Joel Lynch

"I believe excellence is built off the details done consistently for a long time. As a team, it allows you to reach ambitious goals together."

Joel Lynch, MS, EdD is the Wellness and Club Director at Performance Optimal Health’s Westport location, bringing over a decade of experience leading high-performance teams, scaling operations, and building systems that drive sustainable growth and member success. Joel’s background spans collegiate athletics, professional & olympic athletes, private performance facilities, health-tech startups, and franchise ownership—giving him a uniquely well-rounded perspective on wellness, operations, and leadership.

Throughout his career, Joel has held senior leadership roles across universities and performance organizations, overseeing strength and conditioning programs, sports nutrition departments, fitness centers, and interdisciplinary performance teams. He has managed large budgets, led cross-functional staff, and built operational infrastructures that improve efficiency, retention, and overall experience for both clients and teams.

As a current gym owner, Joel understands wellness from both the member and business perspectives. He is deeply committed to creating environments where clients feel supported, staff feel empowered, and systems are designed to deliver consistent, high-quality care. His approach blends evidence-based performance principles with thoughtful leadership and culture development.

Joel holds advanced degrees in nutrition, exercise science, as well as his doctorate in sport and performance psychology. He is passionate about optimizing human performance, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and ensuring that every aspect of the club experience aligns with Performance Optimal Health’s mission of helping individuals move, feel, and live better.

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