Merlin Hahn is a NESTA Certified Adventure Boot Camp Instructor and a NSCA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer. He also holds a B.S. in Physical Education and Exercise Science from Western Illinois University. Merlin has 15 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. Merlin owner and creator of 1 to 1 Fitness Inc. in home personal training services has been serving the chicagoland area for 12 years. He has been a Head Coach for the Special Olympics where he specialized in developing and implementing programs in physical education for the Developmental Disabled Handicap Adult population where he Focused on motivating clients into a healthy lifestyle while building their self-esteem. Merlins medical training includes working as a emergency medical technician, cardic rehab specailst and is certified by the The American Heart Assoication in CPR.

He brings over 12 years of experience in the health and fitness industry and a passion for helping others pursue and achieve their goals while effectively leading them to a healthy more fulfilling way of life. Meriln has 3 beautiful daughters one son, and he understands new moms and dads having a difficult time fitting fitness into their lifestyle.

" My goal is to educate all of our clients with the belief that a physical change is possiblie. If they are aware of the reasons why they might fail to get results, then they are better to change behaviors to successfull results."

Vincent Roslewski BS, ATC, C.S.C.S., NASM-CPT

I appreciate the opportunity to work with people who are willing to welcome change into their lives. I pride myself with empowering people with the knowledge to make those changes come true with the best of intentions. I am willing to share the wealth of knowledge that I have gained through my experience in the health and fitness industry to clear any misconceptions about proper nutrition and exercise.

I hold my Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I currently work at Northwest Community Healthcare as an Athletic Trainer in our Outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, where I see patients for orthopedic injuries and post surgical rehab (ACL, RTC, etc.). I willingly take that background and apply it to the exercise programs that I develop for my clients based on a biomechanical and core assessment to determine proper flexibility programming while instituting a functional approach to strengthening the body. In addition, I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as well as a National Academy of Sports Medicine credentialed Personal Trainer.

I welcome post therapy clients, athletic clients, and those that may feel they are beyond their years. Let me show you how proper nutrition and safe functional exercises can help you gain confidence and improve your daily life. I’m ready to get you started. Are YOU?

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Dr. John Spencer Ellis

Each week, over one million people around the world enjoy a fitness program created by John Spencer Ellis. His fitness programs are implemented in the top resorts, spas and health clubs. John is the President of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association) and the Spencer Institute for Life Coaching. These two professional associations have 45,000 members in 30 countries. John is on the Advisory Boards of the National Health, Wellness and Prevention Congress, Exercise TV, Conference for Healthy Living, Irvine Valley College, Get America Fit Foundation, and is a Fellow of the National Board of Fitness Examiners. He is the author of"How Badly Do You Want It? - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Fitness," and a contributor to "Power of Champions." He created Adventure Boot Camp, the largest fitness boot camp program in the world. His signature series of outdoor fitness equipment is used in communities worldwide. John has been featured or quoted in every major fitness publication, and held the post of Fitness Editor for OC Flair magazine. John has been featured on NBC, CBS, PBS, SPIKE, ESPN & Bravo. He serves as an on-air expert for Life & Leisure Television and Health Journal Television with General Norman Schwarzkopf. He is the producer and host of The OC Body on The Healthy Living Channel. John is a Nautilus sponsored athlete and stars in the workout DVDs Playground Boot Camp™ & Kung-Fu Fitness™. John created the fitness program used by the U.S. Secret Service and he consults the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships).

John has been continuing his professional education since 1987, and holds bachelors degrees in business and health science, an MBA, and a doctorate in education. He is currently completing a second doctorate in naturopathy. He has fifteen certifications including massage therapy, plyometrics, self-defense, fitness kick boxing, fitness boxing, water fitness, exercise rehabilitation, golf conditioning, Pilates, personal training, clinical hypnotherapy, sports hypnosis, PACE circuit training and yoga. He holds a 2nd degree black belt in kung-fu, has completed the Ironman triathlon, and finished 5th at the U.S. National Biathlon Championships. His medical training includes a license in radiological technology, a medical assisting certification, and training in McKenzie rehabilitation. John was nominated for the California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award.

Simone P. Dodds

is a nationally certified expert in the realm of therapeutic massage and overall mind-body transformation therapy. She brings nearly 10 years of ongoing education and multiple certifications to the Fox Valley Adventure Boot Camp, including her sole proprietorship of Peace at Hand for more than 8 years. She graduated from the Kishwaukee Therapeutic Massage Program in 1999 and is certified in LaStone Therapy, Deep Tissue Therapy, and is a third degree Reiki practitioner. Additionally, she practices Melodies Crystal and Ayurvedic head massage and spiritual response therapy. Simone has collaborated with Aveda and the YMCA, as well as, Elgin Community College, American Club (Kohler, WI), and numerous women’s yoga retreats.

Simone has devotedly built her life’s work around the idea of mind-body transformation: comprehensive, therapeutic care targeting mind, body, and spirit. She intuitively scans the body to determine where clients hold their imbalances, be it emotional or physical, and creates a unique, individualized therapy program that is customized to the client’s specific needs. Her goal is to release imbalances through massage, breathing, stretching and energy-point therapy, thus producing balance, peace, and physical well-being. This type of program encourages the body to heal itself.

Simone believes her comprehensive, mind-body transformation therapy is key to overall health and well-being. She gains great satisfaction being an essential element in helping women unfold into the unique masterpieces that they are.

“Whether you are single, married, or have children, women find it hard to put themselves first. However, when your stress is low and your mind and body are at peace, your inner superwoman is released...Now is the time to be the best you!”

I anticipate helping you with your transformation. By choosing the massage package, you will receive 6 massages over the 12-week course. For more information, please contact me at 847-695-8027.