Janet Alexander
Dip. P.E., Dip. Tchg, Master C.H.E.K Practitioner, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, CHEK Golf Performance Specialist, Titliest Performance Institute Advisory Board Member: Fitness and Exercise
A 25-year veteran of the Health and Fitness Industry and commited endurance athlete, Janet draws her experience from a varied career base, including teaching, sales and marketing, advertising and design as well as working with clients requiring sports performance and orthopedic rehabilitation. Janet is one of the Senior Faculty at the C.H.E.K Institute, co-owner of The CHEK Studio, Inc. in Encinitas, CA where she works predominantly with golfing athletes and their coaches including PGA and LPGA professionals.
Chris Maund
Bsc. Hons, Master C.H.E.K Practitioner
Chris Maund is a member of the C.H.E.K Faculty and has been teaching for the C.H.E.K Institute since 1998. Chris has a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Sports Science from Loughborough University in England. During his final year at Loughborough he wrote a thesis entitled "Pre Exercise Ingestion of Carbohydrate and Performance in a Swim/Run". More recently he has written another thesis to satisfy part of the requirements for C.H.E.K Practitioner Program entitled "Sleep, Biological Rhythms and Electromagnetic Fields". Chris is a strong believer in the value of massage therapy and studied Paul St John's Neuro Muscular Therapy program. An experienced triathlete, he was a member of the British National Squad from 1989-1992 before emigrating to New Zealand in 1993. Three years ago he turned his attentions to cross country skiing and has been taken under the wing of Tatu Vaananen who is the Finnish B Team Coach for biathlon. Chris has a wealth of experience working in a wide variety of rehabilitation and sports conditioning scenarios. He has a direct teaching style that suits those who are highly motivated.
Suzi Nevell
Master C.H.E.K Practitioner
Registered as a New Zealand Physical Therapist, Suzi has worked in the fields of sports and spinal physiotherapy for over 11 years. She has toured with a variety of internationally competitive athletes and teams to competitions around the world. She herself competed internationally and was the New Zealand Woman's Trampoline Champion. After completing a post-graduate diploma in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, she worked with one of New Zealand's leading physiotherapists until 1993 when she moved to New York City and spent 5 years working with an orthopedic surgeon for the US Tennis Association. Now Suzi alternates between the US and New Zealand, with a successful practice in Auckland as well as seeing clients and teaching courses in the States.
Mark Buckley
B.PhEd, C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4
An enthusiastic and exciting presenter, Mark has extensive clinical and practical experience including heading the corrective exercise program in a successful hospital-based musculo-skeletal rehabilitation program in Wellington NZ. He is also a member of the PPC Medical Advisory Board in Tokyo, Japan, co-Owner of the Olympic Gym in Dunedin, NZ and conditioning consultant to some of New Zealand's leading Rugby players.
Emma Lane
C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, BACR IV, PEA, MTA Advanced, NLP Timeline and Hypnotherapy Master
Emma is the Founder and Director of Energize Mind Body
Emma has trained extensively in the US with leading educators and clinicians and is recognised as one of the UK's leading exercise and lifestyle experts.
She has been in the industry for over 20 years at all different levels, e.g., group exercises, one on one, PT, rehab, management and education.
Emma is a senior faculty member of the CHEK Institute, she presents classes, lectures and courses nationally and internationally on a regular basis. She is acclaimed for her enthusiastic and passionate teaching style and willingness to share her knowledge.
Emma works with clients from all around the world via personal one on one consultations, phone consults and email.
Her expertise are concentrated on the following areas:
- Optimal health and fitness through practical nutrition and lifestyle coaching
- Digestive problems, parasites, fatigue, hormonal and biochemical imbalances
- Corrective exercise and conditioning
- Holistic emotional healing
Dan Kalish
DC
Dr. Daniel Kalish specializes in designing natural treatment programs for a wide range of health issues. Treating patients since 1993, Dr. Kalish has been motivated by observing the dramatic improvements occurring in the health of patients who implement simple diet and lifestyle changes along with lab-based nutritional supplement programs. He received his B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy and is a graduate of Life Chiropractic College West. Among other training, he completed four years of postgraduate internships in Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Dr. Kalish also spent two years in formal monastic training at a Zen monastery in Japan and at a Buddhist monastery in Thailand. He is the founder of The Natural Path Clinic in Del Mar, California, a consultant on behalf of BioHealth Diagnostics Laboratory and author of Your Guide to Healthy Hormones.
Karen Redmond
M.S., Master C.H.E.K Practitioner, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, CHEK Golf Performance Specialist
Karen Redmond is a C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4 and serves on the CHEK Faculty. She received her bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a Masters Degree of Science in Health and Fitness Promotion from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. Karen began the studying with Paul Chek in 1998 and has over 10 years of experience in the field.
