Health Partners
Mandy Knows Nutrition
Mandy Gruner, MS, RD, CSSD is a Sport Dietitian, Nutrition Therapist, consultant, and speaker specializing in sport nutrition, a non-diet approach to optimal health and wellness, eating disorders, and disordered eating. Being one of a specialized group of Registered Dietitians (RDs) who is also a Board Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics (CSSD), her goal is to educate, inspire, and empower her clients and audiences to champion their eating toward better health, physical performance, and psychological well-being. Mandy offers a wealth of experience and knowledge stemming from her previous professional positions at the University of Notre Dame, Princeton University, and Michigan State University. Mandy has expanded her nutrition private practice & consulting in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.
Mandy is currently the Sport & Wellness Dietitian for The ChiroFit Wellness Center in the Gaslight Village of East Grand Rapids and a Nutrition Therapist at Comprehensive Treatment for Eating Disorders, LLC in Grand Rapids. For more information, please visit her website at www.mandyknowsnutrition.com.
To schedule an appointment with Mandy, please email her directly at mandygruner@gmail.com.
In Home Massage Therapy
Emily Nicholson is a local certified Massage Therapist. She has provided services to numerous clients for the past four years and specializes in Deep Tissue, Relaxation and Sports Therapy. Emily has worked in clinical settings, along side Chiropractors, at local high school sporting events and athletic clubs. She has a portable table which allows her to travel and provide clients with a flexible schedule and the convenience of in-home massage. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please email her directly at
Advanced Therapeutic Massage
Advanced Therapeutic Massage is located within the Center for Physical Rehabilitation Building in Cascade. Offering a variety of massage therapy services for the athlete, medically managed or overall relaxation, this group of massage therapists has established a reputable and friendly business for over six years. For more information and to receive 10% off your first massage, please contact Laura Kits at (616) 942-5664.
Nutrition Consultation
Leigh Tweddle, a Registered Dietician, manages the Weight Management Program at Spectrum Health Hospital downtown and has been offering 1-1 consultations for over ten years. She brings a wealth of experience and personality to your assessment, and she holds a passion for helping you live a healthier lifestyle. To schedule your (2) 30-minute in-home consultations, please contact Leigh at
Healthy Roots LLC
Ashley Baker-Van Dyken, Wellness Consultant / Shaklee Distributor
(616) 304-7976, Shaklee Products
As a wellness consultant since 2006, Ashley focuses on helping people reach their health goals naturally. She concentrates on the use of whole food supplements made by Shaklee; the highest rated natural nutrition company in the country. Ashley offers personal wellness consulting for all who desire investing in their greatest, most valuable asset - their health!
ChiroFit Wellness Center
DR. Lindsay Rademacher is a Sports & Wellness Chiropractor in East Grand Rapids who practices using an integrated chiropractic approach. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and fitness levels and goes above and beyond in her assessment and follow-up to make sure your body is happy and aligned! She received her education from Central Michigan in Pre-Med, and went on to study abroad at the University of Cambridge, England and then for her Doctorate at Palmer West College of Chiropractic in San Jose, CA. Dr. Lindsay completed in internship in Santa Clara, CA with the San Francisco 49er's Chiropractor and also practiced in Zeeland, MI before opening her own practice in Gaslight Village. For more information on her clinic and services, please visit www.thechirofit.com. or call (616) 458-2348.
The Studio at WFC
The Studio at WFT, a Yoga and Pilates studio, opened July 13, 2009 at 933 52nd St SE in Kentwood, just east of the 52ND St and Eastern intersection. We are currently offering several yoga, chair yoga, Pilates, yoga/Pilates fusion and zumba classes. In the fall, we will have an expanded class schedule. With our main focus being Yoga and Pilates, the Studio is filling a void on south side of Grand Rapids. Further, our Yoga classes are free of any references to eastern philosophies, so those who may have refrained from approaching the practice of Yoga due to this may feel comfortable. Safety in body and mind is our motto, with the intent of helping people find a form of exercise that they can safely do for the rest of their lives! For more information, please contact Marge at or call (616) 531-3026 with any questions or comments.