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Hello, I am Coach Clay Hartman
My Coaching Approach
I use a multidimensional approach that blends movement, nutrition, mindset, and functional medicine. My focus is on helping men over 50 go beyond symptom management to build lasting health, vitality, and longevity.
My coaching is shaped by the discipline of military service, the precision of project management, and the perspective of personal recovery. This foundation rests on:
- Science-based nutrition for energy & performance
- Strength and functional fitness to stay capable for life
- Functional medicine strategies that support longevity
- Nature-integrated recovery to reduce stress and restore balance
- Seasoned guidance, accountability, and empathy at every step
I know the challenges of rebuilding health firsthand. That experience fuels my commitment to helping you navigate your path with clarity, focus, and confidence.
Your Success Partner
I’m committed to being more than an instructor—I’m your partner in health. With empathy, accountability, and encouragement, I’ll stand by your side as we work toward lasting change.
My approach is rooted in functional medicine, addressing the whole person. You are the expert on you. I’m here to listen without judgment, guide with compassion, and help you overcome obstacles while celebrating your wins. Together, we’ll create strategies that fit your lifestyle so you don’t just set goals, you surpass them.
As a disabled veteran, I know firsthand the challenges of achieving sustainable wellness. With a personable approach and an unwavering commitment to your success, I’ll help you build vitality, balance, and lasting transformation.
My wellness journey
As a disabled veteran, I became disillusioned with Western medicine’s quick-fix approach. My conditions were met with prescriptions for nearly everything—brain, pain, sleep, inflammation, cholesterol—plus more pills to manage the side effects. After seven surgeries, doctors were recommending three more. Most nights, I went to bed exhausted, in pain, covered in ice packs, and reliant on a handful of medications that offered little relief.
In 2019, I reached a breaking point. Determined to find another way, I turned to functional medicine and began reshaping my life through nutrition, movement, sleep, and wellness practices. The transition wasn’t easy, but within six months the results were undeniable: I was off all prescriptions, my sleep apnea had resolved, pain had decreased, I lost 15 pounds, and my energy returned.
That transformation not only restored my vitality, it renewed my sense of purpose and hope. Now, I’m committed to helping other men make the same shift, moving beyond symptom management toward true health, vitality, and longevity through a whole-body approach to wellness.
Military Experience
US Navy - Commander Retired
- Carrier Based Naval Aviator (Aircraft - A6-Intruder, Primary Ship - USS Nimitz)
- Navy Logistics & Tactical Air Command Aviator (Aircraft - C9 Skytrain)
- Advanced Strike Fighter Flight Instructor (Aircraft - T45 Goshawk)
- Officer in Charge of a Squadron (VR 56)
- Navy Surface Warfare Officer (USS Sellers, DDG 11)
US Navy Enlisted Program
- US Navy Nuclear Power School and Prototype
- Qualified as nuclear propulsion Electrician's Mate 2nd Class
Education
Health & Nutrition
- Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach - Functional Medicine Academy
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach – Precision Nutrition
- ISSA Certified Professional Trainer - International Sports Sciences Association
- Certified Forest Bathing Guide – Treeming.org
Universities
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Villanova University - Master’s Certification in Applied Project Management
- Southern Polytechnique University - Construction Management Certification
Professional Career
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Accomplished CEO/COO with over ten years of executive-level leadership, specializing in startup, growth, business turnarounds, and high-performance operations.
- Seasoned renewable energy developer and construction manager.
- Licensed General Contractor with extensive experience in large-scale renewable energy projects.
- Hands-on executive leader
- Dynamic manager and mentor, committed to developing leadership potential across teams ranging from 10 to 1000 personnel
Small business owner
Calders Coffee Cafe: Co-Owner of of a high volume coffee cafe nestled in the Nantahala National Forest. Calders is located in the mountain resort town of Highlands, NC
Mabon Edge: Health and wellness coaching company.
Hydroponics Grower
As an amateur regenerative hydroponics grower, I explore innovative, soil-free methods to cultivate nutrient-dense foods using multiple types of hydroponic systems. My focus is on sustainability and efficiency, supporting both environmental well-being and my personal health journey through mindful, regenerative practices that provide nutrient dense vegetables and herbs. (Yes that is a hydroponic turnip!)
