Question 1

The Neuromuscular Restoration Concept: What makes us different

Accepted Answer

Understanding Our Logo: The Neuromuscular Restoration Concept

Our logo represents the fundamental philosophy behind our neuromuscular restoration approach. It visually captures the complex relationship between the brain, nervous system, and muscular function that forms the basis of our methodology.

The Brain-Body Connection

At the center of our logo is the representation of the brain as the command center of all physical function. This illustrates our understanding that the brain doesn't just send signals to the muscles, but exists in a continuous feedback loop with them. Every sensation, movement, and experience of pain involves this intricate communication network.

The Interconnected Cog System

The interlocking cog design symbolizes how these systems work together as a unified mechanism. When one part of the system malfunctions, it affects the entire operation—much like how a misaligned cog disrupts an entire machine. This represents our comprehensive approach that looks beyond isolated or local symptoms to discover and address root causes.

Neuromuscular Rebaring

Just as rebar provides the internal structure that strengthens concrete, our approach reinforces and restores the neuromuscular connections that provide structural integrity to human movement. The "rebaring" concept in our logo signifies our commitment to rebuilding these fundamental connections rather than simply masking symptoms.

The Factory Reset Principle

The logo embodies our core philosophy of returning the body to its optimal "factory settings." Through targeted assessment and precise neuromuscular feedback stimulation, we aim to recalibrate the communication pathways between brain and body that may have become disrupted by injury, compensation patterns, or chronic conditions.

Beyond Symptom Treatment

Unlike approaches that focus solely on the site of pain, our logo reflects our understanding that symptoms often appear in locations far from their root causes. The interconnected nature of the design highlights how we trace issues back through the unique history of your neuromuscular system to identify and address all variables that ultimately manifested as unwanted sensation or  dysfunction.

This visual representation captures the essence of our unique methodology—combining neurological assessment with muscular restoration to achieve comprehensive, lasting results that conventional approaches often miss.

Question 2

We exist to address the problems of limited modalities and narrow client focus

Accepted Answer

We exist because too many people are underserved in muscle wellness - both by limited modalities and by narrow client focus.

Narrow Client Focus

First, many practitioners work primarily with athletes - the easiest population to serve due to their responsive nervous systems, successful ability to compensate, and high pain thresholds. Unfortunately few practitioners work primarily with clients that are low threshold, sensitive, or have multiple vulnerabilities, leaving these clients with fewer options for delicate neuromuscular care.

Limited Modalities

Second, if you are here, you've likely tried up to 7 or more modalities without lasting relief. When traditional methods fail it is typically due to a failure to comprehensively identify root causes, connect all relevant variables, and address the foundational issues.

We specialize in complex and sensitive conditions that other practitioners may not be prepared to address. We also take a holistic approach to discover and address the true origins of your unwanted sensations rather than just managing symptoms with quick fix approaches.

Brandon and Shannon are the founders of Austin Muscle Restoration. Brandon’s passion for muscular well-being started as far back as he can remember and eventually collided with Shannon’s health journey. The current iteration of AMR was born of the interaction of these stories. Read our story to understand why we created a business to serve these underserved clients.

Question 3

Brandon’s story of discovery about Limited Modalities

Accepted Answer

Brandon’s Story: Limited Modalities

The more Brandon progressed his career in the fitness industry, the more his frustration grew witnessing existing rehab methods repeatedly fail to help clients overcome pain and movement limitations, preventing them from not only achieving their fitness goals, but interfering in their everyday life functions. Fueled by this pain, Brandon invested over $100,000 in pursuit of education to find novel, cutting-edge science based strategies to address complex neurological conditions. He has accumulated nearly 20,000 hours of hands-on experience developing his own innovative approach, which he calls muscular restoration - the attempt to reset a client’s neuromuscular functioning to “factory settings” to any extent possible.  His unique methodology evolved—and continues to evolve—from his relentless pursuit of better solutions for clients who have not found relief elsewhere.

