meet our team

you have access to a team of educated, accredited professionals who collaborate in and outside the gym to give you the best care in the industry.  

 
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With over 30 years of experience, Joe specializes in helping older adults move with confidence. His focus on balance, flexibility, and mobility supports longevity, independence, and everyday strength.

Joe Cavello

Certified Trainer
Medical Specialties
Joint Replacement
Injury Prevention

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A former professional athlete, Derek brings a competitive edge and a deep understanding of injuries and recovery. He loves assessments, tracking progress, and helping clients—especially golfers and athletes—improve performance with purpose.

Derek Sholl

Certified Trainer
Sport Specific
Strength/Conditioning
Competitors

A cancer survivor with a deep curiosity for human health, Sandra is driven to uncover root causes behind client challenges. She blends compassion with research, staying current on nutrition and longevity science to support complex health journeys.

Sandra Carrasco

Functional Nutritionist
Longevity
Medical Nutrition
Nutrition Planning

A gentle, education-driven practitioner, Annie brings her experience working with children into her work with adults. She’s passionate about learning, curriculum, and helping clients reshape their relationship with stress, self-confidence, and well-being.

Annie Ferguson

Mindfulness Coach
Stress Management
Sleep Improvement
Pain Management

A master of productivity and systems, Jess supports both our team and our veterans behind the scenes. A former Academic All-American track athlete, she loves data, operations, and building the structure that allows great care to happen.

Jessica Rabius

General Manager
Programs Administrator

Operations Director

A natural problem-solver and wellness researcher, Heather loves helping clients connect the dots between data, movement, and real life. She’s especially passionate about the medical impact of strength training and cardio—and the “aha” moments that follow.

Heather Sholl

Wellness Coaching
Medical Fitness
Veteran Wellness

Program Planning

Ali Zare

Exercise Physiologist
Assessments
Performance