What is your education and work experience?
I have a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and sports medicine from the University of Minnesota-Mankato. I am also a certified health and wellness coach and a certified pharmacy technician. I started off when I was younger working in a coffee shop. That was one of my favorite jobs because you could make every customer smile. I then moved into banking in high school and then to the pharmacy in college. Working in the pharmacy was very eye opening. There were so many patients with bags full of medication that I knew they didn’t need if they just made some lifestyle modifications. That’s what leads me to Profile by Sanford.
Can you tell us a little bit about your business?
Profile by Sanford was developed by physicians and researchers at Sanford Health. They are one of the world’s largest healthcare systems. They came together to create a plan to take the guesswork out of a healthy lifestyle change. We focus on nutrition, activity, and lifestyle coaching to help our members lose weight, but more importantly, keep it off. What really sets us apart is our coaches and our Profile foods. Are coaches finished their bachelor’s degree in health and wellness as well as certified through Sanford Health. Our foods are FDA approved and fully fortified. The idea here is to educate our members’ so they are done with diets. Lastly, we offer a genetic test which will help us set up a plan for you based off your body’s DNA.
What are your favorite’s quotes?
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have”
“Your customer doesn’t care how much you know until they know how much you care”
“The body achieves what the mind believes”
“No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everyone on the couch”
What ignited the spark in to starting a business venture or make any significant changes?
It just made sense. I was working with Profile in Minnesota for almost five years and it never got old. Each member has their own unique story or journey and to reach the finish line with them is very rewarding. I also knew I wanted to come back South and get out of that cold weather. So, when the opportunity came up to move to Arkansas and start this store, I couldn’t say no. I also have family here so it’s great to be closer to them.
What brings you the greatest joy?
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My family. I love coming home every day to my Wife Amanda and my beautiful daughter Gianna. It brings a smile to my face every time, even on the hard days. What also brings me joy is my job. I get to do what I love and help members every single day. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing members add years onto their lives and seeing them full of energy and happy again. It’s wonderful being a part of their journey, they become family.
What is the best advice you've been given?
“Challenge the thoughts in your own head”. I find that it is easy to doubt yourself or feel that it won’t work or that you aren’t good enough. But we are always hardest on ourselves so if you can challenge those thoughts, you can push through and go so far.
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
There are many accomplishments that I am proud of. I try to really live in the moment and appreciate all the things I have done. I am proud of my college degree, making a wonderful family, and starting this business adventure here in Arkansas.
What is one thing you wish you knew when you were younger?
I am blessed to have had a great upbringing and was taught a lot at a young age. There weren’t many surprises for me along the way. I do wish that someone would have told me how fast life would go by and to really enjoy each moment. I do that now, but it took a while to catch on to that.
Do you have any advice you would like to leave with the reader?
Slow down and enjoy life. We often get caught in our habits and routines and forget that each day is special. Do what you love and love the people around you.
What’s something you think every person should experience in their lifetime?
I think that everyone should experience the world, aka travel. There is so much this world has to offer and we only see a little piece of it each day. It’s so rewarding to go to other countries and see how different life could be. We took a medical mission trip to Honduras and you can really appreciate life when all the comforts are taken away.
Val Giuttari | Store Manager
Profile by Sanford
4305 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd
Suite 103
Rogers | AR | 72758
p: 479-340-0909
c: 952-201-5710 f: 855-677-5700
www.profileplan.com
