the human performance center
at the forefront of advanced healing & movement therapy since 1999
At the Human Performance Center in Santa Fe, NM, co-founders Kele and Fred McDaniel bring over 30 years of expertise to bridge the gap between physical rehabilitation and fitness. Our philosophy is deeply rooted in a shared purpose: helping people overcome pain and achieve optimal health by harnessing the body’s innate healing potential.
Our journey is deeply personal. Between us, we’ve endured 10 orthopedic surgeries and 12 total, each one a battle of its own. From debilitating pain to the grueling process of rehabilitation, we’ve experienced the physical toll of injury and the emotional weight of setbacks. There were moments of frustration, fear, and even hopelessness—but also moments of resilience and discovery. The mental and spiritual growth we’ve gained through these trials has shaped not just how we view recovery, but how we approach helping others.
These experiences have given us profound empathy and an unshakable belief in the power of the human body to heal. We understand what it’s like to feel trapped by pain and uncertainty. That’s why we’ve dedicated our lives to creating solutions that not only address the body but also nurture the mind and spirit, recognizing the impact trauma can have on every aspect of life.
As pioneers in integrating advanced technology with proven therapeutic techniques, we’re on the cutting edge of health innovation. From PEMF and cold laser therapies to frequency-specific microcurrent and our proprietary method, Integrative Performance & Aging Therapy, we provide solutions that are both science-driven and intuitive.
With over 40,000 hours spent working directly with clients, we pair technical excellence with a friendly, approachable style. Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or striving for peak performance, we meet you where you are and guide you toward where you want to be.
meet the cofounders of hpc
Fred McDaniel | co-FoundeR
Fred McDaniel is the co-founder of the Human Performance Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he has spent nearly 30 years helping clients achieve lasting recovery and maintain active lifestyles as they age. An expert in sports rehabilitation, Fred is especially attuned to the needs of aging recreational athletes and individuals who want to feel better in their bodies and sustain their favorite activities over time. His unique ability to read people and understand their physical and emotional states gives him keen insight into how to support each individual's goals.
With extensive training in energy medicine, Fred brings a holistic perspective to his practice, integrating traditional physical rehabilitation with advanced modalities. He draws from methods such as Cold Laser Therapy (LLLT), Frequency-Specific Microcurrent, PEMF, Neux Tech (Interactive Neuro-Muscular Reeducation), as well as his and Kele's innovative Integrative Performance and Aging Therapy (IPAT). This method combines movement therapy with neuroplasticity principles to help clients overcome limitations, reprogram movement patterns, and optimize functional wellness.
An outdoor enthusiast himself, Fred understands the value of staying active and the resilience needed to navigate life's physical challenges.
His expertise has been featured in Shape, Men's Fitness, Self, and Outside Magazine, where he shares insights on flexibility, injury prevention, and sustainable movement.
Fred is dedicated to teaching and empowering other health professionals with innovative methods that blend science, intuition, and holistic healing.
Kele McDaniel | co-Founder
Kele McDaniel is the co-founder of the Human Performance Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she has dedicated nearly three decades to helping individuals overcome physical limitations and achieve optimal movement.
A leading authority in integrative movement therapy, Kele possesses a refined expertise in biomechanics and kinesiology, allowing her to identify the limitations within each client's body and tailor exercises that best suit their needs.
Over the years, she has studied a wide range of practices, including traditional strength and resistance training, yoga, Pilates, cranial sacral therapy, Reiki, and many others. Drawing on this extensive background, Kele and her husband, Fred, have developed their own method called Integrative Performance and Aging Therapy (IPAT).
In her clinical practice, Kele uses a variety of advanced modalities to help clients achieve their desired level of function. These include Cold Laser Therapy (LLLT), Frequency-Specific Microcurrent, PEMF, Neux Tech (Interactive Neuro-Muscular Reeducation), and corrective hands-on treatment.
Kele is also deeply passionate about women's health, particularly in supporting exercise and well-being during midlife transitions, as she herself navigates this life stage. An avid educator, she strives to teach and inspire other health professionals with her and Fred's innovative approach.
Outside of her clinical work, Kele is a committed mountain biker and gardener, sharing a love for permaculture and sustainable living.
Her expertise has been featured in various publications, and she has co-authored resources such as Flexibility for Cyclists and Flexibility for Optimal Aging, providing practical tools for athletic resilience and performance.
Transforming pain into wellness
Combining our clinical backgrounds with our physical injuries has been the driving force behind creating an efficient, effective, and mindful approach towards aging, fitness, and well-being.
We’ve been movement, rehabilitation, exercise, diet & supplementation, and mindfulness/meditation students for over 25 years.
We work to live life each day to its fullest and live an active lifestyle (cycling, strength training, yoga, hiking, and snowsports).
We have had to pioneer new protocols in recovery for ourselves to continue our active lifestyles. We’ve found specific treatment and movement protocols to re-educate the mind/body connection through healing our injuries and treating thousands of others.
We have also researched and discovered some of the most advanced healing modalities on Earth through the years. Light-based energy and subtle electrical energy-based modalities accelerate the healing response.
We often say, “We have invested in all these tools for ourselves and share them with everyone else!”
