Dan Rollo

Starting at a young age, being involved in team sports, endurance training and amateur boxing, I was immersed in the world of athleticism and fitness. For several years, my after school activity consisted of countless hours training at the Police Athletics League, followed by nightly rituals of long distance running. By the age of 16, I had already made the decision to pursue weight training and bodybuilding exclusively. Spending my entire weekends hanging out at the MuscleMag Intl. store in Sunrise, FL was a regular teenage experience for me. Being surrounded by seasoned coaches and trainers, bodybuilders, and a variety of healthcare advocates fueled my inspiration and thirst for knowledge. I consider myself fortunate to have had those opportunities to establish that rapport from such an early age. This is where many of the invaluable relationships within the industry originated and remain strong to this day.

As my passion for bodybuilding continued to develop, so did my desire to evolve not just as an individual, but as a health and fitness professional who could ultimately help others to achieve their own fitness goals. Knowing that, I began my journey. Understanding that there are so many elements involved I continued to further my knowledge and skills within the health and fitness fields, immersing myself in all things wellness. Simultaneously, I pursued my education in Emergency Medical Services, (EMT/Paramedic), which provided me with an even deeper scientific understanding of human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and acute injury care. However, my education did not stop there. I have been training clients for 15 years, and am a certified Personal Trainer. I consider learning to be a life-long process, and aim to incorporate skill development through continuing my education while upholding and furthering my credentials.

I have experience in many sides of the industry including: working in health and fitness retail, fitness modeling, consulting in dietary supplements and nutritional support, product development/workout design and publishing for GNC, coaching competitive bodybuilding and physique athletes, and of course participating in bodybuilding competitions myself, (having turned professional in the IFBB in 2019).

I have suffered injuries, acute and chronic, which have led me down the arduous path of seeking and eventually finding the advice and guidance of experts and then keenly implementing the processes to promote healing. One of these experts just so happens to be my wife and business partner, Caryn - a master clinician. I am an avid reader of clinical texts and maintain great interest in continued education on the subjects of back health and spine biomechanics, proper movement hygiene, and all things fitness and performance related. My continued interest in these relevant topics has kept me out of painful episodes for many years now. In hindsight, I am grateful because my times of suffering have become valuable opportunities to learn and become a better instructor. These lessons allow me to utilize those hard won tools so that I may seek to effectively impart this wisdom upon my clients.

In taking a holistic, bio-psycho-social outlook, I always tailor a custom approach on a client per client basis. Although my heart resonates with muscular development and strength training, I firmly believe that the fundamental principles of enhancing performance are transferable among all aspects of human movement - so long as they are guided by great coaching and the training routines rooted in appropriate, sound exercise programming.

On a more personal note, aside from interests within the health and fitness realm, I am a seasoned musician, having played professionally as a drummer since the age of 13. Music is one other aspect I hold dearly, as I believe it is an art form that exists with no other to compare. However, the great thing about competitive bodybuilding is that it allows for the combination of both artistic expressions on stage - aesthetic posing and music. Although I have been out of the professional music scene for some years now, I do still carve out time for occasional upkeep and skill maintenance behind the drums at my in-home practice studio.

What gives me the most joy and personal fulfillment in my career is the ability to work closely with individuals to bring about meaningful and measurable change within their lives. The countless ways and means of doing so is what makes my occupation so abundantly fascinating. I like to think of myself as a natural born teacher, as I have always found the process not only gratifying, but in a way, a learning experience in and of itself. The art of effective communication and interpersonal rapport building creates a better environment for the client and helps develop a practitioner who is truly trustworthy. This is who I am and the reputation I strive to maintain for each and every individual I work with. This is my branch of expertise and what I bring to every session. Welcome to Peaked Health.

Dann Rollo

Starting at a young age, being involved in team sports, endurance training and amateur boxing, I was immersed in the world of athleticism and fitness. For several years, my after school activity consisted of countless hours training at the Police Athletics League, followed by nightly rituals of long distance running. By the age of 16, I had already made the decision to pursue weight training and bodybuilding exclusively. Spending my entire weekends hanging out at the MuscleMag Intl. store in Sunrise, FL was a regular teenage experience for me. Being surrounded by seasoned coaches and trainers, bodybuilders, and a variety of healthcare advocates fueled my inspiration and thirst for knowledge. I consider myself fortunate to have had those opportunities to establish that rapport from such an early age. This is where many of the invaluable relationships within the industry originated and remain strong to this day.

As my passion for bodybuilding continued to develop, so did my desire to evolve not just as an individual, but as a health and fitness professional who could ultimately help others to achieve their own fitness goals. Knowing that, I began my journey. Understanding that there are so many elements involved I continued to further my knowledge and skills within the health and fitness fields, immersing myself in all things wellness. Simultaneously, I pursued my education in Emergency Medical Services, (EMT/Paramedic), which provided me with an even deeper scientific understanding of human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and acute injury care. However, my education did not stop there. I have been training clients for 15 years, and am a certified Personal Trainer. I consider learning to be a life-long process, and aim to incorporate skill development through continuing my education while upholding and furthering my credentials.

I have experience in many sides of the industry including: working in health and fitness retail, fitness modeling, consulting in dietary supplements and nutritional support, product development/workout design and publishing for GNC, coaching competitive bodybuilding and physique athletes, and of course participating in bodybuilding competitions myself, (having turned professional in the IFBB in 2019).

I have suffered injuries, acute and chronic, which have led me down the arduous path of seeking and eventually finding the advice and guidance of experts and then keenly implementing the processes to promote healing. One of these experts just so happens to be my wife and business partner, Caryn - a master clinician. I am an avid reader of clinical texts and maintain great interest in continued education on the subjects of back health and spine biomechanics, proper movement hygiene, and all things fitness and performance related. My continued interest in these relevant topics has kept me out of painful episodes for many years now. In hindsight, I am grateful because my times of suffering have become valuable opportunities to learn and become a better instructor. These lessons allow me to utilize those hard won tools so that I may seek to effectively impart this wisdom upon my clients.

In taking a holistic, bio-psycho-social outlook, I always tailor a custom approach on a client per client basis. Although my heart resonates with muscular development and strength training, I firmly believe that the fundamental principles of enhancing performance are transferable among all aspects of human movement - so long as they are guided by great coaching and the training routines rooted in appropriate, sound exercise programming.

On a more personal note, aside from interests within the health and fitness realm, I am a seasoned musician, having played professionally as a drummer since the age of 13. Music is one other aspect I hold dearly, as I believe it is an art form that exists with no other to compare. However, the great thing about competitive bodybuilding is that it allows for the combination of both artistic expressions on stage - aesthetic posing and music. Although I have been out of the professional music scene for some years now, I do still carve out time for occasional upkeep and skill maintenance behind the drums at my in-home practice studio.

What gives me the most joy and personal fulfillment in my career is the ability to work closely with individuals to bring about meaningful and measurable change within their lives. The countless ways and means of doing so is what makes my occupation so abundantly fascinating. I like to think of myself as a natural born teacher, as I have always found the process not only gratifying, but in a way, a learning experience in and of itself. The art of effective communication and interpersonal rapport building creates a better environment for the client and helps develop a practitioner who is truly trustworthy. This is who I am and the reputation I strive to maintain for each and every individual I work with. This is my branch of expertise and what I bring to every session. Welcome to Peaked Health.