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Garrett Stangel MA, NBC-HWC
Health and Wellness Coach
ACSM-EP-C/EIM-2, ACE CPT/CMES/HC
Health and Performance Coach
Health and fitness is and always has been Garrett Stangel's passion. It has served as a way for him to discover his strengths and weaknesses, to cope with stress, and to experience life firsthand. As a United States Marine he helped to get and keep Marines in fighting shape. Since his time of service he has managed health clubs for Bally Total Fitness, operated corporate fitness centers for Quad Med, LLC (Quad Graphics), coached high school football, trained for the YMCA, and co-owned Horizon Health and Fitness in Middleton, WI.
Garrett is a former adjunct faculty member in the Exercise Science Department at Carroll University and a former master trainer for the American Council on Exercise teaching various continuing education workshops for personal trainers and health coaches. Today, Garrett is the owner, trainer, and coach for Balance by Garrett and co-owner of 9Round Fitness Wauwatosa. Garrett has trained as a bodybuilder and as a mixed martial artist and has competed in football, powerlifting, volleyball, Ironman triathlon, and obstacle course races.
He believes that the greatest moments of our lives are when we are challenged to the limits of our capabilities. As a health and performance coach, his mission is to help you to clarify your vision of your best self and challenge you to take action through exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle modification. No excuses!
Education:
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B.S. in Kinesiology from UW-Milwaukee
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M.A. in Education from Marquette University
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M.S. in Health and Wellness Management - UW-Green Bay (Spring 2026)
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Health and Wellness Coach - National Board of Medical Examiners
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Lifestyle Medicine Coach - American College of Lifestyle Medicine
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Certified Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise (ACE)
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Certified Medical Exercise Specialist - ACE
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Certified Health Coach - ACE
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Certified Exercise Physiologist - American College of Sports Medicine - (ACSM)
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Exercise is Medicine Level 2 Certified - ACSM
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Wellcoach- Wellcoaches
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First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association
Position Statement
Our expert coaches help people feel better and live their best lives!
Balance by Garrett is a premier health coaching service, uniquely blending lifestyle coaching and medical fitness. With over 30 years of experience, a comprehensive array of industry credentials, and a strong presence as educators in the field, we empower individuals facing obstacles to lead the healthier lives they desire. Our dedicated coaches and specialized programs help clients achieve more than they could on their own for themselves, their families, and their communities.
