About

Christina is a 2008 graduate of La James International College in Davenport, Iowa. She is passionate about accompanying people on their wellness journeys. Christina helps individuals who have had injuries, those dealing with chronic pain, or need accelerated recovery by creating individualized massage treatment plans that include multiple modalities of massage therapy. She has additional training and education in cupping, deep tissue work and hot stone therapy.

Dana L. Nelson, D.C. is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, a Certified Functional Strength Coach and owner of Active Health Spine & Sport and Fuerza Functional Fitness in West Liberty. Dr. Nelson has a passion for working with active patients from youngsters, to collegiate athletes, to professionals, to weekend warriors. She uses a unique approach by utilizing functional assessments to diagnose and treat dysfunctional movement patterns that lead to conditions such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee and foot pain, tendinitis, bursitis and much more.

Maddie is a 2012 graduate of East-West Integrative School of Healing Arts in North Liberty.

Maddie chose massage therapy since she loves to travel, enjoys working with people and appreciates the flexibility of the job. No two sessions are the same and helping people feel better is rewarding.

In her free time, Maddie enjoys hiking, spending time with family and her cats.

I’m Malaya Skidmore, the evening fitness coach here at Fuerza! I am originally from Missouri and have a Bachelors in Exercise Science. I am a certified American College of Sports Medicine personal trainer with three years of training experience. I value the power of movement and want to focus on helping individuals move in a more fluid, pain free way so they are able to enjoy all that life has to offer! In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my boyfriend and two dogs, Scout and Bumi. We love to be adventurous and are always trying new things!

Sharla is one of our Certified Functional Strength Coaches + Front Desk Support Team Member and has been employed at Active Health since February 2021. With an infectious positive attitude, Sharla brings her personal experience and a passion for putting people first. From her dedicated service in the US Navy to her creative talents as a licensed cosmetologist, Sharla has always been driven by a deep commitment to serving others. Now, as a newly Certified Yoga Instructor + Functional Fitness Coach, she is embarking on a journey to inspire and empower others on their own health and wellness paths.