In partnership with Lighthouse, The U proudly presents PrescriptFit® — a revolutionary approach to movement, coaching, and wellness designed around your unique needs, lifestyle, and goals.
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A Gift for You:
As a resident of The Lighthouse, The U is proud to offer you 2 weeks of complimentary access to The U’s app, featuring proprietary, live, two-way video classes and an extensive On Demand library of workouts, cooking demonstrations and meditations.
Meet Our Advisory Board:
Dr. Sean Altman, PT, DPT, CPT
As a Functional Medicine Doctor specializing in Orthopedic Medicine, Dr. Altman delivers an integrated, patient-centered approach to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain conditions. His practice addresses diagnoses such as TMJ disorder, cervical spine issues, migraines, joint instability, lumbar radiculopathy, arthritis, tendon injuries, and other chronic and acute musculoskeletal concerns.
Through this integrated, evidence-based approach, Dr. Altman focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of musculoskeletal conditions to enhance mobility, alleviate pain, improve sleep, and achieve sustainable functional improvements. Whether treating athletes, individuals recovering from injuries, or those managing chronic conditions, his goal is to empower patients toward natural, long-lasting healing and optimal wellness. You can learn more about him here.
Dr. Steven A.R. Murphy, MD
Dr. Murphy is a pioneer in the field of Genomic Medicine. For the last decade, his efforts on the research and clinical front have helped thousands of lives and changed medical policy in the United States.
His work has been featured in USA Today, Newsweek, WSJ, New York Times and Bloomberg.
As a multi-year awardee of the Castle Connolly TOP DOCTORS as voted on by his peer physicians, he is recognized for the expertise and skills he brings to the Greater New York and Tri-State Area.
Dr. Murphy is a US Civil Surgeon, Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, Renowned Author and Academic and Clinical Assistant Professor at New York Medical College. You can learn more about him here.
Dr. Brian Nathanson, D.C.
Dr. Nathanson came to chiropractic meidicine mid-career, fueled by a desire to help people and make a positive difference in their lives. He is at the forefront of the latest technological advances, which currently include both radial and focused Shockwave therapies (EPAT®, ESWT), Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT®), instrument assisted manual techniques, such as Graston®, new Sports Chiropractic techniques and Spinal Decompression therapies.
These tools and techniques, often used in tandem, allow Dr. Nathanson to provide an effective non-invasive means of successfully treating musculoskeletal pain, injuries and chronic conditions with far greater targeting accuracy, efficiency and efficacy. Above all, his goal is to address any pain or discomfort that is preventing his patients from feeling and being their absolute best. You can learn more about him here.
Carl Battinelli
Chief of Human Performance
With an approach heavily rooted in applying the finer points of technique to produce tangible gains in performance, “Dr. Coach” Carl, as he is lightheartedly referred to by his clients, has nearly two decades of multidisciplinary expertise. His work, which aims to provide clarity in a rather complex landscape, has guided many towards achieving and sustaining lifestyle milestones within weight loss, muscle development, post-surgery or return from injury, as well as elite recognition within sports and business.
Carl holds a bachelor’s in Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning from The University of Connecticut, and is also a nationally recognized Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator, USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach and a Strongman Coach. His work has impacted countless lives and his insatiable appetite for knowledge ensures he is always growing right alongside his clients to guarantee he is equipped to address any challenges they face.
Jordan Napolitano
Training Director
Armed with a passion for athletics and hands-on clinical experience, Jordan’s ultimate goal is to help people improve their quality of life at any age. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Southern Connecticut State University, and is a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and an NSCA Certified Special Populations Specialist (CSPS). With over 12 years of experience working as the head athletic trainer at Stamford High School, as well as being involved with direct patient care in a physical therapy setting, Jordan’s approach is inherently therapeutic and progressive in nature. He is proud to work consistently with a wide variety of clients ranging from young athletes trying to perform their best to seniors trying to live their best lives and everyone in between.
Jessica Benedetto
Health Coaching Specialist
A wellness motivator on a mission for helping others, Jessica’s approach to health is heavily rooted on the foundation of redefining what it means to feel your best.
With a B.S. in Exercise Science and Health and Human Performance from Roanoke College, Jessica aims to help her clients understand how their bodies were destined to move by focusing on functional fitness. She achieves this armed with over a decade of experience in producing results, and her knowledge obtained through certifications acquired from respected institutions such as NASM, AFFA, TRX and PaddleFit.
In addition to her talents as a coach, Jessica served as the Health and Fitness director for the Darien Y, where she was directly responsible for an extensive array of fitness programming, staff development and all elements of the member experience. It was during this time that she became certified as a Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in order to be able to address her population’s wellness on a wholistic level.
As a mother of two, Jessica’s pregnancy and postpartum recovery following her first child inspired her to broaden her impact. This led her to become a Corrective Exercise Specialist for pre/postnatal women. She is looking forward to enhancing The U’s current range of offerings with this expertise, while expanding the brand’s overall impact by serving as its Director of Operations.
Brian Fama
Performance Coach
Brian brings over 20 years of experience in strength and conditioning, working with clients of all ages and abilities — from general population to competitive athletes. He holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Exercise Science & Nutrition with a concentration in Strength & Conditioning from Sacred Heart University, where his graduate research focused on the acute effects of self-myofascial release on lower extremity plyometric performance.
Brian is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS), ACSM Exercise Physiologist, USA Weightlifting Level 2 Advanced Sports Performance Coach, and a USA Powerlifting Club Coach. He also holds ACLS and BLS certifications through the American Heart Association.
His professional experience includes metabolic testing (resting and VO₂), exercise stress testing, and specialized work in cancer exercise rehabilitation. Brian takes a data-driven, individualized approach to training, helping clients improve strength, performance, and long-term health.
A lifelong athlete, Brian has competed in powerlifting and spent over 15 years racing motocross. His own experiences with injury and recovery shaped his passion for helping others build resilience, restore function, and perform at a higher level.
