The Team
Ray and Dan
Ray and Dan bring a unique approach to training and recovery. We are competitive with one another and understand the importance to make all aspects of life fun. We want to be the best and with a relationship that's over a decade old we are confident that you can achieve anything with us in your corner.
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Ray Villa, Co-Founder, Director of Recovery PTA, CSCS, FRCms, cert. ASTYM, cert. VBS
Ray grew up in the Phoenix area, and was initially drawn to sports medicine in high school while rehabbing his injuries. Ray went on to graduate from Arizona State with a BS in Kinesiology, followed by a PTA degree from Pima Medical Institute. Ray has over 15 years of fitness, sports performance, and injury rehabilitation experience gained in world-renowned sports clinics here in the valley. He has successfully completed numerous manual therapy and exercise-focused continuing education courses. Ray utilizes his clinical experience, course knowledge, and never-ending research to create his uniquely effective "recipe" which is tailored to each client based on their individual needs and goals.
Dan Herrle, Co-Founder, Director of Performance CSCS, FRCms, FRS ISM
Dan was born and raised in the Phoenix area, and was fortunate enough to play baseball collegiately. Playing at that next level is truly what ignited Dan’s passion for sports performance and recovery. Dan finished his collegiate studies at Arizona State with a BS in Exercise and Wellness. Dan has over 12 years of sports performance, and injury rehabilitation as well as general fitness experience gained from working with some of the top minds in the field. His constant thirst for knowledge is reflected in multiple certifications and unrelenting focus on giving his people the best. He understands when it comes to teams, individuals and patients a like there is no one size fits all and he prides in catering to everyone’s unique goals.
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Danielle McConnell PT, DPT, FRCms, DN, Cert. ASTYM
Danielle graduated from Arizona State University where she earned her bachelor of science degree in Kinesiology. She then went on to earn her doctorate of physical therapy at AT Still University in Mesa, AZ in 2003. She has worked in the orthopedic physical therapy setting her entire career. Danielle has since earned certifications in specific treatment techniques, including ASTYM, dry needling and functional range conditioning.
Areas of Specialty
Recovery
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Performance
When you put in hard work, whether it be during sport, training, race, or event it is vital that you recover just as hard as you perform. We put you in a position to feel ready for the next step, race, or game.
Performance
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Performance
Everyone has a goal or team has a need. The hardest part is understanding the proper way to couple team practice, work, and/or other variables with a program that ensures you get the results you want.
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While we do our best to ensure any and all obstacle is taken away, we understand that not everyone can make it to the gym nor have the availability to do in home sessions. We also provide custom workout and recovery programs.
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Everyone sells you the experience and process, we are here to ensure people won't keep up with you.