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MEET THE TEAM

CEO & CTO

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CEO

Dr. Eric Wahl PT, DPT, CSCS

A former collegiate football player and competitor in multiple bodybuilding shows and powerlifting meets, he earned his Exercise Science degree at Dakota State University and Doctor of Physical Therapy at Nazareth College. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) and USA Powerlifting Club Coach.

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CTO

Bonifacio Ale, CS, MCP, MSIM

A technical lead and principal solutions architect by profession, he earned his bachelors degree on Computer Science at the University of City of Manila and a Master in Information Management specialized in Data Science at the University of Washington that focuses on Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence.

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Exercise Professionals

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Exercise Professional

Karen Yagi

BS, CSCS, PPSC

A certified strength and conditioning coach after graduating with a Kinesiology degree at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, she is national-level bodybuilding bikini competitor, a Pain free Performance Specialist (PPSC) and an Online Sleep and Recovery Coach.

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Exercise Professional

Molly Merlino

B.A., NASM-CPT, PPSC

Molly has over 5 years of personal training experience specializing in functional training
and corrective exercise for rehabilitation and pain management. Her understanding of
kinesiology and personalized programming has helped numerous clients achieve a
pain-free lifestyle. With a degree in Psychology from Gonzaga University, she helps clients stay motivated and successfully implement lasting behavior change to achieve
their goals.

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Exercise Professional

Vladimir FIlenkov

BS, ACE - Sports Nutrition, CSCS

Vlad is a fitness coach specializing in strength training, injury recovery, and performance optimization. With a science-backed approach, he helps clients achieve their goals through structured training, tailored nutrition, and evidence-based recovery. Having overcome major injuries himself, Vlad understands resilience and guides clients toward lasting strength, peak performance, and injury prevention.

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Exercise Professional

Josh Dawson

BS, ACSM, PPSC

Josh is a personal trainer with a strong background in baseball, functional movement, body mechanics, and exercise science. He offers tailored training programs to enhance athletic performance and overall fitness, using comprehensive movement assessments to address dysfunctions and reduce injury risk. His holistic, client-centered approach incorporates nutrition, recovery, and mental conditioning to support long-term health and performance.

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