Assess. Train. Thrive.
Say Farewell to Pain and Discomfort...
“Is the fear of stepping into a large gym and not knowing what to do, preventing you from unleashing your full potential?
Welcome to Functional Effect, where we’ve created a supportive gym environment where everyone knows your name.
Semi-Private Training
Expert Guided Recovery
Customized Programs
Personalized Nutrition
Doctor Supervised
Family Environment

Sarah Fischer-Reynolds, BS, Pn1-SSR, CPPS
Formerly the head of our training & programming department, Coach Sarah now uses her 21+ years of experience in the fitness industry and degree in psychology to effectively guide our clients in the other 23 hours of their day. She believes that true, long-lasting transformation begins on the inside and requires looking at all 6 factors of an individuals deep health. This approach helps her clients better understand their body and begin to connect the dots of their habits to their health. You will quickly see that Sarah will challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone and into your true potential!
Dr. Tyler Reynolds
Co-founder of Functional Effect, Dr. Tyler Reynolds has always had a strong desire to help others achieve optimal health and wellness, getting his start in the fitness industry working with clients with cognitive and physical limitations. In addition to attaining his Doctorate of Chiropractic from National University of Health Sciences, Tyler has completed over 250+ hours of post-graduate studies in Functional Rehabilitation with specialties in shoulder dysfunction and The McKenzie Method (MDT). Dr. Reynolds number one goal is to eliminate pain and maximize function in each client he works with.
Andrew Kouba, CSCS FMS
Functional Effect Head Coach Andrew Kouba leads our training and programming department with his precision programming abilities and his kind disposition. Coach Andrew has successfully worked alongside a wide variety of clientele and has spent over a decade in the fitness industry, getting his start at the Bulls Sox Academy while he earned his Bachelors Degree from North Central College. His love of mastering his craft has lead Coach Andrew to pursue a wide variety of continuing education and he enjoys pushing himself to stay at the forefront of our ever-changing industry.
Know Your Options
Fitness
Rehabilitation
Lifestyle
Fitness Programs
- Customized Programs
- Semi-Private or 1-on-1 Training Sessions
- 24/7 Facility Access
- World-Class Coaching Team
- Recovery Room Access
- Infrared Sauna
- In-Home Training Available
We understand that making the decision to get fit can be difficult. Will I like the other members? Will I like the Coaches? Will I stick with it this time? These are all fair questions that can only be answered by setting up a complimentary Functional Effect Discovery Session. Our team of world-class coaches will talk with you about your goals and see if Functional Effect may be a good fit for you.


Rehabilitation Programs
- Chiropractic care
- Acupuncture/Dry needling
- Sports rehabilitation
- Soft tissue work
- Cupping therapy
The first visit with Dr. Reynolds is 1 hour and each follow-up visit is 30 minutes. Your entire appointment time is spent face-to-face with Dr. Reynolds, as opposed to being spent with assistants or hooked up to various machines. Dr. Reynolds uses a variety of modalities to treat his patients including chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture/dry needling, cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and therapeutic exercise. Each visit and treatment protocol is individually tailored to each patient. Your visit to Dr. Reynolds’ office will truly be unlike anything you have ever experienced before.

If you want a good time… don’t ask for Dom! I kid, he knows how to make you laugh as you feel like you are dying cause you’ve never worked out before. Andrew’s great at making you feel uncomfortable… in a good way. Willie, he’s always eating. All these guys know how to judge you.…

Before finding us, what was your struggle? What were your biggest frustrations? I wanted to lose weight and I had broken my knee and was getting back to my routine of playing tennis but was suffering great hip pain and was having trouble keeping up. Wanted to get back to where I was but was…
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Joined FE in November of 2020.Best decision I could have made for myself. The coaches are awesome and very knowledgeable! They are always present, making sure the members are working out properly and safely. At 60, I never imagined having so much strength. The coaches change up the routines so the workouts never get boring.…

The Coaches at Functional Effect are amazing! They know their business and will help your get to your goal – whatever that is, large or small. They love their clients and genuinely take interest in everyone. I don’t think there’s another gym that compares.
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Some of the most asked questions at Functional Effect.