AREAS OF SPECIALTY.
Strength Training
Progressive + Long term
Structured individualized workout programs
Manual Therapy & Bodywork
Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex
(P-DTR)Neuro Muscular Therapy
Neurological optimization
Fat loss
Derrick’s BIO.
He/Him/His
“Strength is the mother of all physical qualities.”
As a personal trainer, Derrick's goal is to impart the knowledge and skills to lead a healthy, vital life in a sustainable method. His formal education began with chemistry and biology, but evolved into exercise physiology and biomechanics; he has always been fascinated in how the body works and functions. Derrick applies his knowledge to clients’ training program to figure out what exercises are very effective and efficient in promoting change, reaching goals, and getting results.
Derrick enjoys working with clients at all different levels of fitness, from post physical therapy to elite athletes, from all different age groups, young teenagers, baby boomers and 65+, with all different types of restrictions from diabetes to low back pain. Everyone starts out with an assessment to identify how their body is working and then a personalized program is developed based on the results and goals. With beginners and people starting to work out again he uses corrective stretching/exercises to rebalance the body; guiding clients through their program and having them feel their body work and achieve new fitness goals.
Derrick's uses a interdisciplinary approach, looking at all aspects of health to achieve help his clients achieve their wellness and performance goals.
EDUCATION.
CHEK | Practitioner Level 3
Advanced Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex Practitioner
Certified Massage Therapist CAMTC #47065 | San Francisco School of Massage
Bachelor’s of Arts Degree | Biology | University of California Berkeley
TESTIMONIALS.
I came to see Derrick after realizing that I needed to start taking care of my scoliosis. I have severe scoliosis that doctors say requires surgery but I decided against it. But that meant to start learning more about my body and finding ways to strengthen it. I needed someone who was able to work with the challenges of my body and Derrick was that person. He's been instrumental in my healing journey and helping me be able to function "normally" in the world. He's not your typical trainer. He's incredibly knowledgeable and brings so many skill sets to the table. I've been working with him for 4 years now and would absolutely recommend him to anyone.
— Celeste T,
World Traveler, Meditation and Yoga Nidra teacher
Derrick has done the impossible! Thanks to him, I'm no longer the first to die in a zombie apocalypse. I've been training with him for several years and miraculously he has turned my sets of let-downs into pull-ups. I would recommend him to everyone looking for a motivating and knowledgeable coach. He's the best trainer you can ask for. His taste in reality TV shows, however, is questionable.
— Max S