I’m ‘Nasty Nate’ Cortez. A dedicated boxing, kickboxing, and performance trainer, as well as a certified nutritionist. My journey in fitness began at age 12 when my father introduced me to the gym to keep me focused and healthy. The results I saw fueled my passion for fitness, leading me to stay active throughout high school, where I wrestled and maintained my training.

After graduating, I embraced the challenge of competing in MMA, boxing, and kickboxing, participating in 16 combined fights. This experience has given me a deep understanding of what it takes to perform at the highest level.

I turned my passion into a profession, becoming a certified performance enhancement specialist in 2021, and later earning my nutrition certification in 2024 at The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). My commitment is to transform lives through personalized fitness programming, tailored to each individual’s needs based on movement assessments and addressing hyper-mobility dysfunctions. I believe in the importance of proper nutrition, ensuring that my clients have the right fuel to reach their goals optimally.

When I’m not in the gym or training for competition, I’m continually enhancing my knowledge through research, seminars, or spending quality time with my family.