La Vida Las Vegas

Minette graduated from the University of California Riverside with a BS inBiological Sciences and began her career in the dental field as a Registered DentalAssistant in 2000. She worked in private practice for a few years until she becamethe Clinical Manager at The Las Vegas Institute and taught in the dental teamprogram for nine years. In 2014, she went to dental hygiene school and graduatedwith high honors from the College of Southern Nevada Dental Hygiene Program.She is a member of Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society and Alpha PhiOmega National Co-Ed Service Fraternity. During her college years, she earned several awards and scholarships including the Asian American Award for Excellence in Academics and Leadership, the Academic Excellence Award, and the Deborah Groom Peterman Community Award. In 2018, she was given an Exceptional Performance (XP) Award from Pacific Dental Services where she helped conduct multiple dental hygiene study clubs. Minette has given presentations on various topics for dental assistants and hygienists, and was a panelist for the Western Society of Periodontology's Dental Hygiene Symposium in 2021. She has served as President on both the Southern Nevada and State of Nevada dental hygienists' associations. She enjoys giving back to her community and has volunteered at events like Remote Area Medical and Give Kids a Smile.Minette has always been a lifelong learner and keeps herself up to date throughvarious continuing education courses. It was through these courses that she wasexposed to the field of Myofunctional Therapy and in 2022 opened her ownbusiness to be able to help others discover the root cause of their chronic painand dysfunction.

Dr. Hull is a board certified pediatrician with extensive training in Women's Health, Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Newborn Intensive Care. During medical school, she did all her elective rotations in OB/GYNE sub-specialties including high-risk pregnancy, gyn-oncology and pelvic floor reconstructive surgery. She has worked as an intern in the US State Department's Office of International Health and Biodefense examining global issues that impact maternal and child health.Throughout her career as a pediatrician, she came to recognize the lack of attention paid to the mental health and physical recovery of women after childbirth. She has spoken with countless women about the way their relationships with their own bodies change as a result of pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.Dr. Hull routinely talks with patients about pelvic floor dysfunction during the postpartum period and refers them to pelvic floor physical therapy. She has also seen the complex surgical repairs required when postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction goes unaddressed.Dr. Hull takes a holistic approach to patient care; understanding that mental, physical and emotional health are inseparable. She founded Artemis Luxury Wellness to facilitate discussion and exploration of human sexuality through a feminine lens. She has a professional and personal mission to normalize these important conversations in an accessible, meaningful and playful way.Connect with Dr. Amber Hull:https://artemisluxurywellness.com/@artemisluxurywellnesslvhttps://www.villagepediatrics.vegas/@villagepediatricsvegas

Dr. Sam is the newest addition to our team! We are so excited to introduce him on the podcast.Dr. Sam grew up in Rochester, NY where he attended Nazareth University. He obtained an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology followed by his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2014.He began his Physical Therapy career in Las Vegas, working in the rehabilitation and hospital settings. Sam then shifted his focus toward outpatient Orthopedic and Performance Physical Therapy, bringing a positive health influence to an even larger demographic.He has a great passion for learning how to optimize human longevity through physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.In his free time, Sam enjoys being outdoors, hiking, golfing, yoga, and soccer.Stay tuned for more content with Dr. Sam!

Karen and Kim are the owners of Fit4Mom Las Vegas. They started by attending classes and fell in love with the Fit4Mom community. Fit4Mom stands for "Strength in Motherhood," a part of the mission statement that encouraged Karen and Kim to purchase the franchise earlier in 2023.Instagrams:@fit4mom_lasvegas@fitmama_702

Tara Noseck, RND, LDN, IFNCP is a registered dietitian, serving the Las Vegas area. Originally from Tampa, Florida, she moved to Vegas and worked as a professional dancer. Later, she started her private practice, Neat Nutrition, where she works one-on-one with busy adults using sustainable and personalized nutrition, and lifestyle changes focused on improving or preventing chronic disease. She uses a whole-person approach to health, addressing the collective effects of nutrition, sleep, stress, movement, and environmental influences on human homeostasis. Tara specializes in gut issues and over the last two years, has become a passionate educator and advocate for women living with polycystic ovarian syndrome (or PCOS)- a metabolic, endocrine, and reproductive disorder that affects 1 in 10 women worldwide.neatnutrition.compcosprord.comIG: @pcos.pro.dietitian

Dr. Antoinette Gagliard is a pelvic floor physical therapist in Las Vegas. Her passion is pelvic health. She believes conditions involving pelvic pain, incontinence, pregnancy/postpartum concerns should be addressed instead of preventing us from doing the things we love. She has completed postgraduate continuing education courses with the American Physical Therapy Association and the Herman & Wallace Institute in: examination and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction, athletes and pelvic rehab, myofascial release, pregnancy rehab, male health, advanced orthopedic assessment for the pelvic health therapist, and nutrition perspectives for pelvic health. Antoinette earned her Bachelor's of Art in Biology with minors in Health Promotion and Psychology from Bridgewater State University. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Rhode Island in 2018. Antoinette adores living in the beautiful city of Las Vegas. In her free time, Antoinette loves checking out new coffee spots, reading, live music events, karaoke with friends and playing with her puppy, Gadget.Instagram: @antoinettepelvicptlvEmail: info@whitewongpt.com

