La Vida Las Vegas

Work Hard Wine Down with Margaux Alvarez Today we are joined by Margaux Alvarez, a local small business owner, winemaker, 7 times CrossFit Games Athlete, NBC’s the Titan Games competitor, and broadcast analyst.  She is owner of The GOAT Winery and lives in Las Vegas. Website: www.thegoatwine.com Instagram: @thegoatwine Facebook:  @thegoatwine

Thinking about buying a house? How to get prepared with Andy Christopher! Andrew Jeffrey Christopher is a Mortgage Consultant/Loan Originator with Element Mortgage. He is a licensed mortgage professional in California and Nevada. Andy has a master’s degree in recreation sport management, where he worked in Campus Rec, Fitness & Wellness for 12 years. Andy recently became a father to son Arlo....

Looking for an OB/GYN in the Las Vegas or Henderson? Your women’s health questions answered with Douglas Tanita, MD Dr. Tanita is a Board Certified Obstetrician Gynecologist and member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists with over 13 years of experience. Dr. Tanita has lived with his family in the Henderson area since 2011. In deciding to open our practice, we had one prima...

Ricky Rhinehart is a powerlifting coach, weightlifting coach (olympic lifting), martial arts instructor, and piano teacher.  He went to school in Utah before meeting his wife and moving to Las Vegas.  He talks about seeing the Highland games, playing piano concerts in Europe, and the differences between training for powerlifting vs weightlifting. Instagram: @darthrhinehart

James Betts joins us on La Vida Las Vegas Podcast. He sells wine, spirits, and beer (also known as the craft beverage wholesale industry). He received his bachelors of science in hospitality management. He is a Court of Master Sommeliers - Certified Sommelier, Wine and Spirits Education Trust - Advanced Certificate, Sake Education Council - Sake Professional, and Crossfit L2 trainer.   You can lea...

Dr. Erica Wong PT, DPT is co-owner of Pillar Kinetic and co-host of La Vida Las Vegas Podcast.  She talks about moving across the country to Georgia to attend PT school before moving to Las Vegas.  Dr. Erica discusses why she wanted to become a PT and where to get the best cheese danish. Email: info@pillarkinetic.com Instagram: @pillarkinetic

Dr. Joe White PT, DPT is co-owner of White Wong PT and co-host of La Vida Las Vegas Podcast.  He talks about his many job experiences and the reason he moved to Las Vegas.  Dr. Joe discusses why he went to PT school and what his favorite cheat meal(s) are. Email: Joe@whitewongpt.com Instagram: @whitewongpt

Born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in North Carolina and New Jersey, James Hoskins, moved to Palm Desert, California in February 2009, and eventually Las Vegas in October 2011. He is a Crossfit Level 1 and 2 Coach, Crossfit Aerobic Capacity, and Licensed Financial Advisor. He has worked at big firms such as Ameriprise Financial andMorgan Stanley. He got his start in fitness as a Membership Manage...

Melissa Saucedo has been in the fitness industry for 6 years personal trainer and Fitness Coach at Orangetheory Fitness.  She loves being a head coach because it allows her to develop other coaches and work in a team environment.   https://www.instagram.com/mel_sauce/ To learn more about Orangetheory, check out their locations located in Las Vegas and in Henderson:  10271. S Eastern Ave  Henderson...

Andrew Prodigalidad was born and raised in Southern California.  He attended High School in Rancho Cucamonga and moved to Las Vegas to attend Le Cordon Bleu at 19 where he received his Associates Degree in Culinary Arts.  He worked under super star chefs like Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse and at 28 became Gordon Ramsay’s Sous Chef at his finest restaurant in Las Vegas, GR Steak.  In 2019 he starte...

Antoinette Gagliard, is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and specializes in examination and treatment of the pelvic health dysfunction. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Biology, minors in Health Promotion and Psychology, in 2015, from Bridgewater State University. She then completed my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Rhode Island in 2018. She received her l...

