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“Let us imagine the fullness of health and Run after it.”
Tim O’Brien, owner and founder of Apple Wellness
Apple Wellness was founded by Tim and Becki O’Brien in 2010. Tim and Becki shared a vision of health and wellness that inspired them to start their own retail store. Apple Wellness was opened in June 2010 in Fitchburg and the second location in Sun Prairie opened in January 2016.
Our mission as a company is to impact, empower, and educate every customer to learn, grow, and create a lifelong foundation of health and wellness. We strive to inspire our customers to make healthy changes that will impact every area of their lives and we believe that health is worth fighting for.
We are set apart by our knowledge and our passion. Our business has grown rapidly over the past six years and that is because our customers feel confident in our products and recommendations.
Come on in and ask us for free, knowledgeable advice.
Meet Our Team
Tim O’Brien
Owner & Founder, Manager
Tim has extensive experience in the health and wellness industry. He began his career ten years ago as the District Manager for GNC franchises and the manager of Elite Nutrition. During those years, he built a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise. His passion and success gave him the vision to open his own business.
Tim grew up with an emphasis on health and natural alternative medicine. This gave him a passion at an early age for treating the body naturally.
Tim believes in educating and empowering individuals to make lifelong, healthy choices and changes. His desire is to help each person reach their health potential. His energy is contagious, and he’s excited about helping YOU.
Favorites:
Spending time with his beautiful family, church activities, traveling, extreme sports.
Insightful Facts:
Tim knows how to juggle and ride the unicycle.
BECKI O’Brien
Owner, Design and Marketing Director
When I fell in love with a handsome man named Tim O’Brien, I had no idea of the adventure that was awaiting me. He swept me away with his passion for health and his entrepreneurial spirit. I found myself surrounded in vitamins and opening Apple Wellness with him by my side in 2010.
My background is in marketing with a degree in graphic design and it has been very exciting to use my talents and skills to create and promote the brand of Apple Wellness. When I am at the store I typically have a kid or three with me, so most of my work is done at night after the kiddos are asleep. Tim and I never stop talking and dreaming about our store and our vision for everyone to truly “find their healthy place”. I love being a driving force behind a business that can make a lifelong difference for so many.
Favorites:
Being with my family, Chipotle, Hawaii, the color pink, and good design
Insightful Facts:
I was a vegan for over 10 years.
Nikki Hare
Wellness Consultant
I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Bachelors of Science degree, majoring in Biology and Sociology with an emphasis in nutrition and community and environmental studies respectively. In addition, I received a minor in Global Health.
Through my studies, I determined that I could influence health by promoting wellness and disease/illness prevention through whole food nutrition and integrative medicine. After struggling with various health problems, I found health through naturally repairing my GI tract while working with a fabulous naturopathic physician in the Madison area. Through my studies and personal experiences, I know how amazing the human body is, and its capability to heal itself if given the right nutrients. It is now my greatest passion to assist others on their journey to finding optimal health and wellness through whole food and safe supplementation.
Favorites:
Training for and competing in half and full distance Ironman races, traveling, outdoor activities, cooking and eating (mostly nachos and hamburgers)!
Insightful Facts:
I will be racing Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Chattanooga, TN in September 2017!
Kristin Nye
Wellness Consultant
As a Wellness Consultant, I strive to empower others to make impactful choices that sustain vibrant health throughout their lifetime.
My journey towards health began about 6 years ago. After suffering from toxic chemical overload and severe anxiety for quite some time, I found relief and healing using holistic therapies and natural supplements. Once I experienced the power of holistic health firsthand, I wanted to share the good news with everyone! I left my career, dove head first into the field as a massage therapist and haven’t looked back since. My journey continued as a wellness advisor for a major natural foods store, gaining valuable product knowledge and customizing recommendations on an individual basis. Now I am excited to learn and grow here at Apple Wellness!
My education is in international affairs and modern languages. Needless to say, I love interacting with people from all walks of life and appreciate the unique viewpoint we each bring to the table. I believe everyone has the ability to restore and maintain balance within the body; health is our birthright! It is so exciting to find the special blend of supplements and lifestyle choices that works just right for you.
Favorites:
Yoga, Thai food, going on adventures with my dog (Hazel) and anything to do with the beach.
Insightful Facts:
I’ve played piano for over 20 years.
Trevor Hagen
Wellness Consultant
Fitness and health have always been a big part of my life. I firmly believe that we only have one true home our entire life — that is our body. Appreciate what it does for you, and treat it with respect.
I have worked as a personal trainer and personal chef for the past 6 years, and believe that with the right physical activity, organic food, and supplements our bodies, and lives, are able to reach their best potential.
I became a personal trainer for one purpose — to help other people better their lives. I am excited to help others with their nutrition needs!
Favorites:
Yoga, coffee, and naps.
Insightful Facts:
I once ran a marathon without any training.
Kate Davison
Office Manager
I take care of the behind-the-scenes aspects of the business, maintain the website, and write for our blog.
Thirty-five years ago my husband and I left careers in Milwaukee to move to the country with a dream of raising babies and our own food. This simpler lifestyle had many challenges but the rewards were great!
Some serious health problems spurred my discovery of the benefits of natural and alternative healing. I am passionate to learn more and educate others about ways they can take charge of their health!
I am currently completing an herbalist degree, with plans to pursue training in homeopathy and aromatherapy.
Favorites:
Watching the birds and four wheeling in our woods with my husband, teaching my grand babies about God’s awesome creation, and spending time with my family.
Insightful Facts:
My husband and I spent three years building our log home with trees cut from our own property, and lumber cut on our sawmill. We started this project with three children under the age of six.
Apple Wellness has it in stock. And if we don’t, we’re happy to find it! We carry hundreds of brands and have nearly 4000 products to choose from.
We stock a wide variety of vitamins and supplements, weight loss aids and sports performance enhancers. Additionally, we carry essential oils, natural beauty products, herbs, sports drinks, and gluten free foods and snacks.
Looking for something unique? We would be happy to place a special order for you!