Question 4

Shannon’s story of discovery about Narrow Client Focus

Accepted Answer

Shannon's personal journey transformed AMR's mission. Shannon struggled with numerous autoimmune conditions, including fibromyalgia and systemic lupus, that eventually led to total disability and chronic unresolved pain. By 2014, the medical and body work communities had nothing left to offer, sentencing her to a probable death by 2020, prescribing nothing more than ongoing chemo, steroids and pain meds to manage her symptoms. Brandon, with a heart and mind for health restoration, helped her design a healing plan rooted in holistic lifestyle modifications and muscle restoration. Working with Brandon and Stephen, she restored her health, becoming symptom free by 2016! After a stage 3 cancer diagnosis and year long cancer treatment in 2018 left her starting rehabilitation from zero, again these approaches restored her to an active, pain-free life she enjoys today. Shannon’s experience was the catalyst that pivoted AMR’s focus to serve those with chronic illness and complex conditions—populations often overlooked and underserved by practitioners.

Question 5

What is the modality you practice?

Accepted Answer

Our unique Muscle Restoration System is not based on one paradigm or certification. Rather, our MRS combines 40 years of experience across multiple scientific disciplines. We are muscle, joint, and biomechanics experts with mastery certifications in dozens of methodologies. We have also created our own unique muscle restoration techniques.

You will not find other practitioners practicing exactly as we do. You will also find that we develop an individual plan for each client, so no two muscular systems are identical.

Please see our practitioner bios for their specific credentials which include certifications in Muscle Activation Techniques, Resistance Training Specialists, Muscle System Specialists, and multiple certifications for medical, functional, corrective, sports, stroke, core and personal training.

Our Key Principles:

1.) No Pre-determined Protocols - We recognize that identical symptoms often have different root causes in different people. We customize a restoration plan to your unique presentation of objective, subjective and historical data.

2.) We Don't Directly Treat Pain - Pain is often a symptom, signaled by a feedback loop between the body and brain and strength of pain signaling does not exactly correlate with extent of mechanical or structural dysfunction. Additionally, a physical site of discomfort is often not the root cause of that discomfort. If you have been to multiple practitioners who are directly addressing the physical site of your discomfort, it may be that the site of your discomfort is not the area requiring intervention.

Your body is made up of at least 650 muscles and each of those muscles have specific jobs. When one or more muscles stop working appropriately due to stress (mechanical, surgical, mental/emotional, chemical), your body may limit your movement or divert work elsewhere - what we call “compensation.” If this compensation pattern is chronic, the muscles picking up extra work start to fatigue or weaken and eventually ache or “ask your brain” to send pain signals in an effort to take a break. We can't test every muscle, but we can assess many of them including respiratory/breathing screenings, ocular/eye screenings, ear/auditory screenings, tongue/jaw screenings and pelvic floor screenings (not invasive). Our methodology is to discover your compensation patterns, and give your body physical feedback to reboot muscles that are “offline.” Once compensation ceases, fatigued muscles are able to relax and release tightness and stop pain signaling.

3.) Total System Assessment - We evaluate your entire muscular system, never assuming the painful area is the true source. Our thorough initial assessment reveals which muscles aren't "showing up for work.” The ankle sprain you had at 18-years-old? Yes, that may be the cause of your chronic neck and back pain at your age of 43. The concussion you had when you were 8 years old? Yes that may be the cause of your vertigo and left side weakness at your age of 68. Your frozen shoulder? Yes, it may be linked to mental/emotional stress. Your plantar fasciitis at age 37? Yes, it may be due to the whiplash injury you sustained at age 18. Your new shoes? Cause of your new back pain. Ditto your new pillow. Your medical botox? Yes, it paralyzed a muscle setting off a compensation pattern leading to migraine. And yes, these are all real client cases!

4.) History Matters - As you know from above, all muscle system stress —even from decades ago—such as ankle sprains, concussions, surgeries, and infections can cause today's problems. Do not leave any data out of your paperwork. In our experience, your oldest injury often sets the stage for your current issue. We connect these dots to solve your puzzle.

5.) Understanding Pain - Pain is your brain's warning system to protect your body. It may exist separately from physical or structural injury. We do not address medical or structural issues directly. Our role is to discover where you have lost appropriate output and give you body feedback to reinforce appropriate brain-body connection. By restoring appropriate neuromuscular functioning, your brain senses restoration of strength and stability and sends by messages to relax warning signals, such as pain and tightness.

6.) Specializing in Complexity - We excel at resolving muscular chaos from autoimmune conditions, concussions, surgeries, and traumatic injuries. Of course, bodies are complex and we may not be able to fully restore your functioning or turn off your pain, especially if you have significant trauma to your structure, nerves, etc. We will also pursue every avenue available to progress you as far as possible.

