Website: Exerciseprescription.com

(954) 547-9347

Florida Physical Therapist:                       #FL5311 (since 1987)

Certified Senior Strength Trainer:          #021515 International Weightlifting Association (since 2007)

Advanced Certified Personal Trainer:   #182693 FiTOUR (since 2010)

2004 – present: Biomechanical and Musculoskeletal Director, Lecturer, and Consultant at Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa, Doral, FL. Responsible for teaching/lecturing on biomechanics and development and implementation of exercise programs for Pritikin clients to commence at the spa and to be continued at home with their own personal trainers.

2004 – present: President/Founder, Prescription Exercise Corp., a personal training and exercise consulting business.

2012 – present: Consults and assists attorneys in understanding and appreciating significant factors in patient complaints, histories, MRI studies and other objective tests in order to better comprehend the nature and extent of injuries suffered in personal injury and workers compensation cases.

2014 – present: Exercise Consultant to The Oasis Institute, a Concierge Multidisciplinary Integrated Medical Practice with Dr. George Munoz, Aventura, FL.

2014 – present: Provides at home concierge physical therapy and personal training to select physicians, business magnates, and other private clients.

1990 – 2014: Director of THE SPORT CLINIC, 18690 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL. Supervised all patients and employees while also working as a hands-on physical therapist at a 10,000 square-foot busy outpatient sports medicine physical therapy practice.  

1993 –1997: Adjunct Faculty Member at Barry University, Podiatric School of Medicine Miami, FL including supervision of podiatric medical students.

1990 – 1991: Worked with the Miami Miracle minor league baseball team as their physical therapist.

1987 – 1990: Physical Therapist at “Southeastern Sports Medicine Therapy” for the Miami Dolphins football team under the direction of team physician Dr. Charles Virgin. Also performed physical therapy on Miami and Dania Jai-Alai players, Miami City Ballet dancers, and Lipton Tennis Tournament players etc.

Lecturer for the Rheumatological Convention in Orlando, FL in June 2017 for a group of rheumatolgical physicians

Lecturer for AARP regarding theories on exercise considerations for baby boomers and the senior population, 2017

The Ocean Reef Yacht Club in Key Largo, FL, 2014-present

The Larkin Hospital Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, 2015

Quayside Health Spa, North Miami, FL 2014, 2009

The Williams Island Spa, Aventura, FL 2014, 1992

Porto Vita Spa, Aventura, FL 2011

The Peninsula Condo/Spa, Aventura, FL 2010

Radio Interview with Anita Finley, June 14, 2014, “Boomer Times Presents”

Lecturer Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, hospital based cardiovascular lecture series, 2011

TV interview with Spero Canton, "The Spero Canton Show" on Comcast Newsmakers, 2007

       Topic: “Baby Boomers and Exercise Injuries”

TV Interview with Dr. A.J. Farshchian, "The Arthritis Show"

       Topic: "Exercise and Arthritic Knees"

TV show: “Sunday Night Sports Rap Show”, with Joe Zagacki and Jim Mandich, 1991

       Helped set-up, organize and write infomercials for the show and arrange 

       interviews with guest speakers and orthopedic surgeons.

Runner’s World, Get Off Your Butt”, October, 2011

iVillage.com!, “The Question: Did You Have Any Trouble with Your Knees When You Were Younger?, September, 2011

The Boston Globe, “Weekly Health Challenge: Improve Your Posture”, by Deborah Kotz, April 18, 2011 

Luxury Spa Finder Magazine, “Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa”, by Aimee Lee Ball, January February, 2006 

Luxury Spa Finder Magazine, “Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa, Tag Team”, by Aimee Lee Ball, March April, 2005 

1987 – Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Florida International University, Miami, FL

1990 – Basic and Advanced Athletic Training, Barry University, Miami, FL

6/13/2017 "Therapeutic Exercise-Yoga and Pilates for Older Adults", Summit Professional Education, Online Course, Catherine Lewan.

6/13/2017 "Therapeutic Exercise", Summit Professional Education, Online Course, Michael Stare.

6/13/2017 "Shoulder Disorders", Summit Professional Education, Online Course, Donald Earley.

6/13/2017 "Preventing Medical Errors: Patient Safety in Physical Therapy", Elite Continuing Education, Online Course, Tracey Foster.

6/11/2017 "Fall Prevention and Strategies", Summit Professional Education, Online Course, Brian Trzaskos.

6/10/2017 "Pediatric Yoga", Summit Professional Education, Online Course, Allison Morgan.

6/9/2017 "Falls and Balance Disorders", Summit Professional Education, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

4/20/2017 "Therapeutic Exercises for Older Adults", Summit Professional Education, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Michael Stare.

11/14/2016 “Advanced Personal Training” Certification, FiTOUR #182693.

10/16/2016 “JTECH Medical Certificate Training” on Inclinometry ROM, Muscle Testing, Algometry, Grip and Static Strength, Plano, TX.

10/17/2015 “Therapeutic Exercise Interventions”, Medical Minds in Motion, Coral Springs, FL.

10/01/2015 “Total Rehabilitation of the Hip and Knee”, Informed.

10/01/2015 “Pilates for Lumber and Pelvis Stability”, Informed.

06/14/2015 “Kinesiology Taping For Geriatrics”, Summit Professional Education, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

08/17/2013 “Anatomy and Physiology of Common Sports and Overuse Injuries” by Informed.

