About Us

 
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The Mission of Fitnut4Life

is to specialize in health and wellness from the inside out, while getting to know the underlying causes of why health challenges exist.  A comprehensive, balanced approach allows nutritional counseling with Amy Baltes RD, LDN to be a unique and highly effective experience.  Amy works with all age groups and many nutritionally influenced conditions, including, but not limited to: weight challenges, digestive disorders, allergies, metabolic concerns, cancer, heart disease, Diabetes, ADD/ADHD, mood imbalances, immune and autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, environmental toxicities, and skin disorders.

Amy is excited to continue to help people thrive in all facets of their lives.  The vision of FitNut4Life, while partnering with Equilibrium Personal Training, is to provide complete wellness through individualized therapies and optimal nutrition.  Individuals will obtain the tools and health information needed to feel empowered and in charge of their present, and future, longevity, allowing for each person to obtain the highest quality of life!

-Amy Baltes, RDN

 
Working with Amy has helped me acheive a level of health and fitness I never thought I could! From my diet to my workouts, Amy has motivated me in a way that makes me WANT to continue my journey for overall wellness for the rest of my life! Thank you Amy, I could not have done it without you!
— Candice P.

 


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EQUILIBRIUM PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIO

The Best of the Best.

Are you wondering if personal training is for you? As long as you’re ready to change, the answer is YES. You can never be too out of shape, too young, too old, or too “cool” to start working with a personal trainer. Our client’s age range extends anywhere from early teens to seniors well into their seventies. Their lifestyles vary as much as their age does, including:

  • Individuals post Physical Therapy looking to rebuild their strength and stamina

  • High school athletes looking to excel at their sport

  • New moms looking to get back in shape after pregnancy

  • Grandparents who need more strength and energy to keep up with their grandchildren

  • People who simply want to build muscle or lose weight and tone up

  • Business professionals who are on a tight schedule

  • Beginner runners or triathletes who want to gain a competitive edge

  • Experienced athletes who want to continue to compete and dominate their sport

We could go on but then we’d be writing a book. The bottom line is that we help very different people with various goals every single day. If we haven’t come across someone like you with your specific fitness goals, then we will happily accept the challenge and figure out the answer and guide you to the outcome you’re looking for. We are here to help you, but first you must answer the question — Are YOU ready to change?

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STACEY TYRKEN

Stacey Tyrken is Health Educator who received her Community Health Education degree from Illinois State University.  She was formerly employed by the Lake County Health Department where she educated school aged children in a Life Skills program.  Stacey has been a Wellness Coordinator with FitNut4life since 2009.

Stacey is a busy wife and mother of 3 beautiful young daughters.  She is passionate about healthy clean eating, enjoys getting her children involved in preparing home cooked well-balanced meals and is an avid runner.

Stacey is excited to bring her Wellness Coordinator skills to the FitNut4Life team.  She is enthusiast about getting the word out and assisting others in their quest to live their best possible quality of life.