Exercise Progression is run by Chris Hallford, who has over 11 years of experience working in clinics and gyms dealing with pain and injuries. He is best known for getting to the root causes of pain and dysfunction while designing evidence-based programs that keep the problems away.
Chris’ Experience
- Head of Post-Rehabilitation exercise and muscle therapy for Dr. Collins at Fremont Chiropractic. 2004-2006
- Director of Exercise Progression and Muscle Therapy in San Jose, 2008
- Founder of The National Institute of Health Specialists Inc. (NIHS)
- Pain and Injury Specialist for The Center of Optimum Health in San Francisco, 2008
- Over 18 years of personal experience with chronic low back pain and being a patient of the health care “system.”
- Over 25 years of experience being an athlete, including junior national swim team and the junior Olympic water polo team.
- Has worked with injured athletes in over 20 different sports and at all levels. Such as world-class athletes in gymnastics, triathlons, track and field, and tennis, professional football and baseball players, world ranked Brazilian jujitsu fighters, Boston marathon runners, and many more.
- Over 11 years of experience seeing clients for muscle therapy and exercise progression programs.
- Over four years of working directly with and studying under very successful acupuncturists, chiropractors, and physical therapists.
Presenter
Through his institute, NIHS, Chris also presents workshops to health professionals and is focused on improving the health care system at both ends; education and care. He presents workshops that are both exciting and highly experiential.
Author
Chris has published one book and is currently writing six more books and 10 DVD’s. His first book received recognition by PTontheNet co-founder Richard Boyd, who said “I applaud Chris for creating such a thorough yet easy to follow guide in this book Exercise Progression, Low Back Disorders” and “I recommend this book to any professional…”
Inventor
Chris is currently involved in working with a company to get his spinal stability invention patented.
Certifications
Medical Exercise Specialist – The American Academy of Health, Fitness and Rehab Professionals (AAHFRP)
Personal Trainer – The American Council on Exercise (ACE)