Brynn Butzman is an Occupational Therapist, who specializes in aquatic therapy.  Brynn has always been drawn to the water. In her early life, she did competitive synchronized swimming. This led to an almost 13 year career on the Cirque Du Soleil show "O". However, after having 2 kids, Brynn went back to school for her Doctorate in occupational therapy. During her time at school, she realized that there were not many resources for pediatric aquatic occupational therapy in the area, and wanted to change that. She turned her passion for pediatric occupational therapy and swimming into her business, Ocean of Change Therapy Services. In her free time, Brynn enjoys spending time with her kids, being active, and taking advantage of the nature around Vegas. She loves to take her kids on hikes, paddleboarding, and camping.  If you're interested in connecting with Brynn follow her on Instagram @oceansofchangeOT, call (702)867-4266, or email info@oceanofchangetherapy.com

Rickelle Tallent is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist based in the Las Vegas area. Her company, Tallent Nutrition & Wellness, provides athletes and active, fitness inspired adults with the highest quality nutrition and wellness education and coaching so that they are empowered to optimize their athletic talents, fitness, and health to their greatest potential and excel in life in-and-out of sport. Rickelle offers high-touch, one-on-one performance nutrition coaching programs for athletes and active adults who want to optimize their overall health and wellness. Nutrition coaching programs are always customized for the clientand are designed with their lifestyle, preferences, and long-term health in mind. Other currently available services include: customized group programs for athletes and active individuals, and nutrition education and consulting services for athletic organizations/teams, other sports medicine and fitness professionals, and workplace wellness. 

Dr. Audrey Falconi is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with specialized training in diagnostic ultrasound for sports injuries. She has served as a physician in the United States Army for 8 years, providing care to soldiers in Hawaii, Colorado, and Washington State. With her unique training in diagnostic ultrasound, Dr. Falconi can provide on-the-spot diagnosis of acute or chronic injuries with highly personalized treatment recommendations to expedite healing and recovery.  In addition to cortisone injections, she is trained in regenerative medicine therapies including platelet rich plasma and prolotherapy. Over the years, Dr. Falconi has found the best patient outcomes stem from a synergistic approach to injury, combining her injection treatments and focused physical therapy with other healing modalities such as myofascial decompression (cupping), dry needling, and osteopathic manipulation techniques.Dr. Falconi's passion for optimizing sports performance and holistic injury recovery was sparked by her many personal athletic endeavors. As a lifelong athlete, she's competed in soccer at the collegiate Division I level, completed triathlons, plays club rugby, and enjoys participating in local CrossFit competitions. As a physician-athlete she has extensive personal experience dealing with injury and recovery and understands the importance of being able to get back to doing what you love most. After completing her service with the military, Dr. Falconi, her daughter, and pets Solski and Coco, have moved back to their hometown of Las Vegas. 

REPS & STEPS for a Cause is a Las Vegas nonprofit group in the process of applying for 501c3 status. REPS & STEPS events are a great way to connect with like-minded locals who truly care about making a positive impact on the Las Vegas community. Plus, it's a ton of fun to burn some calories in the great outdoors!  Every quarter they focus on raising awareness for a different cause with a special charity to give back to - each month hosting a Bootcamp for a Cause, then ending the quarter with our big event: Circuit + 5k Jog/Run or 1 mile Walk. All workouts are designed to be fun for all ages & fitness levels. Community has been a big part of Steph and Monica's passion and lives. Together they have been able to build a strong community and hold events to give back to our city. 2022 has brought a bigger opportunity for us to create a non-profit movement focusing on making a difference on a larger scale. This is why they chose to partner with a different charity every quarter to allow them to impact more lives. Their goal is to create a Ripple Effect that spans past the Las Vegas city limits.

In 2017 Emily began attending births in the Las Vegas Valley as a doula with Well Rounded Momma. Teaching prenatal and postpartum pilates weekly and creating awareness around diastasis-recti with monthly workshops that lead to a motivation for deeper learning and more meaningful ways to support women during their transition to motherhood. March 2019 was the start of Emily's apprenticeship under Sherry Hopkins, CPM and founder of Well Rounded Momma. Throughout this time Emily started her own family and is passionate about facilitating an empowering environment for women to receive respectful care centered around bodily autonomy and supporting the family unit as whole from pregnancy and birth to postpartum. 

