OUR TEAM
JOHN NELSON, MS CES CPT FRCMs FRA
Founder/Director of ELP, Director of Sport Performance, ELP Rehab Specialist
John brings over a seventeen years of experience and expertise to all clients & has spent years researching and adopting new techniques and philosophies from around the world to bring to the Mid South.
He has a Masters Degree in Health & Sport Science with an emphasis in Sport Commerce, has numerous certifications and credentials including:
GOATA Institute Certified Coach
NeuFit Level 2 Certified Specialist
NeuFit Sport Performance Specialist
Certified NeuroTarget Practitioner
Certified Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist
Certified Functional Range Assessment Specialist
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer.
Landmine University Level 1 Coach
John has worked with and trained hundreds of athletes and clients over his career. His resume includes:
Olympic Gold Medal (Rio 2017)
MLB All-Star Selection
MLB Silver Slugger Award Winner
Multiple MLB Draft Picks
Senior PGA US Open
Top 10 World Ranked PPA Tour Players (Pickleball)
2 IFBB Pro Bodybuilers
Multiple HS Gatorade Players of Year
More than 150 + Division 1 scholarship offers & over 350+ total scholarships.
Other accolades include:
NBA draft picks & athletes, NFL athletes, All American High School Football Players, and hundreds of other athletes from other sports.
In addition to his work at ELP, John also serves as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Rossville Christian Academy in Rossville, TN.
MANDY nelson, CNHP CES CPT
Natural Health Practitioner, Personal Trainer, Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Mandy joined ELP in 2012 after 24 years in the health & fitness industry. Mandy has a degree in Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech, is a Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Certified Natural Health Practitioner, NeuFit Level 1 Certified Practitioner, National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist. Mandy completed her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree and board certification from Trinity School of Natural Health in August of 2017. Mandy has successfully trained and guided hundreds of clients in their journey to total body health and continues to blend the benefits of natural health into all components of ELP.
In addition to her work at ELP, Mandy serves as a part time Biology Teacher at Rossville Christian Academy in Rossville, TN.
The elp dogs
Over the years, we’ve come to realize most of our clients enjoy coming to ELP to see the dogs more than they enjoy seeing us! Our animals are a huge part of our lives and at any given time you may see:
Phoebe
Phoebe is known as “The Queen of the Gym.” She is the white dog with the BIG ears that will be waiting for you at the front door. She comes to work everyday and loves clients who bring her treats!
Yogi
Yogi is the newest member in the long lineage of ELP Dogs. He’s the brown dog that’ll meet you at the front door. He’s still a puppy and is learning how to greet everyone; so if he jumps on you, we apologize in advance!
All the dogs are friendly, they just might lack manners! You’re welcome to pet them and bring them treats!