Gretchen L. Sandfort, PT, TSFL Health Coach

Gretchen has always been enthusiastic about fitness and health.  She has lived out this passion as a collegiate athlete and Biology major at Simpson College.  She continued her education receiving her Masters of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Iowa and practicing as a physical therapist.  She worked eight years with a wide variety of ages from pediatrics to elderly, athletes and non-athletes, in various settings.  While taking a hiatus from the clinical setting to raise a family, Gretchen continued to expand her knowledge on nutrition and fitness in order to prevent disease and injury.  In 2008, she partnered with Ponderosa Valley Wellness to create a total body wellness program incorporating exercise and nutrition. Her goal is to not only create healthy individuals, but healthy families. She is passionate about educating and helping others realize and succeed in their health goals.  She continues to be very actively involved in her children’s sports and participate in triathlons herself.