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 and corporate settings. 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, ergonomics, rehabilitation , counseling 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 was the 2009/2010 President and is currently the president of the Northeast Rehabilitation Association 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, Strength Training Specialist, Yoga, 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, mental health, 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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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
BACK SCHOOL OF ATLANTA
Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
AEROBIC AND FITNESS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Primary Group Exercise Certification
Practical Skills & Choreography
Practical Yoga Instructor Training
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
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO
PTSD: Diagnosis and Treatment
Job Development
KESSLER INSTITUE OF REHABILITATION
Current Concepts in the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disorder
JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES
Transition from School to Careers
