ATTENTION: Runners Who Want To Achieve Their Goals!!!
[Meet Dr. Heather]
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For those who are serious about making a 4 month commitment to achieve their Optimal Performance...
This 4-month virtual coaching program is designed for runners and endurance athletes who are ready to go beyond symptom management. Through gait analysis, functional movement screening, corrective exercise, and personalized strength programming, you'll identify the root cause of performance limitations — and build the strength, mobility, and consistency to reach your goals.
Everything that comes with the Optimal Performance Training Package:
In-Depth Consultation
During the 40min video consult Dr. Heather will be addressing your fitness/wellness goals and how to help you achieve your optimal performance throughout the year. We will go over how to set realistic goals, your nutritional needs, how to keep you accountable and focused on hitting your ultimate goal.
Gait Analysis
This is a 30 min video assessment session with me where I will breakdown your gait to help give you more insight into your running gait. Prior to the meeting I will have reviewed all the videos of you running. We will also assess your gait after 4 weeks into the program and again after 12 weeks into the program to where additional improvements can be made to help your running performance.
Functional Movement Screening (FMS)
This is a 30min assessment of your biomechanics and will help determine your muscle imbalances. The FMS is key in getting you faster. This will be a virtual assessment which will aid in customizing your training schedule to make sure the correct "corrective" exercises are given and utilized on the right days within your training schedule. You will receive additional videos here to ensure that you know how to execute each corrective exercise to help fix those muscle imbalances.
1x a week virtual sessions w/Dr. Heather (16 sessions)
All of the session are virtual as we will be going over specific exercises and show you things using a TRX/Sandbag/or RIP trainer. Using more functional fitness tools will help in correcting those muscle imbalances as well as increasing your flexibility/mobility which is another key in running faster. Any videos of exercises that you will need to perform on your own, you will have access too inside the training portal.
Customized Training Schedule
This is 100% customized to you! Your training schedule will have your running schedule mapped out based on upcoming run events to ensure that your goals are met. This will also include any recovery programs that I design for you as well. It will also have specific strength programs based on what you have access to ie home gym, gym or no equipment. You will also be given the swimming program to help increase ankle strength and mobility.
Nutrition Coaching
We will spend time each week discussing nutrition as well. You will come to see that eating carbs are not the answer to successfully completely long distance events but fat and protein. We will dive deeper into this come month two as you begin to run faster and longer distances. This will also help your recovery time post race where you will not have that extra build up of lactic acid in the body which creates all the muscle soreness you hear people speak of after they complete their first marathon
Educational Videos on Nutrition
Most of us know what to eat but it's good to have basic understanding of why nutrition is such a key component in our over all success. Dr. Heather has put together 6 short educational nutrition videos which goes over the basics when it comes to nutrition. Think of these videos as your crash course in nutrition.
Educational Videos on Creating Healthy Habits
Dr. Heather believes strongly that we should be able to live our lives without restrictions. These short videos are designed to help you have a better understanding on how to live a balanced life. Dr. Heather believes by creating healthy habits we can begin to understand how to achieve a full life without restricting our food or the things we love most.
Access to the Myofascial Release Online Course
This is an extra bonus for you. You will get LIFETIME access to my Myofascial Release Online Course which shows you how to use a foam roller and massage ball from head-to-toe. Plus gives you links to additional videos which are on YouTube regarding stretches, exercises and recovery techniques you can do at home.
24/7 Support and Communication w/Dr. Heather
You have direct access to me throughout the 4 months. You'll have my private cell number along with email. We are a team so I do expect constant communication. I will want to know everything as that is the only way I will be able to help you hit your goals.
Is the Optimal Performance Program Right for You?
This program is built for runners and endurance athletes who are done settling for "good enough" — and ready to train smarter, move better, and perform at their peak for the long haul.