07/12/2013 “The Hip to the Foot, An Evidenced-Based Diagnostic & Manual Therapy Treatment Approach”, Manual Therapy Educators, Ft Lauderdale, FL.

06/20/2013 “Evidence Based Strength Training and Conditioning”, Cross Country Education, West Palm Beach, FL.

08/12/2012 “Advanced Personal Training”, FiTOUR.com

06/2011 “Functional Exercise Training”, International Weightlifting Association.

09/2010 “Advanced Personal Training”, FiTOUR.com #61623.

02/18/2010 “Understanding Distal Radius Fractures”, Gannett HealthCare Group, Falls Church, VA.

09/19/2009 “Tai Chi &Chi Kung for Balance & Health-Learn, Practice, Teach”, Highland Beach, FL.

09/01/2009 “Fall Prevention Among the Elderly”, Gannett HealthCare Group, Falls Church, VA.

08/30/2009 “Osteoarthritis of the First CMC Joint: A Pain in the Thumb”, Gannett HealthCare Group, Falls Church, VA.

08/30/2009 “Hepatitis C: The Shadow Epidemic”, Gannett HealthCare Group, Falls Church, VA.

08/27/2009 “Under Pressure: Coping With Cubital Tunnel Syndrome”, Gannett HealthCare Group, Falls Church, VA.

08/21/2009 “Learn Meditation & Relaxation Techniques for Your Personal & Professional Life”, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

07/26/2009 “The Rotator Cuff: Rehabilitation Management Considerations”, Gannett HealthCare Group, Falls Church, VA.

07/26/2009 “Medical Errors Physical Therapy”, Innovative Education Services, Parkland, FL.

07/26/2009 “Exercise and Fall Prevention in Seniors”, Gannett HealthCare Group, Falls Church, VA.

04/09/2009 “An Overview of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome”, onlineCE.com.

04/21/2009 “Certified Senior Strength Trainer”, International Weightlifting Association, John K. Norton. Miami, FL.

2009 “The Management Of Knee Osteoarthritis”, Gannett HealthCare Group, Falls Church, VA.

10/2007 “Certified Strength Training Specialist”, International Weightlifting Association.

05/2007 “Functional Fitness After 40: Post Rehab & Preventative Health Medicine for Baby Boomers and Older Adults”. Cross Country Education, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

04/07/2007 “Certified Senior Strength Trainer, International Weightlifting Association.

12/2004 “Muscle Energy and Mobilization of Cervical Thoracic Spine & Rib Cage, Dogwood Institute, Hollywood, FL.

06/04 “Spinal Instability Whole Spine Stabilization, FPTA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

03/2002 “Certified Personal Training-Transition from Rehab to Fitness. International Sports & Fitness Trainers Association, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

10/2001Certified Strength Training Specialist, “Strength Training Program Design”, International Weightlifting Association, Miami, FL.

09/2000 “Shoulder 1”, HealthSouth, Pembroke Pines, FL.

11/1998 “Strain & Counterstrain1”, Jones Institute, Miami, FL.

11/1996 “An Integrative Approach To the Examination and Rehab of the Shoulder” Sandy Burkart, Jacksonville, FL.

11/1996 “Cervical Spine: Comprehensive Management and Treatment”, Kent Timm, Miami, FL.

12/1994 “Shoulder: Reaching New Heights”, Sarasota, FL.

02/1993 “NMS Eccentric Training: Reality vs. Myth”, Miami, FL.

03/1992 “Management of the Arthritic Hand”, Cecil Aird, MD, St. Petersburg, FL.

04/1991 “Dogwood Conference and Workshop”, Atlanta, GA.

11/1989 “Current Concept in Examination and Rehab of Selected Shoulder and Knee Conditions”, George Davies, St. Petersburg, FL.

12/1988 “Orthopedic Update”, Dogwood Conference, Hilton Head, SC.

Dr. Harlan Selesnick, Orthopedic Surgeon, Miami Heat Basketball Team Physician, 1150 Campo Sano Ave Miami, FL 33146 BaptistHealth.net/orthopedics 786-662-2424

Patrick Dreiling, Certified Athletic Trainer, Miami Dolphins Football Club from 1986-1992, (813)-495-3825        

Dr. Danine Fruge, Pritikin Longevity Spa, 8755 NW 36 St., Doral, FL 33178 305-935-7141 

Ed Pryst, Sr. Vice President of Cybex (1993-2016), Global Headquarters, 10 Trotter Dr. Medway, MA 02053 http://www.cybexintl.com 508-533-4300

Dr. Joel Stein, DO, FAAO, Medical Director, Institute for Non-Surgical Orthopedics www.ommdoc.com 954-563-2707

Dr. George Munoz, The Oasis Institute, 2100 NE 28 Ave Ste #104, Aventura, FL 33180 305-682-1441         

Dr. Sam J. Sugar, Certified by the America Board of Internal Medicine, 20808 NE 37 Ave, Aventura FL 33180, 305-937-0613, 305-503-5930

Ross Dubins, Tennis Professional, City of N. Miami, Penny Sugarman Tennis, 12300 NE 8 Ave, N. Miami, FL 33161, 305 895-9840

Major Wm. “Skip” J. Washa Jr., Aventura Police Dept.,19200 West Country Club Dr., Aventura, FL 33180

Jean Huelsing, CEO Living Well Foundation 3602 Lions Den Road Imperial, MO 63052 (636) 674-5014

Rick Kosstrin (305) 891-8975

Dr. Sylvan Lewis, Cardiologist/ Integrative Medicine (954) 643-0661