With over eight years of experience in personal training, Derick Bryson specializes in strength training, corrective exercise, and stretching to help clients move better, feel stronger, and achieve lasting results. His expertise allows him to work with a diverse range of clients, from high-level athletes seeking performance enhancement to individuals recovering from injuries, providing personalized training tailored to their unique needs.
Derick is a certified trainer through ISSA, and is a stretch coach certified by the Stretching Institute. His well-rounded approach focuses on building strength, improving mobility, and optimizing recovery to prevent injuries and enhance overall performance.
Passionate about helping others unlock their full potential, Derick is committed to guiding clients toward sustainable health and fitness
With over eight years of experience in personal training, Derick Bryson specializes in strength t...
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Lauren Bustos is a former professional soccer player turned NASM-certified personal trainer and ACE group fitness instructor who brings high energy and team camaraderie to every training session. Passionate about making fitness both effective and enjoyable, she helps clients build strength, endurance, and confidence through functional training, strength work, and conditioning methods.
Her mission is to inspire others to embrace a healthy, active lifestyle by highlighting the fun and rewarding side of training.
Her life’s mantra? Sweat Equity—commit to putting in the hard work today and enjoy the results tomorrow!
Lauren Bustos is a former professional soccer player turned NASM-certified personal trainer and A...
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Brandi graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology where she fell deeper in love with the human body, sports medicine and functional anatomy. She has experience working with athletic individuals as well as people with chronic pain from work and activities of daily living. Upon completing over 800 hours of hands on massage therapy she graduated from National Holistic Institute as a certified Massage Therapist and Health Educator. Brandi is also furthering her skills and education in an Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy program to further assist people with living their best life more pain free.
Brandi specializes in managing acute or chronic pain with techniques in deep tissue, myofascial work, assisted stretching, and cupping. Treatment Philosophy: I aim to create a space where clients can recharge and rejuvenate through therapeutic techniques that aide in increasing mobility and improve quality of life. Flow and bestow the gifts of balance and bliss through intentional touch and bodywork.
Brandi graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology whe...
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Christine is the founder of Athlete Within and a former Division 1 NCAA athlete with a deep passion for movement and performance. As a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist, and Pre & Postpartum Pelvic Floor Specialist, she brings a wealth of expertise in corrective exercise, posture, strength training, pelvic floor health, and sports performance training.
Christine’s mission is to help individuals—whether athletes or everyday movers—optimize their strength, mobility, and overall well-being. With a personalized and science-based approach, she empowers clients to move better, feel stronger, and perform at their best.
Christine is the founder of Athlete Within and a former Division 1 NCAA athlete with a deep passi...
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Dr. Ryan Pendon is the founder and president of Urban Med, bringing nearly 20 years of experience as a chiropractor specializing in sports injuries and posture correction. As a movement specialist, he has a keen ability to identify dysfunctional movement patterns that can lead to injury, helping patients optimize their mobility and prevent future issues.
Dr. Pendon combines manual therapy, specific adjustment techniques, and corrective exercises to enhance movement and overall function. Having been involved in sports his entire life and experiencing sports injuries firsthand, he understands the physical demands athletes face and tailors his approach to help them recover and perform at their best. Through his expertise, Dr. Pendon empowers patients to move better, feel better, and live pain-free.
Dr. Ryan Pendon is the founder and president of Urban Med, bringing nearly 20 years of experience...
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Dr. Monet serves as the Clinic Director of Athlete Within and is a dedicated licensed chiropractor committed to helping others restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance their quality of life. Raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, she developed a passion for health and wellness early on.
As a competitive track sprinter, Dr. Monet pursued collegiate athletics at Berea College while majoring in Biology with a focus on Pre-Health Professional Studies. During conditioning for her first collegiate season, she sustained a spinal disc injury that led her to a chiropractor’s office. Experiencing firsthand the transformative effects of chiropractic care, she discovered her true calling.
Determined to make the same impact on others, Dr. Monet earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida Campus, graduating in 2023. She then launched her career in Los Angeles, California, and in May 2024, she joined Athlete Within, bringing her expertise in movement-based rehabilitation and injury prevention to the community.
Dr. Monet’s background as an athlete gives her a deep understanding of movement mechanics, functional training, and recovery. She is passionate about helping patients—from athletes to everyday movers—achieve optimal performance and long-term wellness through chiropractic care.
Dr. Monet serves as the Clinic Director of Athlete Within and is a dedicated licensed chiropracto...
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