about us
Meet your Mentors:
Snacks (CEO, NASM - CPT, CNC)
Ryan “Snacks” Miller is a service-disabled veteran. He lived his childhood dream as a Naval Aviator for eleven years, earning the 2016 Naval Air Training Instructor of the Year award. On top of his aggressive work schedule, he completed distance learning through the Naval War College, earning a Master of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies. He also holds a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from SUNY Maritime College. Although he can no longer mentor young aviators in the air, he was able to employ his passion for instruction and wellness by founding Ascend Wellness. In June of 2023, he completed his Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach qualifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He also owns Little Boy Workaholic Productions, a marketing agency that provides a whole host of marketing solutions for small businesses. You can reach him at: snacks@ascendwellnessflorida.com
Brendan (COO)
Brendan Grech is a fitness enthusiast with a passion for helping others reach their fitness and life goals. He went from being a skinny 168lbs at 17 years old, to a solid built 225lbs by age 21 using fundamentals in nutrition and lifting from the 70’s golden age of bodybuilding. Brendan is a student of the game, researching and learning from others in the industry on proper technique that can help unlock muscle growth for people of all sizes, and he was excited to partner with Ryan to reach the next generation. He also holds a Masters degree from Hofstra University in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and works as an HR and Organizational Development consultant helping small to medium sized businesses. Brendan’s goal is to teach you fundamentals of diet and fitness that you can carry on with your own lifestyle transformation. You can reach him at:
brendan@ascendwellnessflorida.com
Board of Advisors
Dr. John Lay
Well Aligned Doctor
John McGuire
CEO, Vitalleo Health
Tom Owen
President, Aligned
The Rosie Network
Business Consultant
Our Mission
To walk with you every step of the way while you develop effective, sustainable habits that will change your life for the better and help achieve your wellness goals.
Our Core Values
We believe hard work and consistency are the true keys to success, but it is important to work smarter instead of just harder. We don’t spin our wheels and you won’t either.
Our Vision
Ascend Wellness will reverse the epidemic of obesity and health decline, and inspire, motivate, and empower the next generation to seek active and nutritious lifestyles!