Some stories stay with you because they remind you what real courage looks like. When Tammi Carr’s son Chad was diagnosed with DIPG, a rare and fatal brainstem tumor, her family’s world stopped. What started as heartbreak soon became a
The holidays are supposed to feel warm, joyful, grounding… but it doesn’t always play out that way in real life. Suddenly: This isn’t about willpower but more so about capacity. When life gets fuller, your bandwidth thins. The question isn’t“How
Most banks push products whereas Jim Miller pushes wellbeing. As the HR Director at Bank of Ann Arbor, Jim has spent years quietly redefining what wellness means inside a corporate setting. What started as a modest employee wellness effort has
Registered Dietitian | Food Critic | Health Advocate | Adventurer We’re so excited to welcome Alea Carlson to our care team! With a unique blend of clinical experience and health-forward nutrition, she brings a fresh, compassionate approach to helping you
In 2008, at 45 years old, Lisa walked through the doors of Applied Fitness Solutions with a simple but powerful declaration: “It’s finally my time.” After raising four sons, she was ready to invest in herself. Seventeen years later, that
What if aging didn’t have to mean inevitable decline? Meet Jennie, a 67-year-old retired art teacher whose story defies conventional wisdom. Faced with an osteopenia diagnosis and the fear of fading strength, Jennie chose to take control. Through strategic strength
When was the last time a healthcare provider truly listened to you? That’s the question at the heart of our recent conversation with Dr. Zach Simkins, founder of Foundation Chiropractic. Chiropractic care is one of the most widely misunderstood fields
Have you ever set a health goal such as “lose 10 pounds”, “run a faster mile”, “exercise more”, only to watch your motivation fade after a few weeks? You’re not alone. For many people, the cycle of starting strong and
The fitness world has a bad habit…it keeps selling you magic beans.21-day challenges. 30-day detoxes.Shiny promises of “new you” results that, more often than not, leave you feeling let down, worn out, and right back where you started. Here’s the
What happens when life repeatedly pulls the rug out from under you?For Cheryl, the answer has always been the same: get up, reinvent herself, and keep moving forward – literally. Her journey is one of grit, adaptability, and a relentless
When you think about the benefits of your job such as your paycheck, your insurance, your vacation days – it’s easy to overlook something more foundational: your health and wellbeing. But at companies like Bank of Ann Arbor, health isn’t
When most people think of getting stronger, they picture lifting heavier weights. But what if that traditional approach is actually capping your progress? In our latest podcast episode, Adrian, Exercise Physiologist, strength coach, and longtime AFS team member,shares a different
