
Larry Panicali -
Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
in Functional Nutrition (AADP)
Certified Health Coach
Certified Personal Trainer

"My career began in the late 1990s in New York as a massage therapist and personal trainer, where I helped Broadway actors and other individuals reduce stress, recover from injuries, improve fitness, and address weight-related goals to support overall physical well-being. This early, hands-on work laid the foundation for my deep understanding of how the body responds to movement, stress, and lifestyle demands. Over time — and with a move to Los Angeles - my work expanded into functional movement training, corporate wellness, and health coaching. In these roles, I gained deeper insight into how stress, mindset, nutrition, and daily habits influence long-term health, and why many people struggle to maintain improvements despite their best efforts. As I worked with more clients experiencing ongoing digestive issues, chronic symptoms, and unresolved health concerns, I recognized the need for a more advanced and personalized approach. This realization led me to pursue advanced training in functional nutrition and holistic health, which allowed me to work more effectively with complex and chronic patterns. Today, I work at a deeper level with clients facing chronic digestive challenges, fatigue, inflammation, and other complex health concerns. Using functional nutrition principles and targeted lifestyle strategies, I help clients better understand their bodies, address contributing imbalances, manage symptoms more effectively, and support long-term health and resilience. Now based in the Carolinas, I support clients locally and beyond who are ready to move past surface-level solutions and take a more informed, root-cause approach to improving their health and quality of life."

Santa Monica personal trainer Larry Panicali transformed personal tragedy into a wellness mission. From college athlete to corporate wellness coach, discover his inspiring journey. ...more
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January 13, 2026•7 min read
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