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Dr. Boyd has become the most trained and highest credentialed sports physical therapist in the entire state of New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia region. Less than 1% of physical therapists nationwide are double board certified in both orthopedics and sports physical therapy. Dr. Boyd is the only residency-trained therapist in South Jersey to have earned this distinction.

In 2021, Dr. Boyd became the first and currently only physical therapist in NJ to complete an Orthopedic and Sports Manual Therapy Fellowship program at the Institute For Athlete Regeneration (IAR). Fellowship training is reserved for the most advanced clinicians in the field of physical therapy and is considered the highest clinical training in the PT profession.

A firm believer in mentorship, Dr. Boyd had spent his earlier years as a clinician working and learning from some of the greatest clinicians in NJ. During his time at BSR Physical Therapy, he worked alongside a team of clinicians that was internationally recognized for effectively treating musculoskeletal conditions. Prior to that, Dr. Boyd was personally mentored under Dr. Sharon Wentworth of Elite Sports Physical Therapy in Tinton Falls, NJ. Dr. Wentworth is regarded as the best ACL rehab specialist in all of NJ and a leader in sports rehabilitation.

Now the mentor, Dr. Boyd is commonly seen teaching sports rehabilitation, manual therapy and evidence-based practice at local universities. He also teaches in continuing education nationwide to licensed PTs, Athletic Trainers and Chiropractors on manual therapy, treatment of the spine, and athletes.

Chris Leib is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with vast experience in treating movement dysfunctions and enhancing human performance.

Dr. Leib has a versatile movement background with a variety of certifications as both a physical therapist and fitness professional. Combining the worlds of therapy and fitness, Chris is uniquely qualified to help you get the most out of your body, while allowing you to sustain optimal physical health and longevity. Chris considers physical activity a vital process to being a complete human being and is passionate about helping others maximize their movement potential.

Master Somnath Sikdar is the Head Instructor at the Dragon Gym and has been training in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido for over 30 years under Grandmaster Chae Teok Goh. He is currently a sixth-degree black belt and is certified by the World Taekwondo Headquarters (Kukkiwon). His training has covered a broad spectrum of martial arts including a variety of weapons, self-defense, traditional and sport Tae Kwon Do. He has also studied Hapkido under Grandmaster Han Jae Ji.

In conjunction with martial arts, he instructs training with the Russian Kettlebell, and holds the Level 1 RKC and Level 1 SFG Certifications. While the focus of kettlebell and barbell training is strength, the other side of the same coin is function and quality of movement. For this reason, Master Sikdar uses the functional movement screen with his students and is a Level 1 and Level 2 certified FMS expert.

Master Sikdar has competed successfully in local, state, and collegiate tournaments. In addition, he continues to study western boxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has attained a BSE in Electrical Engineering, along with minors in Systems Science and Economics, from the University of Pennsylvania. While completing this degree he was the President, Head Instructor, and Coach of the University of Pennsylvania WTF Tae Kwon Do Team.

Master Sikdar still coaches competitive Taekwondo athletes and is an active advisor to the UPENN WTFTKD Team and the West Chester University Taekwondo Team.

https://www.dragongym.com/

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Justin McClintock is passionate about helping people achieve their goals on their terms. Hundreds of satisfied clients speak about how his attention, empathy, and deep technical know-how allow him to craft programs that meet people exactly where they are, and get them where they want to go.

Do you want to achieve your fitness goals, but feel like you're stuck in a rut? Maybe you've been told to just push through the pain, but that isn't working. If you're looking for a better way to get fit, this episode is for you.

 In this episode, you will learn: 

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Dr. Arianne Missimer is an award-winning Doctor of Physical Therapy, Registered Dietitian, Registered Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Educator, author, and cancer survivor regularly featured on ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS. As the Founder of the Movement Paradigm, she has been making her mark in the health field for over 22 years. Starting off in personal training, becoming a licensed dietitian, pursuing her doctorate in physical therapy, and completing additional graduate work in Applied Mindfulness has allowed her to bring her diverse professional and personal experiences to help her patients best. She is trained in functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine and holds numerous movement-based certifications.

