AREAS OF SPECIALTY
- Comprehensive Assessment of Physical, Nutritional, and Lifestyle Components
- Individualized Program Design
- Strength Training
- Flexibility Training
- Corrective Exercise for Postural Balance
- Core Activation and Strengthening
- Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
- Stress Management
- Lifestyle/Emotional Coaching
With over 13 years of experience in the field of personal training, Darwin is fortunate enough to work with individuals from all walks of life and with a variety of fitness goals. In his work with clients Darwin designs and implements individualized exercise and lifestyle programs to assist them in achieving those goals.
Darwin emphasizes client education in his approach to ensure that individuals learn the fundamentals of exercise, nutrition, and emotional wellness so that they may continue to make health and fitness integral parts of their everyday lives. His philosophy is centered on the concept of balancing all systems of the body in response to the many stressors that individuals face on a daily basis. Addressing those stressors and regaining a sense of balance throughout the body is the foundation for Darwin’s work with clients.
Darwin has also had experience training in a clinical setting, working specifically with clients who are HIV positive as well as individuals with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. This experience provided him with the opportunity to see firsthand the benefits of physical fitness and its ability to significantly improve the quality of living for others. Viewing the body as a “system of systems”, he emphasizes all aspects of health and wellness including movement, nutrition, sleep, emotional wellness, and breathing as the foundation from which to achieve all fitness goals.
He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science with a minor in Human Nutrition and Foods from the University of Houston and is a certified CHEK Practitioner and Holistic Lifestyle Coach through the CHEK Institute. In addition, Darwin continues to pursue his advanced level certification studies through the CHEK Institute and is currently working towards his certification in Neurosomatic Therapy (St. John Method) through Neurosomatic Educators in Clearwater, Florida.
Education
- B.S. Kinesiology/Exercise Science, University of Houston
- Exercise Coach, CHEK Institute
- CHEK Practitioner Level 1, CHEK Institute
- Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1, CHEK Institute
- Emei Qi Gong Practitioner Level 1
- Neurosomatic Therapy – Somatic Level, Neurosomatic Educators (Clearwater, FL)
Workshops/Seminars
- Scientific Shoulder Training; Paul Chek, CHEK Institute
- Program Design; Josh Rubin, CHEK Institute
- Putting Your Best Foot Forward; Chuck Wolf, Human Motion Associates
- Art of Coaching; JP Sears (www.holistichealthandfitness.com)
- Going Beyond Self-Sabotage; JP Sears