Meet our team

  • Michael Holmes founded Wield Well-Being after years of collegiate and professional experience as an athletic trainer, including stints with the NFL's Denver Broncos and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. He currently serves as an Athletic Trainer for the USA Goalball Team through Turnstone based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Alongside his clinical work, Michael is active in academic research across a variety of well-being topics with numerous peer-reviewed publications. His dedication to supporting small businesses and nonprofits is rooted in his desire to make high level health and wellness care accessible to everyday people like you. During his free time, Michael enjoys being active outdoors, traveling, playing with his two Golden Retrievers, and giving back to his community through medical coverage for adaptive sports.

    Education: MS Exercise Physiology, Baylor University; BS Kinesiology, University of Michigan

    Specialties: Positive psychology, injury prevention, ergonomics

    Credentials/Certifications: LAT, ATC, CKTP, GT, CCT, MHFA, FMS

  • Mike Belbis is a dedicated researcher in the field of cardiovascular and skeletal muscle physiology, oxygen transport, exercise physiology, and ergogenic aids. He has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and shares his expertise through speaking engagements across the United States. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Aurora University (Aurora, IL), Mike leads the Aurora University Exercise Science Research Lab as its Principal Investigator. In addition to his research endeavors, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, and health and wellness and serves on several University committees. Outside of academia, Mike worked in the sports performance and health and wellness field as a strength and conditioning coach and fitness trainer, respectively. Mike is extremely passionate about exercise science and strives to help people live a healthier and happier life through physical activity and exercise. During his free time, Mike enjoys working out, playing sports, walking his Golden Retriever, and reading books.

    Education: PhD Exercise Physiology, Purdue University; MSEd Exercise Physiology, Northern Illinois University; BS Exercise Science, Northern Illinois University

    Specialties: Exercise prescription, strength and conditioning, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting

    Credentials/Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), United States of America Weightlifting Level 1 (USAW-1), Adult CPR/AED/First Aid, Mental Health First Aid

  • Alysa Comperchio is a physical therapist living in Lansing, MI. She has provided physical therapy services in both outpatient clinics and home health care settings. She is passionate about helping people improve their functional mobility to return to daily activities and improve their quality of life. Alysa works with a wide range of people from infants to the elderly. Alysa enjoys spending time on the lake with her husband, playing soccer and kickball, and playing saxophone in her local community band.

    Education: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University; BS, Central Michigan University

    Specialties: gait analysis, joint replacement recovery, infants with torticollis, external pelvic floor rehabilitation

    Credentials/Certifications: PT, DPT, first aid and CPR

  • Suzi Karamacoski is an aspiring Registered Dietitian currently pursuing an M.S. in Dietetics at Purdue University. With a robust educational foundation and diverse practical experiences in nutrition and dietetics, Suzi has specialized in creating individualized dietary plans, particularly focusing on managing and overcoming eating disorders. Her nutrition philosophy centers on the belief that balance is key to wellness and personal well-being, guiding her approach to developing diet plans that are both effective and sustainable. Committed to her professional development and community wellness, Suzi is dedicated to translating complex dietary concepts into actionable, client-friendly strategies that promote healthy, balanced lifestyles. During her free time, Suzi enjoys traveling, cooking for friends and family, and being outdoors.

    Education: MS Dietetics, Purdue University; BS Nutrition and Dietetics, Purdue University

    Specialties: Nutritional management of eating disorders, individualized dietary assessment and planning, community nutrition and health promotion, advocacy for balanced dietary approaches to wellness

    Credentials/Certifications: CPR, ServSafe