7.) Is the Process Painful? Our process is gentle and is not invasive and is not typically not painful. Shannon will explain the risks of the process after your evaluation if you continue to intervene.

Question 6

Why do we focus on compassion?

Question 7

Why are we committed to hope?

Accepted Answer

The body is vastly complex. No human understands its complexity or we would be able to address all limitations. Add to this fact that every neuromuscular system has its own story to tell. Every system has a unique history of mechanical, biological, chemical, mental-emotional, and environmental stress. We cannot predict nor promise exact outcomes. We can only commit to examining every historical and current variable that we have identified that might be impacting your neuromuscular health and creating a comprehensive plan to address those variables. This is why we have such a comprehensive evaluation, and why we offer so many unique screens and tools. Read more about our evaluation, unique screens, and tools here.

Question 8

Who are our clients?

Accepted Answer

We work with a wide variety of clients, typically between the ages of 12-90. We often work with entrepreneurs, CEOs, musicians, physicians, surgeons, veterinarians, attorneys, dentists, corporate executives, computer programmers, hair stylists, busy moms and dads, small business owners, dancers, artists, retirees, bodyworkers, performance artists, weekend warriors, retired professional athletes, and athletes in middle school, high school or college looking for scholarships or to play professional sports.

What are the most common conditions we see? We specialize in the complex, catastrophic, and complicated. We commonly see clients with the following conditions:

ACL Tear (we also evaluate athletes for ACL tear vulnerability)
Antibiotic, Vaccine & Drug Reactions
Autoimmune Disease
Back or Neck Pain
Balance and Instability
Biohacking Neuromuscular Upgrade Requests 
Cancer and Post Cancer Complications
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Hand / Wrist Pain
Catastrophic, Complex, Complicated Injury or Pain
Chronic Inflammatory Conditions
Chronic Pain
Degenerative Disk Conditions
Edema
Ehlers-Danlos (EDS) and Hypermobility
Fibromyalgia
Frequently Fall or Turn Ankles
Frozen Shoulder
Hip Pain
Inflammatory Joint Conditions
Pre and Post Knee or Hip Replacement (pre-work improves recovery)
Lupus
Lyme Disease
Migraine and Headache
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscle “Knots" and Tightness
Muscle Atrophy
Muscle Wasting or Weakness
Nagging Pain
Neck Pain
Neuropathy or Nerve Pain (can be a result of inflamed muscles)
Neuromas
Ongoing pain or movement limits
Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis
Overuse or Repetitive Injury (programmers, athletes, any repetitive movement)
Parkinson's
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Personal Training
Plantar Fasciitis
Pregnancy Pain or Discomfort
Pre and Post Pregnancy 
Sciatica or Piriformis Syndrome
Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement
SI Joint or Tailbone Pain
Sports Injury
Sports Injury Prevention
Sports Overuse & Repetitive Strain
Sports Performance
Stroke
Structural Issues
Surgical Injury and Recovery
TBI or Concussion
TMJ and Jaw Pain
Traumatic Injury
Unresolved Past Injury
Vaccine & Drug Reaction

Question 9

What if I do not live in Austin?

Accepted Answer

Many of our clients do not live in Austin! We offer individualized muscle restoration plans for clients all over the United States. Contact Shannon ASAP to discuss what a plan for you would look like!

Question 10

How is your fitness equipment different than other gyms?

Accepted Answer

We have a one of a kind wellness studio with tools that have been thoughtfully and methodically chosen for specific reasons. You will not find our mix of equipment anywhere else. In order to offer Austin a one-stop-muscle-shop for muscle health including muscle restoration, biohacking, balance work, performance advantage, personal training, post stroke exercise, and medial and corrective exercise, we created a studio with tools unique to every type of goal.

As one example we invested in the full line of MedX CORE TRAINING equipment.

MEDX Core Line with Lumbar Extension: The Game Changer for Your Back and Core Health, featured in the book Crooked

Frustrated with traditional core exercises that aren't reducing your pain or improving performance? The MEDX Core Line may be the missing piece you've been seeking. As descendants of advanced medical rehabilitation equipment, MEDX machines truly isolate core muscles like no other exercise can. Clinical studies show they aid recovery from spinal surgeries, help prevent the need for surgery, and dramatically improve core muscle performance. Read about the scientifically proven benefits of the MedX machines in the meticulously researched book: CROOKED Outwitting the Back Pain Industry and Getting on the Road to Recovery by Cathryn Jakobson Ramin.

