Licensed Acupuncture Therapist and Personal Trainer
About
Chad is a licensed acupuncturist and holds a diplomat status with the NCCAOM. He has been a personal trainer for 30 years and is currently certified by the NSCA.
Chad received his masters in acupuncture from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (Now the Pacific College of Integrative Medicine) and became an NCCAOM diplomat in 2014.
He began his practice in Manhattan and within his second year, he had branched out to Rockaway, Queens where he treated privately and opened a community acupuncture clinic.
In 2017, he began teaching at his former school where he still teaches acupuncture classes today.
His focus of study was in the psycho-emotional aspects of acupuncture and their effect on not only the emotional state of the individual but also on the disruptions of those emotions caused to the organ systems and musculoskeletal systems of the body
Following school, he studied extensively under an orthopedic specialist which allowed him to bring together the aspects of internal and external disorders.
Chad has extensive experience in treating a wide range of disorders, including cases of anxiety, depression, fertility, menstrual irregularity, anorexia and GI disorders, and adjunct cancer treatments, along with injury recovery and pain management.
As a personal trainer, Chad has 30 years of experience working with every type of person, from high-level athletes such as, kickboxers, bodybuilders, runners, basketball players, and dancers to individuals rehabilitating injuries or surgeries and the geriatric community.
He is certified through the NSCA and has been for 3 decades. He bases techniques and concepts out of eastern and western perspectives by incorporating theories and movements from qi gong, Capoeira Angola, Pilates, yoga, high intensity, and weight training.
Philosophy
I believe the goal of Chinese medicine is to restore the individual's proper balance and assist with the ability to maintain it. This is done by restoring the proper flow of qi and blood while integrating the mind and body.
To do this we employ a combination of the techniques of acupuncture, tui na, gua sha, Cupping, and moxabustion
Because each patient’s needs are different, all treatments are based on the individual. Chinese medicine can successfully treat a wide array of medical disorders but it also can be very effective in combination with western medicine. It is encouraged that in these cases especially, the patient adheres to their doctor’s advice so they can get the best of both medicines.
My goals for PT clients are functionality and longevity. Every workout will contain elements of strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance but I believe those elements shift according to the day. There are days when a person feels strong, so on those days, strength is the focus. There are days when a person is bounding with energy. On those days, aerobic and anaerobic intensity is the focus. And there are days that you just don’t feel up to it. On those days, grounding, micro-movements, and flexibility are the approach.
My background in both of these health fields has solidified my belief that the mind-body connection must always be taken into consideration when working with a patient. They are constantly affecting each other, so they must be treated together. Even a seemingly simple case of acute injury has an effect on the mind. We might experience anger, fear, or sorrow. All of these issues need to be addressed and can be addressed while simultaneously treating the injury or recovery from injury.
There are times a deep stretch can bring up strong emotions that surprise us. Chronic injury and pain can lead to depression.
Holding onto these emotions can also lead to digestive disorders, menstrual irregularity, fertility issues, headaches, body pains, anxiety, or sleep disorders.
The key is to help the individual find their own internal balance by giving them the ability to recognize their own patterns.
I incorporate Chinese medicine, personal training, or a combination to help a person achieve that goal.