Mike LeBoss, NAFC

Mike LeBoss has been involved in pioneering the fitness industry for over 35 years, and was instrumental in developing the "self-start" philosophy in approaching athletic training to maximize his clients' self-actualization in their sport training program. He has rigorously upheld the principles of proper Body Mechanics and form throughout his career as a leading fitness consultant and educator.

Mike is the founder and owner of Mefit^(TM) Fitness Centers in Portland, Newport, and Sheridan, Oregon, as well as currently acting as Executive Director of Operations for the National Association for Fitness Certification (NAFC), after serving as an NAFC course presenter for over 12 years. He has co-authored a training manual on Bio-Mechanics for the National Board for Certified Sport Trainers (NBCST), targeted at educating trainers on the importance of risk/benefit training and applied Body Mechanics.

Behind his full-time commitment to spreading wellness as a professional endeavor, Mike is a NBCST Master Instructor, NAFC Certified/NAFC Master Instructor, NASN Licensed Sports Nutritionist, SPIN Instructor, and is Madd Dog Athletics Certified.

Mike and his wife Tammy, the guiding force in his life, spend their personal time cultivating their professional interests together.

William Singer, Ph.D.

William Singer, Ph.D., received his Doctorate in Counseling from Oregon State University. Dr. Singer was awarded the Washington State Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Community Service, having completed his internship training at Community Psychiatric centers in Seattle, Washington. He has held professorships as undergraduate and graduate school faculty in Washington at The University of Puget Sound and City University.

Dr. Singer's clinical, private practice has spanned over 33 years of coaching and counseling families, couples, individuals and children. He is a National Board Certified Counselor and National Board Certified Family Therapist, with special interest in motivation and Sport Psychology. An inspiring motivational speaker, his counsel has helped provide a path to increased athletic and personal performance. Dr. Singer is the Executive Director for the NAFC and serves as mentor and advisor for individuals, professionals and organizations who have sought his guidance and direction.

As a strategic partner, working with individuals and professional athletes to achieve a path of increased performance, Dr. Singer also provides guidance towards improving a life-balance between professional effectiveness and personal growth.

Dr. Singer's practice extends into the realm of sports psychology, combining a blend of inspiration and motivation to action for his clients in their professional, vocational and personal lives. His experience as therapist, teacher, coach and business owner have afforded him insight into a wide range of life issues he passionately shares with others.

Leslee Bender

Leslee Bender has been in the fitness industry for over 25 years, and has been selected as one of the candidates for 2010 instructor of the year by IDEA. Leslee is the original creator of ‘Safe' Pilates, utilizing the Pilates Coach mini ball (now the Bender Ball). Leslee has produced over 25 DVDs illustrating these methods, and has presented in over 20 countries worldwide. Leslee's  certifications are from ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NASM, and she holds a B.A. from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is now enrolled in the Gray Institute GIFT program.

 

As the original creator of the Bender Ball(tm) and Bender Method(tm), Leslee has presented at all of the main fitness conferences throughout the world; including IDEA, IHRSA Club Industry, Sara City, ECA, AFPA, AAAI and many more. Hundreds of clubs have utilized her form of Pilates training where she has integrated her unique Selective Stabilization(tm) methods for taking Pilates training to a whole new level. For these efforts, Leslee is currently nominated for New Mind Body Programmer of the Year for ECA New York.

Leslee's philosophy is: "Everybody can do the Bender Method of training from Core Training to Pilates. My instructional techniques are based on real results. I have worked with the best of the best exercise physiologists and practitioners in the medical field to design specific exercises for strength. I personally train individuals to insure my techniques deliver results for people just like you. I believe one MUST learn to activate their core before ever moving forward into any kind of exercise program. With my Bender Method of Core Training, you'll finally feel your entire abs, possibly for the first time, including your side obliques, upper abs and those really hard to train deep lower abs.

Bach MacCloud, D.O., N.D., Ph.D., OMMF, FAAPM, LC

Bach MacCloud’s mission has been "empowering people in overcoming health challenges to free them from health-imposed limitations and achieve their goals for a healthy, successful life." Dr. MacCloud holds numerous specialty and subspecialty designations and honors. He has founded several successful multi-disciplinary wellness and medical centers, with a focus on Nutrition, Regeneration, Anti-Aging, Bio-Oxidative, Non-surgical Orthopedics (Musculoskeletal), Weight Management, Rehabilitative, Integrative and Performance Enhancement Medicine).

Dr. MacCloud was paralyzed following a major near-fatal mishap. He overcame his challenges and re-learned how to breath, talk, walk, and regained 60 lbs. of lean body mass. Dr. MacCloud has re-invented himself, and directs his efforts toward developing products and services that have a positive health impact upon his clients. His most recent endeavor (in addition to being Chief Medical Officer of Eco-Systems Partners), is Body Symphony Rx, LLC, a company devoted to furthering his life mission by "Making great-tasting, healthy foods disguised as treats". His resume of professional accomplishments regarding clinical practice as a physician, wellness training, nutrition and naturopathy, and performance enhancement is exhaustive.

Dr. MacCloud's academic acheivements include:

• B.A. in Psychology & Parapsychology. New College U. of South Florida, Sarasota, Fl.
• M.S. & Ph.D. in Holistic Health Sciences. Columbia Pacific University, San Rafael, Ca.
• N.D. (Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine). Brantridge Forest School, England in conjunction with The Center for Health and Fitness Excellence, Park Rapids, Mn.
• D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). Nova Southeastern University - College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
• OMMF (Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Fellowship). An additional year of specialization in OMM consisting of treating patients and teaching OMM to 1st & 2nd year Osteopathic Medical students.
• D.A.A.P.M. Diplomat of The American Academy of Pain Management.
• INTERNSHIP - A traditional rotating internship at Palmetto General Hospital, Hialeah, Fl. A 460 bed facility (Tenet System approx 120 hospitals). Ranked among the top 100 teaching hospitals in the U.S. in 1998.

