The Fit Moines Podcast: Recent Episodes
Bryan Ladd
Hosted by Bryan Ladd, a physical therapist and owner of Kaizen Health and Wellness, The Fit Moines Podcast highlights people and businesses in the health and wellness community throughout the Des Moines metro so that we can all learn, grow, and continue to live a long, healthy, and active lifestyles.
On today's episode we talk about when you should see a physical therapist. Many people think you need to wait for an injury or for when you're post-op for PT but that isn't the case... Listen for our take!
Today we talk about training age and the rehab process and how the two affect you during your recovery
On today's episode we talk with Sam Lee! Sam is an online competition prep and transformation coach based out of Des Moines, IA. 💪 Sam is your one stop shop for NPC and OCB Bikini Prep.
In today's episode we talk about how Kaizen bridges the gap between rehab and strength and conditioning and why this is important.
On today's episode we discuss why a quick fix isn't the solution you actually want and why the true solution takes time.
On today's process we talk about sticking to the plan, consistency with rehab and why you should still come to PT even if you feel like you're in too much pain for physical therapy that day.
On today's episode we dive into youth training and talk about when kids should start training and discuss other aspects such as nutrition, sleep, and stress management.
Deadlifting is getting a lot of press these days, but is it deserved. We sat down and talked about deadlifts and whether or not they should be incorporated into your routine.
Everyone seems to think CrossFit is dangerous and injuries happen frequently. But is that true? We dive into in today's podcast.
Bryan's quick summary of the speech he gave to Aurora High School at their 2023 homecoming. Discussing his journey since high school and the lessons he learned in the past 16 years.
Core stability is a common treatment for back pain in the physical therapy world. But is it the best method?
Dr. Josh, Dr. Logan and Doc Ladd discuss why stretching is overrated and what we should do instead.
Logan is a physical therapist for Kaizen Health and Wellness. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and enjoys working with active adults and athletes, especially those low with back pain.
Josh is a physical therapist at Kaizen Health and Wellness. Known as "Kaizen's Ninja," Josh loves clinical puzzles and solving issues that others haven't been able to in the past.
Head over to wherever you listen to podcasts and get to know Judd! 🎧
Judd Harrold is a trainer at Life Time CSCS (NSCA). He holds additional certifications in Precision Nutrition (Lvl 1) and Reflexive Performance Reset (Lvl 1). 🤓
He attended the University of Mount Union. Majoring in Health and Physical Education and playing football—(2x National Champs (2006 & 2008) 🏆). 🏈
He continued to play arena football 2012-2015, 2017-2018 in Omaha, Chicago and Sioux Falls (National champs (2014 & 2015) 🏆🏆.
He works with a wide range of clientele including athletes, sports performance classes, Alpha Strong classes, transformation, weight loss, nutrition. 💥
He loves training all of his clients and assisting them in becoming best versions of themselves and reaching their goals!! 🙌🏼
🌟Connect with Judd⭐️ 💻Facebook: Judd Harrold 📱Instagram: @jharrold20 📧Email: jharrold20@aol.com
This week I got to chat with Chris Murphy. 💥
He is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Recovery Specialist, and Nutritional Coach with a passion to improve the quality of life for others and make their life easier. 🧘🏼♂️
He translates this passion by bringing excitement to each training sessions while guaranteeing successful training for each client’s individual needs and goals. 🏋🏿♂️
He is able to provide knowledge while incorporating a science based approach to not only reach his client’s specific goals safely and efficiently, but to continue to help them grow beyond their aspirations. 🤓
He utilizes a powerbuilding training style to assist in not only stability and flexibility, but also any goals of hypertrophy and maximum strength providing excellent functionality for every walk of life. 💪🏽
🌟Connect with Chris⭐️ 💙Facebook: @transcendfitnessDSM 📱Instagram: @transcendfitnessdsm 📧Email: c.murphy8906@gmail.com 📞Phone: 515.494.1146 https://www.transcendfitnessdsm.com/
Check out my conversation with Melissa from Studio IV! 💉
Melissa Garton, BSN, RN believes that being truly healthy entails feeling good inside and out. 🥰
The staff of RNs at Studio IV are fully licensed, trained, and certified in nursing, aesthetics, body sculpting, and health coaching to help you meet your health and beauty goals. 🙌🏼
Their goal is to help you feel amazing every time you step foot in and out of the studio! ☀️
You can learn more about their services atwww.studio4iv.com.
🌟Connect with Melissa⭐️ 💙Facebook: @studio4iv 📱Instagram: @studio4iv 📩Email: melissa@healthstudioivspa.com 📞Phone: 515.695.7195 www.studio4iv.com
Kamy is the founder & co-owner of Evolution Fitness 365. (EF365) 🏋🏻♀️
She completed her Bachelors of Science in Marketing & Management from Iowa State University, then pursued a full-time position in the corporate world with Hershey Foods. 🍫
This position gave her the opportunity to travel the Midwest, living in Chicago & eventually moving back to Des Moines, IA. After having her son Kaleb, she joined a group fitness program in 2010. 🏃🏼♀️
Being a student athlete, she quickly found a missing link in her life; “I remember my first push up on my toes; and the moment my coach acknowledged it. That might seem like an insignificant feat to you; but at that moment in my life, it was life changing.” 💖
She became a PT Fitness Coach, then General Manager of several locations in the DSM metro; then in July 2014 purchased her first gym with her husband Curtis. 🥇
☑️Kamy is an ACE certified group fitness instructor, YogaFit certified yoga instructor, LivingFit Kettlebell Certified Expert. She is constantly seeking new ways to move & currently pursuing her Animal Flow Level 1 certification & Advanced Kettlebell certifications. Kamy & Curtis live in Grimes, IA raising their 3 children; Tyler (18), Kaleb (16) & Addison (12) plus their 3 fur kitties Nash, Knox & Crawley. 😃
“I was gifted empowerment at time in my life when I most needed it. I have a mission to empower my members through fitness to give them the tools & confidence to reach their lifestyle goals.” 💪🏼
On this episode of the Fit Moines podcast we caught up with Jeremy Smith, owner of The BAR Performance Gym. He has been a Personal Trainer/Performance Coach/Nutrition Coach for 12yrs. 🏋🏽 He has also been the Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Des Moines Buccaneers hockey team for the past 4 years. 🏒 Enjoy our conversation!
On this episode we got to talk with Annie Jacobs and Bryan Berkland from Natty by Nature, LLC. We chat about their upcoming event and about the sport of bodybuilding. 💪🏼 Early next month they are hosting the OCB Natural Hawkeye which is a bodybuilding show featuring bikini, physique, bodybuilding, classic physique and figure. It is on June 4, 2022 @ Franklin Auditorium. We would love to see you there! 🤩 Enjoy our conversation!
Meet Dr. Drew O'Bleness!
Dr. Drew was born and raised in Keokuk, IA, before attending the University of Iowa. He graduated from Iowa with a degree in Integrative Physiology and went on to achieve his doctorate degree with honors at Life University in Marietta, GA.
It was through his own health challenges and journey that he found his passion for chiropractic and natural healing.
“While in my twenties I was diagnosed with leukemia, and had to act quickly to figure out how to help my body heal and stay well. After a mindset shift, consistent work, lots of ups and several setbacks, I was able to reverse my diagnosis all while continuing to live a vibrant, full life! I am grateful to be where I am today with the opportunity to serve other people along their journey to finding true health & healing. I love being able to empower and encourage people to reach their potential, both in health and in life, and to provide hope that they are not defined by their diagnosis.
My journey and the impact that it had on my wife and our future is what led me to become a chiropractor. My mission is to help another mother, father, child, friend, get their health back so they can not only fulfill the life they were called to, but help inspire those around them live a more full life, too.
We love the Des Moines area! We are grateful for the mission we get to be a part of. And we look forward to every person (you!) and family we get to meet on their way to optimal health & potential.”
FB/IG: @revivalhealthcenter
Nealey Webster grew up in Indianola where she was always active. When she graduated, she knew she wanted to do something with sports and health. ❤️💪🏼
So, she went off to the University of Iowa and got a degree in Athletic training. While there, she coached at a local gym for a few years and found her passion for coaching. 🏋🏼♀️🏃🏼♂️🥇
Work brought her back to Indianola and she started at CrossFit 65/69. She bought the gym exactly one year ago this month and couldn't be happier. She is able to utilize both her love for coaching and her athletic training background to give her members a positive experience. 🤩
CrossFit 65/69 sees members from all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Nealey loves being able to help others find their passion for health and wellness as well as help many change their lives for the better. 🥰
Connect with Nealey: Instagram: @nealey_webster @crossfit6569
Meet Nick Rouse! Nick has been in coaching since '03. He started out as a football coach at Drake before moving into personal training. 🏈
Now the owner of Spartan Lifestyle coaching, formerly Spartan Strength 08-17, an online and in person wellness program for athletes. He enjoy working with athletes that are currently competing in sport as well as business. 🏋🏻
Athletics have always been a part of his life from E'burg to Drake and now sharing that passion with others. 🤩💪🏼
Connect with Nick: Instagram: @spartan_lifestyle
Caileen Seguin is originally from Chicago, IL. She attended Loras College where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science and interned in the Strength & Conditioning program. 🏋🏼♀️
Caileen started personal training in 2013 and coaching CrossFit in 2015. She works with a wide range of people from athletes to middle aged clients looking to live a healthier lifestyle. 💛
After making her way to Des Moines, IA a little over 4 years ago, Caileen now co-owns CrossFit Merle Hay, CrossFit Valley Junction, Black Collar CrossFit, and FiZiks. 🥊🏋🏽🏃🏼♂️
She is learning a lot about the business side of the fitness industry and is excited to see what the future brings for each of the gyms! 💪🏼
@caiseeg @cf_merlehay @cf_valleyjunction @blackcollarcf @fiziks_dsm
Mason Zimmerman is the Head Coach and Manager of CrossFit 50211 in Norwalk. 🏋🏻
He attended Central College in Pella, Iowa where he studied exercise science and participated in Track & Field. 🏃🏼♂️
After college he was certified as a CF-L1 trainer and is authorized to be an Iowa high school coach. 🥇
Mason works with all age groups and enjoys challenging others to get stronger both mentally and physically. 💪🏼
Connect with Mason: Instagram: @crossfit50211 Facebook: @CrossFit50211 Website: https://www.crossfit50211.com Phone #: (515) 402-6616 Email: Crossfit50211@gmail.com Address: CrossFit 50211 399 Hakes Dr Norwalk, IA 50211
Michael and Lauren Caleb are owners of Perspire Sauna Studio in West Des Moines, the first full-spectrum infrared sauna studio in the state. The Iowa natives are passionate about health and wellness in all areas of their lives and are grateful to be able to bring infrared sauna access to the community.
ABOUT LAUREN CALEB
Truly a ‘jack of all trades’ when it comes to harmonizing the industry of beauty and wellness with strategic marketing and operations. Lauren’s diverse experience includes consulting and working for beauty groups in the areas of marketing, brand development, packaging, web design and social media. Lauren is a licensed cosmetologist, a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of Iowa, and received her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University.
ABOUT MICHAEL CALEB
Michael is co-owner of Perspire Sauna Studio West Des Moines and overseas all operations and management. His strong passion for health, wellness and physical fitness is part of why regular infrared sauna therapy has become an essential part of his lifestyle.
He holds over ten years experience in hospitality management and received a bachelors of finance degree from the University of Iowa.
Meet Mary McCarthy.
Mary is a leader in the wellness industry helping people feel good at any age. Her degrees and certifications as an MPH & E-500 RYT ground her in science while her personal practice offers insight that is intuitively taught from her heart.
With degrees in Exercise Science and Health Education, Mary began her career as a wellness professional in Des Moines, Iowa. Her area of expertise: empowering participants to engage in holistic programs that increase resilience and wellness.
In 2000, Mary launched Yoga by Mary with a single weekly class. Her passion for teaching yoga grew and in 2014, she left the corporate wellness field to focus her attention on building her rebranded business, Resilience & Grace.
Mary currently teaches yoga classes, leads workshops and retreats, offers inspirational keynote addresses, writes a monthly blog, manages a YouTube channel, and produces an educational podcast.
Mary’s contagious smile and laughter fill the room as she shares from her heart and invites you into the journey to your best self, living a life of Resilience and Grace.
We are excited to introduce you to Huma Liptak!
Huma is a nutrition coach for Black Collar CrossFit's Nutrition Program and is also a second year medical student at Des Moines University!
You Don't want to miss this one. We discuss her role as a nutrition coach and balancing her own health and wellness as an athlete and medical student.
To get in contact with her and learn more about your nutrition send a DM to @misshuma or email to coachhumaliptak@gmail.com
We are thrilled to introduce you to Dan Noyce.
Dan Noyce graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Kinesiology. After college he spent 10 years in Chicago working as a personal trainer at Equinox Fitness Clubs.
Currently Dan has his own business as a Functional Range Conditioning mobility specialist and Kinstretch instructor. His goal is to give people the tools to improve the health and function of their joints so they can feel better, move better and perform better.
Dan now lives in Des Moines with his wife, 5 month old son and 2 year old lab. He loves all outdoor activity including biking, scuba diving and skiing.
It was fun talking all things mobility with Dan. He is seriously a wealth of knowledge. Check it out!
Facebook: Dan Noyce
Instagram: @dnoyce
Meet Traci! Traci is a Mom of 2 teens, a full-time teacher and a Certified Personal Trainer. She is the owner and founder of Train With Fire, a Live AT HOME Workout program bringing you 30-60 minute virtual workouts 3 days a week.
She started live workouts in 2019 from the comfort of her garage and have expanded offering full body high & low impact bodyweight and dumbbell training, along with Run Coaching . Traci teaches clients how to master their mornings by planning ahead and making themselves a priority. She believes “by taking better care of YOU, you can better take care of the ones you love the most!”
When friends ask how she has so much energy, Traci states she states that ENERGY is like an investment. You have to give energy to get energy. Invest in yourself and it will come back two fold!
Hi! Deana here! 🙋🏼♀️ I got to interview Bryan for this week’s podcast. We dive into health, motivation, and all things Kaizen Health and Wellness. 🏋🏻 We had fun making this a public conversation. We hope you like it! ✌🏼
We’re happy to introduce you to Collin Seymour. He is a recent Drake graduate, where he majored in Kinesiology and played football. 🏈
He is a personal trainer at Seymour Health & Fitness. 🏋🏽 He trains a wide variety of clients, ranging from youth athletes to middle age adults.
💪🏼His specialty is working with athletes at all levels to achieve an overall increase in athletic performance. 🚴🏽♂️
Check out our conversation on iTunes, Anchor, or wherever you listen to Podcasts! Thanks for joining us. 👊🏼
**Meet Matt Sillanpaa!
Matt has been a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach in Des Moines since 2008. He and his wife, Julie, operate BrickHouse Fitness in Bondurant since its opening in 2014.**
**Recently, they launched Body Temper Iowa together, which is a business offering muscle and connective tissue work by using heavy weights and pressures for long durations of time.
They, along with their 3 year old twins, enjoy exposing people to a healthy balance of exercise, pain free movement, live music, and beer.
You can find them on:
IG@BodyTemperIowaand**@BrickHouseFitness2018
FB@BodyTemperIowaand@BrickHouseFitness
Meet Tom. Tom is a trainer at CrossFit Valley Junction. 🏋️♀️
He graduated from Loras College where he played football and studied elementary education. After college he found coaching would be a great way to combine both of his passions of education and fitness. 🏈 👨🏫
Tom works with a broad range of people from teenage athletes to people in their 60s learning to exercise for the first time in their life. He loves helping people get stronger both mentally and physically and become a better version of themselves. 🔥
⭐️ Connect with Tom ⭐️
📱Instagram: @cf_valleyjunction
🌎 Facebook: @CrossFitValleyJunction
📧 Email: info@crossfitvalleyjunction.com
👨💻 www.cfvalleyjunction.com
Kyler Case is the owner of Metro Movement Chiropractic and Rehabilitation in Johnston, IA.
He graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA after graduating from Grand View University with a degree in Kinesiology.
He has a passion for human movement, sports, and for treating athletes and their families. In his practice he works with a broad patient base ranging from powerlifters and strength athletes, to endurance athletes, weekend warriors, and everything in between.
Outside of work, Dr. Case enjoys spending time with his family, his wife Malyn, and 4 year old German Shepard/Siberian Husky, Finnegan. He is also a "funcle" to 3 nieces and 3 nephews! Dr. Case also enjoys mountain biking, cycling, golf, CrossFit, and time on the lake in the summer!
⭐️ Connect with Kyler ⭐️ IG: @_metromovementdsm_ FB: Metro Movement Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Website: https://metromovementdsm.com/ Email: metromovementdsm@gmail.com
Meet Taylor White, massage therapist for 7 years and graduate from the Aveda Institute of Des Moines. 💆🏼♀️Taylor started her career as a massage therapist at a chiropractic office but missed the company of Aveda. She then went on to work at a salon and spa in Urbandale called Art of Life. 💖 She grew up in Des Moines and now lives in Polk City with her fiancé and cats. 🐈🐈⬛
🌟Connect with Taylor ⭐️
📱Instagram: @taylorwhitemassagetherapist
📩Email: taylormckenziewhite@yahoo.com
www.artoflifesalonspa.com
Meet Joel Baxley, personal trainer and strength coach specialized in sports performance. 🏋🏽
Coach Baxley has a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, is Special Strengths Certified through Westside Barbell Club, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist(CSCS), and a Certified Personal Trainer(CPT).🏆
We chat about his work with high school and collegiate athletes and what brought him to this place in his professional career. 🏌🏾
🌟Connect with Joel ⭐️ 📱Instagram: @baxleystrength 📩Email: baxleystrength@gmail.com
We are excited to introduce you to Jodi Bullock, intuitive health coach and so much more.🧘🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️ Jodi is the mom of two boys and works hard to teach others the truth about food.🍌🍒
We chat about her career path as a registered dietitian leading her to owning her own business and truly helping people the way she was called to do.🥦🥕🍎
🤍She shares with us her personal health journey and how it has led her to where she is today.
🌟Connect with Jodi Bullock⭐️ 💙Facebook: Jodi Bullock/Food Rebels 📱Instagram: @food_rebel_eats 📩 Email: jodi@jodibullock.com www.jodibullock.com
This week we got to chat with Terri Good, owner and trainer at Infinity Training Center and Elizabeth Sullivan, lifelong ice skater and mom of four. Together they own Personal Trainer in a Box. They both have a passion for helping others, especially women with health and fitness goals. 💪
They believe a true lifelong commitment to a healthy, fit lifestyle calls for an inside-out personal development approach. That with a fresh mindset and perspective to take with you wherever you go, you’re unstoppable. 🧘
We discuss mindset, confidence, eating habits, and the exciting product and programs they offer at Personal Trainer In a Box. 📚
🌟Connect with Terri & Elizabeth⭐️
💙Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/personaltrainerinabox/
📱Instagram: @personaltrainerinabox
📩 Email: personaltrainerinabox@gmail.com
https://personaltrainerinabox.com/
This week we got to chat with Ami Hokomoto. Ami is the owner and founder of Capitol Row in downtown Des Moines. They opened in August of 2018 and since she has been sharing her love and passion for rowing. 🚣🏻♀️
They are Des Moines’ first indoor rowing studio. 😍 Offering full body, low-impact, trainer led group fitness classes and including continuous coaching, feedback, and encouragement. 💪🏼
Ami is a certified ERG instructor with a passion for helping others achieve their fitness goals. 🥇👏🏼👏🏼 Capitol Row believes in inspiring crew members and connecting with community. 🫂
🌟Connect with Ami ⭐️ 💙Facebook: Capitol Row IA 📱Instagram: @capitolrowia ☎️ Phone: 515-661-9252 📩Email: contact@capitolrowia.com
https://capitolrowia.com
This week we caught up with Libby Trausch from Breath. Physical Therapy & Wellness 👩⚕️ .
After 10 years as a doctor of physical therapy, Libby has created a niche practice in persistent pain, women’s health, and pelvic floor dysfunction. 💥
She has had 3 babies and experienced nearly every pelvic floor and low back symptom that they treat, in addition to most kinds of birth (C-section, VBAC & almost home birth). 😳
She loves putting together the pieces and help people with the most complicated medical histories see a way forward, find relief, and even more importantly, rediscover hope. 👏
🌟Connect with Libby⭐️
💙Facebook: @breathedsm
📱Instagram: @breathedsm
📩Email: libby@breathedsm.com
📞Phone: 515.255.3932
https://breathedsm.com/
This week we bring you Sarah Outlaw of Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines. 😃
Sarah Outlaw, MH, MSACN is the Owner, Lead Practitioner & Director of Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition from New York Chiropractic College, and has earned professional certificates as a Health Coach, Clinical Herbalist, and Advanced Nutrition Response Testing® Practitioner. She is the author and publisher of the Real Life Outlaw blog, where she writes about real food, natural living, and holistic health. She is a renowned speaker nationwide and teaches on a variety of health topics.
