With over eight years of experience in personal training, Derick Bryson specializes in strength training, corrective exercise, and stretching to help clients move better, feel stronger, and achieve lasting results. His expertise allows him to work with a diverse range of clients, from high-level athletes seeking performance enhancement to individuals recovering from injuries, providing personalized training tailored to their unique needs.

Derick is a certified trainer through ISSA​, and is a stretch coach certified by the Stretching Institute. His well-rounded approach focuses on building strength, improving mobility, and optimizing recovery to prevent injuries and enhance overall performance.

Passionate about helping others unlock their full potential, Derick is committed to guiding clients toward sustainable health and fitness

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Lauren Bustos is a former professional soccer player turned NASM-certified personal trainer and ACE group fitness instructor who brings high energy and team camaraderie to every training session. Passionate about making fitness both effective and enjoyable, she helps clients build strength, endurance, and confidence through functional training, strength work, and conditioning methods.

Her mission is to inspire others to embrace a healthy, active lifestyle by highlighting the fun and rewarding side of training.

Her life’s mantra? Sweat Equity—commit to putting in the hard work today and enjoy the results tomorrow!

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Daniel graduated from California State University Northridge, with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, where he trained and mentored under strength and conditioning coaches, Olympic trainers, and physical therapists. He has taken courses in physical therapy, functional movement, proper biomechanics, and kinesthetic movement and is a certified Movement Assessment Specialist. NASM personal trainer. A graduate of Advanced Professional Massage Program at the Southern California Health Institute. He has over a decade of experience in the field of sports medicine and rehab. Working alongside physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers, and chiropractors Daniel has been aiding patients throughout their road to recovery and wellness, helping them return to their everyday life. He is well versed in Gua Sha/ IASTM, Kinesiotaping, cupping, and Myofascial release and stretch.

Daniel has specialties in lower back treatment, craniosacral therapy, and TMJ rehab. Treatment Philosophy: Therapy for many is a scary situation. I like to bring levity to the situation and place my patient’s minds at ease for the time I am with them. I will work tirelessly to make sure that my patients achieve their rehabilitation goals and return to activities of daily living. I listen and pay attention to my patient’s goals and utilize every tool in my toolkit to help them accomplish them.

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Christine is the founder of Athlete Within and a former Division 1 NCAA athlete with a deep passion for movement and performance. As a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist, and Pre & Postpartum Pelvic Floor Specialist, she brings a wealth of expertise in corrective exercise, posture, strength training, pelvic floor health, and sports performance training.

Christine’s mission is to help individuals—whether athletes or everyday movers—optimize their strength, mobility, and overall well-being. With a personalized and science-based approach, she empowers clients to move better, feel stronger, and perform at their best.

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Dr. Ryan Pendon is the founder and president of Urban Med, bringing nearly 20 years of experience as a chiropractor specializing in sports injuries and posture correction. As a movement specialist, he has a keen ability to identify dysfunctional movement patterns that can lead to injury, helping patients optimize their mobility and prevent future issues.

Dr. Pendon combines manual therapy, specific adjustment techniques, and corrective exercises to enhance movement and overall function. Having been involved in sports his entire life and experiencing sports injuries firsthand, he understands the physical demands athletes face and tailors his approach to help them recover and perform at their best. Through his expertise, Dr. Pendon empowers patients to move better, feel better, and live pain-free.

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Dr. Monet serves as the Clinic Director of Athlete Within and is a dedicated licensed chiropractor committed to helping others restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance their quality of life. Raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, she developed a passion for health and wellness early on.

As a competitive track sprinter, Dr. Monet pursued collegiate athletics at Berea College while majoring in Biology with a focus on Pre-Health Professional Studies. During conditioning for her first collegiate season, she sustained a spinal disc injury that led her to a chiropractor’s office. Experiencing firsthand the transformative effects of chiropractic care, she discovered her true calling.

Determined to make the same impact on others, Dr. Monet earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida Campus, graduating in 2023. She then launched her career in Los Angeles, California, and in May 2024, she joined Athlete Within, bringing her expertise in movement-based rehabilitation and injury prevention to the community.

Dr. Monet’s background as an athlete gives her a deep understanding of movement mechanics, functional training, and recovery. She is passionate about helping patients—from athletes to everyday movers—achieve optimal performance and long-term wellness through chiropractic care.

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Jan Redondo is a certified massage therapist trained in both core and advanced neuromuscular therapy at the National Holistic Institute, Santa Ana campus. With a deep passion for health and wellness, he is dedicated to helping clients feel their best through personalized bodywork.

With an athletic background in cross country, track and field, soccer, and dragon boat paddling, Jan understands the importance of recovery and mobility. His sessions are tailored to each client’s needs, incorporating a blend of Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, stretching, breath work, and other therapeutic modalities. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, chronic pain management, or overall relaxation, Jan’s expertise ensures you are in skilled, compassionate hands.

His goal is for every client to leave feeling more mobile, balanced, and renewed.

Fun fact: When he’s not helping clients move and feel better, Jan is a proud Tenor 2 (T2!) with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles.

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