2019 Professional of the Year

David Rachal III is the founder and CEO of HEALTH-E-FIT, a medical fitness based facility in Richmond, VA, where he’s created a scalable system that engages, educates, and empowers physicians and medical fitness providers to work together. His facility uses exercise and nutrition as medicine making prevention, treatment, and long-term management accessible for all.

During David’s 17 year career in health and fitness, he has earned a reputation for innovative strategies and success as  Certified/Licensed Recreational Therapist, Senior Operations Manager for Bally Total Fitness, and Fitness Manager for Gold’s Gym.

David’s contributions to the fitness industry also include training hundreds of private clients to success and educating over 1,000 trainers in the past eight years as a Fitness Presenter/Speaker and Certification Specialist with nationally recognized organizations including the Exercise Science Alliance, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, and National Academy of Sports Medicine. David’s talents at staff recruitment & development makes him a sought after expert for private and commercial gyms. On the other hand, his military-like focus coupled with a genuine personality makes a natural with relationship building, training, and assuming the role of CEO.

David holds an MBA with a focus in Healthcare Management. He holds many specialty training certifications, including the ACSM ‘Exercise is Medicine’ credential, the FMS Functional Movement Specialist, and NSCA Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator.