About Us

 
 

Our Philosophy

We are facilitators in your pursuit of health, wellness, and performance.  We provide actionable solutions that allow freedom of movement long after your work with us is complete.  Our empowering solutions include education, individualized exercise and recovery recommendations, optimal movement strategies, stress management, and mitigation of injury risk factors.  We enable you to Do What You Love!

 
 

  • We envision a future where every individual can be an advocate for their own health, wellness, and performance with the confidence to pursue their passions and the wisdom to seek guidance as needed.

  • The mission of the Lifestyle Athlete and Rehabilitation is to help you Do What You Love!

  • Listen. Learn. Commit. Grow. Spread.

 
 

Henry Mercier, MS, ATC

 

  • Henry has a strong background in sports medicine and enjoys working with athletes of all ages. Through graduate school at Illinois State University and actively coaching fitness classes at Threshold Training, he recognized his passion for empowering others with the education and tools to succeed in their life or sport. These experiences have helped shape how he integrates training and learning within rehabilitation to help patients reach their desired goals.

  • M.S. Kinesiology and Recreation – Illinois State University

    B.S. Athletic Training – University of Vermont

    • Acute Concussion and Prolonged-Concussion Syndrome Rehabilitation

    • Athletic Populations: Olympic Weightlifting, CrossFit, Triathletes, Runners, Soccer Players, Gymnasts

    • Body Parts: Head, Neck, Knee, Ankle & Foot

    • Postural Restoration

Casey Baczewski, DPT

 

  • Casey has a special interest in sports orthopedic rehabilitation and injury reduction strategies for active individuals of any age. She has prior experience instructing CrossFit classes and currently coaches fitness classes at Threshold Training. She holds numerous certifications for Olympic weightlifting and gymnastic-based movements. Since the birth of her daughters, she also has a special interest in helping women remain active during their pregnancy and provide guidance on return to exercise and training post-partum. In her free time, Casey enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for exercise and food with friends and family.

  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 2016

    BS in Exercise and Movement Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 2014

    • Chronic Pain, Stress Management and Breathing Techniques

    • Exercise during Pregnancy and Post-Partum

    • Athletic Populations: Olympic Weightlifting, CrossFit, Runners, Softball/Baseball, Gymnasts

    • Body Parts: Shoulder, Trunk, Back, & Hip

    • Postural Restoration

    • Pediatrics and Geriatrics