Warriors of Wellness

Hi, I'm Alberto Dana, a fitness professional based in Miami, FL. I run my own personal training business in South Miami, Dana Athletics, where I get to work with a diverse group of young entrepreneurs, business executives, fitness models, yoga instructors, and gen pop. I am also the Co-Owner/Fitness Manager at OM Movement, a boutique fitness studio located in Coconut Grove. As both a Fitness Manager and Strength Coach, I have over a decade of field experience, having worked for one of the largest fitness chains in the US as a Master Trainer, Group Instructor and Fitness Director. I specialize in strength & conditioning, senior fitness, yoga, fitness nutrition and lifestyle management. I like to consider myself a bit of a movement afficionado, because I enjoy learning new things and I enjoy practicing different types of movement disciplines such as, martial arts, gymnastics, animal flow, yoga, and unconventional weightlifting. Knowing that I am helping my community be healthier and stronger brings me fulfillment. Training clients allows me to be in my element by being able to influence others to find purpose and helping them do things they never thought possible. My mission is simple, to change lives through fitness and empower my community to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Dana Athletics Website: https://www.danaathletics.com Om Movement Studios Website: https://www.ommovementstudio.com Facebook: @dana_athletics Instagram: @dana_athletics "Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcomes. Therefore, give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths. Remain steadfast...and one day you will build something that endures: something worthy of your potential.” ― Epictetus

Graduated from Marquette University with a BA in Psychology, and a Master's in Physical Therapy Completed an Orthopedic Residency Program and received my transitional DPT through Evidence in Motion I am an orthopedic certified specialist I have worked primarily in orthopedics in my PT practice, but did do a year in pediatrics I have been with Athletico for 16 years, managed 3 clinics, currently managing a new clinic in Warner Robins, GA, as we expand into the southeast I treat patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, mostly orthopedic in nature, but will see occasional neuro/vestibular/balance disorders. I have worked with a lot of endurance athletes and work comp patients in my previous settings Taken continuing educ in multiple areas, most recently going through a dry needling certification (have one more class to complete), also certified in Graston technique. I have completed a 6 week cohort on pain science which is why I want to speak more on this on Wed. I am currently on day 659(ish?) of a run streak, running at least one mile daily. Something that just kind of started during Covid and stuck! Usually 3-5 miles per day, I am a retired marathoner. Also enjoy spinning, hiking, any sports or outdoor activities in general. References https://www.hss.edu/conditions_pain-science-education-physical-therapy-chronic-pain.asp This is also a really nice 5 minute video out of Australia on how to explain pain to patients/clients: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_3phB93rvI Facebook and Instagram @dcundey Twitter @nisie76

*Adult Language Mykal Manswell is currently a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with an extensive background in the fields of Sport Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Mental Health and Personal Development. At the age of 25, Mykal has accomplished a multitude of professional development goals including being the Founder of his company HYPE Consulting, graduating with a B.S. in Sport & Exercise Psychology & a M.S. in Counseling Psychology and helping a diverse population of people across the world achieve their aspirations. Manswell is passionate about elevating high-achieving mindsets and providing clinical support to individuals and groups in need of assistance. Manswell is currently pursuing his Certified Mental Performance Consultant certification and intends on continuing to change the negative narrative of mental health and be an example of perseverance, adaptability and passion to his community, peers and strangers around the world. Twitter: MManswell7 Hype: @hypeconsulting Instagram: @mykal_manswell https://www.mykalmanswell.com https://archive.conscientiabeam.com/index.php/90/issue/archive

The following conversation contains adult language and includes sensitive topics regarding mental health. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts or actions please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Ruben Martin, M.S. in kinesiology, NASM-CPT is a trainer, teacher, wrestling coach and international Team USA judo competitor. He is also a loving husband and father. He holds a black belt in judo and Japanese jiu-jitsu. Rubin shares with the Warriors of Wellness how he has been able to use Judo's Principles to journey through life's obstacles, especially a recent diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. Instagram @rubenspartanmartin Facebook: rubenspartanmartin https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org https://www.davidmartin.world/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/The-Criminal-Conspiracy-of-Coronavirus.pdf

Tony Williams is the owner of Rebel Sport and Fitness, a 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr., a former partner/owner at Elite Sports Performance, the Director of Training and Evaluation at RSM Sports Management and Buddy Baker Sports Management, and the founder of IntenseCity Personal Training. Prior to becoming a trainer and BJJ professor, Tony was a scholarship football player at the University of Wisconsin, an assistant strength coach at the University of Iowa, and an assistant scout for the Chicago Bears. Instagram: @rebelsportandfitness

Michele Preste was born and raised in Nebraska. She's wandered through multiple careers in the academic and corporate worlds before shifting her attention to the mental health field. Michele is currently a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana as well as a nutritional therapy practitioner and a reiki master-teacher. She developed a mindful eating program for her clients that embraces a holistic approach to wellness. On a personal level, Michele was a high school and college athlete, an avid runner post-college, and has a black belt in karate. She continues to involve herself in many creative endeavors and look for every opportunity to ride her motorcycle. Heart Sphere Counseling website: http://www.heartspherecounseling.com

Meet Dr. Jonathan Mackoff As a Chiropractic Physician, Dr. Mackoff's intent is to help patients achieve total wellness through customized treatment. Owning his private practice, Mackoff Chiropractic & Holistic Center, in Chicago's River North area for the past 22+ years, Dr. Mackoff focuses on total body wellness via the inter-related aspects of the physical-mental-emotional-nutritional-energetic and spiritual bodies, as well as lifestyle and the treatment of them through a holistic health care approach. His approach is to seek out and correct not only the symptoms, but to uncover the root cause of the patient's condition with an end result of increased general health. Dr. Mackoff's desire to grow sends him out attending seminars, both in the United States and abroad, on the latest functional, diagnostic, nutritional and innovative therapy techniques. His wealth of knowledge and skill is matched only by his passion to help each individual who walks into his clinic achieve optimal health for life. Background: o Graduate of the National College of Chiropractic ▪ (National University of Health Sciences) o Certified Practitioner of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) o Certified Professional of Applied Kinesiology o Certified Neuro-Emotional Technique Practitioner o Nationally certified by the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board in physical rehabilitation o Past Faculty member of the Southern California University of Health Science and National University of Health Science's Rehabilitation post- doctorate program. o Past Instructor for National University of Health Sciences & Southern California University of Health Sciences for their post-doctoral programs on Functional Rehabilitation o Postdoctoral course work in the chiropractic specialty of orthopedics. o B.S. in Psychology from Arizona State University. Patients (past & present): o Hubbard Street Dance Company o The Joffrey Ballet o River North Chicago Dance Company o Luna Negra Dance Theater o DanceWorks Chicago o The American Ballet Theater o The National Ballet of Prague o Broadway cast of “Moving Out” o Touring cast of "The Lion King" o Touring cast & Chicago cast of “Wicked” o Touring cast of “Billy Elliot” o Touring and Chicago cast of "Dirty Dancing" o Professional musicians and singers o Competitive figure skaters/ice dancers o Professional athletes (football, baseball, basketball, hockey), mixed martial artists, track athletes, runners, triathlon participants o Yoga practitioners and instructors o Pre & Post-surgical patients o Those who want to pursue their optimal health in all aspects of life o Those who feel stuck in some aspect of their life o Couples Website: https://www.drjonmackoff.com Instagram: @drjonmackoff "No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it." - Albert Einspein "If you change your perception, you change your biology." - Dr. Bruce Lipton Other References https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-0PeUeYbqw https://www.worldofmolecules.com/emotions https://huntergatherersguide.com https://www.aquatruwater.com/Countertop https://airdoctorpro.com https://grasslandbeef.com

Gina Caifano - MSN-RN is the owner and founder of The Garage Chicago Gym (TGC), NASM-CPT, Nike Trainer, and Registered Nurse (soon to be FNP). With over 15 years of training experience, she implements a functional approach to strength training that supports longevity and overall health. She believes in the power of movement as a form of therapy. Movement can provide much more to one's health than just a muscle pump. Movement can transfer into how you deal with other stressors in life. If you can learn to be great in deadlifts, you have the power to be great in just about anything you want to do. Instagram: @ginacaifano The Garage Chicago: 2501 West Chicago Ave.Chicago, IL 60622 (773)-547-3580 garagechi.com Green Circle Wellness: 1141 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 (312) 877-5512 https://www.greencirclewellness.com

Joey Thurman is a health, fitness, nutrition expert, television contributor, and tv host. He is the author of "365 Health and Fitness Hacks That Could Save Your Life", The upcoming book from Penguin Random House, “The Minimum Method: The Least You Can Do To Be a Stronger, Happier, Happier You,” and the host of The Fad or Future Podcast. Joey was named the best trainer in Chicago by the Chicago Sun Times in 2015 and NEWBEAUTY.com's top 3 favorite celebrity trainers. He has appeared on Good Morning America, Live With Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, Tamron Hall, Harry Connick Jr, TEDx, CBS, WGN, FOX, ABC, PANDEMIC, and Facebook Watch series Home Sweat Home. Joey's work has been featured in publications such as Men's Health, Women's Health, Pop Sugar, U.S. News and World Report, NPR, People Magazine, Shape, NY Post, Fitness Magazine, Livestrong.com, BodyBuilding.com, Daily Burn, Inspiyr, Eat This, CaliDiet, The Chicago Sun Times, OpenFit, and many more. Certifications: Bachelors in Liberal Studies (BLS), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS), Everlast Functional Integrated Training Kickbox (FIT), Barefoot Training Specialist (BTS), Spinning Certified, Heart Rate Performance Specialist (HRPS), Certified Stress Management Coach (CSMC) Website: https://joeythurman.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @joeythurmanfit 2017 TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV7kU6fPn Dr. Renee Mudrey website: https://www.pureenergypdx.com/integrate-yourself-podcast/dr-renee-mudrey Change Your Algorithm: https://changealgorithm.com References On Depression: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/10/depression-increased-during-covid-pandemic-how-to-feel-better-cope.html National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

As a former professional basketball player who is now a NIKE Global Master Trainer C.S.C.S with over 15 years of experience David has a wealth of experience in this industry. David's shift from his own athletic career shifted forever June 5, 2010 when he was in a career ending car accident. The journey out of depression came from helping my mom lose 150 lbs in a year. From then on he knew his calling was to help others. As someone who has seen every extreme in his own health journey he understands how important it is to have a knowledgable, understanding and caring team in your corner. That is why he created 24Life. With clients from every major professional sport, over 100 Division 1 clients to the everyday athlete 24Life is committed to improving performance. 24Life is more than personal training it is about a lifestyle change, one that you will be able to sustain you for the rest of your life.24Life os here to help you reach that next level. Lets get it!!! Coach Dave's Website: http://www.davidcarson24life.com Instagram: @24lifedc Nike Training Club App: https://www.nike.com/ntc-app Mother's Day Tribute to Coach Dave's Mom: "We are not what happens to us, we are how we respond to it." -Marjorie Carson

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Drew Shipp is the founder and managing partner of HiFi Fitness. Back in 1999, Drew and his brother Gregg entered the fitness industry opening a small trainers gym in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Each and every year since 1999 HiFi has grown, today HiFi is the largest independent trainers gym in the country. According to Drew, ‘HiFi is first and foremost about the people and personalities, karma is a huge part of our business success'. Drew is also a American Council of Exercise certified trainer and loves training hard working dedicated clients. When he's not at HiFi, Drew spends time with his three wise and witty children. One of Drew's favorite quotes is ‘I have 3 kids at home and 100 kids at HiFi'. Contact Info: Drew Shipp email: drew@hififitness.com Instagram: @drewshipp, @hififitness HiFi Website: https://www.hififitness.com ‘My goal is to make the world healthier and happier, one rep at a time'…

Tristan co-founded WalkOn Nation with the mission of inspiring student athletes to see the big picture and how to utilize their platform for a purpose greater than their sport. Also a former football student-athlete at UCF, Tristan faced tremendous adversity throughout his career. Choosing a walk-on position over other scholarship options forced him to re-evaluate his “why” and purpose in life. By way of resilient work ethic and off the field growth, he ultimately earned his scholarship. His mission now is to show athletes that their potential doesn't peak in their sport. LinkedIn: Tristan Reaves Instagram & Twitter: ambitious_tris. TikTok- coach_tris Walk On Nation: www.walkonnation.org All social media: @walkonnation “I saw a mountain across the horizon, when I got there I realized it was just a pile of rocks“ - Mac Miller References Pandemic Treaty: www.who.int

Dr. Jason Godo is a Chiropractic Physician and Registered Nurse specializing in Nutrition, Sport Injuries, Hiatal Hernia and Reflux. Recognizing the importance of integrating chiropractic care into mainstream medicine, Dr. Godo works closely with medical doctors when referrals and/or co-management is appropriate. Where to find Dr. Godo: www.GoToGodo.com “And once the storm is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in. That's what this storm's all about.”―Haruki Murakami References www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5aU2obW1TQ www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3Wqwdv0LSg https://drlindseyberkson.com www.cdc.gov www.who.int www.usda.gov

Dr. Jason Godo is a Chiropractic Physician and Registered Nurse specializing in Nutrition, Sport Injuries, Hiatal Hernia and Reflux. Recognizing the importance of integrating chiropractic care into mainstream medicine, Dr. Godo works closely with medical doctors when referrals and/or co-management is appropriate. Where to find Dr. Godo: www.GoToGodo.com “And once the storm is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in. That's what this storm's all about.”―Haruki Murakami References: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5aU2obW1TQ www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3Wqwdv0LSg https://drlindseyberkson.com www.cdc.gov www.who.int www.usda.gov

Emily Hutchins is the Owner of On Your Mark Coaching and Training. She is also a Nike Master Trainer and a Nike Running Club Coach. As a business owner and fitness professional, she has committed to creating a high-level training experience at OYM. Her background as an endurance athlete and coach have made Emily highly influential and respected throughout the industry. Her educational belief in “function” has driven the expectations for both small group training and personal training. Emily's commitment to evolving has allowed OYM to thrive since '07. As a Performance Enhancement Specialist, Nike Master Trainer and Nike Run Club Coach, she has had a global presence. Emily has lead group workouts, programmed for the Nike Training Club app, and made appearances as a Nike brand ambassador. On behalf of Nike, she has worked in Moscow, Toronto, Vancouver, New York, and Los Angeles, Portland, and Hawaii, as well as locally in Chicago. When not at OYM, you can find the TimeOut Chicago 2013 "Hottest Trainer" award-winner eating pizza at Flo and Santos with her dogs, Jack and Bama. "If You're Going Through Hell, Keep Going." -Winston Churchill On Your Mark Training and Coaching: oymtraining.com Instagram: @onyourmarkstudios @em.hutchins

Manny Aguirre is a NASM CPT, CNC and full-time dad in Chicago, IL. Manny's mission is to live a healthy lifestyle and inspire others to do the same. Passionate about nutrition, health, and fitness, Manny takes a simple, consistent approach to applying knowledge to himself, his family, his clients, and his community.  “What gets measured gets managed”  -Peter F. Drucker Instagram: @tailoredtofitness

Robyn Rabicke operates Yoga 2.0, a boutique studio that focuses on teaching the community to move and breathe in each individual's authentic way. She is also a trainer and instructor at On Your Mark Coaching and Training and the wellness coordinator for the Chicago branch of the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI). Through NAMI, Robyn has taught yoga, breath work, and stress relief tactics to first responders throughout Chicagoland. Instagram: @bicker10 National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago: www.namichicago.org/robyn-rabicke Yoga 2.0: yoga2point0.com On Your Mark Coaching and Training: oymtraining.com Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” – Jennifer Lee

Dr. Evan Osar is an internationally recognized lecturer, author, and expert on assessment, manual therapy, movement, and exercise. In addition to treating patients and training clients, he developed the Integrated Movement System™, which is based upon the principles that are the foundation for optimal posture and movement—alignment, breathing, and control.   Facebook: Evan Osar  Instagram: @IIHFE  Integrated Movement System™ website: www.discoverimi.com "To know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson