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What I Offer

REAL
PROGRAMS.

REAL
RESULTS.

Every service is built around you — your body, your life, your goals. No templates. No guesswork. Just a proven approach backed by nearly 17 years of coaching experience and board-certified expertise.

Weight Loss Coaching
Sustainable fat loss — no fads, no quick fixes
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Nutrition Coaching
Real food, real science, real results
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Personal Training
Strength and form built around your life
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APEX MAN
Men’s optimization — hormones, training, nutrition & more
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Board Certified Coach
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In-Person & Virtual
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Coaching Since 2008
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100% Personalized
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No Fads. No Gimmicks.
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In-Person & Virtual
Service 01

WEIGHT LOSS
COACHING

Sustainable fat loss that actually sticks — built around your body, your hormones, and your life.

Most weight loss programs fail because they treat everyone the same. Your body isn’t everyone else’s body. Your hormones, your metabolism, your history, your lifestyle — all of it matters. I build your program around all of it.

In an industry full of dangerous shortcuts — many of which have been banned for good reason — I’ve always believed that a complete lifestyle change is the only answer that lasts. That belief has guided every client I’ve worked with since 2008.

This is for you if: You’ve tried diets that didn’t last, you’re struggling with stubborn weight, you’re dealing with hormonal or metabolic challenges, or you simply want a real plan with real support from someone who will hold you accountable.

What’s Included

  • Comprehensive health & lifestyle intake assessment
  • Personalized weight loss strategy — built around your body
  • Hormonal & metabolic coaching
  • Behavioral and habit change coaching
  • Ongoing accountability & check-ins
  • Nutritional guidance integrated throughout
  • GLP-1 medication support available in partnership with ALEA Health & Wellness
  • In-person sessions in St. Louis or virtual coaching available
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2 Sessions + Unlimited Support
Service 02

NUTRITION
COACHING

Real food. Real science. A plan you can actually live with — for the rest of your life.
I’m a Culinary Arts graduate and a Board Certified Health Coach. That combination means I understand not just what you should eat — but how to make it work in a real kitchen, for a real life. No deprivation. No confusion. No shame.
My father cooked everything from scratch with quality ingredients. My mother used food and movement as her medicine — and at 81, she’s still going to the gym. That’s the philosophy behind every nutrition plan I build.
This is for you if: You’re confused about what to eat, you’re tired of diets that contradict each other, you want to eat better without giving up the foods you love, or you need nutrition coaching that works alongside your training or medical protocol.

What’s Included

  • 2 in-person nutrition sessions per month
  • Unlimited check-in calls — no extra charge
  • Custom nutrition plan built around your goals & lifestyle
  • Hormone-supportive & anti-inflammatory nutrition protocols
  • Culinary coaching — how to actually prepare healthy food
  • Grocery guidance & meal planning support
  • Ongoing adjustments as your body and goals evolve
  • Available as standalone or bundled with personal training
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In-Person · St. Louis
Service 03

PERSONAL
TRAINING

Strength, form, and programming built for your body — with a coach who actually pays attention.
I’ve been training clients since 2008. In nearly 17 years, one thing has never changed: the best program is the one that’s built specifically for you. Your posture, your movement patterns, your goals, your history — all of it shapes how we train.
Whether you’re building strength for the first time, recovering from years of inactivity, preserving muscle through hormonal changes, or optimizing performance — I build around where you are and where you want to go. Case by case. Every time.
This is for you if: You want to build strength, improve your form and posture, get started with a safe and effective program, preserve muscle through hormonal or weight loss changes, or add structured training to your nutrition or medical protocol.

What’s Included

  • Personalized strength & movement assessment
  • Form, posture & exercise technique coaching
  • Custom training program — periodized & progressive
  • Exercise grouping & programming strategy
  • 8 sessions per month standard (2x per week)
  • Muscle preservation focus for clients 40+
  • Available as standalone or bundled with nutrition coaching
  • Case-by-case approach — every client assessed individually
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The Process

HOW WE
GET STARTED

Every client relationship starts the same way — with an honest conversation about where you are and where you want to go.

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Free Consultation
We talk. No pressure, no pitch. Just an honest conversation about your goals, your history, and what has or hasn’t worked for you before.
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Your Assessment
I assess where you are — body composition, nutrition habits, movement patterns, lifestyle factors, and any health conditions that shape the approach.
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Your Custom Plan
I build a program completely around you — your schedule, your goals, your body, and what will realistically work in your life long term.
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We Execute Together
We start. I coach, adjust, and hold you accountable every step of the way — until results become your new normal and healthy becomes your default.
Anywhere in the Country

VIRTUAL
COACHING
AVAILABLE

You don’t have to be in St. Louis to work with Javier. Virtual coaching delivers the same personalized, accountable experience — from wherever you are.
All nutrition coaching, weight loss coaching, and accountability check-ins are available virtually. If you’re in St. Louis, in-person sessions are available for training and nutrition.
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Video Consultations
Face-to-face coaching sessions via video call — same attention, same accountability
Custom Nutrition Plans
Delivered digitally and adjusted regularly based on your progress and feedback
Unlimited Check-In Calls
No extra charge for support calls — you have access when you need it
Progress Tracking
Regular check-ins, measurements, and plan adjustments to keep results moving
Available Nationwide
Clients across the country — same quality of coaching regardless of location
For Men 40+

APEX

MAN.
In partnership with Dr. Delene Musielak at ALEA Health & Wellness — APEX MAN is the most comprehensive men’s optimization protocol in St. Louis.
Combining everything Javier offers — strength training, nutrition coaching, and lifestyle accountability — with Dr. Musielak’s clinical expertise in hormone therapy, ApexRF ultrasound, GLP-1 weight loss, and sexual health optimization.
Four packages. One seamless protocol. No program in St. Louis offers this combination.
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APEX IGNITE
GLP-1 weight loss + precision nutrition — start here
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APEX FOUNDATION
Strength training + nutrition — the essential start
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APEX PERFORMANCE
+ Full hormone optimization with Dr. Musielak
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APEX ELITE
The complete protocol — no compromises
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Common Questions

GOOD QUESTIONS.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS.

Do I need to be in St. Louis to work with you?
No. Nutrition coaching, weight loss coaching, and accountability sessions are all available virtually — for clients anywhere in the country. In-person training is available in St. Louis.
How is this different from just joining a gym?
A gym gives you equipment. I give you a plan, a coach, and accountability. Every program is built specifically around your body, your goals, and your life — and I’m with you every step of the way.
Can I do nutrition and training together?
Absolutely — and most clients get the best results when they do. Nutrition and training are designed to work together, and bundling both services comes with a discount over paying separately.
I’ve tried everything and nothing has worked. Why would this be different?
Because most programs are built for the average person, not for you. I start by figuring out why other approaches haven’t worked — hormones, habits, lifestyle, mindset — and build from there. No guesswork.
What if I have a medical condition?
I work alongside your medical team, not around them. I have experience coaching clients managing obesity, diabetes, heart disease risk factors, and hormonal conditions — and I partner with medical professionals when appropriate.
What is APEX MAN and is it right for me?
APEX MAN is a comprehensive men’s optimization program for men 40+ — combining hormone therapy, strength training, nutrition coaching, and advanced body technology. If you’re a man over 40 experiencing energy decline, weight gain, or reduced drive, book a consultation and we’ll discuss if it’s the right fit.

START YOUR
TRANSFORMATION.

Every journey begins with one conversation. Book your free 20-minute call — no obligation, no pressure — and let’s talk about what’s possible for you.

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