Katie is a registered dietitian and former athlete. She is the owner and founder of Spada Strong Nutrition LLC, a nutrition coaching business focused on helping athletes and former athletes fuel for training and life after sport. She is currently a grad student at Northeastern University and will be completing her degree in Nutrition with a concentration in Sports and Fitness. Katie competed as an elite level synchronized swimmer on the national team and collegiate levels for 11 years. Katie founded Spada Strong Nutrition with the goal of helping athletes understand how to fuel their body's properly, work through body image struggles, and develop a healthy relationship with food that supports their training as well as life after sport. Katie believes every athlete and former athlete deserves to feel good in their skin, fuel their body well, and enjoy the foods they eat, guilt-free!https://www.instagram.com/fueling.former.athleteswww.spadastrongnutrition.com/fueled-former-athlete-academy

Danielle Raiman Plummer-Occupation/Title: Consulting Pharmacist, Medical Science Liaison-Company Name: HG Pharmacist-Social Media: @HGPharmacist, https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerplummer-Best way for people to connect with you: either DM me on Facebook or Instagram or email: info@HGPharmacist.com.- I also work in biomarker diagnostics, am certified in Pharmacogenetic testing, just became a certified doula and my first career was as a professional figure skater, so fitness has always been a part of my life.- I'm hosting monthly online workshops on how to create a medication plan for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, and will be launching a course later this year. I'm also a board member with the HER Foundation, for Hyperemesis Gravidarum education and research.

Dr. Kareen Yeung Landerville was born in Canada and raised in North Dakota. She received her bachelor's of science degree in Microbiology from the University of California, Davis in 1995 and completed her optometric training at the Southern California College of Optometry in 2002. Dr. Landerville continued to practice in the Southern California area while concurrently pursuing advanced post-graduate study in vision therapy, vision development and rehabilitation. She became a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development in 2005. Dr. Landerville moved to Massachusetts in 2006 with her husband and spent several years practicing in New England, being mentored by leading developmental and vision rehabilitation optometrists in the country. She returned to the west with her family to establish the Las Vegas Center for Vision Therapy in 2014.As an optometry student, Dr. Landerville was honored with a Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society grant for her research in contact lens use. She was also specifically recognized for her leadership skills, and she received the Dr. Erwin A. Rader Memorial Scholarship.Dr. Landerville's preliminary interest in the science of vision development arose during her time as an optometry student. However, it was participation in a course of vision therapy as a patient that cemented her desire to focus on this field as a health care provider. Following completion of her own treatment program as an adult, she was able to experience detailed stereopsis for the first time in her life. This allowed her to perceive the world in three dimensions. Clouds popped out of the sky, and she was finally able to throw a softball accurately!In addition to her fellowship with the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (she is one of only three fellows in the state of Nevada), Dr. Landerville is board-certified in the treatment and management of ocular disease. She is also a member of the International Sports Vision Association, the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, the College of Syntonic Optometry, and the American Optometric Association.Dr. Landerville has a special interest in amblyopia and strabismus, post-concussion management, and sports vision training, working with elite and professional athletes. She is a resident of Las Vegas, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and spunky Golden Retriever named Copley. In her spare time, Dr. Landerville enjoys music, Star Wars, and cheering on the Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Vikings.You can learn connect with Dr. Landerville: Las Vegas Center for Vision Therapy7455 W Washington Ave, Suite 470Las Vegas, NV 89128Call/text: 702-998-8798https://www.lvcvt.com/https://www.facebook.com/lasvegasvisiontherapyhttps://www.instagram.com/lasvegasvisiontherapyhttps://twitter.com/lasvegasvt

Katie is a registered dietitian and former athlete. She is the owner and founder of Spada Strong Nutrition LLC, a nutrition coaching business focused on helping athletes and former athletes fuel for training and life after sport. She is currently a grad student at Northeastern University and will be completing her degree in Nutrition with a concentration in Sports and Fitness. Katie competed as an elite level synchronized swimmer on the national team and collegiate levels for 11 years. Katie founded Spada Strong Nutrition with the goal of helping athletes understand how to fuel their body's properly, work through body image struggles, and develop a healthy relationship with food that supports their training as well as life after sport. Katie believes every athlete and former athlete deserves to feel good in their skin, fuel their body well, and enjoy the foods they eat, guilt-free!https://www.instagram.com/fueling.former.athleteswww.spadastrongnutrition.com/fueled-former-athlete-academy

