Who I work with

Active Vermonters — durability for the outdoor life

You hike, ski, paddle, bike, snowshoe, garden — maybe all of the above. You're not training for a competition. You just want to keep doing what you do without breaking down. The frustrating part is that the aches, the stiffness, the recurring tweaks aren't inevitable — they're solvable.

Strength and symmetry keep you doing what you love, longer. Building injury resistance isn't just for athletes — it's for anyone who wants their body to hold up to the life they're living.

"My primary goal is to stay healthy and fit. Dan works with me to achieve this objective. He continually changes my routines and adapts exercises to support my strengths and weaknesses." — Dorothy G.

Not an athlete — and that's fine

Maybe you don't get outside much. Maybe you haven't exercised in years. Maybe you've got a back issue or a knee that's been bothering you, and you're not sure where to start. You don't need to be athletic to benefit from what I do. The same assessment-first, symmetry-focused approach applies — calibrated to where you are right now, not where some program assumes you should be.

This work takes time. I've never seen anyone make major changes without committing to at least three months of focused training. But for people looking for real, lasting change in how they feel and move, the results are worth the patience.

"I was hesitant to do any kind of exercise and lift weight due to my back problem but after discussing with Dan on how to overcome the fear of doing exercise and getting trained by him, I have strengthened my back and can do various exercise and lift weight up to 100 lbs. Dan has changed my way of thinking about exercise and keeping me strong and healthy." — Pinakin P.

Mountain and endurance athletes

Backcountry skiing, SKIMO racing, alpine skiing, Nordic (skate and classic), trail running, mountain biking, hiking, and backpacking — if your sport lives in the mountains or on the trails, your gym work should be a focused supplement to what you do outside.

Your program is built around your competitive calendar and the specific demands of your sport: whole-body strength for climbing and handling, power-endurance for repeated efforts, symmetry for stability over changing terrain, joint mobility to keep you moving efficiently, and connective tissue resilience to keep you in the game when things get rough. Programs are periodized across mesocycles — offseason is where the heavy building happens; in-season is about maintenance and readiness.

First responders and tactical professionals

The physical demands of fire, EMS, law enforcement, and military/tactical work are specific and unforgiving. You need strength under load, durability across long shifts, the ability to perform when fatigued, and injury resilience that keeps you on the job.

This isn't a new interest for me. I served as a volunteer firefighter and officer. I went through Junior Air Force ROTC. I spent five years at Norwich University — a military college and the birthplace of ROTC — where I developed the Military Athlete Program in partnership with the military wing's branch leaders across all service branches. I understand what these populations need because I've lived and worked alongside them.

The same principles apply — assessment, strength, symmetry, durability — but the application is calibrated to occupational demands rather than sport demands. Your readiness isn't optional. It's the job.