Warriors of Wellness

• 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 W...

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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 ...

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 W...

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....

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 a...

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&n...

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.c...

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 so...

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 bu...

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 e...

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 yo...

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 yo...