I am a middle-aged father of three with a 27+ year career as a Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with athletes—from youth and high school teams to collegiate, professional, and even Olympic competitors. Today, my passion is to share my research and experience in health, injury, rehabilitation, and performance to help you increase your healthspan and achieve a balanced, vibrant lifestyle—what I call “Healthstyle.”

My personal journey in health and fitness has been diverse and evolving. I played youth sports, competed in high school and college lacrosse, experimented with long-distance running, stayed active at the YMCA in Lakewood, Ohio, and both trained and coached at CrossFit Cleveland. In 2020, during the pandemic, I discovered ultrarunning. Even with my history activity, in my 40s, my health took unexpected turns. I faced anxiety, a loss of desire to exercise, had several ER visits for chest pains, panic attacks, and even a kidney stone and gall stone simultaneously.

By 2024, I reached a crossroads. I realized I needed a change—an approachable, accessible and measurable one. Although I had completed three ultramarathons by July 2024, and considered myself relatively healthy, I knew deeper changes were needed. On July 16th, 2024, I embarked on a new journey as an alcohol-free athlete, father, and professional. I wanted to tackle issues like anxiety, a genetically high LPa, esophageal disease from a hiatal hernia, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, low energy, and increased weight—all while striving to become a more capable ultrarunner. For over 20 years, alcohol had been my signal that the workday was done and it was time to relax. But over time, it took more and more to achieve that relaxation, and I found I couldn’t control my drinking without a radical change.

Fast forward seven months: with the help of supportive meetings, extensive journaling, counseling, and a personalized plan based on my own research and experience, I am now healthier and happier. My blood work is excellent, I’ve completed another ultramarathon, and I’ve embraced a new Healthstyle that’s setting the course for my future

Today I‘m just at the beginning of my journey. I have decided to follow my passion and heart and share my knowledge to help others embrace their own Healthstyle journey and transform their lives. My personal journey sparked the creation of HYLA Wellness.