Sarah is the “real deal”! She has been helping people on their natural health journeys with great results for over 17 years. She uses a specialized, non-invasive method of muscle testing that she used to launch her nutrition practice in 2014 to design individualized clinical nutrition programs to achieve optimal results with their clients. Her background in clinical, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and clinical nutrition gives her an edge in the holistic health arena to be able to help her clients efficiently.
🌟Connect with Sarah⭐️
💙Facebook: @NHICDesMoines
📱Instagram:@nhicdesmoines
📩Email:info@nhicdesmoines.com
📞Phone: (515) 809-8747
We’re so excited to introduce our audience to Heather Yost from Yost Family Chiropractic and Yost Wellness Center. 👩⚕️
At Yost Wellness Center, they don’t treat your symptoms with medication. Instead, they use a Whole Systems Approach that uncovers and treats the root cause of your symptoms to restore your health.🏋🏽🧘🏽🏌🏻♂️🏃🏿
**In this podcast we dive into functional medicine, the 5 Point Treatment Program, utilization of holistic lab testing and genetic testing to ensure accurate diagnoses and customized treatment plans. 🥰
🌟Connect with Heather⭐️
💙Facebook: Yost Wellness Center
📱Instagram: @yostwellnesscenter
📩Email: yostwellnesscenter@gmail.com**
📞Text: (515) 278-4325
www.Yostwellnesscenter.com
This week we talked with Jess! She’s a: “Life changer. Protein-loving, vegetable-obsessed, wife, mom, Registered Dietitian, marathoner, wanderlusting adventurer.” 🌄 We got to dive into these titles and how she manages to do them all so well. Jess is a Registered Dietitian and the owner of Expedition Wellness. 🥗🍎🥬🍌🍅 We talked about food, family, exercise, and travel. Go to anywhere you listen to podcasts now to hear all about living a healthy lifestyle and a little bit about travel and teaching our kids to eat healthy! 🏃🏼♀️ 🌟 Connect with Jess ⭐️ 💙 Facebook: Expedition Wellness 📱 Instagram: @expeditionwellnesscoach 📩 Email: jess@expeditionwellnesscoach.com 📞 Text: (515) 333-1533 www.expeditionwellnesscoach.com
This week we talk with Jake Pudenz. Jake is a strength coach and owner of Jake Pudenz Strength & Power. He helps people with all types of strength and athletic goals achieve them, both in person and remotely.
Jake is a retired weight lifter (snatch and clean & jerk) who specializes in teaching the Olympic lifts. From 2012-2019 Jake competed for the California Strength national team where he won several national-level medals, including a National Championship in 2019.
Jake is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to strength and conditioning so you don't want to miss this!
🌟Connect with Jake⭐️
💙Facebook: @jakepudenzsp
📱Instagram: @jake.pudenz
📩Email: jake.pudenz@gmail.com
https://jakepudenzsp.home.blog/
This week we got to catch up with Jake Hartman. He is the owner of DSM Barbell and Hartman Strength. He is a power lifter, husband, and dad of 1, soon to be 2!
We discuss training and recovery, his work history and current roles. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to individualized training and hosting powerlifting meets.