She continues to strive for excellence and has received numerous awards for her contributions to the health field including: National Strength and Conditioning Association Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Specialist of the Year, American Dietetic Association Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, University of Delaware Outstanding Alumni, Neumann University Physical Therapy Alumni award, Mainline Today Health Care Hero, and Mainline Today Power Women.

Dr. Missimer is a TEDX and keynote speaker, where she has addressed universities, conferences, Chambers of Commerce, colleges, summits, and more. She also presents nationally and internationally in the areas of movement science, nutrition, and mindfulness. She is a Master Instructor for Evidence Based Fitness Academy (EBFA) Global.

As a cancer survivor, mover, athlete, and America Ninja Warrior competitor herself, she is dedicated to educating professionals and the community, presenting high-quality keynote speeches and helping you lead your best life through powerful dietary interventions, movement, sleep, and mindset reframing techniques to empower you to heal your body, alleviate inflammation, and live with vitality.

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Emily Pappas holds a M.S. in Exercise Physiology from Temple University and a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Drexel University. Through this education, Emily values her ability to coach athletes with a perspective that is grounded in biochemistry and human physiology.

Outside of the classroom, Emily has experience coaching and programming at the Division I Collegiate Level working as the assistant strength coach for Temple University’s Women’s Rugby team. In addition, Emily holds her USAW Sport Performance certification and values her ability to coach athletes using “Olympic” Weightlifting. Emily is extremely passionate about the sport of Weightlifting, not only for the competitive nature of the sport, but also for the application of the lifts as a tool in the strength & conditioning field. Through these lifts, Emily has been able to develop athletes that range from grade school to nationally ranked athletes in sports such as lacrosse, softball, and field hockey.

During her years in the class and weight room, Emily came to realize that most female athletes never get exposed to strength training until much later in their athletic careers compared to their male counterparts. She realized most females strayed away from the weight room due to intimidation of a predominately male environment as well as fearing that lifting will get them too “big” (a misconception that has been around for WAY too long).

Emily developed the idea of Relentless Athletics as a means to educate female athletes, parents and coaches on the necessity of strength training  and sports nutrition education to optimize sports performance and reduce injury risks in the female athlete population.

Emily is also an Adjunct at Temple University, instructing a course on the current research behind female athlete   development. Additionally, Emily works as a consultant in developing health education curriculums at the high school level.

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CJ Appenzeller is the head strength coach and owner at Appenzeller Training Systems in West Berlin, New Jersey, The Blue-Collar strength and speed facility for athletes to transform their mindset and athletic performance. He specializes in baseball and softball training for youth, high school, college and pro athletes.

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Jim Rutter has competed in weightlifting since 2000 and coached since 2010, achieving the rank of International Coach for USA Weightlifting. He owns and serves as head coach for Philadelphia Barbell Club, which has produced over 20 National or International medalists since 2017.

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Nick is the founder of Effort Rx to best serve others as they work towards the healthiest, happiest version of themselves.

While some people may be focused on athletic performance, others may be driven to follow a path of general good health. Whatever the goal, Nick believes progress is ultimately the result of quality effort. The mission of Effort Rx is to help with that journey, making the process efficient and sustainable. His formal education, including a bachelor's in exercise science and a doctorate in physiotherapy, enables him to apply current scientific principles to improve health and performance.

Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-bracciante-pt-4938b2134/

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Mark grew up with an “out of the box mentality”, a passion for entrepreneurship at a very young age, and a huge desire to help others. Since the age of 12 Mark has had a background in sponsored skateboarding, extreme sports, competitive running, later years molding into the world of Calisthenics, Obstacle Racing and Ninja Warrior.

After college Mark was driven to start a business and fueled by the passion in the fitness industry with a vision to create a place that he always dreamed of training in. After years of determination and pure grit to prove a concept that had never been tried, tested or proven iCORE Fitness was born. The end result is a lifestyle brand of the best and most unique fitness trainers and enthusiasts that use calisthenics, movement, and camaraderie to create a driven, all-encompassing atmosphere unmatched in the industry of fitness.

Mark has since expanded the growth in the niche industry of Ninja Warrior and Calisthenics training and is on the board of directors for the National Ninja League (a nationwide competition hosted in facilities around the country) as well as the start of the National Bar League (a series of calisthenic freestyle competitions).

Visit: https://icore.ninja/