Introducing the Progressive Health & Performance team

I started my journey in health and fitness at the age of 13. After growing up as an overweight youth, I found exercise and nutrition as an empowering path for changing my life. Through reading and watching anything I could get my hands on related to health, I became my own experiment and first client. As I started to see results, I found that this lifestyle not only made me better physically, but mentally as well. I gained self-confidence and a stronger drive for achievement and knew this was what I would spend the rest of his life practicing. Eager to get out into the field, I completed a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Missouri State University and later moved to California. There, I attended California State University at Long Beach and received a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. While my conventional education is foundational, I believe that continuing education is where health professionals really evolve and make a difference. To solidify my knowledge and expertise as a fitness professional I received credentials such as: Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) Level II Exercise is Medicine Practitioner (EIM2) through the American College of Sports Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Fitness and Wellness Specialist (MSFW) through American Fitness Professionals and Associates Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine Functional Movement Techniques (FMT). With a strong foundation in the science of movement I then took my nutrition education and practice to the next level by becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). It is this area that really sets my practice apart as a health and wellness professional as I enjoy incorporating the full picture of fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle together. Certifications : FMT ACSM FDN Exercise is Medicine “While exercise or nutrition can be beneficial in different aspects, it is the two combined that truly allows the client to obtain optimal results. Every individual is unique in genetic build and current lifestyle. Therefore, each individual responds differently and may require different changes in behavior to reach their respective goals. No mode of exercise is perfect for everyone just as no single diet is perfect for everyone. The time of one size fits all in nutrition and fitness is gone. We must analyze people inside and out to provide truly optimal recommendations and results.” MY MISSION AND PRACTICE NUTRITION At progressive Health & Performance we offer a variation of nutrition and health and wellness services. When I apply my passions in nutrition with the people I work with I like to incorporate a holistic and functional nutrition approach. I run functional lab work to obtain a clear picture as to what the client is dealing with on the inside, not just symptoms on the outside. By identifying healing opportunities in various areas in the body, I get to the root cause of many health complaints such as weight regulation, hormone imbalances, lack of energy, digestive complaints, autoimmune conditions, and sleep problems. My target populations are digestive disorders, degenerative diseases (MS, RA, Fibromyalgia), and weight loss. FITNESS When working with clients on their fitness goals, I enjoy working with a wide variety of populations ranging from 8-year-old kids to seniors. I focus on empowering others and helping them achieve results with functional movement at the center. By identifying movement dysfunction, lifestyle demands and goals of the client, I help them reach their goals safely and efficiently through exercise physiology, corrective and functional exercise, and coaching. Because of this approach and my broad expertise, I tend to work with many disabled populations. My current list of clients include those with: Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Amputees Lyme Disease, Cancer, Brain/Spinal Cord Injury, and Stroke. My target populations are special populations (such as those above), pain relief, and chronic illness.

MY JOURNEY I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and commissioned through the United States Army from Missouri State University. Then, I completed graduate school earning a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and Human Performance. I completed serving on Active Duty as an Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Army’s Master Fitness Trainer Course. There, I supervised a team certifying the Army’s top Soldiers as Master Fitness Trainers. I now serve as a Captain in the Army Reserves where I serve as Medical Operations and Intelligence Officer. Throughout the years I have acquired a diverse background. I have enjoyed working in various industries, such as orthopedic sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and a tactical strength and conditioning. As of today, I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). A Certified Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting (USAW) and a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). “Many veterans and people still serving, whether military, fire, or police, believe pain is a way of life. I am telling you that is not the case at all. Take ownership of your health on a daily basis and I can guarantee you will see improvements. You just have to want it and be willing to put in the effort consistently. Hydration, nutrition, stretching, PROPER resistance training…all of the things you are not doing enough are part of the equation. The question is not if you will ever feel and move better. The question is when are you willing to take control of your health to feel and move better.” MY MISSION AND PRACTICE My mission is to improve health, performance, and ultimately safety to all military, fire, and police in the Inland Valley. I currently work with over dozens of veterans, first responders, and active duty military at our Murrieta facility. I also work with these populations online all across the country to get them and keep them performing their best in their respective service fields.

