ChiTown Performance Lab

Tailored mobility, nutrition, and lifestyle guidance for Chicago professionals.

Mike, Performance Coach.

Certified movement and strength specialist with 15+ years of experience with athletes of all levels.

Helps executives regain mobility, entrepreneurs optimize energy, leaders balance health.

  • Custom plans, real results.

  • 100’s of clients transformed

  • Busy parents, executives, leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes

  • Mobility, strength, conditioning, nutritional guidance.

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Client Testimonials.
Results from plans & coaching.

  • Mike rebuilt me from injury and weakness, turning chronic pain into strength—I now hip thrust 340 lbs. His challenges sparked lifelong passion for fitness, even inspiring my kinesiology major. Push your limits and transform like I did.

    Gen Bashford

  • Mike transformed my fluctuating weight and confidence—from 145 lbs unhappy to 118 lbs strong, conquering climbs and pull-ups. His coaching boosted my physical and mental abilities totally. Invest in your best self today.

    Italia Torres

  • In 6 weeks with Mike, I dropped 12 lbs and erased cellulite, embracing a sustainable lifestyle with exciting progress. Trust the process for massive yearly gains. Unlock your body's potential now.

    Hillary Haynes

  • Without Mike, I'd never have lost 30 pounds; his expertise in training, nutrition, and recovery prepared me fully. Feel informed and ready for wins. Thank him by starting your journey.

    Neema Jha

  • Mike turned my health spiral around with a custom plan that fit my busy dad life. In just 12 weeks, I lost weight, gained energy, ditched aches, and fit better in my clothes—proving quick wins are possible with effort. You can achieve the same transformation.

    Michael Van Handel

  • Mike fixed my scoliosis-related pain by building core strength first, then adding 6 pounds of muscle with tailored plans. His attentive check-ins maximize results efficiently. Discover personalized gains that last.

    Brendan Tran

  • Years of yoga and chiropractic failed my hip alignment, but Mike's strength coaching succeeded—boosting overall fitness in my 60s. His fun, precise guidance rebuilt my strength. Commit to better health at any age.

    Kay Christ

  • Unlike therapists who played it safe, Mike empowered me to use my body, delivering faster pain relief and a stronger physique. His deep knowledge improved my activities dramatically. Trust him for real, functional transformation.

    Ashley Edwards

  • Strength training with Mike keeps me pain-free while my younger brothers fall apart with aches. It's the difference-maker for lasting health. Build your resilience now.

    Timothy J. Schmeltz

  • Mike's passionate, expert guidance renewed my energy and built noticeable strength over a year—friends see the difference. His selfless support healed my issues and those of friends effortlessly. Experience life-changing results yourself.

    Michael Nicholas

  • From plateau frustration to muscle gains, Coach Mike's lessons changed my health trajectory in one year. Now lifting heavier with better nutrition, I'm seeing abs emerge and feeling unstoppable. Join to unlock your potential.

    Daniel Champagne

  • Drink the Kool-Aid, believe in the process and yourself—you'll smash goals, plain and simple. Mike's guidance delivers.

    Megan Vladic