Chris Gellert, PT, MPT, CSCS, CPT

Chris Gellert, president of Pinnacle Training & Consulting Systems, LLC, earned his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 1999. Chris is uniquely experienced as a licensed physical therapist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) and a certified personal trainer with over 19 years experience.

Chris practices in Maryland treating general orthopedics, specializing in the spine. He has extensive clinical experience in rehabilitating all ages, having worked in outpatient, industrial rehabilitation and private practice settings. He is presently pursuing a clinical residency specializing in orthopedics/manual therapy, advanced training, and his doctorate in physical therapy.

Chris is a consultant and lecturer to personal trainers at national fitness conferences and private seminars on human movement, rehabilitation and fitness. He has created evidence-based, advanced continuing educational materials (books, courses, DVDs, and seminars), and has authored several articles on human movement and fitness for fitness publications. He is working on several new DVDs on human movement and post-rehabilitation training, as well as a book on human movement. As a valuable addition to NAFC’s board, Chris is one of the most dynamic presenters in the industry today.

Bill McDaniel, MD

His subsequent duty assignments include Flight Surgeon at Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California; Marine Corps Air Station, Futema, Okinawa; aboard USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) off the coast of the Republic of Vietnam; and Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Washington.

RADM McDaniel had a series of assignments which included Chief, Department of Orthopedics, Naval Hospital, Rota, Spain; Acting Commanding Officer and Director of Clinical Services, Naval Hospital, Rota, Spain.

Rear Admiral McDaniel assumed command of Naval Hospital Charleston, South Carolina on 27 July 1988, where he was selected as Rear Admiral in November 1989. In June 1990, he became U.S. Pacific Command Surgeon, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.

RADM McDaniel’s other activities include Navy Wrestling Champion, Interservice Wrestling Champion, and World Silver Medalist in CISM Games, Rome, Italy in 1974. He has been the National Team Physician for Track and Field World Championship, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in 1976; and Team Physician, World Championship Basketball in Teheran, Iran in 1977; World University Games, Bucharest, Romania in 1981; and for the U.S. Boxing Team, LaPaz, Bolivia in 1982. Rear Admiral McDaniel was also a U.S. Olympic Team physician for the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, California.

Rear Admiral McDaniel’s military awards include: Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit (two awards); Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal; Meritorious Unit Commendation; National Defense Service Medal (two awards); Humanitarian Service Medal; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; Vietnam Service Medal (with 2 battle stars) and Fleet Marine Force device.

Frank Torres, MD

Frank Torres, M.D., specializes in cardiology and brings comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience with heart health to NAFC’s Advisory Board. He has been principle member of Bellevue Cardiology at Cascade Medical Center and Issaquah Cardiology at Medical Center of Issaquah. Currently he is engaged in his own Cardiology Specialty practice in Albuquerque New Mexico.

Dr. Torres earned his degree in Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, 1983 with internship and residency in 1984.

Dr. Torres was awarded fellowships at: Stanford Medical Center, University of California and Harvard Medical School

His professional activities and awards also include:

• Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association, Fellow
• Paul Dudley White Society Member
• King County Medical Society

Dr. Torres is certified: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine 1986, and American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases 1989.

Dr. Torres specialty interests include: Stress Testing, Heart Catheterization, Balloon Angioplasty and Stents, Pacemaker Placement, Diagnostic Cardiology, Congestive Heart Failure, Peripheral Artery Diagnosis, Angioplasty and Stent Procedures.

Bryan Harris, MD

Dr. Harris attended the University of Oregon and Lane Community College.  After receiving his medical degree at the University of Kansas, School of Medicine, he completed his residency at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA.  He is board certified in Internal Medicine and has been in practice, affiliated with Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, for more than four years. Dr. Harris takes a special interest in healthy lifestyles and fitness and provides consultation regarding a wide variety of health related matters for the NAFC.

Stephen Burns, MD

Stephen Burns, M.D., attended Florida Presbyterian College, later completing medical school and residency at the University of South Florida.  Dr. Burns is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in Asthma, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Aspergers Syndrome. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Oregon Pediatric Society and the North Pacific Pediatric Society. Married with two children, Dr. Burns' personal interests include hunting, snowboarding and umpiring baseball games. He is also a member of the Newport Softball and Baseball Association.

Dr. Burns has been in practice for 24 years, affiliated with Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital.

Pete Terlaak, CPC

Pete Terlaak, CPC, is a graduate of The Academy for Coach Training, accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). With over 20 years of professional, life coaching experience, his clientele ranging from those just beginning on their career paths, to those in the midst of occupational transition deciding to embark on entirely new directions in their lives. Guided and known by the motto "Coach for Freedom," Mr. Terlaak focuses on facilitating a sense of freedom that emerges from responsible choices for change, and the new opportunities and possibilities that follow.

Mr. Terlaak follows the life coaching principles of respect, accountability, integrity and a belief in the human potential. His work helps set short- and long-term goals to help clients become clear about how to get from where they are now to where they want to be. The goal of clarity is followed by a plan to take action.

"My purpose as a Professional Coach is to guide you to the keys that define what freedom in your life means. Through our alliance, we will develop an action plan to get you there."

"Making a contribution and living life with passion is the most important and best decision that you will ever make. Because you are willing to move forward, you will make the difference between simply existing and savoring every moment of your life.

-Pete Terlaak, www.coachforfreedom.com