Our Staff
Friendly and Professional.
Owners, Nicholas Galuardi and Michael Lapolla
After nearly 10 years of working together for a local cardiology group in Saratoga Springs, Mike and Nick ventured out to build their own facility. They intended to utilize their clinical expertise as exercise physiologists to create a better fitness experience. In 2009 Saratoga Health and Wellness was born. It’s a niche fitness facility for individuals seeking evidence-based exercise and nutrition programs delivered in a friendly, laid back atmosphere.
Michael
Lapolla
Owner & Exercise physiologist. American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Specialist. Titleist Performance Institute Certified. Graduate of Ithaca College, BS Exercise Science. Passionate about all things outdoors-hiking, cycling, kayaking, telemark skiing and anything else with his Wife Ashley. Former avid bicycle racer. Loves Mexican food. Loves Pizza. Actually likes reading textbooks and new gadget manuals. Hiked the 130 mile Northville-Placid trail with his wife. Reads Inc. Magazine and Velonews regularly. Right now he’d rather be: Skiing, in the mountains…
Nicholas
Galuardi
Owner & Exercise Physiologist. Titleist Performance Institute Certified. Graduate of Ithaca College, BS Exercise Science. Passionate about auto racing and Formula 1. Loves the spring and summer, but appreciates the fall and winter. Enjoys volleyball, skiing and golf. Loves flashy sneakers. Is ashamed when his car is dirty. Thinks he’s a mechanic. Does home improvement projects because he’s too frugal to hire someone. Right now he’d rather be anywhere with his wife, or racing at Watkins Glen with his family…
Rebecca
Mahoney
Certified Dietitian graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh. Resides in Saratoga with husband Mickey and 2 girls, Claire and Annie. Enjoys community service, committee work, swimming, and gardening. Passionate about the health and welfare of children. She’s most proud of her family and creativity. Wishes for more time and more travel. Her favorite expression: “Past failures do not predict future successes.” You might not know about her: She is (and has) an identical twin!
Lindsey
Ziegler
Graduate of Springfield College with a BS in Exercise Science. Currently completing her MS in Clinical Exercise Physiology. Passionate about skiing, coaching volleyball, and Boston sports (except the Patriots). Enjoys spending time in the Adirondacks, camping/boating on Lake George, and finding new coffee and bagel shops. Loves to cook and bake, but will never say no to going out for brunch. Loves country music and buying too many pairs of white sneakers.