Candi Fisher is a Coach and HBIC of Atomic Rollergirls, Inc.  She was also a pastry chef in a former life. Best way to connect with Candi:   info@atomicrollergirls.org https://www.instagram.com/starrcandi/

MaKenzie Fly is a yoga teacher, performer, and founder of Fly Fear Less Yoga. She has performed in five shows on the Las Vegas Strip.  From MaKenzie, “As we all are, I am many things; cat lover, coffee drinker, truth seeker to name a few.  I'm a sister and a wife. I'm an actress, singer, and dancer. Sagittarius, straight shooter baby! A purple-haired creative who is endlessly curious for...

Harjiv Singh on how to improve your performance in athletics and life with this cue  Harjiv Singh is a Ph. D Student with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences. https://twitter.com/singh_harjiv Twitter - @singh_harjiv Email: Harjiv.singh@unlv.edu

Mark Marinch was born and raised in Las Vegas. He graduated from Dixie State University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, where he also played baseball. For the last four years, Mark has coached youth baseball with the Las Vegas Baseball Academy. While coaching, he opened a private personal training gym, Vegas Strength and Mobility, with an emphasis on mobility and movement to teach yout...

We had a chance to sit down with Danny and Carly Aldis of Revival Therapy on La Vida Las Vegas podcast. Carly and Danny created Revival Therapy to meet the physical and mental health needs of the Las Vegas community, and facilitate family cohesion.  Carly specializes in treating trauma and attachment disorders and is certified in Trauma Focused CBT and TheraPlay.  Danny provides treatment to pedia...

Las Vegas native, Grayson Gearin, joined us on La Vida Las Vegas Podcast. Grayson is a high school teacher at West Career and Technical Academy. He runs the West Tech CrossFit program at the school along with another teacher. He holds CrossFit LI, LII, and CF Kids certifications. We talked to Grayson about mindset and life lessons he teaches his students through movement and exercise. He is a rela...

Szu-Ping Lee, PT, PhD is an Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His expertise is in human biomechanics, with a focus in post-amputation rehabilitation. He likes all types of outdoor activities and incorporates his research into his climbing and approach to learning. We chat about the importance of peer support for learning and how he uses it in his active lifestyle.  You ca...

As physical therapists, a common question we get, "What kind of shoes should I wear?" In our past life, we wore business casual and didn't have the luxury of wearing tennis shoes/sneakers everyday. We always struggled to find a comfortable dress shoe that was well made, stylish, and didn't make Joe look like an old man . Enter Carets, what a game changer! He finally found dress...

Erica Krupp, owner of Rx + Massage is a mom of two amazing kiddos, a huge animal lover, and a vivid hair color loving extrovert! We had the opportunity to learn more about different types of massages, how to use essential oils, and her favorite things about Las Vegas. A little more from Erica: “I’ve lived in Vegas since 2006 when I just up and spontaneously left the PNW. Over the years I have met...

Katie Susskind Risso MAT, ATC, CKTP, is an Associate Athletic Trainer at Stanford University working primarily with the women's lacrosse and sailing teams. She also serves as the primary injury spotter for the football program. Susskind Risso received her BS in Exercise Biology and BA in Psychology from the University of California, Davis in 2009, as well as her Master's in Athletic Trai...

We welcome Medical Doctor and CEO of Sunny Health DPC, Ga Geong Lee to La Vida Las Vegas podcast. We chat about options for people who may have lost their health insurance benefits and ways we can optimize health and wellness. In her spare time, Dr. Lee enjoys following Kpop dances with her 5 year old daughter.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnyhealthdpc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

Maddy studied at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin receiving her BS in Nutrition and Dietetics. She eventually became the Director of Dietetics at a local hospital, experiencing the thrill of managing a team of dietitians. She serves as the President Elect for the Nevada Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In 2019, she was awarded Nevada's Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year.   Ma...

Katie Mullen is a physical therapist and PT Team Leader at Encompass Health Rehab of Henderson. She was born and raised in Henderson, NV and graduated with her BS in exercise science from Creighton University in Omaha, NE in 2015 and earned her DPT from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ in 2017. After graduating from PT school, Katie felt called to come back home and serve the Henderson...

Episode #3 July 28, 2020    Personal Trainer and Coach, Landon De Castroverde joins us today on La Vida Las Vegas Podcast. Born and raised in Las Vegas, we talk about his competitive weight-lifting career, coaching development and his advice on nutrient timing. He teaches us about poker etiquette and the way to brunch in Las Vegas.    You can find more about Landon on his Instagram and his impress...