Carly and Danny Aldis created Revival Therapy to meet the physical and mental health needs of the Las Vegas community, and facilitate family cohesion. Carly specializes in treating trauma and attachment disorders and is certified in Trauma Focused CBT and TheraPlay. Danny provides treatment to pediatric and young adult populations who have experienced trauma to facilitate age-appropriate skills. He also provides mobility evaluations and treatment to those within the wheelchair community.  More about Carly Aldis, LCSW: Carly Aldis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in children and families. She has a passion for foster and adoptive children and their families as she has years of both personal and professional experience with this population. She completed her clinical internship in early childhood mental health and for the last 15 years she worked with children/ teens and their families. Carly has a strong faith in God and values her family.More about Danny Aldis, OTR/L: Danny is experienced in treating behavioral problems and children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. He specialized in Applied Behavior Analysis during his undergraduate degree, and upon graduating he provided services and resources to children and families within foster care and the adoption community.Danny was a police officer for 10 years where he served the Las Vegas community. Upon retiring from his law enforcement career, he completed his graduate degree in Occupational Therapy. To connect with Danny and Carly Aldis and Revival Therapy Vegas:http://www.revivaltherapyvegas.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revivaltherapylv/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltherapyLV

Joshua Goodwin, M.D., FAAPMR is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and trained in musculoskeletal and interventional spine medicine. Building on his specialty in the spine, neck, and back, Dr. Goodwin offers the Regenexx PL-Disc and Regenexx DDD procedures along with other regenerative therapies at Regenexx Las Vegas. Dr. Goodwin values the potential to heal tissue, increase function, and prevent surgeries through innovative regenerative procedures. With each patient, he starts by identifying the underlying structural or biomechanical problem causing pain and then works with the patient to find the best solution to help treat and prevent the recurrence of pain or injury.Dr. Goodwin's interest in sports medicine and rehabilitation grew out of his own experience of sustaining sports injuries while playing football and baseball in high school. He earned his M.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2010 and completed his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2014. Dr. Goodwin finished his fellowship training in musculoskeletal and interventional spine medicine at Southwest Spine and Sports in Scottsdale, Arizona in July 2015.In his free time, Dr. Goodwin remains active through mountain biking, hiking, baseball, and football. He values spending time with his family whenever he gets the chance.You can connect with Dr. Goodwin: https://regenexxlasvegas.com/https://www.instagram.com/regenexxlasvegas/https://www.facebook.com/regenexxlasvegasRegenexx Las Vegas100 N. Green Valley Parkway #325Henderson, NV 89074702-357-4729info@regnexxlasvegas.com

Nice to meet you - I'm a pre+postnatal exercise specialist – and a toddler mama of 2 – located in the fabulous city of Las Vegas!I have a passion for wellness+movement and more than 10 years of experience in the fitness world. I believe there is a gap in the market for moms – especially the postpartum population, my goal is to break the barrier to accessing proper information. Understanding a new body takes time and patience not to mention dealing with the mental and emotional demands motherhood puts on us. I aim to help mamas love their bodies, move with intention, feel confident + beautiful through motherhood and beyond.I've been trained by some of the best practitioners in the industry, who have made it their life's work to understand and educate around the female body and it's changes. I use a whole body approach, learning about my clients, their goals, and their bodies – and creating a sustainable program that will get them to where they want to be. Whether you want to keep up with your kids or train for an iron man, you must take it one step at a time – but you can get there!To date, I've helped dozens of moms regain their sense of confidence and realize their potential.https://babymamamoves.comhttps://www.instagram.com/babymamamoves

Daniel Mahabir is REALTOR® in the Las Vegas area. He founded the Mahabir Real Estate Group with just himself and a Transaction Coordinator back in June 2017 and has now built the company to 9 agents and associates. His family moved to Las Vegas in June 1997 after his father was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base as an Air Traffic Controller.More from Daniel:My wife, Tepa, and I have a beautiful daughter together, Millie Suko, three dogs and a cat. I also have two brothers, Nicholas and Michael, all of whom live in Las Vegas. We grew up die-hard sports, wrestling and video game fans, though the latter two have been hard for me to continue to hang onto at this point in my life.Along with selling real estate and leading my team, I also purchase. My wife and I have two homes, one of which we rent to an incredible family. I also coach real estate agents, specifically newer agents to the business, on how to get into production as fast as possible and on different skills needed to master the business, including prospecting, sales, negotiations, and database management. Lastly, I teach classes on a variety of topics, from home buying and selling seminars, to real estate business-specific courses, to leadership.Company Name: Mahabir Real Estate Group at Keller Williams VIPBest way to connect with Daniel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVtG6daOssZwV4tSm6pt2xA/featuredhttps://www.instagram.com/danmahabir/Text: (702) 302-6063

Dr. Tara, who was born and raised in Las Vegas, completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Southern California but happily returned home afterwards where she earned a DMD from the UNLV School of Dental Medicine.  Dr. Tara is dedicated to providing excellent, comfortable dental care.  She is exceptionally committed to children, and the life-changing potential of treating problems when they are noticed.Dr. Tara wanted to be a dentist even as a child; in fact, she saved and still has all of her baby teeth.  When she is not practicing dentistry, she is spending time with her husband, Cliff, and sons, Kale, Rye, and Sage.  She also loves to read, swing dance, and try out new restaurants. ​As a rare Las Vegas native, Dr. Tara has a deep connection to this community.  She received great dental care in Vegas as a child and is happy to continue that cycle with future generations. Giving back to the community is very important to Dr. Tara.  She makes it a priority that her services are available to all people in the community.  She has also volunteered with the Huntridge Teen Dental Clinic, TeamSmile, Give Kids a Smile, and Saturday Children's Clinic.You can learn more about Dr. Tara Erson and Smart Mouth LV: https://www.smartmouthlv.com/https://www.instagram.com/drtaraerson/https://www.facebook.com/drtaraerson

