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Our sports performance specialists are dedicated to enhancing athletic performance. They specialize in working with athletes of all levels to create customized training plans that leverage techniques such as exercise physiology, nutrition, and biomechanics. With their extensive knowledge of the human body, our sports performance specialists are able to help athletes reach their full potential and achieve their goals. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced athlete, our sports performance specialists can help elevate your game and take your performance to the next level.
Our coaches develop personalized training plans targeting strength, endurance, agility, recovery and flexibility. With science-based techniques and motivational coaching, they help clients exceed expectations and achieve their best. Whether an athlete or fitness enthusiast, our coaches optimize skills for full potential.
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Dr. Crystal grew up in Idaho and attended Boise State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences with a Minor in Psychology. She moved to Minneapolis to attend Northwestern Health Sciences University where she graduated with her Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2011 and obtained her Acupuncture License in 2019. Dr. Crystal opened her first clinic in Eden Prairie, where she practiced for 6 years. She was a Founder and Lead Trainer at Orthology Physical Wellness. Dr. Crystal has been trained by top doctors in Diagnosing, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Body Biomechanics.
She has a passion for treating patients who have tried multiple forms of treatment without relief and she enjoys treating injuries that are deemed “untreatable”. Dr. Crystal works with ALL athletes from the Weekend Warrior to the Professional Athlete. She has worked closely with the Triathlon and Endurance communities, as well as the College and High School Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Dance, and Volleyball Teams.
Dr. Crystal is Owner and Chiropractor at Integrated located in Edina. She is excited to be part of the community and wants to help get you back to the activities you love!
Dr. Melissa grew up in Eagan, MN and attended the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and graduated in the top 10% of her class with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2010. She then went onto medical school at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013. In 2018, Melissa completed her Board Certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.
She started her physical therapy profession as a travel PT in Maplewood, MN. She was then hired on as the first PT at a new, upcoming clinic, Orthology, where she trained and worked with the top doctors, chiropractors, and physical therapists. Dr. Melissa managed the Orthology Eden Prairie clinic during the last 4 years and led the student development program, prior to joining the Integrated team in 2020.
Dr. Melissa has a strong passion to help patients get back to the activities that they love by designing individual care programs that focus on manual therapy techniques, muscle reactivation, and proper joint stability. Outside of the typical injury rehabilitation or post-operative rehabilitation, Melissa also focuses on injury prevention and wellness. She sees patients of all ages and physical backgrounds from the novice, to fitness junkies, to professional athletes. She loves working with endurance athletes, triathletes, and dancers.
Dr. Melissa enjoys working on lower extremity injuries such as hips and ankles/feet, as well as low back/pelvis injuries. She also has a special niche in treating patients on the hypermobility spectrum.
Rasa Troup is a veteran sports dietitian in private practice. Some of Rasa former experiences in sports and performance nutrition come from her past work with the University of Minnesota Athletics, The Emily Program (eating disorder clinic), Vivernat (PT clinic), the Minnesota Vikings, the Minnesota Twins, and the University of Minnesota Physicians. Rasa is a Registered Dietitian with her Masters of Science degree in nutrition and her Bachelors of Art degree in Physiology from the University of Minnesota.
Rasa is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), ISAK 2 Certified Anthropometrist, and Olympian (OLY). She has been working in the area of nutrition for over 20 years and values her experiences in different areas of nutrition field that led her to practice anti-diet approach with humans in various walks of life and athletes of all abilities from amateur to professional.
My passion is to bring more joy, kindness, compassion, and love to human lives by forming respect, care, attunement to inner wisdom and inner values of all human bodies, all human abilities, all our communities, and our planet. I am grounding and asking myself to practice nutrition from inclusive, curious, and respectful gaze to all humans, to their lived experiences, to their culture, to their upbringing. I am committed to practice bravery to stand up and speak up for injustice in my practice and everyday living.
Dr. Kaitlin grew up in Wisconsin and attended UW-La Crosse before attending Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis for her Doctorate in Chiropractic. Shortly after she attained her CCSP® (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician). Dr. Kaitlin grew as up a multi-sport athlete, playing basketball, volleyball and soccer which has contributed to her love of treating athletes.
Kaitlin has been practicing since 2010 and has trained with some of the top doctors in chiropractic, sports medicine and body mechanics. She was a Founder of Orthology in Eden Prairie, where she practiced for 7 years.
