Christopher has been active in the field of disability for over ten years in a variety of professional roles. He holds educational degrees with majors in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Counseling, with a specialization in the study of disabilities. Christopher has worked in a variety of settings: acute care, rehabilitation centers, private practice, fitness and wellness, as well as disability insurance. He currently utilizes his comprehensive background in working with his clients to bring the best results.
Christopher is a constant learner. He keeps current with state-of-the-art practices and procedures in the fitness, rehabilitation and wellness field through ongoing certification and training, and is pursuing doctoral training. He is professionally affiliated with the New York Metro Chapter of the National Rehabilitation Association, where he is the 2009/2010 President, with active and ongoing involvement in clinical and political issues. Christopher promotes advocacy and barrier-free living for individuals with disabilities. His philosophy integrates comprehensive care and wellness perspectives.
Christopher is also a Master Level Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Mat Pilates and Group Fitness Instructor incorporating his experience and training to bring the best wellness perspectives to his clients. He has developed specialized programs for his clients to bring them optimal wellness.
As a university professor he teaches courses in counseling, wellness, fitness, and both medical and psychosocial aspects of disability. His belief is to educate individuals about wellness perspectives and teach how to incorporate it into their own lives. Optimal wellness comes from a balanced lifestyle including: mind/body perspectives, good nutrition, and spiritual awareness.
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Christopher Thomas Kempski,
MS, CPT, CFCE, STS, CWT, CES, MPI, LMHC, CRC, CPI
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
AEROBIC AND FITNESS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Group Fitness Instructor Certification
ANNETTE LANG EDUCATION SYSTEMS
Integrated Stretch Certification
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
COMMISSION ON CERTIFIED REHABILITATION COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
INTERNATIONAL WEIGHTLIFTING ASSOCIATION
Certified Weight Trainer
Certified Strength Training Specialist
Certified Mat Pilates Instructor
TRI-STATE DIAGNOSTICS
Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Community CPR and First Aid Certified
Crisis Prevention/Intervention
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS MEDICINE
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
AEROBIC AND FITNESS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Primary Group Exercise Certification
Practical Skills & Choreography
TOWN SPORTS INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT
Barefoot Core Workout (Annette Lang)
Unilateral Strength Training for Injury Prevention
STOTT PILATES—Pilates w/Props, Level 1
The Body as One—Movement Mechanics
Functional Hip Assessment/Conditioning
Athletes + Pilates = Performance (Marci Clark)
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS MEDICINE
CES Corrective Exercise Specialist Course
CPT Certified Personal Trainer Practical Workshop
Personal Training Business
Foundations for the Health and Fitness Professional
ANNETTE LANG EDUCATION SYSTEMS
Integrated Stretch: TSI Specialty
NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION
Maximizing Personal Training Success
AEROBIC AND FITNESS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
METRO NY NATIONAL REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION
Executive Board Member/2009-2010 Chapter President
NRA DC Legislative Summit NY Chapter Representative
March 2008/March 2009
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS
Professional Member
NATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELING ASSOCIATION
Professional Member
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY COUNCIL FOR THE STUDY OF DISABILITY
Committee Member
ADA TASK FORCE
Committee Member
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS MEDICINE
Professional Member
AEROBIC AND FITNESS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Professional Member
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Professional Member
INTERNATIONAL WEIGHTLIFTING ASSOCIATION
Professional Member
NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION
Professional Member
NEW YORK ACADEMY ASSOCIATION OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
Professional Member
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
METLIFE DISABILITY
Disability Insurance: Vocational Claims Case Management
STD/ LTD/FMLA/Workers Compensation
WEBILITY
Disability Management Training
REGIONAL COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Motivational and Mindful Supervision
Assistive Technology in Employment
Writing Effective Case Notes
Cultural Brokering
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
A New Age of Opportunities: Living with Brain Injury
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Rehabilitation Administration Management Skills
Examining Ethics in Rehabilitation Administration