🌟Connect with Jake⭐️
💙Facebook: DSM Barbell
📱Instagram: @dsmbarbell
📩Email: dsmbarbell@gmail.com
www.dsmbarbell.com
This week we got to catch up with Sydney Moore. Sydney is an occupational therapist and founder of Happy at Home Consulting. 😃
She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Health with a focus on community and public health from Iowa State University. Sydney graduated from Drake University with a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. 👩⚕️
She has experience in working with clients in the hospital, outpatient, skilled nursing and home health settings. 🩺
Sydney has a passion for helping people live their best life. Sydney and her fiancé reside in the Des Moines metro with their pups. 🐶
In her free time, she enjoys gardening, cooking & time with family. 🌱 🥬🥘👩❤️👨
🌟Connect with Sydney ⭐️
💙Facebook: Happy at Home Consulting
📱Instagram: @happyathomeconsulting
📩Email: sydney@happyathomeconsulting.com
📞Phone: 515-635-4050
www.happyathomeconsulting.com
🦷 Dr. Ayah Belbeisi is the owner and dentist at Cedar Ridge Dentistry. 🦷
📚 She has extensive experience in both public and private dentistry. Dr. Bilbeisi is the mother to a son, daughter and cat. 🐈
🌻She often spends her weekends exploring the nature centers of Central Iowa with her children. 🌳🍂🐴🐜
🤓 Dr. Belbeisi is a wealth of knowledge and I enjoyed talking to her about not just dentistry but all things health! 🍎🥦🏋🏽♀️
She is passionate about the science of dentistry as part of holistic health and wellness and uses advanced tools and technology to help all patients unlock their full potential. 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏿
**She strives to truly get to know her patients, because she believes your dental experience should be comfortable and enjoyable. 🧕🏼🦷❤️
🌟Connect with Ayah ⭐️
💙Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/CedarRidgeDentistry**
**📱Instagram: @drbelbeisi
📩Email: drbilbeisi@cedarridgedentistry.com**
**Practice: Cedar Ridge Esthetic & Family Dentistry, Urbandale, IA
📞Phone: (515) 270-8301**
👨🏻💻 https://www.cedarridgedentistry.com/
🎧This week we got to chat with personal trainer Mistee Martin. Mistee was a veterinary technician 🐶 for 15 years when she decided to change career paths and pursue another passions of hers- fitness. 🏃🏽♀️
Having a love for nutrition and fitness for 20+ years is what lead her down the path of personal training. She opened up her own personal training business a year and a half ago specializing in women’s health. 🧘🏼♂️
She trains women of all ages including those who are postpartum and pre/post menopausal. Her focus is on strength training and nutritional coaching. She teaches her clients the importance of gaining lean muscle mass as they age and also coaches them on how to eat without using trendy diets or deprivation. 🥦
Her training sessions are either one on one or with accompanied by a friend in the privacy of her home gym. 🏡
🌟Connect with Mistee ⭐️ 💙Facebook: Mistee Martin Personal Training 📱Instagram: @mistee_personal_training 📩Email: mistee@misteemartin.com
https://www.misteemartin.com/
🎧 This week on the podcast we spoke with Dillon Burns. He is the owner of and coach at Anchor Fitness and Nutrition. Coach Dillon has worked with a wide variety of athletes and clients from military athletes, to sport performance athletes, to his favorite - those who are just beginning their health journey. 🏋🏽🥦
His certifications include CPT, Metabolic Specialist, CrossFit L1 Trainer, USA Weightlifting L1 Coach, Precision Nutrition L1 Coach, and a B.S. in Exercise Science from Iowa State University. 🤓
🌟Connect with Dillon ⭐️ 💙Facebook: Anchor.NF or Anchor Fitness & Nutrition 📱Instagram: @anchor_fitness_nutrition and anchor_kids_ 📩Email: dillon@anchormindset.com 📞Phone: 515-822-1481
www.anchormindset.com
🎧 Meet Dylan Thielen! Dylan is a certified powerlifting coach, business owner, and gym manager. He strives to help others improve both physical and mental health through lifting weights and proper nutrition. 🥦
His business, Horizon Strength strives to educate clients on proper technique, healthy eating habits, and help build a happier and healthier body, one rep at a time. You can find Dylan managing and training clients at DSM Barbell Club in downtown Des Moines. 🏋🏾♂️
🌟Connect with Dylan ⭐️ 💙Facebook: Horizon Strength 📱Instagram: @horizonstrength & @thielen.fitness 📩Email: horizonstrengthtraining@gmail.com 📞Phone: 515-293-2042
www.hrznstrength.com