Kaitlin enjoys treating all types of injury but especially enjoys treating headaches and lower back pain. She often hears from her patient’s that she is “more than a chiropractor”. Her treatment style includes aggressive manual therapy technique, cupping, myofasical release, neuromuscular reeducation techniques, and movement therapy. She prides herself on doing what’s best for the patient and getting to the root cause of the problem.
I am Ryan
I am a doer and love to compete.
I am a husband and dog dad.
I am an entrepreneur.
I am an Ironman and ultramarathoner.
I am human powered.
Ryan joins Human Powered Health as resident performance sleep coach – helping athletes turn their rest and recovery into a competitive advantage. In addition to his performance sleep coaching business, Ryan owns and operates the e-commerce sleep fitness business, Lagoon, which helps athletes optimize their sleep to improve performance, by matching them with the right pillow.
Previously, Ryan spent 10 years at NBCUniversal. There he worked in business development for the NBC Sports Group, ushering in major rights deals, and acquiring several businesses, including SportsEngine and Universal Sports. Ryan moved to Minnesota in 2018 to take on the role of Director of Strategy and Operations at SportsEngine, NBC Sports’ youth sports business.
Ryan holds two degrees from the University of Virginia, where he was an All-American swimmer and 2x team captain, and an MBA from Columbia University. Ryan lives in Minneapolis with his wife Keavy and their dog Rio.
Coach Emi grew up in rural southeastern Minnesota where her love of running through her family’s pasture turned into a successful running career in both cross-country and middle distance track events.
In high school she became a three time state champion before continuing on to run locally for the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Some of her highlights during her four years there include: eleven All-American honors, seven school records, 800m and 1500m champion at the Drake Relays and NCAA national champion in the 1500m. After graduating in 2018 with a degree in exercise science, she joined Minnesota Distance Elite where she continues to train with an elite group of runners as they chase Olympic standards and race in national and world-class competitions.
When she is not training, Emi enjoys fishing, working in her garden, spending time with her family and friends and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. She holds a masters degree in nutrition, dietetics and sensory sciences from Kansas State University. She loves encouraging and guiding runners of all ages and backgrounds to become the best they can be.
Some personal bests:
800m: 2:04
1500m: 4:12
Mile: 4:37
3k: 9:31
5k: 17:13
6k: 19:51
I am Jaci.
I am a runner, cyclist, and coach.
I am passionate about finding harmony between training and life.
I am a wife and dog mom.
I am a gardener, hunter, and outdoor enthusiast.
I am human powered.
As a Holistic Run Coach, Coach Jaci helps runners train smarter by taking a mindful, holistic approach to training by doing ALL THE THINGS – strength training, nourishing the body for performance, working on the mind, getting adequate sleep, doing mobility work, taking rest days, etc. – all the things that impact running outside of a run. She helps runners build sustainable habits with ALL THE THINGS while recognizing that everyone’s season of life, life stressors, short-term goals, and long-term goals are different. Jaci believes that training should fit INTO your life – it is A PART of life and enhances life when life and training blend together. A strong, rested and nourished body is a body that is unstoppable, but runners first need to understand the impact that life stress, nutrition, mindset, etc., have on their training. When runners learn to embrace ALL THE THINGS, that’s when the magic happens. She is RRCA Certified, UESCA Certified, a Certified Running Gait Analyst, and a Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach.
I am a wife and a mom.
I am a distance athlete and happy runner.
I am a foodie who loves a great wine pairing.
I am an innovator.
I am human powered.
Lindsey comes to the Human Powered Health team with a background that has been connected to many areas in the fitness space. Her experience working in leadership and as a college instructor have provided so many helpful skills to elevate her as a running and general fitness health coach.
By focusing on helping runners find their confidence while having the most fun possible, Lindsey connects her education in the science of exercise along with her passion for positive psychology within her coaching practice. Her method has resulted in her clients breaking through their plateaus and crossing finish lines in distances they didn’t know were possible. If running isn’t your sport of choice, Lindsey can help you find your stride and increase your enjoyment as well as performance in your activity of choice.
Notable Credentials
19x marathoner, 4x Boston Marathon Qualifier
Masters of Education in Sport and Exercise Science
ACE certified Health Coach
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Nutrition Coach
