Linda holds a Bachelor of Science from Fontbonne College in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating in 1975, she started a successful career in retailing. In 1996, at the peak of her career, Linda left the retail industry to start in the health and fitness industry.
In 1997, Linda began her new career at Midtown Athletic Club, in Palatine. Illinois. After one year of training, she was the number one personal trainer in the club. Two years later, Linda moved to a private personal training facility, until going out on her own.
In May of 2004, Linda started Vitality, Inc., The services offered at Vitality Inc., are in-studio and in-home private and semi-private personal training, nutrition and lifestyle coaching and amino acid therapy.
Linda holds the following certifications:
- Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise, 1997
- Metabolic Typing Advisor Level I, 2004
- C.H.E.K Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach, 2005
- Reiki Master/Teacher, 2006
- C.H.E.K Practitioner Level III, 2006
Linda’s Specialties:
- Weight Loss and Nutrition Coaching
- Amino Acid Therapy
- Low back, ankle and knee Rehabilitation
- Postural Re-Education
- Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis
- Fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s and M.S.
- Strength and Conditioning – Older Adults
- Strength and Conditioning for cancer patients
- Golf Conditioning
In 2005, Linda DeFever, started the Weston A. Price Foundation Chapter in Wauconda. Today she is still chapter leader. This nonprofit organization is committed to restoring nutrient dense foods to the world through education. Please visit: www.westonaprice.org for additional information.
In 2005 Linda organized three deliveries from various farmers from surrounding states, of quality foods to Wauconda. Today there are over 100 families participating in these food deliveries.
In 2008 Linda DeFever became partners in The Wauconda Wellness Group. The private studio is located at:
106 North Main Street
Wauconda, Illinois 60084
Today, Linda lives in Wauconda, Illinois.
“Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start again”