Ingri is a women's weightlifting coach from Los Angeles California. After serving in the Navy, she got her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at California State University Northridge. She has coached CrossFit, nutrition, and weightlifting on three continents since 2008. Her experience working in physical therapy led her to become the preferred personal trainer of the Department of Obstetrics at the historical Charité University Hospital in Berlin, Germany.Ingri is now back in the States working out of her own private studio in Las Vegas, Nevada. She focuses on all women's issues in fitness and health, including menstrual cycle synced training, pregnancy, and menopause.Click here to get a free copy of her Four Pillars of Nutrition ebook. Only for White Wong PT listeners.https://ingripauline.ck.page/efe1531ecbYou can learn more about Ingri: https://www.ingripaulineathletics.com/ Twitter:@IngriPaulineInstagram: @ingripauline

Angela Reis is a well respected and esteemed yoga teacher and trainer. She hasbeen working with pregnant people and their families since 2014. Angela is theOwner & Founder of Prenatal Yoga Las Vegas a community based yoga studiodedicated to supporting families through their pregnancy and parentingjourney. Angela is passionate about supporting pregnant people and theirfamilies as they transition into parenthood. Angela integrates her education andexperience as a doula, educator and mother into her work.Angela has been a yoga practitioner for over a decade and completed her yoga teacher training at All About Yoga under the guidance of Kathleen Santor.Angela's teaching style is an alignment-based practice with influences of hathayoga, biomechanics, and restorative yoga. Angela possess numerous hours ofcontinuing education, including: Ayurveda, yoga philosophy, yoga for fertility,pelvic health, yin yoga, Spinning Babies and much more. Angela is an activemember in the local birth professional community and a member of PelvicHealth Professionals.Angela is a Las Vegas native and UNLV alumni. She resides in Las Vegas with her husband, two wild boys + plus one on the way, flat face dog squad (Frenchie and Pug), and one chubby tabby cat. Together, her and her husband graduated and survived, two-under-two with lots of baby wearing, crying and coffee. On the weekends you can find Angela getting lost in a book or trying out a new foodie spot. You can learn more about Angela and Prenatal Yoga Las Vegashttps://prenatalyogalasvegas.com/or connect on social media: www.instagram.com/prenatalyogalasvegas

This episode marks our one year podcast anniversary.  Thank you to everyone for listening!

Alex Gazan is a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and aspiring athlete. You can connect with Alex on instagram: www.instagram.com/alexgazan_

Chuck W Wood is an author and owner of Cal Sherwood Books. Chuck has written and sold a few songs to Nashville Publishing Group. He recently published his second book and will be having a meeting with Sundance Film Festival to hopefully reach a deal for the rights to turn, The Morning Glories, into a movie. Chuck is fluent in American Sign Language. He has a German shepherd/service animal named, Duke. You can connect with Chuck on instagram www.instagram.com/cal_sherwood or on his website www.calsherwoodbooks.com

Eric Gorney is a Lt Col in the US Air Force who recently served as the Director of Operations of the USAF Thunderbirds and as the Commander of the 64th aggressor Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas. The Aggressors produce high-end, near-peer, professional adversary air support to the Combat Air Force, specifically supporting the USAF Weapons School, Operational Test & Evaluation, and Red Flag. 

Dr. Lauren Gibson, PT, DPT was born and raised in Huntington, WV. She received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Marshall University in 2012. She then moved to Nashville, TN where she completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Belmont University in 2016.Following Physical Therapy school, she remained in Nashville until 2019, where she worked in the pediatric setting. While there, she gained experience working with a wide variety of congenital diagnoses as well as providing aquatic therapy. She also received advanced training in treating torticollis through the Total Motion Release Method. Her passion is treating the birth to three population, especially those in the foster care system. Lauren moved to Las Vegas in the fall of 2019 where she continues to enjoy working with the pediatric population in a mobile setting. While not working, Lauren enjoys climbing, playing volleyball, hiking, snowboarding, slowly riding bikes, and eating ice cream. To connect with Dr. Lauren: LaurenG.DPT@gmail.com 

Are you looking for a chiropractor in the Las Vegas area who understands keeping active?Dr. Bobby Moore, is a doctor of chiropractic, husband, father of 2, Crossfit Level 2 coach, and purveyor of all things health and fitness related.Dr. Moore attended the University of Pittsburgh for undergrad and Palmer college for his doctor of chiropractic degree. He has advanced board certification in spinal biomechanics with chiropractic biophysics. He has multiple publications in Spine and Journal of physical therapy sciences. He was a Division 1 rugby player and powerlifter in college and has been doing CrossFit off and on since 2009. To connect with Dr. Bobby Moore: www.instagram.com/baw_witthe_b

