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics as a Mastectomy Fitter. She also has been trained and certified as a Compression Therapy Fitter. Holly has most recently been trained and certified in the new and latest scanning-technology for the custom breast prosthesis that we are excited to now be offering at Benchmark.

With Holly’s cheerful disposition paired with her strengths in detail, follow through, compassionate people skills and professionalism she is the perfect fit as the Office Manager of Benchmark.

“This has been the most amazing and inspiring work environment I have ever encountered. I love being a part of the healing process and how our environment, products and customer service help our customers to feel good about themselves.”

OUR Qualifications

ABC Accredited Facility

Benchmark Atlantic Healthcare has received a 100% Compliance Score for 2018 as a Nationally Accredited Patient Care Facility with the American Board of Orthotics & Prosthetics. Benchmark Atlantic has been awarded accreditation since 2004. We are measured against the most rigorous standards in the profession. This results in us being even more committed and qualified to provide our client’s with the best care possible.

BOC Certified Practitioner

Benchmark Atlantic’s qualified staff hold individual mastectomy fitter certifications with both the American Board of Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) and the Board of Certification (BOC). These are the two most recognized credentialing agencies in this field.

AABCP Member

To stay current and well educated on this ever changing industry, Benchmark Atlantic Healthcare is a Corporate Member of The American Association of Breast Care Professionals, a national professional organization that strives to unite all breast care professionals, vendors, manufacturers and retailers under one organization. The AABCP’s mission focuses on the provision of accurate aggregated information and legislative advocacy for the Breast Care Industry.

BENCHMARK ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE

 

5407 BULL VALLEY ROAD MCHENRY, ILLINOIS 60050

 

815-578-0304

cathyboll@benchmarkatlantic.com

815-578-0343