Rising Strong: My Parkinson’s Journey and the Power of Lifestyle Engineering in Schertz & Cibolo

Life can change in an instant.

For me, that moment came the day I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. As someone who’s dedicated his life to fitness, coaching, and helping others create health, the words hit hard. I built my career helping people move better, eat better, and live better — yet suddenly, my own health felt uncertain.

But that moment also became the beginning of something new.

It forced me to ask deeper questions about what health truly means. It reminded me that while we can’t always control what happens to us, we can always control how we respond.

That understanding became the foundation of what I now call Healthy Lifestyle Engineering — a mindset and method that empowers people to build their health through awareness, action, and consistency.

The Diagnosis That Became My Teacher

Parkinson’s is a neurological condition that affects movement, coordination, and sometimes even speech or mood. But it’s also taught me one of life’s greatest truths:

Health is not something we wait for. It’s something we create.

It has pushed me to deepen my study of how the body, mind, and nervous system interact — how strength training, nutrition, stress, mindset, and even breathing can support neurological function and long-term vitality.

I’ve seen firsthand that when you consistently make small, deliberate choices, you can reshape your future — no matter your age, condition, or starting point.

That’s what drives me every day at Freedom Body Fitness, right here in the Schertz–Cibolo–Selma area.

The Mission Behind Freedom Body Fitness

At Freedom Body Fitness, our goal is simple:
To help men and women — especially those 40+ — regain strength, mobility, and confidence so they can live healthy, independent lives for decades to come.

We do that through what I call the Five Zones of Healthy Lifestyle Engineering:

1. Movement — Resistance training, mobility work, and daily activity that keeps your body strong, balanced, and capable.

2. Nutrition — Learning how to eat for energy and cellular health, not just short-term results.

3. Recovery — Prioritizing rest, sleep, and stress reduction to give your body time to heal and grow.

4. Mindset — Building the discipline, self-awareness, and emotional resilience to stay consistent.

5. Environment — Creating systems, routines, and community support that make healthy living automatic.

Every client’s program — whether they train in-person at the studio or online — is built around these five areas. Because true health is about more than workouts and diet plans. It’s about engineering a lifestyle that supports who you want to become.

Living Proof That Health Is Built One Choice at a Time

My Parkinson’s journey is a reminder that we are never powerless.
We all face challenges — whether it’s a diagnosis, stress, aging, or just the demands of daily life — but within each of us lies the ability to make one powerful decision:

To show up.

To show up for your workout, even when you’re tired.
To fuel your body instead of numbing it.
To stretch, breathe, walk, rest, reflect, and build awareness of what your body needs.

These choices, stacked over time, create momentum — and that momentum builds health, energy, and purpose.

That’s what I want for every client who walks through the doors of Freedom Body Fitness — or finds me online as The Healthy Lifestyle Engineer.

A Message to the Schertz–Cibolo Community

If you live in Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City, Selma, or the northeast San Antonio area, I want you to know this:
You don’t have to wait for the perfect time to start.
You don’t have to do it alone.

Whether you’re starting your health journey, getting back on track, or learning to manage a condition, you can build strength, mobility, and energy at any age.

At our Freedom Body Fitness studio, we’ve helped hundreds of local residents redefine what’s possible for their bodies and their health. Our community is built on accountability, education, and care — because transformation happens best when you’re supported by people who believe in you.

If you’re ready to take control of your health and design your own path to longevity and vitality, I invite you to schedule a free Breakthrough Session.
Come experience what it feels like to be part of a community that believes in engineering health — not guessing at it.

Final Thought

My diagnosis didn’t take my health away — it gave it new meaning.
It deepened my purpose, refined my mission, and reminded me of what’s truly important: the ability to make a decision.

Health is not luck.
It’s not chance.
It’s a choice — one you get to make, every single day.

Freedom Body Fitness – Schertz, TX
Serving Schertz • Cibolo • Selma • Universal City • New Braunfels
Helping our community move better, feel stronger, and live fully.