Amy Schwartz is an OptimalBody–OptimalMind Coach with over 30 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She has lived with Multiple Sclerosis for more than a decade and brings both professional expertise and lived experience into her work with individuals navigating chronic conditions.
An athlete her entire life, Amy’s background includes gymnastics, marathon running, strength and weight training with a deep connection to movement as a source of strength and freedom. When MS entered her life, the fatigue, weakness, and unpredictability challenged her physically and disrupted her relationship with her body. Rather than allowing those limitations to define her, Amy committed to rebuilding strength through intentional training and movement.
In 2021, Amy began training with David Lyons through the Optimal Body Training Program. Through structured strength training and optimal nutrition, she experienced measurable improvements in her physical capacity, endurance, and overall function—allowing her to return to a more active, capable way of living. That experience became the foundation for her work today.
Amy is a certified MS Fitness Specialist and ISSA Personal Trainer, with a deep understanding of how to safely and effectively train bodies impacted by neurological and chronic conditions. Her approach prioritizes strength, mobility, stability, and functional movement, meeting clients where they are and helping them progress with confidence and consistency.
Her mission is simple and powerful: to help individuals with chronic illness rebuild strength, restore physical independence, and rediscover what their bodies are capable of because healing and strength are always possible through movement.
Heather Spraggins is living proof that a diagnosis does not define your future.
A former marathon runner and lifelong fitness enthusiast, Heather’s life changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS) following the birth of her youngest child. Once accustomed to pushing her body to its limits, she found herself struggling with basic movement, balance, and strength. Faced with uncertainty, Heather made a decision that would transform her life: she refused to let her diagnosis determine what was possible.
Her search for answers led her to the OptimalBody Method developed by David Lyons. What began with skepticism quickly turned into hope as Heather experienced firsthand the power of adaptive fitness training designed specifically for people living with neurological conditions. Through consistent practice and a commitment to her health, she regained strength, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Inspired by her own transformation, Heather became a Certified Fitness and MS Specialist Trainer and now dedicates her life to helping others discover their own potential. She understands the physical, emotional, and mental challenges that come with living with a chronic condition because she lives them every day.
As part of the OptimalBody-OptimalMind team, Heather empowers individuals to move beyond limitations, build resilience, and create a healthier, more fulfilling life. Her passion is helping others realize that while life may change, possibilities remain endless when you combine the right mindset, movement, and support.
“Your diagnosis may be part of your story, but it does not have to determine your future.”
OptimalBody-OptimalMind Training offers unique advantages for individuals and is a highly effective fitness program for anyone seeking to improve their overall health and fitness. Here’s why:
While other fitness programs may offer general exercise routines, OptimalBody-OptimalMind Training provides a targeted and comprehensive approach to fitness that can benefit anyone seeking to optimize their physical and mental well-being. It’s a program designed to unlock your full potential, regardless of your starting point.
If you’re looking for a fitness program that goes beyond basic exercises and focuses on maximizing your body’s capabilities, OptimalBody-OptimalMind Training is the only choice.
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