About Rachael

Rachael Erin Haas

My passion for fitness and wellness began playing athletics in school. I was fortunate to go on to play collegiate volleyball at Elmhurst College (now University), and my professional education began with a Bachelor of Science majoring in biology and minoring in psychology and Spanish.

 Post-graduate studies include one year towards a masters in physical therapy at Northwestern University in Chicago. I ultimately had a change of heart within my career path at that time, but I feel fortunate to have received an incredible education in anatomy and physiology paired with professional ethics amongst the rest of the topnotch curriculum.  Working downtown Chicago in numerous fitness clubs followed where my love for yoga also began. 

Life led me back to my hometown eventually and since then much of my journey has been inspired by working with kids to develop healthy habits early, training older adults in order to live to their fullest with reduced pain, and incorporating mental health practices especially those that have also helped my own personal struggles having PMDD and related challenges with depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Becoming a caretaker for ailing family members with serious life threatening illness and accidents has also greatly inspired me to take care of myself in addition to family and community.

Becoming a first-time mom at age 45 in 2022 has been my most recent inspiration and motivation for staying healthy and happy!