Eddie Javier
Founder, CIENA Health & Wellness
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Virtual Coaching Specialist
CPR & AED Certified
About
Growing up, I have always lived an active lifestyle. In my childhood days, I played little league football, ran track and cross country, and dabbled in the occasional recreational tennis match with family. When I got a little older (mid-20s), I completed the original P90 and Insanity programs offered by Beach Body. In my early 30s I had gained what we now call a “Dad Bod” which escalated when I got divorced. I was not happy with the way I looked, how I felt, and I struggled mentally with those emotions. Until in early 2017, I decided to join a local gym in Northern Virginia. I researched workout programs online and stuck with what felt comfortable.
One day in the office at work, a friend of mine mentioned competing in bodybuilding. He competed in college and showed me photos of him on stage. I was intrigued. I mean, why not show off what you work so hard at 5 times a week…
Fast forward to now, I have completed in 4 bodybuilding competition shows with the National Physique Committee (NPC). A large part of competing is playing to your natural strengths and proportions. I was drawn to the Classic Physique Category, a display of symmetry, strength and form. In each of the shows, I placed in the Top 4 in Classic Physique, most recently finishing 1st place in Classic Physique at the NPC Mid-Atlantic and Armed Forces show on November 12, 2022. Competing has helped me feel fit mentally, stay active physically, and maintain my health and well-being. Who could walk away from that? So I have decided to continue competing in bodybuilding in the future.
Recently alongside Erin Casey, we founded the CIENA Health and Wellness. With the experience we gained over the years, we are extremely grateful to be able to share our love and passion of living a healthy lifestyle with our community.
Erin Casey
Founder, CIENA Health & Wellness
About
Hello fitness family, my name is Erin. I am a native of Connecticut, but have called Virginia home for over 14 years. I grew up doing homework outside the group exercise room while my mom taught circuit classes, and was a competitive swimmer throughout high school. It never hit me how the hours in the pool kept me in shape until it all stopped in college. When you’re young and invincible you think your metabolism is always going to stay the same. Oh, was I wrong! I never viewed myself as unhealthy until I had a rude awakening of failing my military height and weight standards directly alongside a traumatic loss of a loved one and an abrupt termination of a relationship. I was floundering mentally through a series of unhealthy relationships and never noticed the scale climb until I was just within reach of 200 lbs at 5’ 5”. Failure was the kick in the pants I needed to reassess my self image and physical wellbeing.
The turning point in my wellness journey was in 2015. It has had many ups and downs that I look forward to sharing with all of you. Today I find a routine of physical and mental wellness sets me up for being able to tackle any obstacle that comes my way. It has made me more grounded, and has strengthened my relationships with those closest to me. I proudly continue to serve in the Army National Guard and challenge myself daily to be a role model and mentor to my soldiers and peers. Due to my military service and personal choice of competition organization, I found a home competing in the Organization of Competitive Bodies (OCB). I train and compete all naturally, putting in the time and effort to feed my body the supplements and nutrients that keep me on the all natural stage.
I believe in making a purposeful effort for quality time with family and friends as an intentional part of my wellness routine. On most weekends I can be found trotting along trails or curled up on the couch with my four-legged furr babies, Scout and Ranger. Or digging into a new home improvement project to tackle learning a new skill.
I look forward to helping you on your fitness journey. Continue to make the conscious choice to be a better version of yourself everyday and you will surprise yourself on how much you can grow.
CIENA Health and Wellness
Founded in 2022 by Eddie Javier and Erin Casey based in Northern Virginia.
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