What Makes MEDX Different?

True Isolation: Locks your hips in a fixed position so only targeted muscles work
Friction-Free Movement: Provides smooth, precise, and safe resistance
Medically Validated: Backed by clinical research for rehabilitation outcomes

Available at Austin Muscle Restoration:

Lumbar Extension 
Trunk Rotation 
Trunk Flexion 
4-Way Neck Restoration 
Leg Press

Whether you're dealing with chronic back, hip, or neck pain, or want to enhance performance in golf, running, cycling, or tennis—MEDX offers precise, progressive strength development that conventional exercises simply cannot provide.

Question 11

How We're a "One-Stop Muscle Shop”

Accepted Answer

We've created Austin's comprehensive muscular wellness center, specializing in everything from complex rehabilitation to elite performance training. We believe muscular wellness requires lifelong maintenance, with resistance training being non-negotiable for longevity, bone health, and metabolic wellness.

Our Comprehensive Services

Muscle Restoration - Our signature specialty for anyone with pain, tightness, or chronic conditions, helping clients regain the ability to train their muscle systems.
Medical & Corrective Exercise - Specialized training for those with ongoing medical conditions such as autoimmunity or stroke recovery.
Core and Pelvic Floor Specialist - Complete MEDX equipment line and specialized training for these often overlooked areas.
Neuromuscular Biohacking & Sports Performance - Preventative work addressing compensation patterns and performance optimization before injuries occur.
Elite Personal Training - Best-in-class training with constant customization to your daily energy and movement capacity
Health Coaching - Support for holistic wellbeing beyond just physical training.

We offer 3x the range of muscle wellness services from isolated muscle restoration, integrated muscle restoration, and next-level personal training (ongoing training with continuous corrective exercise).

We also offer specialized services for oculomotor issues, respiratory function, concussion recovery, pelvic floor rehabilitation, autoimmune conditions, stroke recovery, biomechanics, and injury prevention.

Question 12

How many sessions will I need with Brandon?

Accepted Answer

Brandon's Approach to Treatment

"My goal is not to provide temporary relief repeatedly. That's a 'groundhog day' scenario I don't engage in. Instead, I aim to return your body to how it was meant to function, with benefits building over multiple sessions.”

Most clients see meaningful improvement in movement and pain reduction in about 10 sessions. Typically, we recommend starting with weekly 60-minute sessions for 10 weeks, though some clients choose more frequent sessions initially for faster results.

After the initial 10 weeks, we'll discuss next steps based on your progress and goals. Some clients need only those 10 sessions, while others with chronic or severe issues (autoimmunity, traumatic injury) may benefit from continuing weekly for several months to a year. We always consider your budget and availability when planning treatment frequency.

What to Expect

It's difficult to predict your specific treatment plan before your evaluation. Our clients range from those who achieve desired results in 1-3 sessions (returning annually for maintenance) to those with complex conditions requiring weekly sessions for a year or more.

The average client comes weekly for 1-3 months before gradually extending time between sessions. We strive for transparency about the time and financial investment necessary, and find that clients who follow our recommendations achieve the best outcomes.

Question 13

Inclusive Training Studio: Everyone Welcome

Accepted Answer

We've created a specialized space where everyone can experience the benefits of resistance training—an essential component of lifelong health and muscle maintenance.

Who We Serve

Those needing core and pelvic floor strengthening
Weekend warriors avoiding injury or recovering from recurring injuries
People intimidated by commercial gyms or previous training experiences
Beginners concerned about judgment or lacking experience
Those preferring privacy while working out
Clients who prioritize feeling good over appearance-focused training
People seeking alternatives to extreme or trendy workout environments
Anyone wanting truly customized, personalized training

Our Approach

At our private personal training studio, you'll find certified muscle system specialists whose expertise extends far beyond standard training certifications. We offer specialized focus in biohacking, sports performance, injury prevention, stroke recovery, autoimmune disease management, chronic illness adaptation, and core restoration.

You don't need to participate in our Muscle Restoration work to access personal training. We're simply a no-judgment, no-shame alternative wellness space where your workout is genuinely tailored to your specific needs and goals.

Question 14

Brandon’s Full Bio

Accepted Answer

Brandon O'Connor - The Muscle Doc

Is a BRO - kind of

Don't be fooled by his initials, BRO (Brandon Robert O'Connor). While he loves cars and sports, he also loves to talk about pop culture, especially movies and TV shows!

Obsessive Noodler

Brandon obsesses over client outcomes. He will noodle extensively over difficult cases, signing off into "Brandonland" where he can think through every data point to connect dots and discover potential new insight and out-of-the-box approaches.

Cat Daddy

Really, he loves cats. He and Shannon have three rescues with their eye on a fourth. His cats are his kids so be sure to show him your cat photos!

Bio

Our "muscle doc" is dedicated to finding novel solutions to difficult problems, as his top belief is that no one should have to live in chronic pain if any solution is available. Brandon’s top value for to ensure that every client is heard and treated with compassion. As our neuromuscular specialist, he is one of the world's most experienced muscle specialists. You won't find more than half a dozen like him in the world.

Brandon's always wanted to be a fitness professional, but became increasingly pained by watching clients with complicated conditions fail to find relief. Believing everyone must resistance train for optimal muscular, metabolic, bone and mental health, he embarked on a journey to find the most effective modalities to help clients continue to exercise, or simply live normal lives.

When Brandon watched his wife Shannon decline into disability, first from Systemic Lupus/Fibromyalgia and then from advanced cancer, he pivoted his practice to serve the underserved - those with highly complex or compromised neuromuscular conditions. With more than 20 years and 20,000 muscle restoration client hours, if you are losing hope for recovery and tired of being passed off, Brandon is the partner for you.

Specialties

Expert in complex, catastrophic, chronic or complicated neuromuscular issues
Experienced in looking beyond the obvious - has tools for noninvasive screens for spinal curvature, posture issues, respiratory compromise, pelvic floor dysfunction, oculomotor and vestibular dysfunction, concussion recovery, and more
Expertise in repetitive injury which may include sports motions, typing or coding, driving, sitting, baby/toddler hip holding, lifting, and more

Prefers partners who want to work with him as their partner in wholistic wellness and recovery, not only for acute recovery but as a resource for longevity, injury prevention, and future muscle restoration should any injuries occur.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Muscle System Specialist (CMSS)
Instructor

Muscle Activation Techniques, Mastery Specialist (MATm)
Rx Hand and Foot

Certified Resistance Training Specialist, Mastery Level

The National Academy of Sports Medicine

Perform Better Functional Training

International Sports Sciences

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

TELOS

The Cooper Institute

The National Academy of Sports Medicine

Perform Better

Functional Training

Brandon has traveled the US extensively, setting up paid interships to learn 1:1 from the best and most diverse muscle specialists in the world.

Question 15

Stephen’s Full Bio

Accepted Answer

Stephen Dansevich - The Sensei

Loves a Latte

Fueled by sugar-free vanilla lattes. Stephen believes coffee is divine nectar that cures almost anything—just don't serve it iced!

Biomechanics Buff

Resistance training scientist obsessed with exercise physics. To Stephen, proper form isn't just important—it's rocket science.

Client Focused

Specializes in precision-calibrated training, customizing every exercise to each client's unique needs and goals. Occasionally pauses for cat video breaks!

Bio

Our zen master who values fitness inclusivity, Stephen ensures everyone feels welcome without judgment. As our biomechanics black belt, he delivers world-class bespoke training for athletes seeking scholarships, weekend warriors, gym novices, and those with chronic conditions or stroke. With unique expertise in the most minute and precise function of joint mobility, Stephen's gentle joint practice passively encourages muscle contraction, ideal for neurological compromise, stroke recovery, post surgical and bone fracture recovery.

Stephen's fitness journey began with personal struggles, including overtraining and anorexia. An empathetic trainer changed his life, inspiring his mission to help others develop healthy exercise habits.

Trinity University graduate (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) with extensive professional certifications, including certifications as a muscle system specialist, a medical fitness specialist and medical corrective exercise specialist, a stroke recovery specialist, and a mastery certified resistance training specialist.

