Derek is originally from the Monterey Bay Area in California and is a Licensed Physical Therapist. He attended Fresno State University where he earned his Bachelor's in Kinesiology Exercise Science and also competed in Track and Field as a jumper, hurdler, and decathlete. After university, he relocated to Orange County, Ca. where he would work in the finance sector as he prepared to pursue higher level education. With a strong dedication to return to health sciences, Derek relocated to the East Coast where he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA.   

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Derek holds an additional certification as a strength and conditioning specialist and has years of experience treating and training world class athletes. Being a former D1 collegiate athlete, Derek has unique insight into the demands athletes face in both practice and competition. He also understands the complexity of training and injuries from a lifelong athlete, patient (dealing with his own sports related injuries), coach, and clinical perspective which aids in his ability to program for and manage peak performance. Simply put, he is dedicated to helping clients overcome stagnation and injuries, provide guidance to achieve their fullest potential, and has a strong passion for human performance. 

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Growing up, Derek witnessed firsthand how the quality of healthcare, especially physical therapy, could impact a person's ability to function, compete, and mentally thrive especially when goals are on the line. Determined to provide a better experience, he is branching out online and treating in-person in Southern California to help people return to the activities they love. 

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