🎧This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Jon Roed. Jon Roed is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic who graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis, MN and holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Iowa. 🤓. In his practice, Dr. Jon enjoys treating a broad patient base with an emphasis on sports injuries. He has worked with recreational level athletes to that of Olympic caliber. Outside of work, Dr. Jon loves spending time with his family, his wife Katie, daughter Avery, son Gavin, and one year old bearded collie, Gandalf. 🐶 Dr. Jon also enjoys golf, water sports, and is an avid CrossFitter. 🏋🏽
🎤 We talk about all the things from business, family, health, the pandemic, and cars. 🚘
🌟Connect with Jon ⭐️ 💙Facebook: DSM Spine + Sport 📱Instagram: @dsmspinesport 📩Email: info@dsmspinesport.com 📞Phone: 515-223-7206
www.dsmspinesport.com
Casey Negrete is the owner of IMPACT Health and Performance in Ankeny. We talk about his business and discuss the importance of finding the perfect fit for patients, touch on his experience as a D1 athlete, and learn about practicing as a TPI (golf) certified physical therapist. 🤓
Casey works with active individuals at IMPACT and is specialized to work with golfers. ⛳️
Check out his Instagram for “Trick Shot Tuesday” @impact.ankeny 🏌️♀️
Connect with Casey: www.impactankeny.com YouTube: IMPACT Health & Performance 👨💻 Facebook & Instagram: impact.ankeny 📩 casey@impactankeny.com 📱 515-446-8389
🎧 This week we wanted to introduce you to Scott! Scott Jensen is a Des Moines native. He is a personal trainer, a certified nutrition specialist, and the owner of Big House Gym in West Des Moines. 🏋🏽
On this episode, we chat about his business and what it takes to run a client focused business model. 🧔🏻
He’s had a personal interest in health and wellness from a young age. 🥦 We talk about the path that led him to Florida then back to Iowa and into managing Big House Gym in West Des Moines and the tight knit community they have built there. 👊🏼
🌟Connect with Scott ⭐️ 💙Facebook: Big House Gym & Nutrition and S.jensen0418 📱Instagram: @bighousegym and @mindset180fitness 📩Email: bighousetraining@gmail.com 📞Phone: 515-223-7206
www.bighousegym.com
Quick Tip this week is all about sleep!
Thursday shorties are published weekly to give you 10-15 minutes where we talk about different aspects of health, fitness, and nutrition. 🥦🧘🏽🏊🏼♂️☀️
Sleep is easily the most underrated aspect of health and is often times an overlooked component in both the fitness and healthcare industries. Lately, however, the importance and benefits of sleep are becoming more mainstream and it has even been called the greatest performance enhancer with the ability to improve your performance by 30%. That's huge! 😴 🛏 💤
Blog - https://www.kaizenhealthandwellness.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-performance-by-up-to-30-simple-sleep-hacks
🎧 This week on the podcast we got to chat with Emily Jenkins. Emily has a passion for yoga and helping people. She is the lead teacher at YogaSix and a group fitness instructor at Genesis Health Club DSM. 🧘🏼♀️
Emily believes that fitness starts with your thoughts and beliefs. Her background is in psychology and she understands the power of the human mind. 💆🏼♀️
We discuss all things from yoga practice to navigating fitness through the pandemic. 👩🏼💻
🌟How to connect with Emily⭐️ 💙Facebook: Emily.jenkins.35 📱Instagram: EmilyJenkins0815 📩Email: ejenkins@yogasix.com
https://www.corebuiltwellness.com https://www.yogasix.com https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/locations/hickman-road.html
On this week's podcast we talk with registered dietitian Mackenzie "Mack" Woolwich. Mack owns MW Coaching where she works with women who are seeking to find food freedom and end the diet and restriction lifestyle so that they can build a healthy relationship with food.
Many of Mack’s clients have had past eating disorders/disordered eating habits and she has worked with them to break that cycle and transform their life by freeing them from the food and diet mentality. To learn more about Mack and MW Coaching you can find her on Instagram. Instagram: @mack_woolwhich_ -Linktree for free Facebook community, weekly newsletter, coaching signup.
This weeks episode is with Andrew Seymuor, owner and trainer at Seymour Health and Fitness. We talk about his background and what motivated him to not only become a trainer but then start his own business. Andrew has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to training and was named the 2019 Des Moines' Best Local Personal Trainer. You don't want to miss this episode. To learn more about Andrew and Seymour Health and Fitness: Facebook/Instagram: @seymour_healthandfitness Facebook (personal): Andrew Seymour Website: https://www.seymourhealthandfitness.com/ Bi-Weekly Newsletter (free): health, nutrition, interviews, etc. Email: seymourhealthandfittness@gmail.com