ABOUT US

How our clients describe us:

”Intense”

”Optimal”

”Rewarding”

“Time efficient”

“Addictive”

“I'm obsessed!”

“I feel young again!”

“Perfect combo of training + recovery”

WHAT IS DELOS STRENGTH?

A combination of expertise, passion and the physical environment create the unique and unmatched client experience in our strength training studio.

**OUR**

**MISSION**

Our core values are based on our elite approach to strength training, expertise of strength coaches, premium strength training equipment, grit and attitude, and the most optimal use of 30 minutes than any other gym. This approach provides the highest quality strength training workout that not only impacts our clients' physical results and wellbeing, but also elevates their entire life experience to never settle.

**OUR**

**METHODOLOGY**

Based on elite athlete training across the US and globally, we tailor your strength trainings sessions to help you engage muscle groups through eccentric and hypertrophic exercises. In turn, we build strength and power effectively.
Delos Strength also has a cutting edge isometric training protocol for muscular and tendon injuries that is based on science coming out of the most advanced muscle research labs in the world.

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MEET THE TEAM

MBA, Entrepreneurship & Economics
BS, Marketing, Management & International Business
Mimi is a former competitive table tennis athlete who won two US Open Junior Titles. While training at the US Olympic Table Tennis Center in the 1990s, Mimi helped her father, the US Olympic coach, with operations and athlete program development. This is where she first met her business partner Eric Owens and set the goal to one day open a wellness company in Chicago where optimal muscle health would be the primary focus.
She graduated with a master’s degree from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and has a background in management, operations and business development.
Prior to being the co-founder of Delos Therapy and Delos Strength, Mimi spent 5 years working in sales for the high-end personal training company David Barton Gym in Chicago.

MS, Biomedical Science
BS, Biochemistry (Minor - Physics)
Eric Owens' background is of a lifelong professional table tennis athlete--accomplishments include three-time US National champion, Pan American Games gold and bronze medalist, USA Athlete of the Year, nine-time National Team member, and inducted into USA Table Tennis Hall of Fame--and now as a co-founder of Delos Therapy, Delos Robotics, and Delos Institute.
Eric graduated magna cum laude from Texas Wesleyan University (Fort Worth, TX) with a Bachelors in Biochemistry and minor in Physics; completed his Masters degree in Biomedical Science (researching pain and inflammatory conditions); and furthered his training in medical school at Midwestern University (Downers Grove, IL).
His entrepreneurship complements his passions in anti-aging, longevity, myofascial health, wellness, fitness, meditation, and fasting.
Eric has a passion for bringing cutting-edge, muscular and connective tissue research to the forefront and has designed a protocol based on pliability and strength to achieve superior muscular health.

M.S. Kinesiology
NSCA – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
NASM – Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Brandon began his coaching career by training NCAA student athletes as part of the UIC’s strength and conditioning staff. His research project "Defining the Wrestler's Body - Appropriate Measures for Targeting Weight Class" was published by the International Journal of Wrestling Science.
Brandon believes that optimal strength training results are achieved when the muscle fibers are safely and efficiently loaded through each exercise to produce enough mechanical tension and stimulus to drive adaptation. He follows a lift to failure philosophy, coaching each client to use the proper form, tempo, and technique to achieve maximal results.

B.S. Exercise Science
NSCA - Certified Personal Trainer
Pre/Postnatal Certified
Brandon’s journey in the strength and conditioning field began in 2016 as he led youth athlete summer camps at Joliet Junior college. After graduating from Eastern Illinois University, Brandon gained more appreciation educating those in the general population who simply want to move freely and confidently. While he believes optimal training requires maximum effort, there is a fine line between training smart and hard. His training philosophy revolves around an approach of “training for longevity”. In other words, Brandon's goal is to inspire clients to move with no limitations or fear of injury through all planes of motion while sustaining confidence for years to come.

B.S. Science
NASM - Certified Personal Trainer
D’Loi has over ten years of experience training athletes and people that are passionate about reaching their fitness goals. Doing things safely and correctly while having fun is his main focus as a coach. He has energy and enthusiasm that is contagious enough to get clients excited about pushing to new limits!

B.A. Sport Management
ISSA - Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA - Exercise Recovery Specialist
Nathan's journey in strength and competition began in highschool. As a student athlete with dreams of playing a college sport, his training began and continued to grow consistently. Throughout college, several injuries led him to understand the benefits of working out and staying active. Nathan believes that working hard pays ten-fold in the long run. His goal is to help each client work hard to obtain their goals and to have as much fun as he did learning about exercise culture.

B.S. Kinesiology
ACSM - CPT
Arian began his journey early, training friends, family, and fellow classmates in high school. He then went on to become a crucial member of the personal training team at UIUC while studying Kinesiology. While being there, he worked with many different clients of all ages and body types. Arian understands how to adapt to his client's needs in order to get them the best possible results. More than anything, Arian, enjoys helping people reach their goals and seeing the transformation in their confidence and overall well-being.

ACE Certified Personal Trainer
FPA Certified Personal Trainer
My foundation in strength began with martial arts, Judo and Sambo, where I developed discipline, resilience, and a deep respect for focused training. Gymnastics and calisthenics later shaped my emphasis on control, precision, and total body awareness.
After working through sports-related injuries, I became committed to intelligent, evidence-based programming - training hard while prioritizing long-term progress.
I began coaching five years ago while in university, earning my first certification and helping clients build both physical strength and mental toughness.
At Delos Strength, I bring intensity and attention to detail to every 30-minute session. My goal is simple: help you build a body that looks strong, feels strong, and performs reliably in everyday life.

B.S. Human Physiology
Minor Psychology
ACE - Certified Personal Trainer
Nick has been passionate about sports since childhood, excelling in baseball, basketball, football, and recently discovering a love for volleyball and discus. He earned his degree in Human Physiology from the University of Iowa, where he not only deepened his knowledge but also gained hands-on experience working as a personal trainer at the Iowa City Senior Center. Nick firmly believes that with dedication and a strong support system, anyone can achieve their goals—whether through fitness, sports, or life's many challenges.

B.S. Exercise Physiology
M.S. Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist
NASM - Certified Personal Trainer
NASM - Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Arwaa is a Chicago born performance coach with nearly a decade of experience working across corporate, private, and military training environments.
Her background in basketball and MMA shaped how she approaches training today, focused, disciplined, and built around real world performance.
Her philosophy is simple: when you move better, you live better. She focuses on building strength, improving movement quality, and creating sustainable habits that carry over into everyday life so clients feel stronger, move more efficiently, and show up with more confidence both in and out of the gym.

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