SHIFT is a revolutionary approach to healthcare designed for people looking to take control of their health and live their best lives.
Our doctors and coaches come together with fitness trainers, nutritionists, and recovery specialists to provide personalized, science-based, coordinated care. Our goal is for you to live healthier, happier, and more productively…in short, to experience Real Health.
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Meet The Team
Dr. Ari Levy, M.D.
Founder & CEO
Dr. Ari Levy is in the business of helping people live better. Focused on the intersections of neuroscience, immune-physiology, and allostatic load (wear-and-tear on the body), his work and research is redefining the way we think about managing and building health and personal well-being. He believes that sustainable change to one’s health is within reach, if the appropriate structure and plan are put in place.
Ari earned his undergraduate degree in History and Sociology from Emory University, his MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, and his MBA at the University of Chicago.
Deepa Arla, D.O.
Physician
Dr. Arla is a board-certified internal medicine physician. She completed her undergraduate degree from University of Illinois and went on to pursue her doctorate degree at Des Moines University. Her subsequent training was at Rush University before moving back to her hometown of Louisville, KY to practice medicine.
Dr. Arla grew up in a medical family and believes strongly in a high-touch, personalized approach to care. Prior to joining SHIFT, she served as medical director at Harken Health, where she applied an innovative approach to relationship-based care. She has trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and is currently pursuing her yoga teacher training, applying meditative and yoga practices to her approach to health. She loves yoga, running, trying new things and long dinners with friends and family.
Kelly Briody
Registered Nurse
Kelly joins our practice from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she worked in a variety of departments including surgery and cardiology. Kelly will work closely with me to run the day-to-day operations of our clinic and ensure an outstanding patient experience. She has a passion for wellness, prevention and patient care.
Sara Snow
Medical Assistant &
Massage Therapist
Sara comes to us with a background in massage therapy, kinesiology, personal care and teaching. Prior to SHIFT she worked at River North Massage Therapy Center as a clinical therapist and musculoskeletal anatomy instructor. Sara’s role will allow her to support our clinical practice and oversee massage therapy.
Justin Bomkamp
Head of Fitness
Justin is responsible for all fitness assessments, programming and staffing. His passion for fitness started during his time as a master fitness trainer for the ARMY and continued as he studied Exercise and Sports Science at University of Wisconsin La Crosse. Since then he’s worked with individuals and groups in a variety of capacities, from collegiate level athletes to individuals living with disabilities and chronic conditions to personal training and coaching.
Rachel Fisher
Fitness Coach
Rachel is a fitness coach with a broad background and a keen interest in human behavior. She studied psychology at The Ohio State University and received an MBA from University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, focusing on managerial and organizational behavior. She is a former college triathlete, CrossFit coach, goal setting director and yoga instructor, and has spent years studying and applying her knowledge of self-control, goal pursuit and choice, as well as endurance training for individuals preparing for marathons and triathlons.
Dave Keyes
Fitness Coach
Dave is a fitness coach committed to helping people transform all aspects of their lives – working with individuals and small groups. With a degree in exercise science and a passion for building physical and mental strength, Dave supports members in achieving their health goals and thriving across all areas of their lives.
Tavierney Rogan
Registered Dietitian
Tavierney is passionate about helping people fuel their bodies to be their best, whether that be in sports performance, everyday life, or healing from illness or injury. She believes that whole food nutrition is an incredibly powerful tool in feeling great and living life to the fullest. She also understands that nutrition is extremely personal and enjoys working with individuals to find the plan that’s right for them.
Lisa Magnuson
Chief Brand Officer
A long-time storyteller, her passion lies in leveraging a brand’s purpose to create meaningful connections. At SHIFT, she is responsible for creating those connections with current and prospective members, SHIFT staff and partners. With a background in corporate communications and brand reputation, Lisa has worked with major consumer brands, non-profit organizations and agencies in her ongoing pursuit of living intentionally.
Marc Greitens
Chief Operating Officer
Marc is responsible for the day-to-day operations at SHIFT. For the past 15 years, he has led growth and turnaround initiatives for early stage and mid-sized organizations across a wide spectrum of industries, including corporate health and wellness, transportation, real estate, and e-commerce. Most recently, Marc served as the COO of Engaged Health Solutions, a Chicago-based health and well-being company serving clients in a wide range of industries.
Kelly Brennan
Project Manager
Kelly brings over ten years experience in customer service and process management in a variety of business environments. Her personal and professional passion for fitness and overall wellness is what drives her to care for herself and others. Kelly most recently served as Client Relations and Scheduling Manager for Jim Karas Intelligent Fitness & Wellness, working with staff and clients to ensure a superior customer experience. In her role at SHIFT, Kelly is focused on supporting operations and member service.
Eric Hughes
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified Sports Therapist
Eric is a physical therapist and board certified sports specialist He has a strong background in sports rehab, has worked in all areas of physical therapy and has a particular interest in “pre-hab” activities and routines to help individuals avoid injury. An athlete himself, Eric is committed to working with individuals to keep them active and safe.
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