In the Fall of 2022, Steve Johnson had an idea to help overcome the sudden closing of a gym in the community. The only way to proceed ahead was to create a new option that prioritized wellness as more than just physical training – mental health would be an essential component as well. When this idea was presented to Bill Koepke, an excellent adventure began that has allowed us to serve others in increasingly better ways ever since. Our unique nature of in-person, open gym, and at home training options integrated with timely and effective mental health training is a perfect solution for people facing the demands of life all around them.
Bill Koepke is Certified Athletic Trainer. A sports medicine and fitness professional that understands people, orthopedic needs, and effective exercise.
Steve Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He helps teens, adults, couples and families with a variety of issues and concerns.
Applicable and Actionable Mental Training combined with Smart and Effective Physical Programming helps our members feel and do better in a comprehensive way.
Group accountability and programming that delivers a blend of in-person physical coaching, open gym programming, and at-home virtual workout options.
Mental health education is delivered weekly in person with virtual follow up for the group. Mental health topics follow a monthly format to match the seasonal goals of physical programming and life as well.
Mental health concerns are rising, and services are lacking. Therefore, integrating a focus on mind and body together is at the core of this wellness model. By bringing both worlds together – help provided by a certified specialist in the physical workout world and a focus on mental health provided by a licensed mental health professional is both timely and essential.
A cross-section of topics that will be shared throughout the year at the gym include:
- Developing Emotional Intelligence
- Using Physical Activity to Improve Mental Health
- Stress Level Identification and Healthy Coping
- Work Stress and How Not to Bring It Home
- Boundaries with Others and How to Maintain
- Conflict Management that Lowers Intensity of Problems
- And many more including relationships, health, and resiliency
All athletes across the spectrum of life stages and activity levels, can benefit from an integrated focus on wellness – both physical and mental.