Dr. Andrew Kenas is a residency and fellowship trained physical therapist who specializes in helping athletes from the professional level to weekend warrior quickly recover from injury so they can move better and continue to be active in their sport. Dr. Kenas graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology from Arizona State University in 2009 and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2014. Upon graduation, Dr. Kenas moved to Houston Texas where he completed an Orthopedic Residency from Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, and soon after, a Sports Manual Therapy Fellowship from the prestigious Institute for Athlete Regeneration. Through these expert programs, Dr. Kenas evolved into an elite clinician with unparalleled skills in manual therapy, exercise prescription, injury prevention, movement analysis, recovery, and human performance.He is dual board certified in orthopedics (OCS) and sports (SCS) specialties and holds certifications as a strength and conditioning specialists (SCSC), Kinesiotape Practitioner (CKTP), and Sports Nutritionist (CISSN).  This rare combination makes Dr. Kenas one of the highest credentialed physical therapists in the US. Dr. Kenas is a published author in multiple national journals and presents regularly at conferences to educate fellow clinicians. His advanced treatment methodology allows him to not only efficiently diagnose his patients but uncover and treat the underlying cause. This allows him to achieve not only quick short-term improvements, but also long-term results. His eclectic approach allows him to succeed where other practitioners have failed, and help athletes reach a level that was otherwise not attainable.Dr. Kenas is an athlete himself, passionate about CrossFit and Olympic Weight Lifting. He understands the unique mindset of this population and has focused his physiotherapy mindset to specifically treat and help fellow CrossFit athletes struggling with pain, mobility restrictions, and acute or chronic injuries. Whether you are new to your sport or a seasoned veteran, his goal is to help you continue to perform at a high level in the CrossFit community and live an active lifestyle without pain or dysfunction. Phone: (704) 848-6466  |  E-mail: andrew@thecharlotteathlete.com​Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecharlotteathleteFacebook: www.facebook.com/thecharlotteathlete

Looking for a Vegas barber?George Mena is a husband and father of 3. George has been a master barber since 2007. He has lived in Las Vegas for over 13 years. While he loves providing traditional services straight razor shaves and great fades, his passion is to provide a place for people to escape or share what's on their minds. Great conversations and compassion come with every shave or haircut.You can connect with George: (909) 730-6555Instagram: www.instagram.com/george_the_barber

Dr. Michelle Noelani Oddi is a registered nurse, RN, and currently serves as a nurse educator. She has 2 masters degrees, one health exercise science and one in nursing leadership and administration. She has been a RN for 14 years in a variety of settings. Before working in her current role, she worked 9 years in the transport/flight nurse industry specializing in trauma care. During that time she conducted a study on TXA usage in the field for traumatic hemorrhage patients, helped write a book and certification for neonatal and pediatric transport nursing, and served as an item reviewer and writer for the NCC neo and pediatric transport nurse certification. Her real love is neonatal and pediatric flight/transport nursing. Outside of her nursing career, she loves fitness and is her passion. She danced ballet growing up and danced in the Kiev Opera and Ballet Theater. She is a certified Les Mills instructor for BodyCombat, BodyPump, Barre, Core, Jam, and GRIT Coach. She is also a certified personal trainer. When she is not working or fitnessing, she loves dogs, reading, binge watching crime tv shows, being with her husband, CrossFit, and shooting. You can connect with Dr. Michelle Noelani Oddi at Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.noelanioddiFacebook: www.facebook.com/Michelle Noelani Oddi

Dr. Morgan Zellers, DPM, is a podiatric surgeon in Las Vegas with Nevada Foot and Ankle Specialist, which just merged with The Docs. She originally is from the midwest and has lived in Vegas for two years. In her free time, she enjoys being with her husband and dog, hiking, reading, and working out at CrossFit.From Dr. Zellers “I became a podiatrist because I truly feel like I get an opportunity to help people.  I enjoy being able to "fix" feet and ankles to the best of my ability.  One of the best feelings is when a patient leaves my office with their symptoms resolved.”https://nvfas.comwww.instagram.com/morganwz

