SPEAKERS

Bahram Akradi is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Life Time (NYSE: LTH), which he established in 1992 to redefine how people pursue health and wellness. For over three decades, he has led with a member-centric vision, transforming Life Time into a premier healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment brand. The company now operates more than 175 athletic country clubs across North America and delivers programs through its app, events, and expert-driven ecosystem. Akradi also spearheaded the launch of LTH, a new line of science-backed supplements. In addition, he introduced MIORA clinics, Life Time’s latest venture in performance, longevity, and anti-aging.

Dr. Kamy is a world-renowned longevity expert, physician, entrepreneur, & author. He holds an impressive academic background with a degree in internal medicine from Boston University hospitals & nephrology from Brown University. Additionally, Dr. Kamy holds an MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. He founded the revolutionary LT Proactive Care Clinic at Life Time, emphasizing health optimization through mind, medicine, nutrition, and exercise. Currently, as the CEO of GeeVida Health, a unique online concierge & anti-aging telehealth platform, he is dedicated to helping people live younger, longer, and to bring out the best in everyone. Dr. Kamy is also engaged in multiple entrepreneurial ventures, always striving to empower others to achieve their fullest potential.

Dr. Paivi Lee is a leading expert in trauma healing and somatic psychology, specializing in holistic mind-body approaches. With a Ph.D. in Somatic Psychology and a master’s in Adlerian Psychology, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals, families, and professionals process deep-seated trauma. Certified in EMDR and relational somatic psychotherapy, Dr. Lee’s compassionate work focuses on addiction recovery, emotional resilience, and holistic well-being. Her integrative approach fosters healing through mindfulness, movement, and the power of human connection.

David Freeman is a health and fitness professional that has been in the fitness industry for 15+ years. David oversees Life Times Performance program Alpha and is the Senior Director of Coach Excellence with Life Time the Healthy Way of Life Company, Co-Chair of Inclusion Council as well as the Co-Host of Life Time Talks Podcast with Life Time the Healthy Way of Life Company. He has been featured on the cover of Experience Life Magazine as an innovator within the health and fitness industry, and has been featured in Men’s Health and Men’s Journal, as the subject matter expert in helping change lives around the world and grow Life Time’s overall brand. David attended the University of Richmond where he played football, and went on to play professionally overseas where he first found his calling and purpose as a fitness professional. David is from Fayetteville NC and is the husband to Mechelle, and Father to Bayne (11) and Harley (9).

Mechelle Lewis Freeman is a two-time Olympic gold-winning coach, former USA Olympian, and a dynamic leader in high-performance coaching. As Head Women’s Relays Coach for USA Track & Field, she has shaped world-class athletes while championing empowerment through sport. With a background in marketing and a passion for mentorship, Mechelle founded TrackGirlz, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring young girls through track and field. Her work bridges elite athleticism with personal development, fostering confidence, resilience, and success both on and off the track.

Jim LaValle, R.Ph., C.C.N., M.T., DHM, DHPh, is an internationally recognized expert in integrative and precision health with more than 40 years of clinical and academic experience along with 26 books published. He is currently the Chief Science Officer for Life Time, co-chairman of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Chair of the International Peptide Society.  He is founder of Metabolic Code Enterprises a cloud-based precision lab and symptom evaluation program targeting specific metabolic roadblocks keeping people from their ideal health and designs a plan specific to individual longevity and performance health goals.

Jeff Zwiefel is the former President and Chief Operating Officer of Life Time, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s evolution over more than two decades. A nearly 40-year veteran in the Life Time and wellness industry, Jeff has led large-scale operations and strategic growth initiatives that have helped redefine how health clubs deliver value to their members. Now, Jeff is channeling his deep expertise and personal passion into the rapidly emerging field of longevity and healthy aging. He is currently partnering with Life Time to lead the development of MIORA.

Rob Glick is the Senior Director of Innovation and Class Development at Life Time and the Studio Leader at the Lakeshore-Irvine location. With over 40 years of teaching and international presenting experience, Rob has been a key part of Life Time for more than 16 years. He holds a B.S. in Exercise Science and is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher with over 750 hours of yoga and meditation education from both the U.S. and India. Rob has played a pivotal role in shaping some of the industry’s most influential programs. He continues to lead teacher trainings, offer live and On Demand yoga and meditation classes on the Life Time App, present at conferences, and teach daily—all with the mission to inspire others to live healthy, vibrant, and active lives.

Anika Christ, RD, CPT, is a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and the Senior Director of Life Time Health. Known to many as “Coach Anika,” she has been a driving force behind Life Time’s nutrition, lab testing, and supplement strategies for over 15 years. Since joining Life Time in 2008, she’s played a pivotal role in developing and leading its nationwide nutrition and weight loss programs — both in-person and digitally. As one of Life Time’s original virtual coaches, Anika continues to guide thousands of individuals each year through transformative health journeys. She is an integral part of the team that supports Life Time’s LTH-branded supplements, nutrition services, and lab testing offerings — all with the goal of helping members optimize their health, improve vitality, and extend their healthspan through a personalized approach to longevity.