About Us
Your Best Form is a service exclusively for licensed or certified professionals. It is founded on the belief that only licensed professionals are qualified to correctly diagnose individual needs, and recommend appropriate rehabilitative and/or strengthening exercises.
Gwyneth Short, MS, ATC, CMT
Owner, Complete Performance & Exercise Choreographer for Your Best Form
Gwyneth choreographs the exercises and oversees final production of the videos. She ensures the videos you share with your patients are performed correctly, and demonstrate the key movements to make them safe and effective.
Gwyneth's education includes a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Westmont College, a Master's degree in Sports Medicine from Illinois State University, a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Northern Colorado, and a certification in Massage Therapy from the Colorado School of Healing Arts.
Gwyneth's expertise is in creating individualized client programs that incorporate injury care, rehabilitation, sport performance, strength and conditioning, and nutrition.
Gwyneth has more than 7 years of experience as an athletic trainer for international competitions, including the following:
- 2005 International Blind Sports Association, Pan American Games, Brazil
- 2003 International Blind Sports Association, World Championships, Canada
- 2003 World Cup Fencing Competition, Cuba
- 2000 Olympic Games, Australia
- 1999 World University Games,
- 1998 Goodwill Games, New York
Gwyneth also has 5 years of experience as a college/university athletic trainer and 4 years of experience as a high school athletic trainer. More information on Complete Performance, where Gwyneth has her private practice, can be found at www.completeperformance.net
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Advisory Board
The practitioners on Your Best Form's advisory board began providing guidance and feedback in the early formative stages of the company. Their insights and feedback have been instrumental in shaping the way our web site is designed, and ensuring the exercises are appropriate for their patients. Your Best Form is looking for a limited number of additional board members. If you are interested in learning more about becoming an advisory board member, please contact us at info@yourbestform.com.
Robert David Argyelan, DC
Dr. Argyelan is in private practice in El Cajon where he provides diagnosis and treatment for neuromusculoskeletal injuries as well as wellness care utilizing nutrition and fitness protocols. A graduate of New York Chiropractic College, he holds two bachelor degrees, a masters degree and his doctorate of chiropractic degree. He was twice elected president of the California Chiropractic Association and was honored as the California as well as San Diego County Doctor of the Year. He has served as an advisor and/or board member to the Institute of Natural Medicine, InterMedicine - an organizational database of vitamins and supplements, and the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations. He has provided consulting services to such health interests as Golden Tiger, GolfInjuryDoctors.com, SportsCare International, Titleist Performance Institute, Doctors Natural Therapy, Genesa Organics, and many others. He has served on local organizational boards including the Strategic Planning Committee for Grossmont College, the El Cajon Community Development Corporation, the Volunteers of America, the Boys & Girls Clubs and is the medical director for ProDerma Skincare. He has received honors from numerous organizations including a recognition award from the California legislature. Ross Chiropractic Clinic where Dr. Argyelan practices can be reached at 619-440-4035.
Rebecca LaMaack, DC
Dr. LaMaack's practice centers on patients by offering a variety of services to accommodate each person's individual needs safely, and ethically. First time visitors spend 40-60 minutes with the practitioner going through an extensive exam to determine if chiropractic care is appropriate for their condition. The goal of her practice is to get patients feeling well again as quickly as possible. Treatments include chiropractic, massage therapy and acupuncture. Dr. LaMaack received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University located in Minneapolis, MN. Prior to founding Advanced Chiropractic Clinic in Parker, CO, she worked at the Institute of Athletic Medicine within the Fairview Medical System, and at a rehabilitation center in Minneapolis. For more information about Dr. LaMaack and Advanced Chiropractic Clinic, visit www.advancedchiropracticclinic.com or call 303-841-2524.
Marnie McDowell, PT, CSCS
Marnie has been the owner and operator of Elite Physical Therapy, Inc. since 2001. A graduate of the physical therapy school at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, she specializes in the care of extremity patients and chronic spine conditions. Before founding Elite, she practiced in an acute care hospital in Fort Smith, AK, worked for a general outpatient orthopedic clinic for nine years and an outpatient orthopedic spine clinic for an additional year. Marnie's clinic is not equipped for extensive cardiovascular or strength training, but she designs program her clients can do at their own gyms or facilities. She provides on-on-one care using current manual therapy techniques. Marnie and Elite Physical Therapy, Inc. can be reached at 303-489-7893.
Sandy Guttenburg, RN, CMT, Reiki Master Teacher
Sandy has over 12 years of experience in Wholistic Wellness. She received her diploma in 1993 from National Holistic Institute in Emeryville, California for Certified Massage Therapist in Swedish, Shiatsu, Reflexology & Neuromuscular Release and Health Educator. In 1996, Sandy attained Reiki Master Teacher level in the Usui method of Reiki natural healing. Sandy is also a Registered Nurse and has worked for 6 years in Denver, Colorado at St. Joseph Exempla Hospital and Denver Health Medical Center. Sandy has taken numerous classes and workshops in advanced areas of traditional and wholistic studies and continues to update her knowledge base so that she may serve you in a complete mind-body-spirit manner. Sandy is also an independent wellness educator for Juice Plus+Whole Food Nutritional products. More information about Sandy and Ascensions, Inc. can be found at www.Ascensionsinc.com.
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Management
Your Best Form was founded by Sharon Smith. Sharon enjoyed a successful career in management, sales and marketing for high technology firms for more than 20 years before deciding to start a new venture. Her life long pursuit of physical fitness and personal challenges deciphering paper-based exercise instructions resulted in the concept for Your Best Form.
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