Built From the
INSIDE OUT


Private performance coaching for how you MOVE THROUGH LIFE

The Foundation

Men come to me when their physical limitations become impossible to ignore- they know it’s time to make a change.

Pain is a constant. Movement feels strenuous and restricted. Strength has been lost. Conditioning suffers. Their body no longer reflects the man they know themselves to be.

We address these concerns directly, with intelligent, personal programming built around what you need in the present while staying focused on where you aspire to go.

The physical journey is THE FOUNDATION. As strength returns and movement begins to flow, energy becomes dependable, confidence grows. Your body reflects the standard you expect from yourself.

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Expansion

Making the time to work on the physical self is not a self- centered pursuit - it is the gateway to living all aspects of your life on purpose. 

Clarity. Emotional wellness. Your relationships at home and work. These responsibilities require depth, presence and integration. Much is needed and expected from men in today’s world. Within all these expectations, we need to be accountable to ourselves first. The way we invest in our health and respect our bodies is deeply connected to how we show up for the rest of life’s demands.

Nearly two decades working with high-achieving men has shown me that the ones who commit fully don’t just rebuild their bodies- they expand their overall capacity.

I work with the whole person- because your world, and everyone in it - needs you at your best.

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The Structure

I work with a select number of clients in person in New York City.  Fully remote, hybrid models are options for clients who are not local or in NYC less frequently.

For in person work, there are packages of sessions available.“Pay as you go” is not an option as results are dependent on time and consistency. I travel to in-home sessions, or a facility will be provided as an option.

Clients who want a deeper level of engagement, training, coaching, accountability, and consistent partnership woven into the rhythm of their life can take advantage of an ongoing retainer.

The right structure depends entirely on you, and that is what our first conversation will uncover.

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Meet John Madonia, 

CSCS, LMT, FAFS, FR/FRC

Early in my practitioner journey, I focused on acquiring as much technical knowledge as possible. I studied biomechanics, manual therapy, pain management, nutrition, performance methods and anything I saw as a tool to repair, strengthen and improve the body. I have learned from the best mentors and teachers- all leaders in their fields of expertise. 

As I gained more experience, however, I felt something was missing in my approach. My skills improved but my results did not follow until I made a profound shift in how I saw my clients. They were not machines to be fixed- they were people who needed to be listened to, and understood. Clients would show up with a physical concern that turned out to be just one part of a much bigger picture. We all have emotions, fears, histories, relationships, stress, and mindsets that make us who we are. To reduce a person to his or her pain, performance, or aesthetics is to miss the point of why we do this.

I’ve spent eighteen years working with professional athletes (active and retired), executives and entrepreneurs who have mastered success in their outer world while silently losing ground in the inner one. I understand that tension personally, having navigated my own path and the work of building a life that feels as solid on the inside as it looks on the outside.

What I bring to this work is a partnership grounded in honesty, earned trust, and the kind of accountability that asks something real of you.

I ask my clients to bring commitment, transparency and effort to our coaching relationship.

Our coaching partnership becomes a place where you are seen clearly, challenged consistently, and supported without condition. It’s my mission to see you thrive in ALL WAYS.

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The Work Starts Here

Complete the form to get started.  You’ll be directed to my calendar so we can book a call to clarify your goals and find the right structure for you.