She is President and owner of North Shore Smart Bodies, a corrective exercise clinic in Northbrook, Illinois. She is author of the Pre/Post Natal Training Guide. Karen specializes in pre/post natal training, golf and sports conditioning and orthopedic injuries. Karen recently completed her thesis: Exercising During Pregnancy as a requirement for the C.H.E.K Advanced Training Program. Her philosophy is to treat the body as a whole through corrective exercise, holistic health and nutrition.
Jon Bowskill
BS(Hons), C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK Golf Performance Specialist, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3
Jon holds an Honors degree in Sport and Exercise from Leeds Metropolitan University. During his time in Leeds he also became double certified by the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Council on Exercise and the Fellowship of Sports Masseurs and Therapists. He began his work in the in fitness industry developing and implemented a personal training program for Leeds City LivingWell. His main area of specialty at this time was strength and conditioning training for rugby union and his final year Thesis was a study and examination of the challenges and strategies which were required to prepare an International player for the Five Nations Tournament of 1996.
Following his time at Leeds he moved to London where he joined the Personal training Team at the Chelsea Harbour Club. During this time Jon was also appointed Fitness Editor of Men's Health magazine a post which he held for three years from 1998 - 2001 during which time it was awarded Magazine of the Year (2000).
For the past 4 years he has worked as part of a multidisciplinary neurosurgical team at the London Spine Clinic, specializing in the Holistic treatment of spinal pain. He now consults at The London Clinic in Harley Street, and Catalyst Health at The Princess Grace Hospital. His current areas of specialty include the multidisciplinary treatment of lumbar spondylolisthesis, and performance conditioning and rehabilitation of golfers.
Mark Stone
BS, C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, CHEK Golf Performance Specialist
Mark is a member of the teaching faculty for the C.H.E.K Institute and a C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4. He is co-owner of North Shore Smart Bodies, a corrective exercise and personal training facility located in Northbrook, IL. Mark served as a Nike Training Athlete and instructor for 7 years teaching courses in exercise program design, functional strength training, and athletic performance. He has co-produced two series of educational videotapes and manuals on functional strength training, and the biomechanics of weight training. In addition, he has co-authored several personal training manuals on strength training, program design, and rehabilitative fitness.
Matthew Wallden
MS (Osteopathic Medicine), C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK Golf Performance Specialist, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 2
Matthew Wallden originally qualified as an osteopath & naturopath in London. Later, while working clinically and lecturing on osteopathic technique, he completed a post-graduate Master's degree in Osteopathic Medicine before embarking on the C.H.E.K Practitioner Program. He has consulted for various top sports teams including Chelsea Football Club, Charlton Athletic Football Club and Surrey County Cricket Club. As a corrective exercise specialist, Matthew has lectured at four major UK osteopathic colleges and on many post-graduate courses for medical, rehabilitation and fitness professionals. Matthew has spoken at many international conferences, runs various professional forums and has written a number of peer-reviewed articles. He is currently involved in several book publications, including his upcoming book "The Hamstring Syndrome", and sits on the advisory board of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.
Matthew's work is his passion, he loves to help people to better health through coaching and treating patients, and teaching other practitioners. Matthew is proud to be a member of faculty at the C.H.E.K Institute; the work of whom has fully embraced and epitomized the ideals Matthew has always driven towards.
JP Sears
C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3
JP Sears presents classes and lectures at numerous locations nationally and internationally on a regular basis. While presenting, JP is highly acclaimed for his heartfelt and dynamic style of delivery. JP also regularly authors articles on holistic healing and nutrition for a variety of publications. He runs his private client practice at the C.H.E.K Institute where he facilitates emotional healing, nutrition coaching, sports performance, and functional fitness. In addition to his C.H.E.K Institute credentials, JP holds certification as a Holistic Coach through Journeys of Wisdom in Columbus, OH.
Joshua Rubin
Registered/Lic. Occupational Therapist, C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, NMT, MTA-Advanced
Josh Rubin is the owner and founder of EastWest Healing and Performance, author, speaker, and consultant. For the past 9 years, Josh has been coaching clients using many cutting edge corrective exercise/rehabilitation techniques, holistic nutrition and lifestyle coaching, as well as the incorporation of functional lab testing. Being very passionate about his legacy, Josh has treated and educated hundreds of clients lives, as well as students. Josh's heartfelt, compassionate and energetic approach has led many people towards a life full of vitality and freedom from pain. Using many Eastern and Western Approaches, Josh's goal is not to tell his clients how to do anything. Josh strives to educate his clients on how to help themselves by creating an empathetic platform during his 1:1 sessions. Josh's passion to learn, understand and grow oneself is reflected in his desire to learn, grow and understand his clientele.
