Dorian Adam, founder of Embark Fitness, is a former collegiate athlete and experienced fitness and longevity coach specializing in TRX training, strength development, and functional fitness. His coaching philosophy combines athletic performance principles with evidence-based training strategies to help clients move better, get stronger, and live healthier lives.

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www.embark-fitness.com

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18-year-old, Nathaniel (Natty) Perullo discovered climbing at the age of 7. He won his first national at age of 9, and has been competing ever since. Natty is currently the Under 19 US National Champion and competes for the US National Team. Excelling in both bouldering and lead climbing, he has rapidly emerged as one of the nation's most promising young athletes in competitive climbing. Natty represented the United States at the Youth World Championships in Helsinki, Finland, where he reached the semifinals and placed in the top 24 globally.

Living in Bend, Oregon for the last nine years, Natty trained at the Bend Endurance Academy and recently graduated from Cascades Academy. He will attend the University of Utah and plans to become a paramedic firefighter. Natty hopes to represent the United States at the World Olympics in 2028.

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In this episode host Adriana Marino sits down with Andy Sabatier, Doctor of Physical Therapy, speaker, and educator. Andy is the founder of Academy West Breathing Performance in Bend, Oregon, and brings a unique perspective shaped by his experience working in intensive care, athletics, and movement science. He shares how a pivotal realization about dysfunctional breathing transformed both his clinical work and his personal mission to help others understand the mechanics and impact of breathing.

The conversation explores how breathing influences physical health, emotional regulation, and overall well being. Andy explains how functional breathing can improve performance, reduce stress, and support healing across a wide range of conditions. Through powerful patient stories and practical insights, this episode highlights why breathing is a foundational tool for anyone seeking balance, resilience, and healthier living in Central Oregon.

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Holly Ladd is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and Nationally Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Holly draws on her experience and education in teaching and communication to work with her clients to help them uncover the root cause of why they can’t make the changes they are looking for and to support them in finding their personal pathway to their health and wellness visions. She has helped clients lose weight, calm autoimmune symptoms, lower blood pressure, improve their outlook on life and regain energy and their zest for life. Clients enjoy her approach because it’s fun, self-directed and never overwhelming. In the end, Holly wants her clients to feel as good as they possibly can and knows that we all have more control over our health than we think. In addition to coaching client, Holly also served as a Course Facilitator at the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy mentoring coaching students to develop and refine their skills.

Most recently, Holly has become interested in the role of muscle in aging well and has been working on her own body composition to build more muscle. Holly enjoys the Bend lifestyle including cycling, mountain bike riding, hiking, paddle boarding, nordic skiing and working out, along with meditation, travel, reading, introducing her friends to healthy foods, an occasional glass of good wine and walking and playing with her dog.

Holly Ladd
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
NASM Certified Personal Trainer

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In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana sits down with Willis, founder of The Loving Fungi, to explore his path toward understanding the deeper relationship between human health and the intelligence of plants and fungi. Willis shares how a lifetime of curiosity, experimentation, and lived experience has shaped his role as a self-described alchemist, dedicated to helping others reconnect with their bodies and the natural world.

Together, Adriana and Willis talk about the origins of The Loving Fungi, the importance of both pain and joy in personal growth, and how community-centered healing can create lasting impact. From one-on-one sessions to thoughtfully crafted formulas, Willis offers a grounded yet expansive perspective on what it means to pursue balance, vitality, and a more conscious way of living in Bend and beyond.

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In this episode of Bend into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Dr. Sonja Halsey, a naturopathic physician, performance coach, and founder of EmpowerHer Health & Performance, to explore the powerful connection between hormones and athletic performance. Dr. Halsey shares how her work with young female athletes—from USA Hockey to international training camps—is helping shift the conversation around women’s health in sport, bringing long-overdue attention to menstrual cycles, recovery, nutrition, and performance.

Together, they dive into the science behind hormone cycles, why female athletes need different training and fueling strategies, and how understanding the body can unlock both better performance and deeper self-confidence. From body image and teen athletics to stress, recovery, and resilience, this conversation highlights a growing movement to normalize and empower women’s health in athletics here in Central Oregon and beyond.

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In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Steven Dobson, founder of Dobson Strength Rehab & Performance, to explore a smarter, more holistic approach to movement, recovery, and resilience. A doctor of physical therapy and strength coach based in Bend, Steven shares how his own injury journey led him to rethink traditional rehab—and ultimately build a practice centered on keeping people active, capable, and confident doing what they love.

Together, they discuss the connection between pain, stress, and lifestyle, why strength training is essential for longevity, and how Bend’s “weekend warrior” culture can both inspire and challenge the body. Steven breaks down practical ways to build strength at any level, explains the role of consistency and gradual progress in injury prevention, and emphasizes a powerful message: your body is far more adaptable and capable than you think.

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In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Lisa Tynan, founder of Step Into Stillness, a certified sound healer and yoga teacher based in Bend. Lisa shares her personal journey from Montessori educator to sound practitioner, exploring how meditation, music, and mindfulness helped her navigate ADHD and ultimately led her to create a practice centered on stillness, self awareness, and healing through sound.

Together, Adriana and Lisa explore the experience of sound baths, the science behind brainwave states and the nervous system, and the growing role of sound based practices in wellness. Grounded in both personal experience and emerging research, the conversation highlights how Bend’s evolving wellness community is embracing new ways to help people slow down, reconnect, and find moments of calm in an increasingly busy world.

More at: stepintostillness.org

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