Wellness Warriors is a unique player in the fitness industry, taking a personal approach to wellness for those living with autoimmune disorders.
The business grew out of Logan and Becky Pickels’ own health struggles.
"We’re a family affected by autoimmune disease," Becky says. "Hashimoto hypothyroidism, celiac's disease, and ulcerative colitis were the beginning. Not wanting the disease to become who we were, we started exploring natural, diet-controlled ways to make a positive change. As we thought things couldn’t get worse, our youngest daughter was diagnosed with an autoimmune encephalitis. We knew we needed a new lifestyle."
The family investigated environmental factors, physical requirements, and emotional needs, and trialed dietary changes. "We developed a new mindset, as a family," Becky says. "We’re thankful to say that after a year of dedicated, challenging work, everyone is now in remission."
That year also birthed Wellness Warriors 18 months ago (yes, in the middle of the pandemic). The couple went back to school – Logan for a certification as a personal trainer, Becky to be trained as a nutritionist and health coach (she was already an elite trainer, credentialed in a number of specialties).
“Our daughters suggested it,” Logan says of the couple’s 8- and 10-year-olds. “They’re just as much a part of this as we are. They cheer, and encourage, and work out alongside us.” One daughter even made a book of workouts and recipes, and the parents enlist both girls to assist with client families with children.
A key component is Rise Up! Fitness. The program combines exercise, mindset and nutrition coaching with a wellness program, over 8-12 weeks. Other services include: 1-on-1 coaching and group coaching in fitness, nutrition, and mindset; and Teen Warrior.
"Everybody is unique, with their own strengths and limitations," Logan says. "My method is to build a custom plan based on your health, schedule, and more importantly, fitness goals. I aim to transform your body and influence you to make more mindful health decisions."
Much of the work is done virtually with clients as far away as Florida and Canada. Some local clients work out in the couple’s garage gym. Becky does the marketing and training via social media. Clients can be individuals, families, or groups of like-minded friends.
“It’s really about the journey they’re on,” Logan says. “Everything we do, we’ve been through. We’ve been through autoimmune, we’ve thrown out pots and pans, I’ve lost more than 40 pounds. We’ve gone from one lifestyle to another.”
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Wellness Warriors may hold the key to helping you to feel better. "Sometimes the hardest step is the first step, especially if you don’t know what direction is right," Becky says. "Let us help you Rise Up! and become a Wellness Warrior for Life."
Wellness Warriors is affiliated with or certified by National Sports Sciences Association, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Fitness Business Association, National Health & Fitness Alliance, and CRZ Yoga, and partnered with EVLV Empire and MyloJourney.
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