La Vida Las Vegas

This episode marks our one year podcast anniversary.  Thank you to everyone for listening!

Alex Gazan is a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and aspiring athlete.  You can connect with Alex on instagram: www.instagram.com/alexgazan_

Chuck W Wood is an author and owner of Cal Sherwood Books. Chuck has written and sold a few songs to Nashville Publishing Group. He recently published his second book and will be having a meeting with Sundance Film Festival to hopefully reach a deal for the rights to turn, The Morning Glories, into a movie. Chuck is fluent in American Sign Language. He has a German shepherd/service animal named, D...

Eric Gorney is a Lt Col in the US Air Force who recently served as the Director of Operations of the USAF Thunderbirds and as the Commander of the 64th aggressor Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas. The Aggressors produce high-end, near-peer, professional adversary air support to the Combat Air Force, specifically supporting the USAF Weapons School, Operational Test & Evaluation, an...

Dr. Lauren Gibson, PT, DPT was born and raised in Huntington, WV. She received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Marshall University in 2012. She then moved to Nashville, TN where she completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Belmont University in 2016. Following Physical Therapy school, she remained in Nashville until 2019, where she worked in the pediatric setting. While the...

Are you looking for a chiropractor in the Las Vegas area who understands keeping active? Dr. Bobby Moore, is a doctor of chiropractic, husband, father of 2, Crossfit Level 2 coach, and purveyor of all things health and fitness related. Dr. Moore attended the University of Pittsburgh for undergrad and Palmer college for his doctor of chiropractic degree. He has advanced board certification in spina...

Dr. Andrew Kenas is a residency and fellowship trained physical therapist who specializes in helping athletes from the professional level to weekend warrior quickly recover from injury so they can move better and continue to be active in their sport. Dr. Kenas graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology from Arizona State University in 2009 and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern Univers...

Looking for a Vegas barber? George Mena is a husband and father of 3. George has been a master barber since 2007. He has lived in Las Vegas for over 13 years. While he loves providing traditional services straight razor shaves and great fades, his passion is to provide a place for people to escape or share what’s on their minds. Great conversations and compassion come with every shave or haircut....

Dr. Michelle Noelani Oddi is a registered nurse, RN, and currently serves as a nurse educator. She has 2 masters degrees, one health exercise science and one in nursing leadership and administration. She has been a RN for 14 years in a variety of settings. Before working in her current role, she worked 9 years in the transport/flight nurse industry specializing in trauma care. During that time she...

Dr. Morgan Zellers, DPM, is a podiatric surgeon in Las Vegas with Nevada Foot and Ankle Specialist, which just merged with The Docs. She originally is from the midwest and has lived in Vegas for two years. In her free time, she enjoys being with her husband and dog, hiking, reading, and working out at CrossFit. From Dr. Zellers “I became a podiatrist because I truly feel like I get an opportunity...

Are you looking for a new fitness challenge in the Las Vegas area? Her husband calls her “the campaigner” for good reason: throughout her varied careers in the military, as a personal trainer, a police officer and now a fitness studio owner, one thing was always in common, Christina has a deep passion for helping others, especially when it comes to physical well being. A varied athlete and fitness...

Melissa Tavilla is the Office Manager in the Department of Physical Therapy at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in Suwanee, Georgia. There she provides administrative oversight to the day-to-day operations for ten faculty and 120 graduate students. Melissa has worked in higher education for eight years. She was a founding member of the Department of Physical Therapy at Brena...

Curious about becoming USAF Flight Physician? Captain JD  Capt/USAF, PGY-2 Resident (chief), Fam Med Residency, Nellis AFB ACC 99th MDG/HCOS JD is an avid CrossFitter who is on the road to becoming a USAF Flight Physician (Surgeon).  He has a passion for international travel and international medicine.  JD also loves to cook.  Instagram: Jd. Wolfe3

Kristi Vaccaro is a personal trainer, fitness business entrepreneur and coach. She owns FIT LV Fitness and Nutrition. She is a wife and mom of 2 boys 2.5 &4yo + 2 pitties. She loves tacos, tequila, being outdoors, and when people put their shopping carts away at the store haha!  You can connect with Kristi on her website www.fitlvfitness.com And instagram: www.instagram.com/fitlvfitnessnadnutr...

Today we speak with our friend Kody.  Kody is an ex-Navy SEAL and former government contractor.  He currently works for a security company in Nevada.  We speak with him about teaching others, leadership, and some of his previous experiences.

Joe Sadon is a practicing physical therapist in Las Vegas.  He has a desire to help people get back to what they love, pain free.  He loves to be outside with his fiancé and dogs hiking, off roading but mainly rock climbing. You can message him about one on one rehab/training at jsadondpt@gmail.com Website: manualtherapylv.com

Bobby Fulcher is an Austin Texas native and has lived in Las Vegas for 10 years.  He is the CEO of NTENSE INC. NTENSE INC. sells sports apparel, host events, and is heavily involved in mental health and  wellness. NTENSE INC. will soon branch into media, supplements, sports equipment and more.   Bobby Fulcher is driven by challenges. He approaches everything he does with passion, purpose, and pers...

Geoffrey “El Gato” Franks is a Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force, Nevada Air National Guard, F-35A Instructor Pilot, 6th Weapons Squadron, United States Air Force Weapons School at Nellis AFB.  Instagram: @geoff_franks

Steve Brown is a filmmaker and teacher. Originally from originally from Houston TX and the youngest of 6. He teaches 6th grade English and reading and has been in photography for the last 10 plus years.  4 AM IN VEGAS FILMS Social Media: steve.brown.jr & 4aminvegas_films E-mail: 4aminvegas@gmail.com

Scott is an adventure athlete, speaker, producer, host, and advocate. Scott was born with severe bilateral CTEV (clubfoot). He shares his story of creating opportunity out of adversity. Throughout childhood, Scott underwent intense surgeries and treatments. Scott experienced many adversities, including intense bullying based on physical differences, MDs declaring he wouldn't walk as an adult,...

Husband and father of 4 and has lived in Vegas since 2017.   Tommy enjoys coaching CrossFit, training for “crucible events”, and playing outside. Crossfit coach, residential and commercial real estate, entrepreneur. Utah football linebacker 2000-2004 Crossfit games 2009-2015 indy 4x...team 3x Instagram: @tommyhacksaw

Is your child struggling with learning, anxiety, depression, and attention deficit and you need assessment right away?  Today's guest Dr. J,  offers assessment and treatment (ADHD, Learning disability, etc. ) to children, adolescents and adults. She also provides therapy to those with personal and relationship struggles. She speaks English, Slovak, Czech, and Polish. Schedule your 15 minutes...

Today we are joined by Kevion Orlowski.  Kevin is the Co-owner of Merrifield Coffee Roasters, based out of Ohio.  They feature a variety of roasts from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ethiopia, and Colombia.  Kevin tells us about his move to Vegas, how he got into coffee, and about the time he gave Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, business advice poolside.  Website: https://www.merrifieldcoffee.com/ Facebook: ...

Are you looking to work with a dietitian? Today we are joined by Dillon Martin.  Today’s guest is Dillon Martin.  He is currently serving as president of the President of the Nevada Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  We talk about food, nutrition, and why diets typically don’t work for people.    Instagram @dillonjmartin Website: eatrightnevada.org

Today we are joined by Lee Ann Coffer.  She is a nurse, CrossFit coach at Culmination, and a macro coach for stay fit mom. Website: stayfitmom.com Instagram: @leelee_coffer