Dan Hellman
M.S. Physical Therapy, BS Athletic Training, C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, CHEK Golf Performance Specialist, P~P~S Practitioner, Advanced MTA and Certified St John's NMT 1-5
Dan is a registered physical therapist and owns Dan Hellman Holistic Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dan's physical therapy degree comes from an osteopathic-based college, which included both traditional and manual physical therapy. Before opening his own business he worked in several outpatient physical therapy orthopedic centers specializing in sports medicine and spine rehabilitation. Dan had his thesis published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy in January of 1999 titled “The Effects of Anterior Thigh Stretching on he Straight Leg Raise Measurement.”
Dan is an avid golfer and works with many golf clients from professionals to amateurs as well as designing individualized health and fitness programs for all types of individuals. During the PPS program, Dan learned that his legacy was to teach heath and fitness to others. He is most proud of his position as a CHEK Faculty member and has a true passion for teaching.
When not living his legacy in the classroom or treating clients in his beautiful studio, Dan loves to golf, travel and spend quiet time reading books on spirituality.
Robert Yang
BSc., CN, C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 2
Robert is a graduate of the University of California Santa Barbara with a Biopsychology and Exercise Health Science degree. He is licensed by the American Health Science University as a Certified Nutritionist. He is a C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4 and a CHEK HLC Level 2. Robert also holds a Level 1 coach's certification in Olympic style weight lifting from the United States Weight Lifting Federation (USWF). As an athlete, husband and father Robert understands the needs of his clients and strives to stay on the cutting edge of training, supplementation, nutrition, rehabilitation and performance enhancement. Robert is continually traveling, researching and studying the best methods to help individuals achieve their ultimate goal.
Ashley Mazurek
C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, CHEK Golf Performance Specialist
Ashley encompasses over 18 years of experience in the fitness industry coupled with a wealth of entrepreneurial knowledge gathered through the multiple fitness facilities she has owned and operated. Her roots stem from teaching Group fitness, Seminars, Corporate wellness and competing at a nationally ranked level in Triathlons and Iron-Man competitions. Currently, she has concentrated her focus as a one-on-one C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach and Golf Biomechanics teacher to Professional, Semi-Pro and club based athletes, as well as conducting corporate seminars on Holistic Health and Fitness subject.
Yves Ethier
C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 2, CHEK Golf Performance Specialist
Yves is president of Centre de Performance PCQ Yves Ethier in Montreal, and is a bachelor-degree graduate in physical education, Level 3 NPCC, Posturologist, ART practitioner and has 5 years of studies in osteopathy. In 2002, he was the strength coach for the national speed skating team at the Salt Lake City Olympics. He has consulted for the Toronto Maple Leafs and has worked with many different athletes who have won over 70 medals in international competitions. Yves is bi-lingual French and English.
Donal Carr
C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3
Donal has been working as a personal trainer for over 20 years, is CHEK Faculty and the Director of Place of CHI, the International Affiliate for the C.H.E.K Institute in Australia. In which he runs the Advanced Training Programs and stock's all CHEK products.In addition to his C.H.E.K Institute training, he holds qualifications from NSCA, NCEF 2, ITEC and Cert 4 AUS. Donal works as a C.H.E.K level 4 Practitioner out of Place of CHI Studio - in Sydney, helping clients to achieve their goals with a holistic approach to post rehab and sports conditioning. Donal has been presenting internationally for over ten years and has a consultancy business where he regularly speaks to corporate networks on a wide variety of topics in the Health and Fitness industry.
Tomi Toles
C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, Barral Institute VM Level 1, Touch For Health Level 1, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Golf Performance Specialist
**TEAM CHEK Presenter
A premiere wellness & fitness coach and sports conditioning specialists working for over 19 years in the Five Towns Area of Long Island. He is a CHEK HLC3, CHEK Golf Performance Specialist, C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4 and an Integrative Neuro-somatic Therapist, as well as a former Tri-State All Natural Bodybuilding Champion (1995-1997) Tomi lectures and offers workshops to industry professionals, private clients and at public schools.
Remarkably talented and skillful presenter with more than 3 years of presentation experience in the fitness industry and over seventeen years experience in promoting and delivering personal training services that ensure clients receive personal attention, motivation, and professional state-of-the-art exercise instruction within a club.
Leigh Brandon
C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 4, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, CHEK Golf Performance Specialist
Leigh has been working in the field of health and fitness since 1996. From 1999 to 2004, Leigh worked as a personal trainer and a manger and educator of personal trainers. In 2004, Leigh formed his practice, BodyCHEK in London where he still works today.
In addition to working with clients and athletes to overcome orthopedic, digestive, hormonal and immune conditions, he is an author of three fitness books and teaches a number of courses and workshops.
Some of Leigh's clients have included British and European champions and record holders and Olympic athletes. Leigh's mission is to help as many people as possible to reach their health and performance potential, 'so they can live more productive, fulfilling and happier lives'.
