Our Team
Taylor Heppner
MS, LMT, CSCS | Owner
Taylor Heppner is a PhD Candidate in Health Science, Human & Sport Performance at Rocky Mountain University. She holds a Master’s degree in Sport Management (High Performance Coaching) from the University of Florida and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Washington State University. In addition to her academic achievements, Taylor has earned several industry-leading certifications, including Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), EXOS Performance Specialist (XPS), Functional Range Conditioning Movement Specialist (FRCms), USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach, DBC Levels 1 & 2 (Human Movement, Biomechanics, and Assessment), FMS Level 1, and Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT).
Her diverse athletic background—spanning ski racing, rowing, and softball—shapes her holistic, athlete-first approach to performance. Professionally, Taylor has worked in integrated performance and healthcare settings, supporting athletes across every level of sport. Her experience includes return-to-play and performance programming for collegiate athletes, MLB preseason and return-to-sport initiatives, NFL and NBA off-season training, and extensive work with snow sport athletes.
Taylor is widely recognized for her ability to bridge the worlds of performance and medicine, uniting science, coaching, and care to help athletes not only recover but truly excel. Her approach reflects both elite expertise and a deep, personal connection to the athlete’s experience.
Cristian Pelayo
CPT | Owner
Coach Cristian Pelayo, known to many as CP, brings extensive experience in speed development and sports performance, having trained athletes of all levels—from young beginners as early as age seven to collegiate and professional competitors—across a wide range of sports. A former multi-sport athlete himself, Cristian continued his athletic journey at the collegiate level in soccer, which opened doors to compete professionally overseas in Germany, Ireland, Spain, and Serbia.
With years of hands-on experience, Cristian has dedicated his career to helping athletes become faster, stronger, and more explosive while mentoring and empowering them to reach their highest potential. He has a proven track record of guiding athletes through injury recovery and facilitating their safe return to sport in collaboration with healthcare providers, coaches, and families.
Cristian’s coaching philosophy extends beyond physical development—he emphasizes building a positive, supportive, and disciplined environment where every athlete can thrive both on and off the field.