Stephen specializes in clients at the extreme ends of the fitness specturm - either youth athletes focused on injury prevention and performance edge or clients who need intense focus on medical exercise.

Specialties

Expert biomechanics and joint mobility specialist and among the world's most elite personal trainers.
Excels with clients needing precision focus—stroke recovery, balance issues, drop foot, chronic illness and including autoimmunity and cancer, neurological issues, paralysis, and surgery recovery.
High school athletes learning scientific biomechanics-training principles for injury prevention and performance edge. His teenage clients didn't nickname him "The Sensei" for nothing!

Prefers partners who are commented to focus and consistency in training!

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Muscle System Specialist (CMSS)

Muscle Activation Technique Specialist (MATs)

Resistance Training Specialist Mastery

Certified Stroke Recovery Exercise Specialist

National Academy of Sports

Medicine Personal Trainer

National Academy of Sports

Medicine Integrated Flexibility Specialist

National Academy of Sports

Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist

National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance, Enhancement Specialist

American Council of Exercise Personal Trainer

International Sports Sciences

Association Personal Trainer

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

TELOS

Perform Better

Art of Strength

Functional Movement Screening

Question 16

Mel’s Full Bio

Accepted Answer

Melanie Echanique - The Motivator

Rainbow Bright

A former endurance athlete and distance runner who brings lived athletic experience and rainbow bright energy to our team.

Problem Solver

A problem solver who approaches each unique body with scientific training, curiosity and deep respect to develop personalized paths to recovery and lifestyle fitness goals.

Master Motivator

A natural motivator who meets you exactly where you are and designs programs to help you meet your goals with unwavering positivity and compassion.

Bio

With a mind for science and a heart of compassion, Mel brings joy to our team and her clients.

As former endurance athlete and distance runner, Mel brings lived authentic athletic expertise to role as a neuromuscular restoration and fitness specialist.

With nearly 2 decades of experience in science, resistance training and group fitness, Mel has specialized in neuromuscular restoration since 2021, practicing under Brandon's mentorship. Mel has enjoyed success in helping clients successfully move more freely and confidently.

Mel has specialty training in prenatal and postpartum exercise as well as corrective exercise, specializing in safe, core-focused programming to address chronic pain and weakness. A natural problem solver, Mel alters her client approach as needed to customize every session.

Working with Mel, you can expect truly individualized recovery plans, mindful progressions tailored to your lifestyle and/or fitness goals, and unwavering positivity, support, and compassion every step of the way.

Marathon running gifted Mel with unique insight into the power of the mind-body connection, fueling her ability to help others find their own sense of freedom and mind-body connection through movement and exercise.

Mel’s programs are designed with compassion and precision to foster true mind-body connection, mapping achievable steps for you to follow to achieve your goals.

Mel's Story: "I've been helping people move their bodies since 2012, but if you'd told me back then how my career would change, I wouldn't have believed you. I started out teaching group exercise classes and working as a personal trainer. I loved helping people get stronger, but I kept running into the same question:  “Why do some aches, pains, and movement problems keep coming back no matter how hard someone tried to resolve it?” That question sent me down a path I never expected. What started as professional curiosity became a completely different way of looking at the body. Instead of focusing on isolated symptoms and local solutions, I learned to look at the bigger picture--how the brain gathers information, organizes movement, and adapts to injuries, imbalances, and life stressors over time. Today, I help people with chronic pain and movement limitations uncover the missing pieces behind what they're experiencing. My goal isn't just to help you feel better for a day or a week--it's to help you understand your body, move with more confidence, and build resilience for the life you want to live."

Mel's Philosophy: When we begin to understand what problem the body is trying to solve, we can start guiding it toward a better solution.

Specialties

Chronic or recurring pain without a clear diagnosis 
Continued support after physical therapy  
Multiple injuries or surgery history 
Hyper-mobility or hEDS 
Pelvic floor pain or weakness  
Pre-natal/post-partum related pain and muscle concerns  
Performance-focused athletes  
Frequent autoimmune-related flare-ups

Mel is the ideal partner for motivated clients with specific movement and lifestyle goals who wish to actively participate in their neuromuscular recovery and lifestyle goal progression.

