Meet our team.
Rachel Weinstock - movement & nutrition
As a certified personal trainer, Rachel is one of the trainers you may work with here at Solid Fitness. Her passion for nutrition and movement have been an incredible addition to the studio.
From picky eater to food lover. Rachel grew up afraid to try new foods and lived off fast food in her young adult life. Working in restaurants helped widen her tastes, but nutrition wasn't given much of a thought until she became a mother. In hopes that her kids would be exposed to more foods and not be as picky as she was, she began learning how to make baby foods for her daughter. While she fed her kids well, she didn't treat her body as well and as a result her health started to decline, finding herself in doctors' offices looking for answers.
In her quest for a diagnosis, there was this nagging feeling that food and exercise could make a difference. She'd ask "what about diet and exercise, could that help?" Although the words differed, each doctor assured her the symptoms she was experiencing were far more than diet or exercise could help. It was discouraging and starting to take a toll on her. Eventually, she took a hiatus from the doctor visits and started an at-home workout program that also provided a nutritional shake to jump start a healthier lifestyle.
Within a matter of days her symptoms were gone. From that point forward, Rachel could not deny the incredible power of food and lifestyle for optimal health. One thing you'll hear her say often is "this is about a lifestyle." No fad diets here.
A passion project of Rachel's is helping educate and get kids excited about the magic of food. She offers teaching opportunities for school-aged kiddos that are age-appropriate. In addition, she offers corporate nutritional training to help build a healthier team through food. You can also find her doing cooking demonstrations to show others how to make delicious meals packed full of nutrition!
"It is my honor to help others find their way to a life they look forward to get up for everyday. I want to change the narrative around being healthy; it's not about a size or a number, it is all about feeling good! To feel good, we have to treat our bodies like the amazing gift that it is."
From picky eater to food lover. Rachel grew up afraid to try new foods and lived off fast food in her young adult life. Working in restaurants helped widen her tastes, but nutrition wasn't given much of a thought until she became a mother. In hopes that her kids would be exposed to more foods and not be as picky as she was, she began learning how to make baby foods for her daughter. While she fed her kids well, she didn't treat her body as well and as a result her health started to decline, finding herself in doctors' offices looking for answers.
In her quest for a diagnosis, there was this nagging feeling that food and exercise could make a difference. She'd ask "what about diet and exercise, could that help?" Although the words differed, each doctor assured her the symptoms she was experiencing were far more than diet or exercise could help. It was discouraging and starting to take a toll on her. Eventually, she took a hiatus from the doctor visits and started an at-home workout program that also provided a nutritional shake to jump start a healthier lifestyle.
Within a matter of days her symptoms were gone. From that point forward, Rachel could not deny the incredible power of food and lifestyle for optimal health. One thing you'll hear her say often is "this is about a lifestyle." No fad diets here.
A passion project of Rachel's is helping educate and get kids excited about the magic of food. She offers teaching opportunities for school-aged kiddos that are age-appropriate. In addition, she offers corporate nutritional training to help build a healthier team through food. You can also find her doing cooking demonstrations to show others how to make delicious meals packed full of nutrition!
"It is my honor to help others find their way to a life they look forward to get up for everyday. I want to change the narrative around being healthy; it's not about a size or a number, it is all about feeling good! To feel good, we have to treat our bodies like the amazing gift that it is."
Chelsea Woolen, CMT - massage therapy
Chelsea is a licensed and insured massage therapist, and has been practicing since December 2007. She graduated from the Colorado School of Healing Arts, where she obtained her certification after completing a 700 hour program of massage therapy and other related healing arts. Chelsea is also a professional member in good standing with The Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.
Over her career, Chelsea has treated situations of acute trauma and chronic pain. She has experience in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage, Prenatal/Pregnancy and Sports massage, as well as Trigger Point Therapy. From sedentary office workers to professional athletes, Chelsea has worked on clients from all walks of life, and truly values the uniqueness of each person and the challenges they may be experiencing. She strives to cultivate a relationship where working together can restore body balance.
In her free time Chelsea enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and running. She has completed several half & full marathons since 2004 and looks forward to continuing to challenge herself with more races in the future.
Over her career, Chelsea has treated situations of acute trauma and chronic pain. She has experience in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage, Prenatal/Pregnancy and Sports massage, as well as Trigger Point Therapy. From sedentary office workers to professional athletes, Chelsea has worked on clients from all walks of life, and truly values the uniqueness of each person and the challenges they may be experiencing. She strives to cultivate a relationship where working together can restore body balance.
In her free time Chelsea enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and running. She has completed several half & full marathons since 2004 and looks forward to continuing to challenge herself with more races in the future.
For more information visit www.mendmassageco.com or call 720-979-5401
Hunter Townsend, DC - chiropractic care
Dr. Hunter’s mission as a principled chiropractor is to guide those towards discovering their optimal health potential through education, empowerment and specific scientific chiropractic adjustments.
Dr. Hunter is originally from the beautiful lakeside town of Saugatuck, Michigan. Dr. Hunter attended Central Michigan University where he pursued an Exercise Science and Kinesiology Degree for 3 ½ years. Dr. Hunter found a fascination with the Gross Anatomy Lab where he was a Teaching Assistant for 2 semesters to spend more time understanding the neuromusculoskeletal system in the lab as well as educating his peers about it.
After discovering his calling to become a chiropractor he transferred to the Fountainhead of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. He completed 4,700 hours of Doctorate coursework along with finishing his Bachelor of Science simultaneously and graduated on October 20th, 2017.
While during his general coursework, he also elected to attend 500+ hours of seminars and conferences.
For more information visit www.wediscoverpotential.com or call 720-773-1815
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Dr. Hunter is originally from the beautiful lakeside town of Saugatuck, Michigan. Dr. Hunter attended Central Michigan University where he pursued an Exercise Science and Kinesiology Degree for 3 ½ years. Dr. Hunter found a fascination with the Gross Anatomy Lab where he was a Teaching Assistant for 2 semesters to spend more time understanding the neuromusculoskeletal system in the lab as well as educating his peers about it.
After discovering his calling to become a chiropractor he transferred to the Fountainhead of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. He completed 4,700 hours of Doctorate coursework along with finishing his Bachelor of Science simultaneously and graduated on October 20th, 2017.
While during his general coursework, he also elected to attend 500+ hours of seminars and conferences.
For more information visit www.wediscoverpotential.com or call 720-773-1815
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Koa Conn
The newest member of our team is our rescue pup Koa. You may see him in the studio the days he comes to work with his dad. Rescued from Kansas before his time was up in a shelter, he's now living his best, goofiest, life!
