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Dave has been involved with fitness and leadership for more than 30 years. Running track in high school, Dave earned all-state honors and a Division I college track scholarship. Elected team captain by his university peers, Dave's personal bests include a 1:49 800 meters and 4:12 mile.
After college graduation, Dave challenged his physical, mental and leadership abilities by successfully completing BUD/S (the SEAL qualification course) and becoming a US Navy SEAL. He spent six years on active duty with SEAL Team 4 - working with elite military units from all over the world - and an additional 11 years in the Navy SEAL Reserves. Upon leaving active military duty, Dave worked in the civilian medical field as a diving medic, hyperbaric technician, paramedic and research assistant at the University of Texas Medical Schools in Galveston and Houston. While at UT Houston Dave conducted high altitude human research trials for a NASA study for EVA's (space walks) from the International Space Station. Dave has led & instructed fitness sessions both in the military and civilian markets. He regularly competes in athletic competitions around the country. Email Instructor Casale |
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Jeff is a former Navy Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman with more than 16 years of active duty and reserve time. He returned to active duty in 2004 to participate in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has served with 2nd, 3rd, 4th Marine Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Force Reconnaissance Company and Mobile Diving Salvage Unit One, and holds a BS from The University of Houston.
Jeff's involvement in personal fitness goes back to the beginning of his military career, during his tenure with Marine Reconnaissance. Motivated by the team camaraderie, professionalism, and the synergies which develop in a group dynamic, Jeff experienced the techniques which allow an individual to achieve their personal best. During his military career, Jeff completed some of the most arduous schools and courses offered. Nutrition and exercise belongs in everyone's life, and Jeff aspires to bring his commitment to this principle to those that step up to the plate and join Legion Fitness and Development. Jeff has instructed and trained more than 50 boot camp courses, and approximately 1,000 individuals in Texas. He has helped develop boot camp programs in New York City, Central Park. Email Instructor Ehrich |
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Instructor Stow is a native Texan from Houston. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2004. Following basic training in California, he was deployed to Okinawa, Japan for two years as a member of Headquarters Battery 3rd Battalion 12th Marines Regiment. In 2007, Harrison returned stateside and was attached to Alpha Company 8th Communications Battalion in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and, later that year, was deployed to Fallujah, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Harrison was discharged from the Marine Corps in October, 2008. Harrison is currently in college pursuing a business degree. Harrison is a paralegal in the litigation section at the law firm of Coats, Rose, Yale, Ryman & Lee. In addition to physical fitness, his other hobbies include fishing and playing golf. Harrison is a an active member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as well as the World Championship BBQ Committee. Instructor Lauersdorf, United States Army |
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Mila Q. McManus, M.D., graduated from the University of Texas-Houston Medical School in 2000 honored with the prestigious designation as Alpha Omega Alpha. She then completed specialty training in Family Medicine at Christus St. Joseph in Houston, TX. She is board-certified in Family Medicine. Dr. McManus has always had a special interest in preventive medicine, but it wasn't until her interest in alternative and complimentary therapies became personal that she decided to leave her private practice to specialize in wellness. She suffered with fatigue, weight gain, headaches, PMS symptoms, severe allergies, and decreased mental sharpness, and also noticed a disturbing trend in the number of patients presenting to clinic with similar complaints. Routine exams and bloodwork were failing to reveal an underlying etiology for her patients' symptoms as well as her own. Dr. McManus went in search of answers and discovered natural ways to treat the root causes of health problems rather than band-aiding symptoms with prescription drugs. She became certified by the American Academy of Biologically Identical Hormone Therapy in 2004 and founded The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness where she treats common health problems such as depression, fatigue, weight gain, allergies, trouble concentrating, PMS, headaches, high cholesterol, fibromyalgia, and sleep disorders. Since she's experienced the benefits of wellness firsthand, her mission is to increase public awareness of natural alternatives to treating health problems. From hosting a monthly Wellness Night Out, to holding seminars, these free events are sponsored by her Institute and are open to the public. She also sends out a monthly eNewsletter which contains articles focusing on raising awareness about the benefits of alternative and complimentary medicine. Dr. McManus is Medical Director for Avante Laser and Medspa. She is also a member of the Texas Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, Pan American Allergy Society, and The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She has been featured on episodes of Great Day Houston and The Business Makers Radio Show. |
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Penny Wilson, R.D., L.D is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian. She decided to change careers in 2002 from business, to dietetics so that she could positively impact people's lives. She graduated in 2005 from the University of Houston with a BS in Nutrition. She completed her internship at the University of Houston in January, 2006 and passed her RD exam in March, 2006. After passing her RD exam, Penny decided the best way to help people with their food would be to open her own practice. She decided to focus on helping active people and athletes. She has been an athlete for years racing bicycles, running marathons and now competing in triathlons. Penny understands the importance of nutrition in enhancing athletic and daily performance. Each client is different, and so is their food. Penny strives to teach nutrition skills that will last a lifetime. She also works with each client to fit solid nutrition into the client's busy life. Often, issues with nutrition are not about the food. Penny also helps client address emotional issues with food to build long-term success. Her nutrition coaching involves eating for athletic performance as well as getting to and maintaining a healthy weight. Penny teaches Sports Nutrition at the University of Houston and is pursuing a PhD in Kinesiology in the area of Obesity Studies. |