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFIED MUSCLE SYSTEM SPECIALIST (CMSS)

NASM-CPT

ACE Group Fitness Instructor

LAGREE Fitness Certified

TRX Certified

CPR-AED

Question 17

Shannon’s Full Bio

Accepted Answer

Book Worm

Will recommend books mid-conversation and order your suggestions before you finish speaking.

Olympic Softie

True empath who communicates in GIFs and could medal in Olympic crying. CEO = Chief Empathy Officer.

Loves Clients, Loves to Talk

Limits studio time to prevent talking your ear off—she gets that excited about clients!

Bio

As Brandon's wife and business partner, Shannon handles everything from booking to billing. But she's not just running the business—she's living proof of its effectiveness!

After battling six autoimmune diseases including Lupus and Fibromyalgia, plus Stage 3 cancer that left her disabled in 2014, Shannon personally experienced the transformative power of AMR's approach. This journey inspired AMR to specialize in the underserved - other clients like her - as well as inspired her to become a Radical Health Restoration Coach while managing AMR operations.

Drawing on 25+ years as a psychologist, adjunct professor of psychology, corporate trainer, and currently certified health practitioner and life coach, Shannon brings deep expertise to both business operations and client support.

Specialties

AMR operations manager and primary client contact
Certified life and Christian coach
Certified autoimmune health practitioner

Question 18

Why do you charge for an assessment?

Accepted Answer

We put extensive work into your assessment. We gather as many objective, subjective and physical data points as possible to connect the dots that led to your current condition. Why won't medical professionals treat symptoms of an illness without a health history, physical exam, and patient interview? Because data is critical for your safety and for successful recommendations for recovery. It is the same for physical fitness and neuromuscular work - No one should be interacting with your physical system without a thorough evaluation for your safety and for your optimal outcomes.

At your evaluation we try together historical, subjective and objective variables to uncover potential root cause(s) of the issues for which you seek relief. We will also create a physical schematic of your objective body limitations that you may keep or share as you desire. Based on your subjective sensations and goals, your objective limitations, and your historical data, we will then give you our recommendations for your roadmap to recovery - or to your fitness goals. If you do not continue with us after your evaluation, you will gain valuable insights into your current conditions.

We do not offer any intervention during your evaluation. We have learned over many years that the best outcomes are obtained by a meticulous evaluation, after which your practitioner will take additional time to consider your data and plan the best initial and long-term route to restoration. This approach has actually led to faster client results than rushed decisions at the end of evals.

An evaluation with Brandon is $299 and an evaluation with Mel or Stephen is $199.

To understand the value of our evaluation, please review all of our FAQs.

Question 19

What are your Rates? Can I buy individual sessions? Do you offer discounts?

Accepted Answer

We offer pay as you go sessons - no membership fees.

We do offer discount partnership packages and subscriptions to encourage consistency and accountability for resistance training and to encourage commitment to restoration plans without the pressure of a quick fix mentality.

We do offer per session pricing. No contracts or commitments.

We do have clients that do not require intensive partnerships. Children, teens, young athletes and clients with acute or simple conditions may only require a few sessions. If we believe you do not need intensive restoration, we will recommend a custom pay per session plan for you.

We have clients that simply need to experience the evaluation, and sometimes a few initial intervention sessions, without further commitment. We offer a price per session fee structure for these clients.

Price per Session for Brandon
Evaluation $299
Intervention Sessions $275 each (55-minutes)
DISCOUNT: 10 sessions for $2500

Price per Session for Mel
Evaluation $199
Intervention Sessions $125 (45-minutes) and $150 (55-minutes)
We do offer subscription discounts - Ask Shannon about Mel's Subscription Plan FAQs

Price per Session for Stephen
Evaluation $199
Intervention Sessions $150 each (60-minutes) $125 (45-minutes) $85 (30-minutes)
DISCOUNT: We offer discounts for purchases of 10 and 20 session packages. Ask Sannon for details

Question 20

Do you accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

We are not medical providers. We are practitioners of alternative wellness modalities. This means we are not legally able to contract with insurance companies. We accept cash, checks, credit cards and many types of HSA/FSA card plan payments. If you have insurance with alternative wellness benefits, or health savings funds, you may be able to file for reimbursement. We can provide you with paid invoices for our services for your personal reimbursement or tax purposes. We cannot provide any medical code or diagnostic information for legal reimbursement connected to lawsuits or insurance reimbursements. We can always provide you with verification of paid sessions by request.