02/18/2026
At OsteoStrong Palm Desert, strength is more than muscle and bone density. It’s about service, heart, and community.
We are proud to introduce the dedicated professionals who show up every day to support your health journey—and to officially welcome our newest coach, Tom Eldridge.
🔥 Welcome, Coach Tom Eldridge
Our newest coach, Tom Eldridge, brings 21 years of service with CAL FIRE and the Riverside County Fire Department to our OsteoStrong family. In addition to his service as a first responder, Tom earned his Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
He also serves as a Lab Instructor for the Emergency Medical Responder program at College of the Desert, continuing his lifelong commitment to helping others learn how to respond, recover, and grow stronger.
A proud member of the Coachella Valley community for over 28 years, Tom lives with his wife and two children in Palm Desert. Please join us in giving Coach Tom a warm OsteoStrong welcome!
🎓 Coach Horacio Solis – Education in Motion
We are also celebrating an exciting milestone for Coach Horacio Solis, who recently earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Cal State San Bernardino.
Horacio’s passion for movement science and biomechanics shines through in every session. His next goal? Pursuing certification in physical therapy, deepening his expertise in rehabilitation and corrective exercise.
When you train with Horacio, you’re working with someone who sees strength as both science and art—and who is deeply invested in advancing his knowledge to better serve you.
🌟 Coach Diane Taub – Strength in Community
Coach Diane Taub brings the heart of an educator and the wisdom of experience to our members.
After retiring from a career in education, Diane has remained active and engaged in the community she loves. In fact, she and her husband Bill are featured on the cover of this month’s Sun City Insider magazine—proof that strength and vitality are lifelong pursuits.
Diane understands the power of encouragement. She knows that consistency builds confidence. In fact, she reversed her osteoporosis to osteopenia as a member of the Mar Vista OsteoStrong!
💼 Front Desk Spotlight: Gisselle Ruiz
The first smile you see when you walk through our doors often belongs to Gisselle Ruiz.
Currently studying Business Administration at College of the Desert, Gisselle represents the next generation of leadership in our community. She keeps the center running smoothly, supports our members with warmth and professionalism, and ensures every visit starts on a positive note.
🌿 From the Owner – A Personal Commitment to Bone Health
OsteoStrong Palm Desert was founded on more than business—it was built on personal experience.
At age thirty, I was diagnosed with lupus. That diagnosis launched me into a lifelong natural health journey focused on nutrition, lifestyle, and the body’s remarkable ability to heal and strengthen when properly supported.
Today, I also live with osteoporosis—making this mission deeply personal. I understand firsthand the fear that can come with a bone density diagnosis. I also understand the empowerment that comes from taking action.
OsteoStrong is not just a business to me. It is part of my own proactive strategy for lifelong skeletal strength, vitality, and independence.
If you'd like to try OsteoStrong for yourself, please visit osteostrongpalmdesert.com and book an introductory session!
Let's get stronger together!
L to R: Susan, Horacio, Tom, Gisselle & Diane
Team OsteoStrong Palm Desert 💛 💪🏼🖤