Presenter Biographies

26 world-famous educators in the training field will share with you their latest findings, cutting-edge education, success tips and more!

MARY BRATCHER, MA, is a certified life coach and co-owner of The BioMechanics in San Diego, California. She holds a master’s degree in psychology, and for over a decade has used principles from psychology and life coaching to help people develop better strategies for dealing with life’s demands. CEC provider for: ACE

DOUGLAS BROOKS, MS, is the head exercise physiologist and strength and conditioning coach for Mammoth Powersports. Coach Brooks was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2007, is the author of 11 books and is a Twist Conditioning senior master coach. Certification: ACE

ROBERT CAPPUCCIO is a co-founder of PTA Global, an international personal trainer education company. Formerly the director of professional development for the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Robert has written articles for several fitness publications, been a contributing author of two textbooks and has been a keynote speaker for leading industry conferences. Certification: NASM

RODNEY CORN, MA, is a co-founder of PTA Global, an international personal trainer education company. He holds a master’s degree in biomechanics and is an adjunct faculty member at the California University of Pennsylvania and the University of San Francisco. Certifications: NASM, NSCA

MICHOL DALCOURT is an educator, trainer, inventor, industry leader in human movement and performance training. He is the author of numerous articles on human design and function, the creator of a series of performance videos and the developer of an athletic model for high-performance training. He holds a degree in exercise science and is an adjunct faculty member with the University of San Francisco.

JAY DAWES, MS, is the director of education for the National Strength and Conditioning Association in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he is also an assistant coach at NSCA’s Human Performance Center. Jay holds a master’s degree in health and human performance and is currently pursuing his doctorate degree in exercise science. Certifications: ACSM, NSCA

TODD DURKIN, MA, owns Fitness Quest 10 and Todd Durkin Enterprises. He is a human performance specialist who trains dozens of elite, high-profile NFL and MLB athletes and is the head of the Under Armour® Performance Training Council. Todd is also the recipient of the 2004 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year and the 2005 ACE Personal Trainer of the Year awards. Certifications: ACE, NSCA

LAUREN EIRK is an RTS® mastery-level Resistance Training Specialist®, a member of the RTS teaching faculty, a Muscle Activation Techniques™ certified specialist, and a certified yoga instructor. She is the creator of the nationally-recognized education program Yoga Integrated Science™ (Yoga I.S.®). Certifications: ACE, AEA, AFAA

SUE FALSONE, MS, PT, is the director of performance physical therapy for Athletes’ Performance® and Core Performance, and is the physical therapist for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sue is also an adjunct professor in the interdisciplinary health sciences department at A.T. Still University. Certifications: BOC, NSCA

JOHN GAREY, MS, is the owner of John Garey Pilates in Long Beach, California, the only STOTT PILATES®-licensed training center in Los Angeles. John holds a master’s degree in adult fitness and has studied Pilates for more than 15 years. He is a STOTT PILATES master instructor, and is featured in more than 25 fitness and Pilates DVDs. Certification: ACE; CEC provider for: ACE

DOUG GRAY is the director of the Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (GIFT). Through his father, Gary Gray, Doug has spent his entire life studying, experiencing and teaching applied functional science. He is the co-author and co-producer of several national seminars and videos related to functional training, prevention and rehabilitation.

GARY GRAY, PT, is the originator and developer of many nationally-acclaimed educational programs, including the “Chain Reaction” series of seminars. Often referred to as the “father of function” and the leading pioneer and authority in rehabilitation and training, Gary is a respected physical therapist, trainer, educator, author, coach and successful inventor.

DAN HELLMAN, MPT, is a licensed physical therapist and owns his own practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dan lectures around the country and coaches many types of clients, but has a passion for golf and the high-performance athlete.Certifications: ACE, AFAA

ANNETTE LANG, MS, has been a valuable contributor to the fitness industry for more than 25 years. She owns a successful personal training business and is a recognized educator, teaching workshops throughout the U.S. and abroad. Annette was instrumental in developing and teaching Reebok University personal trainer programs. She holds a master’ s degree in health education. Certifications: ACE, NASM, NSCA

PATRICK McCLOSKEY, MS, is a presenter and educational facilitator with the Gray Institute. He is also the director of training for One to One Fitness Centers and MAX Youth Performance. Pat holds a master’s degree in exercise physiology and is a postrehabilitative conditioning specialist with the American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals. Certifications: NASM, NSCA

PAMELA M. NISEVICH, MS, RD, LD, is a nutrition consultant with Swim, Bike, Run, Eat! LLC, an online sports nutrition consulting practice that helps clients achieve optimum health and performance. She is well-versed in clinical, commercial and educational settings as a leader in the American Dietetic Association, a college instructor and a pediatric dietitian.

JUSTIN PRICE, MA, is a corrective exercise specialist and a co-owner of The BioMechanics in San Diego, California. He is also the 2006 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year and the creator of The BioMechanics Method, which provides exercise solutions for people in chronic pain. Certification: ACE; CEC provider for: ACE, NSCA

FRASER QUELCH is the director of training and development for Fitness Anywhere® and the creator of the TRX® training program. An expert in functional training and endurance athletics, Fraser has presented at events worldwide and is featured in 17 fitness DVDs. Fraser holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education. Certification: NSCA; CEC provider for: ACE, AFAA, NASM, NSCA

JONATHAN ROSS is the owner of Aion Fitness in Bowie, Maryland. He was a finalist for the 2009 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year award and the recipient of the 2008 Exercise TV’s Top Trainer and the 2006 ACE Personal Trainer of the Year awards. Certifications: ACE, NSCA; CEC provider for: ACE, NASM

JUAN CARLOS SANTANA, MEd, is the director and CEO for the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, Florida. He holds a graduate degree in exercise science and is currently pursuing his doctorate. Juan Carlos has authored more than 50 books and DVDs, covering a range of topics involving optimum physical performance. Certifications: ACSM, NASM, NSCA; CEC provider for: NSCA

BILL SONNEMAKER, MS, is the founder and CEO of Catalyst Fitness, Georgia’s only fully-accredited and medically-recognized personal training and performance enhancement facility. He holds a master’s degree in performance enhancement and injury prevention and is a well-known personal trainer and fitness educator. Certifications: ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA

NICK TUMMINELLO is the director of Performance University and is a nationally-recognized coach and educator who is known for his smarter approach to strength and conditioning. He is the developer of the Core Bar™ and has authored numerous best-selling DVDs. Nick lives in Baltimore, Maryland, where he serves as the conditioning coach for Team Ground Control MMA. Certification: ACE; CEC provider for: ACE

PETER TWIST, MSc, is the president and CEO of Twist Conditioning, Inc. As an exercise physiologist with a specialization in coaching science, he has coached in the NHL for 11 years, working with over 700 professional athletes. Peter received the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s 1998 President’s Award and the Can-Fit-Pro 2003 Specialty Presenter of the Year award. Certifications: NSCA; CEC provider for: ACE, NSCA

CHUCK WOLF, MS, is the director of Human Motion Associates in Orlando, Florida, consulting with clients ranging from rehabilitation settings to elite, professional athletes. Chuck is one of the industry’s top educators with his expertise in functional anatomy, movement analysis and advanced program design. He holds a master’s degree in exercise physiology.