Are you looking for a new fitness challenge in the Las Vegas area?Her husband calls her “the campaigner” for good reason: throughout her varied careers in the military, as a personal trainer, a police officer and now a fitness studio owner, one thing was always in common, Christina has a deep passion for helping others, especially when it comes to physical well being.A varied athlete and fitness instructor for decades, from teaching archery to conducting police academy physical fitness training, her professional credentials include Crossfit L1, NASM, POST PRT, classical Pilates and her latest passion of Lagree Instructor. Forever a student, she collects activities like a kid collecting baseball cards.She now lives her dream of owning and operating the only Lagree Method studio in Las Vegas.The method is designed by world renowned trainer Sebastien Lagree and focuses on high intensity, low impact muscle building with extreme endurance. A perfect compliment to any sport or activity, this method uses a patented machine called a “Megaformer”.Using true time under tension, the workout is designed to safely intensify your mental process while challenging muscles you never knew you had.Christina has found this method to be one of the best compliments to any physical activity or discipline, which caters to any fitness level, age, goal or obstacle including amputees. As a “campaigner” she has found the greatest pleasure in seeing the effects this method has had on her clients. Her motto continues to be “find your best fitness”.To connect with Christina: www.remixxlv.comEmail: info@remixxlv.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/studioremixxlv 

Melissa Tavilla is the Office Manager in the Department of Physical Therapy at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in Suwanee, Georgia. There she provides administrative oversight to the day-to-day operations for ten faculty and 120 graduate students.Melissa has worked in higher education for eight years. She was a founding member of the Department of Physical Therapy at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia, which started development in 2013. Melissa enjoyed the start-up process so much; she moved on to PCOM-Georgia to help create their DPT program.Melissa Tavilla is a retired Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force. Her service in the Tennessee Air National Guard, Air Force Reserves and Active Duty totaled 28 years.Melissa worked in Health Services Management and Training as a traditional reserve and guard member for most of her military career. She served as a Russian Cryptologic Linguist while Active Duty until the Cold War ended.Melissa is passionate about helping people with their personal and professional development. She probably enjoys the success of other people more than her own. Whether military or civilian, students have benefited from her knowledge, support, and wisdom from either private conversations in her office or in workshops that she delivered. Melissa hopes to begin offering development courses soon.To take the True Colors Personality test: https://truecolorsintl.com/the-four-color-personalities/Similar versions: https://my-personality-test.com/true-coloursTo connect with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissatavilla

Curious about becoming USAF Flight Physician?Captain JD Capt/USAF, PGY-2 Resident (chief), Fam Med Residency, Nellis AFBACC 99th MDG/HCOSJD is an avid CrossFitter who is on the road to becoming a USAF Flight Physician (Surgeon).  He has a passion for international travel and international medicine.  JD also loves to cook. Instagram: Jd.Wolfe3

Kristi Vaccaro is a personal trainer, fitness business entrepreneur and coach. She owns FIT LV Fitness and Nutrition. She is a wife and mom of 2 boys 2.5 &4yo + 2 pitties. She loves tacos, tequila, being outdoors, and when people put their shopping carts away at the store haha! You can connect with Kristi on her website www.fitlvfitness.comAnd instagram: www.instagram.com/fitlvfitnessnadnutrition

Today we speak with our friend Kody.  Kody is an ex-Navy SEAL and former government contractor.  He currently works for a security company in Nevada.  We speak with him about teaching others, leadership, and some of his previous experiences.

Joe Sadon is a practicing physical therapist in Las Vegas.  He has a desire to help people get back to what they love, pain free.  He loves to be outside with his fiancé and dogs hiking, off roading but mainly rock climbing.You can message him about one on one rehab/training at jsadondpt@gmail.comWebsite: manualtherapylv.com

Bobby Fulcher is an Austin Texas native and has lived in Las Vegas for 10 years.  He is the CEO of NTENSE INC. NTENSE INC. sells sports apparel, host events, and is heavily involved in mental health and  wellness. NTENSE INC. will soon branch into media, supplements, sports equipment and more.  Bobby Fulcher is driven by challenges. He approaches everything he does with passion, purpose, and persistence.You can learn more about Ntense Inc. at https://www.imntense.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ntensesportsapparel/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntensesportsapparelPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ntense247/

Geoffrey “El Gato” Franks is a Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force, Nevada Air National Guard, F-35A Instructor Pilot, 6th Weapons Squadron, United States Air Force Weapons School at Nellis AFB. Instagram: @geoff_franks

Steve Brown is a filmmaker and teacher. Originally from originally from Houston TX and the youngest of 6. He teaches 6th grade English and reading and has been in photography for the last 10 plus years. 4 AM IN VEGAS FILMSSocial Media: steve.brown.jr & 4aminvegas_filmsE-mail: 4aminvegas@gmail.com

