Our Team
Josh Giles - Owner and Founder
About Me:
I've always had a passion for entrepreneurship from a young age. Whether it was setting up lemonade stands, selling candy door-to-door, mowing lawns, or umpiring Little League baseball games, I found fulfillment in creating my own opportunities. While studying at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa, I explored potential business paths for my career. At the same time, I was trying to develop a meditation practice but struggled with distractions. My journey led me to discover Floatation Therapy through a Joe Rogan podcast, which I experienced firsthand at FadeAway Floatation in Des Moines. The transformative experience provided a profound sense of focus and relaxation, sparking my entrepreneurial journey in the wellness industry.
During an Advanced Business Plan Writing class, I developed the business plan for Total Rejuvenation. Based on my professor's feedback, I expanded Total Rejuvenation's services to include Halotherapy, Infrared Sauna, and Normatec Compression Therapy to cater to a variety of wellness needs.
After graduating from the University of Iowa in 2016 with a degree in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management, I established Total Rejuvenation. We had our grand opening on March 25, 2017 and we continue to grow as more people discover the benefits of our services.
In my leisure time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends traveling, hiking, working out, and starting new businesses. My travels have taken me to 37 states and 20 countries across four continents. One of my greatest hiking accomplishments was summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania with my parents and brother on January 10, 2020. I'm always open to suggestions for unique hiking experiences and travel destinations, so feel free to share your recommendations with me during your next visit.
I also enjoy returning to my professor's class as a guest speaker, where I assist students in developing their business plans and overcoming challenges. It's a rewarding experience to help guide the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Austin Flieder - Operations Manager
Ever since the ripe age of 12 when I first volunteered for Habitat for Humanity with my father, I have recognized the value of supporting people so they can reach their potential. This sentiment never left me as I entered Linn-Mar High School and prepared for a career in Health and Wellness. After graduating High School in 2015 I was accepted into the University of Iowa Pre-Physical Therapy Honors program where in 2019, I completed a Bachelor's degree in Human Physiology and a concentration in Exercise Science. I had long dreamed of owning my own wellness center and after much consideration, I decided to put graduate school on hold for the time being.
Shortly after I graduated from the University of Iowa, I was looking for a place to work while I sorted out my direction in life and start building the skills to have a health facility of my own. That’s when I found Total Rejuvenation. I had been fascinated with the world of meditation and the benefits of preventative healthcare throughout my life and was looking for a place where I could try a float tank. I found TR and loved it so much I asked Josh if I could work for him just before the pandemic hit. And through the incredible community Josh has cultivated at TR, he was able to keep me on through 2020 and now we are working together to give our clients the most revitalizing and healing environment possible.
In my free time, I like to listen to healthcare-related podcasts, disc golf, run, hike, backpack, and snowboard. I try to make a snowboarding trip and a backpacking trip each year to reconnect with nature and recharge the soul. Any great spots to hike into let me know! I am always down to chat about life and health-related goals.