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    MEET THE EXPERT TEAM WHO CHAMPION YOUR PROGRESS

    At OHP, our certified coaches bring decades of experience, expertise, and heart to help you succeed. We invite you to explore their bios, get to know their backgrounds, and see why they’re passionate about helping people like you reach their goals

    Brian Waldo, owner and head coach of OHP, specializing in strength, conditioning, and corrective exercise

    Brian Waldo

    Owner of  TFW & Optimal Health & Performance, LLC

    With over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, Brian has made it his life's mission to help clients achieve their fitness goals. As the owner of TFW & Optimal Health & Performance, LLC, he delivers superior service, education, and customized programming. Brian specializes in creating tailored programs that meet each client's specific needs, partnering with them throughout their fitness journey.

    Areas of Expertise

    • Customized Fitness Programming

    • Strength and Conditioning

    • Corrective Exercise

    • Movement Assessment and Training

    • Athletic Performance Enhancement​

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    Professional Credentials

    • Master of Science (MS)

    • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

    • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

    • Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)

    • Muscle Activation Techniques Jumpstart Certified (MAT-Jumpstart)

    Christie Calin, certified coach with nearly 40 years of experience, providing personalized training at OHP

    Christie Calin

    Coach

    With nearly four decades of experience since 1985, Christie brings extensive knowledge and dedication to the fitness industry. Her coaching philosophy centers on individualized attention, recognizing that each person comes with unique desires and needs. Christie excels at active listening and collaborating with clients to create personalized roadmaps toward their fitness goals.

    Areas of Expertise

    • Personalized Fitness Programming

    • Individual Goal Assessment

    • Custom Training Plans

    • Long-term Fitness Development

    • Client-Focused Coaching

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    Professional Credentials

    • Training For Warriors (TFW) Certification

    • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

    • Basic Clinical Science (BCS) Certification

    Corinna Mickus, coach focused on injury rehabilitation, mobility, and personalized nutrition at OHP

    Corinna Mickus

    Coach

    Corinna specializes in working with individuals recovering from injuries and those seeking to improve their mobility and overall health. Her approach focuses on steady, sustainable progress, helping clients work toward their goals one day at a time.

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    Areas of Expertise

    • Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation

    • Mobility Enhancement

    • Nutritional Coaching

    • Progressive Fitness Development

    • Adaptive Training Programs
       

    Professional Credentials

    • Bachelor of Science (BS)

    • Training For Warriors (TFW) Certification

    • Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)

    • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

    • Precision Nutrition Coach Certification

    Melissa Donndelinger, expert coach in technique and form, motivating progress and community at OHP

    Melissa (Ding) DonnelingeR

    Coach

    A dedicated member of the OHP community since 2016, Melissa transformed her passion for fitness into a coaching career. She emphasizes proper form and technique while motivating students to achieve their personal fitness goals.

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    Areas of Expertise

    • Form and Technique Optimization

    • Motivational Coaching

    • Personal Goal Achievement

    • Fitness Community Building

    • Facebook

    • Twitter

    • LinkedIn
       

    Professional Credentials

    • Training For Warriors (TFW) Certification

    • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

    Kevin Tamte, personal trainer at OHP specializing in weight loss, body transformation, and sustainable habits

    Kevin Tamte

    Coach

    Kevin began his transformative weight loss journey in 2016, which ignited a passion for weightlifting and a drive to help others achieve their fitness goals. Now a dedicated coach, Kevin empowers students to make sustainable lifestyle changes, guiding them toward long-term success and greater confidence in their health and fitness journeys.

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    Areas of Expertise

    • Weight Loss and Body Transformation

    • Strength Training and Weightlifting

    • Nutrition Coaching and Meal Planning

    • Sustainable Lifestyle Changes

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    Professional Credentials

    • TFW (Training For Warriors) Certification

    • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

    • Precision Nutrition Coach Certification

    Katie Plunkett, dedicated coach helping clients set goals, create personalized plans, and build long-term strength at OHP

    Katie Plunkett

    Coach

    Katie combines her love for goal setting and self-improvement with a mission to empower others. She collaborates with students to develop personalized plans that promote healthier, stronger, and sustainable lifestyles.

    Areas of Expertise

    • Goal Setting and Achievement

    • Personalized Fitness Planning

    • Nutrition Coaching

    • Sustainable Lifestyle Development

    • Strength Training
       

    Professional Credentials

    • Bachelor of Science (BS)

    • Master of Arts (MA)

    • Training For Warriors (TFW) Certification

    • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

    • Precision Nutrition Coach Certification

    Dan Zirbes, veteran and triathlete, coaching athletic performance, endurance, and military-style fitness at OHP

    Dan Zirbes

    Coach

    A veteran and triathlete, Dan has been with TFW East Metro since 2015. He draws from his military background and athletic experience to motivate students in achieving their peak performance and wellness goals.

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    Areas of Expertise

    • Athletic Performance

    • Endurance Training

    • Motivational Coaching

    • Military-Style Fitness

    • Triathlon Training
       

    Professional Credentials

    • Training For Warriors (TFW) Certification

    • Military Veteran

    • Experienced Triathlete

    Jen Tamte (Coach JT), coach at OHP specializing in goal setting, personalized fitness plans, nutrition coaching, and sustainable strength

    Jen Tamte ("Coach JT")

    Coach

    Beginning her journey as a student in 2018, Jen developed expertise in proper form and endurance training before becoming a coach. She brings empathy and compassion to her training approach, helping students improve their technique and achieve their fitness goals.

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    Areas of Expertise

    • Form and Technique Development

    • Endurance Building

    • Supportive Coaching

    • Goal Achievement

    • Progressive Training

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    Professional Credentials

    • Training For Warriors (TFW) Certification

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    Stephen Garcia

    Coach

    With over 10 years of coaching experience and  dedicated his career to helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds achieve their fitness goals. His work as an Exercise Physiologist and Physical Therapy Aide at HealthPartners Neuroscience Center gave him a strong foundation in movement, recovery, and performance training.

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    Areas of Expertise

    • Strength & Conditioning

    • Injury Recovery Support

    • Personalized Fitness Programming

    • Accountability & Motivational Coaching

    • General Health & Wellness

    Professional Credentials

    • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Movement Science

    MISION & VISION

    Optimal Health & Performance's mission is to improve the quality of life for our clients through coaching a healthy balance in choices supporting the process of  living your best life.
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    Our vision is to support our clients through online coaching, in person coaching as well as other educational and motivational media.

    Contact Us

    Address

    9040 Inwood Ave So
    Cottage Grove Minnesota 55016

    Phone:

    651.330.5253

    E-mail:

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