About
Mission
To transform the lives of individuals by combining the clinical strengths of counseling with the brain-changing benefits of exercise.
To champion a new form of therapy and promote holistic wellbeing by showing the world how powerful the connection between mental and physical health really is.
Vision
Brand Story
You have the power to change your brain.
Not just through medication. Not just through psychotherapy. But through your body. In fact, exercise is one of the best treatments we have for mental health. The problem is that most psychotherapy is only focused on the mind. We think it’s time for that to change.
The medical research is clear: our brains are deeply influenced by our bodies. Exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety by more than 50%. It balances neurotransmitters and neurochemicals. It elevates endorphins, boosts dopamine, and increases serotonin. It helps prevent the damaging effects of chronic stress. It has been proven to be as effective as medication in the treatment of depression, and performs better than medication in the long term.
And that’s just scratching the surface. Exercise is incredibly powerful. And that power comes from you. Your body’s natural abilities. Your effort. The work we can do together. It doesn’t matter if you’re athletic. It just matters that you’re committed.
At Brain-Body Therapy, we help individuals achieve holistic well-being through therapy that integrates mental and physical health. By combining the clinical strengths of counseling with the proven, brain-changing benefits of exercise, we empower users to achieve immediate and long-lasting results. We call it Brain-Body Therapy, and it’s fully customized to your unique physical and emotional needs — from the types of exercise we do, to the therapy topics we share.
Let’s address your challenges and build a better state of being.
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Rio Wilson
Owner/FOUNder
Rio Wilson is the founder of Brain-Body Therapy. Her journey into this field was deeply personal—after enduring several traumatic events, Rio discovered the profound impact that exercise had on her mental well-being. This realization led her to create an application where others could harness the mind-body connection for healing and growth.
Rio earned her Master’s in Counseling from Northwestern University, equipping her with the expertise to guide users through their mental health journeys. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University.
Beyond her work, Rio is a devoted wife to Rob, and a loving mother to her daughter Carlin and bonus daughter Hailey. She also shares her home with her two beloved Frenchies, Biggie and Louie.
Luke Lombardo
Luke Lombardo's first love is fitness, as witnessed by his credentials as a Global Fitness Consultant, Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Personal Trainer and fitness writer.
Luke is a former IronMan Triathlete and has been a dedicated athlete from a very young age, placing in the top 20 of his age group in several marathons including a 16th place finish in the LA Marathon.
Luke has trained celebrity clients and certified trainers from across the entire globe. His high energy, athleticism and likability have attracted press coverage, including The Today Show, E! News, Good Morning America, and Shape to name a few.
Nothing in the world makes Luke happier than helping others reach their fitness goals.