Dr. Torkelson is an integrative primary care physician who practices at the University of Minnesota. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine with a joint appointment in the Department of OB/GYN and Women’s Health. She specializes in women’s health and is the medical director of integrative services at Women’s Health Specialists and co-chairs the Minnesota Holistic Medicine Group that provides quarterly meetings for practitioners. She has a master’s in clinical research and has published numerous articles on integrative health. Dr. Torkelson retired December 2019 from the University and is spending her time writing and pursuing new adventures. Additionally, Carolyn Torkelson is a pioneer in innovative adult learning, are co-authoring The Other Side of Menopause: Women Seeking Integrative Health and Well-being. This book addresses a largely ignored population of aging women who want an active voice in generating choices and making decisions in partnership with their health care practitioners.

Strong back, Soft front, Wild heart! With 15 years as a fitness professional Rachel loves to help people connect to themselves, each other and the planet in order to get healthy and stay healthy. As Manager of Exercise Programming for Self Esteem Brands - Anytime Fitness she trains trainers and provides programs and services to make healthy happen for people across the globe. Her goal is to support her clients in: Becoming skilled movers by focusing on the process of movement over time Building resiliency through strength - physically and mentally Maintaining healthy hearts and strong immune systems Being efficient with time and space Making recovery part of the plan Education College of St. Catherine BA in Writing & Rhetoric Adaptive Leadership National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer Level 2 Reiki Functional Aging Specialist Functional Movement Specialist Pain-Free Performance Specialist Kettlebell Athletics Corrective Exercise Specialist Volunteer Work Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration - Public Affairs Committee Call to Action Sub-Committee for Self-Esteem Brands for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council Special Olympics Coach Fight it with Fitness - Fitness is Essential Power to the Polls Walk to End Hunger Minneapolis Sanctuary Movement Sweat Minnesota Lake Street Clean Up 22 WOD Operation Ward 57 Personal Interests Hugging, handholding, traveling, listening to stories, being barefoot, the great outdoors, volleyball, paddle boarding, hiking, animals & horseback riding, music, arts & crafts, and plants.

Mandi Holden is a long time blogger, writer of poems, and an unlikely fitness enthusiast: https://www.mandiholden.com/ She has a teenage son, middle school aged daughter, and two very needy dogs, with her husband of 17 years...and thus, would very much appreciate your prayers. She started her blog in 2013, after having reached the literal end of her rope, and her highest ever weight of 420lbs. Writing helped her to begin to sort through her stuff, and begin the “pursuit of a meaningful makeover” and weight loss journey. When she finally joined a gym, she was surprised to fall in love with “fitness magic” which became contagious to everyone who could stand to listen to her. This eventually led her to creating a support group at her gym, and later, becoming the club manager of the same location. She was nationally recognized, briefly, after an inspiring video she posted as the club manager went viral. She went on to win the 2018 Manager (H2i) of the Year award within the Anytime Fitness brand, where she was celebrated for her passion, leadership and willingness to represent fitness for every BODY. Mandi is now currently working in Higher Education Administration, but remains persistent with her own fitness goals, as well as continuing to encourage and help others with theirs. Even becoming a certified Reiki Master practitioner, where she is able to help herself, and others in an even deeper way, while still dreaming of someday publishing her writing.

Founder | CEO | Co-Owner I have worked in the healthcare industry for over 20 years in emergency medicine, cardiac care, orthopedics, primary care, diabetes education, and endocrinology. I have a Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Masters Degree in Healthcare Leadership, Advanced training from the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Institute of Functional Medicine, and American Academy of Functional Medicine. It was during my time working as a diabetes nurse educator, followed by my role as Director of Diabetes Care and Endocrinology, that I was motivated to be a change agent in the way we treat and manage chronic disease. I was alarmed at the increased prevalence of diabetes and the complex nature and cost of managing the disease. I was inspired by those patients who became partners in their care and with the right support, education, and coaching were empowered to make lifestyle changes that resulted in improved health and happiness. After initiating a "Living Well with Diabetes" series of classes with a local culinary kitchen, where providers, patients, and family members participated in innovative disease management cooking classes, I was determined to bring the science and practice of lifestyle medicine to more people living with a chronic disease or aiming to prevent one. This was the starting point for my change in personal health, passion for lifestyle and functional medicine, and the turning point in my career in healthcare. I realize the important role that nurses serve as they speak the language of medicine, healing, and health. After reaching out to those who have personally or professionally inspired my own journey to improved health, our dynamite "The Point" team of experts was created! Experts in lifestyle and functional medicine, but equally as important, experts in pursuing adventure, sharing laughter, providing support, encouraging greatness, and helping others achieve their personal goals! When I am not spending time at "The Point" you can find me spending time with my family and friends, watching our daughters basketball and soccer games, hiking, camping and canoeing in the Boundary Waters, downhill skiing, spending time on our farm, playing pickleball, yoga, traveling, going to a music concert, cooking, or continuing to study all things related to health, fitness, nutrition, and functional/lifestyle medicine. Biggest life accomplishments - my 3 girls, living in small cabin in Fairbanks Alaska for 6 months, completing a triathlon, finishing the 3 day/60 mile breast cancer walk with 3 wonderful women, completing a 40 mile dogsled adventure in the Boundary Waters with my business partner Jen and 3 of our daughters, and helping my dad write and publish his autobiography. Next adventures and goals: traveling to Cuba with my husband and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with two of my dearest friends!