This is for you if:
You're a runner, cyclist, triathlete, or endurance athlete training for a specific event or season
You've dealt with recurring pain — hip, knee, back, achilles, or plantar fasciitis — and want to fix the root cause, not just manage it
You've tried physical therapy, stretching, or rest and keep ending up back at square one
You want a fully customized training plan that fits your schedule, your goals, and your body
You're serious about committing 4 months to real, measurable improvement in strength, mobility, and performance
You want expert eyes on your gait, your movement patterns, and your programming — not a generic plan
You're ready for direct, ongoing access to a coach who holds you accountable and adjusts your program as you progress
This is NOT for you if:
You're looking for a quick fix or a one-size-fits-all program
You're not willing to do the work between sessions
You want in-person treatment rather than virtual coaching
If you're nodding along — this program was built for you.
DOES THIS WORK?
Hear From A Few Of Our Clients
(Yes, results will vary!)
Joylcen from South Carolina
Chantal from Indiana
Jeanne from Chicago
Sandra from Texas
Talha & Rachel from Connecticut
Kristin from Ohio
Brad from Colorado
Lilith from Connecticut
Meet Your Coaching Team
Meet Dr. Heather — Your Virtual Movement & Performance Coach
Dr. Heather Gansel is a doctorate-trained movement specialist and sports performance coach with 25+ years of experience helping runners, endurance athletes, and active adults move better, perform stronger, and stay injury-free.
After more than two decades working with athletes at every level — from collegiate basketball teams and competitive triathletes to marathoners and weekend warriors — Dr. Heather transitioned her practice fully online to reach clients across the US, UK, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Her approach is rooted in one core belief: pain is a movement problem, not just a symptom to manage.
Using functional movement screening, video gait analysis, and deep injury history review, Dr. Heather identifies the root-cause imbalances that keep athletes stuck in pain cycles — then builds a fully customized corrective exercise and strength program to fix them for good.
What sets her apart:
Doctorate in Chiropractic with a clinical excellence background in sports biomechanics
Certified in Functional Movement Screening, TRX Suspension Training, and Dynamic Variable Resistance Training
98% of clients run pain-free within 3 weeks
Redesigned collegiate strength and conditioning programs; eliminated recurring injuries at the team level
Fully virtual delivery — no commute, no waiting rooms, no guesswork
Dr. Heather doesn't just tell you what to do — she teaches you why your body moves the way it does, so you can build lasting performance from the inside out.
Meet Coach Melanie – Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach
Coach Melanie brings over two decades of experience in strength and conditioning, specializing in speed, power, and agility development for athletes across a wide range of sports. Her impressive coaching background includes working with elite performers from the NFL, NWSL, Supercross, and the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.
With a Master’s degree in Human Performance, Melanie blends scientific knowledge with real-world expertise to deliver personalized training programs that help athletes unlock their full potential. Whether you're training for a race, building foundational strength, or striving to elevate your performance, Coach Melanie meets you where you are—and helps take you where you want to go.
Why Train with Coach Melanie?
Elite-Level Experience: From high school athletes to professionals, Melanie has coached individuals at every stage of their athletic journey.
Proven Results: Her customized programming enhances strength, speed, and endurance—tailored to your sport, goals, and lifestyle.
Whole-Athlete Focus: She goes beyond workouts, incorporating goal setting, nutrition guidance, and mindset strategies to support your long-term success.
With a deep passion for helping athletes thrive, Coach Melanie is here to guide, challenge, and champion you—every step of the way.
STILL SKEPTICAL?
What happens if I want to cancel my membership?
We ask that a 30 day written notification be given if you wish to cancel your membership. There are no refunds on the prior months used and any future payments will be stopped.
How does scheduling work?
Everything is done based on your schedule and time zone for the private sessions. We try to be as accommodating as possible. All group training is pre-scheduled and there are no replays for the live trainings.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Yes. We require written notification (email or text) at least 12 hours prior to the scheduled appointment.
How is my payment collected?
If you are on the monthly plan, your credit card will be saved on file and charged on according to the payment schedule. All invoices and receipts are sent via email from Ask Doctor Heather, LLC. If you make the one time payment no further payment will be required.
What happens at the end of the 4 months?
One month prior to your membership ending, Dr. Heather's team will reach out to you asking for feedback and what you would like to do once the program has ended. If you choose not to continue on for another 4 months or enter into a different program, you will no longer have access to certain programs, features, and courses within this program.
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