While Élan’s (pronounced A-lawn) roots lie deep within artistry, his appreciation for athletics stems from his fusion of fitness and art. Growing up he found purpose in everything from illustration and music to martial arts and cross country. Unconsciously, one category has always enhanced his pursuit of the other. After graduating with a BA in Architecture from Berkeley he began a short lived career in the industry. Soon after, realizing the need for wellness lifestyle changes became apparent.​ "From building buildings to building bodies," a client once said. Longevity became a major pillar long before the buzz word gained significant influence online. Turns out, longevity had always been an intuitive pursuit for him.

Today, he's an artist excelling as a fitness professional with multiple years experience. He describes his style of coaching as firm yet positive and entertaining, using athletic conditioning principles to develop well-rounded human beings.