Hi, I’m Coach Nate — welcome to Recover & Perform!

I’m a Certified NASM Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist based in Carlsbad, California. My journey into fitness and recovery started after both my high school and collegiate running career was cut short by injuries that led to years of surgeries and rehab. Those experiences taught me a lot about the importance of balance—how overtraining and under-recovering can take a real toll, both physically and mentally.

After moving to California in 2016, I spent time as an outdoor environmental educator in Big Bear, where a group of energetic 5th and 6th graders first started calling me “Coach Nate.” From there, I went on to spend over six years working in outpatient spine rehab, helping hundreds of people move better and feel stronger.

Today, I bring all of that experience together through my work at DBC Fitness in Carlsbad, blending massage therapy, personal training, and rehab principles to help clients recover, perform, and live their best lives. Whether you’re chasing athletic goals or just want to move without pain, my mission is simple — to help you feel and function at your absolute best.