A vast majority of people who enjoy staying active or anyone who regularly participates in a sport, from the weekend warrior to the elite athlete, understands that health and fitness is the foundation of their training. However, training is not one-size-fits-all when it comes to improving athletic performance. This is where sports performance training comes in. As a sports performance specialist, I incorporate strength training and functional movement into every athlete’s program. It is a key component that can boost your athleticism and make you a well-rounded elite player. Training is extremely important and should form an integral part of all elite athlete’s daily routines. Training to develop strength is important for maximizing performance in most sports, especially for contact sports. It allows the body to gradually build up strength and endurance, improve skill levels and build motivation, ambition and confidence. Training at Progressive Health & Performance is varied and tailored to the specific individual or team needs. Start NOW to give your athletic performance an edge! 6 BENEFITS OF TRAINING WITH ME: You will Increase athletic performance You will maintain muscle tissue You will increase strength You will improve speed, agility, and quickness You will motor learning and skill acquisition You will prevent/reduce risk of injury MY TRAINING PHILOSOPHY: My coaching philosophy to sports performance and wellness is that everyone can reach their peak potential through hard work and dedication. I train my clients through progressive training strategies to enhance their athletic capabilities. My primary focus is to improve mobility and functional strength to transfer over to sport. I combine traditional and non-traditional methods of training to improve mobility, strength and movement efficiency through tailored programming. MY JOURNEY My journey in health and fitness began in high school through competitive sports – primarily soccer and basketball – which allowed me to see the benefits of utilizing training methods to get stronger and see what my body is capable of doing. I had to overcome many obstacles to get to where I am today. My college experience consisted of 5 colleges, in two states over 9 years. But I wouldn’t change a thing. In that time, the mentors and experiences I had, helped me grow my expertise in health and fitness. Which made me realize this was the career path that I was most passion about. I was able to settle in at Cal State San Marcos, where I started to gain more knowledge about nutrition, physiology and human body movement. As I immersed myself deeper into these topics I began to recognize that each component plays a vital role in improving a person’s overall health and performance. My goal is to be knowledgeable in all aspects of athletic performance. To improve any athletes potential to elite performance for their specific sport. With my background in kinesiology and a determined mindset, I will always push myself to strengthen my skills as a trainer to better serve YOU.

I am a Kinesiologist, SGX Coach, & Obstacle Course Specialist. I enjoy running Spartan Races and any obstacle course race. Exercise and fitness has been a great journey and I continue to learn new things every time. I enjoy teaching new and experienced clients in fitness and then applying them to bigger goals or goals they would have never dreamed of doing. MY JOURNEY I’ve received my Bachelors Degree from California State San Marcos in Kinesiology – Applied Exercise Science. I continued to earn my certification of personal training through the American Council of Exercise. With six years of personal training experience I continue to expand my knowledge of different types of training. I created a team to experience our first Spartan Race. Since then, I continued to certify myself as an Spartan SGX coach & Obstacle Course Specialist. MY MISSION AND PRACTICE My mission is to help you get off the couch, out of your routine, and improve your life & wellness. I continue to practice and teach self-body awareness so that you (as a client) can understand what your body is doing. I help develop new routines and way to improve your quality of life and show you new ways to enjoy it. So what’s stopping you from pushing yourself? What is holding you back from improving in areas you need? Let’s talk!

I have been in the fitness and rehabilitation industry since 2017, beginning as a kinesiologist and earning my Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2021. My purpose is to help individuals connect back to their body, move without pain, restore optimal function, and build lasting confidence so my patients can sustain lifelong health and performance. I combine evidence-based physical therapy with osteopathic principles and neurology to discover where the body is guiding treatment. Functional mobility and strength training are cornerstones to my practice with a holistic wellness approach to create long-term results – not temporary fixes.

My mission is to guide people toward ownership of their health through intentional movement, education, mindset resets and providing a community. I believe healing and performance go hand in hand, and that true wellness requires addressing the physical, emotional, and mental components of health.

MY STORY: I originally planned to pursue a career in pediatrics, but years as a dancer frequently placed me on the treatment table in physical therapy. Experiencing rehabilitation firsthand reshaped my path. While working in gym settings throughout college as a kinesiologist, I discovered my passion for bridging the gap between rehab and performance. That journey led me to earn my Doctorate of Physical Therapy and expand my expertise beyond traditional care.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with minors in psychology, as well as health and wellness coaching. I am NASM-certified as a personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and functional nutrition specialist. I also hold BFR Level 1 certification and am a Certified FRC Mobility Specialist (FRCms). My goal is to create a space where people feel empowered to heal, grow stronger, and build a sustainable, high-performing lifestyle.

My name is Moises or Moy for short. I’m an extremely active and outgoing person, always have been from a young age. I believe that fitness and health is the key to longevity. The motto I live by is “Feel good, look good, live good.” Fitness is a lifestyle and a long process to follow, I will be here to help guide you through the process. MY MISSION: My mission is to show the importance of technique and form to follow the process that is achieving goals. My specialty is using my loud voice and extroverted personality to motivate and inspire those around me to be their best self. MY STORY I’ve been an athlete my whole life. I played college soccer and currently compete as a semi-professional soccer player. I’ve always been passionate about the gift and the life lessons in athletics. I know how powerful it is to have a strong, positive role model for kids and I’m driven to be that for the youth that I work with. EDUCATION Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology.

My name is Carlos Rodriguez, one of the Fitness Coaches here to educate, inspire, and motivate anyone who walks through our door from any walk of life. A little bit of my story would go back to me participating in sports with football, basketball, baseball, and a little track. Loving the activity of playing but also creating connections with teammates and coaches were motivating for me to reach my fullest potential both mentally and physically.