Scott is an adventure athlete, speaker, producer, host, and advocate. Scott was born with severe bilateral CTEV (clubfoot). He shares his story of creating opportunity out of adversity. Throughout childhood, Scott underwent intense surgeries and treatments. Scott experienced many adversities, including intense bullying based on physical differences, MDs declaring he wouldn't walk as an adult, archaic medical treatments resulting in additional harm, and much more. Despite these challenges, Scott loves his life and looks to create opportunities from adversities. You can adapt and thrive despite the adversity you face.On his podcast, Living Adaptive, Scott interviews and collaborates with many notable individuals that face the most significant of adversities and yet find a way to thrive. Scott Davidson discusses what he learns from his experiences and these individuals.Media and AdvocacyFeatured on or collaborating with Osprey Packs, ESPN, Cotopaxi, Zappos Adaptive, Yahoo News, and more.Focused on advocacy and empowerment within the disability community with numerous appearances sharing experiences and ideas.Podcast producer and HostProducing & hosting Living Adaptive, a top 10% downloaded podcast worldwide.Producing & hosting This is a True Story Podcast, launched in 2021.Adventure AthleteWon 2nd place in the 2019 Para Spartan World Championship.Preparing to be the first bilateral CTEV athlete to summit Cotopaxi, volcano reaching 20,000 feet.Adaptive athlete competing against the non-adaptive. You can connect with Scott:https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptivehttps://www.facebook.com/livingadaptive/www.livingadaptive.comlivingadaptive@gmail.com

Husband and father of 4 and has lived in Vegas since 2017.   Tommy enjoys coaching CrossFit, training for “crucible events”, and playing outside.Crossfit coach, residential and commercial real estate, entrepreneur.Utah football linebacker 2000-2004Crossfit games 2009-2015 indy 4x...team 3xInstagram:@tommyhacksaw

Is your child struggling with learning, anxiety, depression, and attention deficit and you need assessment right away? Today's guest Dr. J,  offers assessment and treatment (ADHD, Learning disability, etc. ) to children, adolescents and adults. She also provides therapy to those with personal and relationship struggles. She speaks English, Slovak, Czech, and Polish. Schedule your 15 minutes free consultation here: https://calendly.com/drdasa/free15minutesconsult

Today we are joined by Kevion Orlowski.  Kevin is the Co-owner of Merrifield Coffee Roasters, based out of Ohio.  They feature a variety of roasts from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ethiopia, and Colombia.  Kevin tells us about his move to Vegas, how he got into coffee, and about the time he gave Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, business advice poolside. Website: https://www.merrifieldcoffee.com/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/merrifieldcoffeeInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/merrifieldcoffeeroastersEmail: kevin@merrifieldcoffee.com 

Are you looking to work with a dietitian?Today we are joined by Dillon Martin.  Today's guest is Dillon Martin.  He is currently serving as president of the President of the Nevada Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  We talk about food, nutrition, and why diets typically don't work for people.  Instagram @dillonjmartinWebsite: eatrightnevada.org

Today we are joined by Lee Ann Coffer.  She is a nurse, CrossFit coach at Culmination, and a macro coach for stay fit mom.Website: stayfitmom.comInstagram: @leelee_coffer

Work Hard Wine Down with Margaux AlvarezToday we are joined by Margaux Alvarez, a local small business owner, winemaker, 7 times CrossFit Games Athlete, NBC's the Titan Games competitor, and broadcast analyst.  She is owner of The GOAT Winery and lives in Las Vegas.Website: www.thegoatwine.comInstagram: @thegoatwineFacebook:  @thegoatwine

Thinking about buying a house? How to get prepared with Andy Christopher!Andrew Jeffrey Christopher is a Mortgage Consultant/Loan Originator with Element Mortgage. He is a licensed mortgage professional in California and Nevada. Andy has a master's degree in recreation sport management, where he worked in Campus Rec, Fitness & Wellness for 12 years. Andy recently became a father to son Arlo. He is a massive sports and music fan, especially rock and electronic. Fun facts about Andy:Favorite city: BudapestHad an In-N-Out truck at his wedding You can connect with Andy:andrew.christopher@elementmortgage.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/allinandyvegas/Facebook: @AllinAndyVegas https://www.allinandyhomes.com/www.allinandyhomes.com 

Looking for an OB/GYN in the Las Vegas or Henderson?Your women's health questions answered with Douglas Tanita, MDDr. Tanita is a Board Certified Obstetrician Gynecologist and member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists with over 13 years of experience.Dr. Tanita has lived with his family in the Henderson area since 2011.In deciding to open our practice, we had one primary goal: To provide excellent healthcare to women. Everything else in our practice revolves around that primary goal.That goal was influential in hiring caring, compassionate and competent staff, designing the interior of our building/exam rooms, and opening up our schedule to see patients in a timely manner for both initial and all follow-up visits. It helps us make decisions about implementing the latest advanced technology and systems, as well as utilizing minimally invasive procedures when needed for better results and minimizing side effects and blood loss.In short, we advise, consult, make recommendations and treat our patients with the same care and concern as if they were members of our own family.Dr. Tanitahttps://hendersonwomenscare.com

Ricky Rhinehart is a powerlifting coach, weightlifting coach (olympic lifting), martial arts instructor, and piano teacher.  He went to school in Utah before meeting his wife and moving to Las Vegas.  He talks about seeing the Highland games, playing piano concerts in Europe, and the differences between training for powerlifting vs weightlifting.Instagram: @darthrhinehart