Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life Kyle M Case & Lil Barron

Dr. Warren Butterfield has been in practice as an orthopedic trauma surgeon since 2007. He came to St. George in 2014 to assist in the transition of then Dixie Regional Medical Center to a level 2 trauma center and is currently the Director of Orthopedic Trauma at Intermountain Southwest Ortho Urgent Care. Dr. Butterfield earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah, completed medical school at The Ohio State University, and he completed an orthopedic surgery residency in Fort Worth, Texas. Lastly, he completed a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Butterfield enjoys all types of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and sport-climbing.  Dr. Butterfield also volunteers year round coaching his children’s mountain bike and soccer teams.

Sandra Checketts, widowed mother of 5 and grandmother of 10, has always enjoyed running, including as a cross country and track competitor at Utah State University. She is full or part owner in several health and wellness businesses and enjoys activities like snowmobiling, swimming, and hiking. Her purpose now for staying healthy is to be able to be active with her grandkids. When she first competed in the Huntsman World Senior Games, she entered 7 events and medaled in each! Sandra attributes a lot of her fitness to blood flow restriction bands and the assistance they provide for her. Visit sandrachecketts.com for more information.

Dr. Vonda Wright is an internationally-recognized practicing double-boarded orthopaedic sports surgeon, author, speaker, researcher, and innovator whose work stands in the intersection of longevity, women's health, mobility, and musculoskeletal aging.  Widely recognized for her thought leadership, Dr. Wright is a frequent media and conference expert, having been quoted often in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, US News and World Report, and more. Her innovative science-based approach is changing the lives of millions in mid-life. Dr. Wright practices in Lake Nona, Florida and is the founder and CEO of Precision Longevity.

Shelley Sybil Gish has spent most of her life learning about the benefits of holistic healing, with fifty-plus years of experience in behavioral genetics, thirty-one years in alternative health modalities, and ten years in herbology. As the single mother of eight children and the proctor mother of many adjudicated youth, her journey into the world of health began as a necessity to care for her large family. Shelley has also worked in every area of the real estate industry throughout the past forty-five years and currently resides in Santa Clara, Utah.
In addition to her eight children, she also has twenty-five grandchildren, sings in the Heritage Choir, and has been in senior pageantry since 2018 as Ms. Senior Utah, Ms. Senior Oregon, and Ms. Senior Canada.

To learn more about "The Healing Herb," the holistic store that Shelley owns, visit magicstuff.biz .

Kyle also discussed how to approach smart snacking.

Jason and Heather Ranoa are the Cycling and Triathlon directors for the Huntsman World Senior Games. We are fortunate enough to have had them for the past 3 years. Jason and Heather coach a non-profit Junior Developmental Cycling team based out of St. George. This team helps develop the future for American talent. Jason and Heather also time and run cycling races at the highest level throughout the West Coast. Both are Army Veterans and served with distinction in the mighty 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers. Jason and Heather have coached and mentored many top athletes to include national and world champions.

Nick Cipollino came from humble beginnings and knows the value of hard work. Nick took up sporting clay shooting in 1988 following a knee injury. He was introduced to the Huntsman World Senior Games in 2012, and at the age of 80, he secured gold in all seven shooting events at his first Games. Nick's Army service during the Korean War fueled his competitive spirit, and he has earned around 70 gold shooting medals since then. Nick is also an ardent snow skier who engages in annual helicopter skiing. His motto is “Don’t let the old man in,” and he was inducted into our Hall of Fame in 2023.

Kyle also discussed an article that discusses things that people over 60 might want to stop doing to encourage good health, happiness, and meaningful relationships. For more details, visit:  https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/23-things-people-over-age-60-should-stop-doing/ar-BB1j6aur?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=e6765bf938c047159d03585243bc6210&ei=148