I have a good deal of experience in rehabilitation and use that knowledge to work with my clients. I know how to work with knee, shoulder, hip, low back, and other orthopedic problems. I utilize very minimal equipment and don't use machines because they are not effective at making the body work as a unit.

My philosophy is to make exercise fun and engaging. I use a lot of body weight exercises and things like bands, medicine balls, sliding discs, kettlebells, stability balls, TRX, and dumbbells. I emphasize functional movements that make the body work as a unit and not isolate individual muscles because that helps a person improve their mobility, flexibility, and overall body strength. I never use machines because they isolate muscles and put people in the same seated position they spend most of their lives in. I get people up off their feet and most, if not all of the the session is spent standing. Standing requires active stabilization from the abdominal, low back, and other core muscles. It also reduces spinal compressive forces and can help alleviate low back pain and other spinal problems. I have a very easy going personality and motivate people in a very effective yet laid back way. I also offer nutritional counseling and have helped a number of my clients to lose a significant amount of weight and bodyfat.

B.S. Exercise Science - Eastern Michigan University

M.S. Exercise Science- Eastern Michigan University

Certified Personal Trainer- ACE, ACSM, NSCF

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - NSCA

Corrective Exercise Specialist - NASM

Faculty Member of Exercise, Etc - www.exerciseetc.com

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