Michael Stechly

Michael Stechly has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Michael started their career in 2011 as a Licensed Massage Therapist at Maplebrook Chiropractic, and then worked as a Certified Personal Trainer at XSport Fitness from 2012 to 2015. In 2014, they became the CEO and Executive Chef at Adzuqi, and later served as the Executive Sous Chef at Formentos in 2016. From 2017 to 2020, they worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist at Exhale Spa and also became an Approved CEU Provider at the National Certification Board Therapeutic Massage Bodywork. In 2017, they joined the University Club of Chicago as an Aquatics Manager, Head Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer, and Pastry Chef. Michael then worked as a Network Provider at The Raby Institute @ Northwestern in 2019, and as a Founder at GrowTanics in 2021.

Michael Stechly attended Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts from 2001 to 2023, earning an Associate of Arts degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training. In addition, they studied at Joliet Junior College from 2001 to 2003, where they also obtained an Associate of Arts degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Furthermore, Michael attended Denver School of Massage Therapy from 2005 to 2006, acquisition a Massage Therapy Certification. In 2012, they completed a Personal Training Certification program at NESTA. Moreover, Michael obtained a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer - Health Fitness Instructor (CPFT-) certification in February 2019 from ASFA.