Through playing football in high school, I did have two separate injuries which both led me to needing surgery and physical therapy. One of those injuries was one of the lowest points in my life but lead to being a life changing moment. The physical therapist I had for both injuries challenged me to go into the health and wellness field, so my ultimate goal is to become a Doctor in Physical therapy.

My passion seems to come from people, I enjoy helping people towards their goals whether simple or complicated no matter what demographic/background, “If there is a will, there is a way”. My mission is to show individuals the potential in their bodies, find out why they are experiencing pains and eliminate the discomfort, making daily living activities much easier, and get ready for competitions, camps, or services.

I have a Bachelors in Kinesiology from California State University of Fullerton, a CPT from NESTA, a Stretching Certification, and Functional Range Conditioning Certification. Helping one person at a time no matter what the circumstances is my attitude.

I have my Bachelor’s in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Human Development from the University of California, Davis. I currently have certifications as a Performance Specialist (EXOS), Sprinting and Athletic Performance (ALTIS), and BioMechanics (NESTA). I recently moved to Southern California, from Northern California for more opportunities. I’ve always been active in exercise and sports at a young age. I learned how to push my body, mental toughness, and discipline for my health and performance. This ultimately led me to a Collegiate Scholarship to run Track.

My journey in coaching started after college as a Volunteer assistant track coach at UC Davis. There, I discovered my passion for assisting others in achieving their goals. I quickly fell in love with the process and expanded to coaching other populations.

My mission is to constantly challenge and lead others to achieve the highest level of sustainable athletic performance and health while providing a safe and fun environment for them to succeed.

Elizabeth Wilkins, though most people know me as Lizz. Growing up in a big sports-oriented family, I was surrounded by athletics from an early age. I played volleyball and basketball and developed a deep love for football, all of which shaped my journey into the field of Kinesiology.

EDUCATION: My passion for athletic training and human performance led me to attend California Baptist University (CBU), where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Medicine. I am currently continuing my education at CBU, soon to graduate with my Master’s Degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science.

My love for fitness and rehabilitation was sparked in high school after tearing my meniscus while playing volleyball. Experiencing the rehab process firsthand gave me a deeper appreciation for how proper care and training can transform an athlete’s journey. It also ignited a passion for helping others reach their full potential-physically, mentally, and emotionally.

I have had the privilege of working with and coaching athletes across multiple sports, including lacrosse, volleyball, and more. MY MISSION is to inspire and challenge others to become the best version of themselves, while prioritizing proper training, self-awareness, and overall well-being. I strive to create an environment where individuals feel supported and motivated to push beyond their limits because we are all more capable than we often believe.

Ultimately, I truly enjoy working with all populations but feel most at home working alongside athletes, guiding them through their growth and development both on and off the field.

My journey in health, fitness, and performance began through sport. As a lifelong athlete and former collegiate soccer player, I’ve always understood movement as more than just physical-it’s mental, emotional, and deeply personal. After tearing my ACL in high school, I became determined not only to return to the field, but to understand the rehab process from the inside out. That injury sparked a passion for performance, recovery, and the athlete’s mindset. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Exercise & Sport Science with a minor in Sports Psychology from Western Colorado University, where I blended scientific knowledge with lived athletic experience.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work in sports rehab, performance training, and client-centered movement coaching. My foundation in exercise science and psychology has allowed me to help people move better, train smarter, and rebuild confidence after setbacks. I’m especially passionate about working with athletes and active individuals who want to perform at a high level while staying resilient and pain-free. My experience in both clinical and performance settings has shaped a coaching style that’s rooted in empathy, education, and long-term development.

My long-term vision is to pursue a Master’s in Athletic Training and eventually open a sports performance and rehab facility that bridges strength training, injury prevention, and mental performance. What drives me most is the belief that everyone,athlete or not,deserves to feel strong, capable, and connected to their body.

Hi, I’m Chris, and I’ve spent the last decade helping people move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives through personalized fitness and performance coaching. I’ve worked with everyone from everyday adults overcoming chronic pain to elite athletes chasing peak performance. No matter who’s in front of me, I’m driven to help clients achieve real, lasting results.

I hold certifications from NASM, Precision Nutrition, USA Weightlifting, Barbell Rehab, and CrossFit, and I specialize in corrective exercise, injury prevention, and performance training. My background includes coaching national-level athletes in skiing and wrestling, as well as guiding clients with complex medical histories, including autoimmune conditions and post-rehab recovery, through safe and effective programs. I believe in blending science-backed programming with practical lifestyle strategies to help people thrive both in and out of the gym.

At Progressive Health & Performance, I’m not just your trainer, I’m your partner in progress. Whether your goal is to move without pain, prepare for competition, or simply feel confident again, I’m here to help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.