How often do we work together?

Working together can take many forms. After your initial evaluation appointment, I ask that you commit yourself to coming to 3 sessions at minimum before deciding if our work together is right for you. Frequency of training really depends on several factors; your needs and goals, previous training experience, how long have you had certain physical limitations/pains, compliance with home workout and exercise routines, budget and availability. The majority of clients work together with me 1x/week. Sometimes we may work 2x/week at the beginning to get traction faster or for those seeking greater support.

I've worked with other trainers before, How are you different?

I approach your sessions and programming from the perspective of how it affects your brain and central nervous system. Very few professionals in this field use a neurological perspective applied to health, fitness, rehab, and performance. In my opinion, all forms of training, physical and otherwise is applied neurology whether you know it or not. When we work together, we know that we are deliberately and accurately applying principles of neurology to enhance performance in a targeted and effective manner.

Longevity in fitness, health and high performance is rooted in good movement and that's where your program will begin. Moving well is paramount to how much weight you can lift or how long you can last on a treadmill.  Often limitations in strength, flexibility, endurance, or due to pain, are influenced by sensory inputs (vision, vestibular, proprioceptive) and our brain's ability to integrate them. Training these sensory inputs are important components of your comprehensive health and fitness lifestyle.

Visual skills and balance skills (vestibular system…your inner ear) are very important elements to your goals, whether they be pain reduction, weight loss, improved sports performance, or general fitness, because of there powerful influence on reflexive muscle tone (aka unconscious stability of your muscular system).

How long do sessions last?

Regular session are 60 minutes.  Initial evaluation appointments are 60-90 minutes.

I've heard people MENTION you do REHABILITATION AND ARE great at PAIN REDUCTION. ARE YOU A PHYSICAL THERAPIST?

No. I am not a physical therapist. I implement a variety of neurologically based training techniques to reduce and eliminate the pain's or limitations that are holding you back from your potential. After removing those, your brain and physical training program will focus on teaching you to move your body with greater ease, efficiency, accuracy, agility, strength, and speed. 

Do you take insurance?

No.  

Do you make house calls?

If your specific situation requires it and we can coordinate our schedules.  Travel time is billed at my normal hourly rate.

TESTIMONIALS

  • “ I crossfit five days a week and I wasn’t able to perform certain movements without feeling discomfort. Simply hanging on a pull-up bar, or even putting on a jacket, was painful. I had to avoid certain movements for several months. I felt frustrated and wanted to do something to lessen the pain. A coach at my gym recommended Adam, and I am so happy he did. His MAT Therapy sessions have helped me tremendously. I’m no longer experiencing the pain I once was. I have full range of motion back in my shoulder and can perform all movements in my crossfit classes again. ”
    — — Dana H. (Crossfit Athlete)
  • “ I originally started working with Adam because following a rotator cuff surgery I did not get full strength or ROM after lots of Physical Therapy. My weak shoulder was affecting my ability to ride horses and my work as a nurse. Since working with Adam my shoulders are strong and pain free. Today I can press 8 kg kettlebells over head with each arm. Adam has also helped me improve so many other old injuries I just assumed I had to live with for the rest of my life. My sense of well being and strength are incredibly better thanks to the programs Adam designs for me. He is a man of high integrity, an excellent teacher and has a wealth of experience. ”
    — - Bonnie K. (Nurse)
  • “ I wanted to send you a quick follow up email on the state of my hamstrings/ glutes , 3 months after my session with you. Immediately after the session, I didn't notice any major difference but gradually over time I noticed that I didn't have the same pains or issues that have plagued me for so long. I'm delighted to tell you that I'm running, playing soccer and working out without any noticing that same pain. I couldn't have hoped for better. I've been spreading the good word to whoever I talk to with similar pains and hopefully it's generated some traffic your way. Anyway hopefully I won't need to see you anytime soon but If I encounter any pains again that won't go away, I'll knocking on your door. Thanks a million! ”
    — -Fergal C. (Software Engineer, Crossfit Athlete)
  • “ I suffered a bad ankle injury during my high school soccer season last winter. After completing rehab program with a therapist, I still could not run or strike the ball without considerable pain in my ankle. It was very painful to sprint and pretty much impossible to play soccer. Before working with Adam I might be able to practice for a very short time before the pain interfered with my ability to practice and play. Now I can play without thinking about my ankle and without any pain. My ankle healed so much faster working with Adam than it did with any other PT. After the first session together I was able to hop up and down without any pain, then after each training session together following that, I was able to do more and more without any pain. There has been such a big improvement that I didn't even realize I could have. Not only was I able to go back to playing, but I also learned better ways to keep my body physically healthy. ”
    — -Dakota L. (Club Level Soccer)
  • “ I am an older person with a passion for long-distance, multi-day walks and hiking adventures. I came to Adam for help with pain in both knees after 3 months of physical strength therapy recommended by my medical provider, which did little to address my pain. Through Adam’s questions, observations, gentle probing of my physical condition, and MIND-BODY training using the principles of Z-Health, he was able to work me through a multi-week path to significantly reduced pain in my left knee and no pain in my right knee. I have gained improved balance; better strength in my feet, legs, knees, and waist areas; and better mind and body response to pain. I leave this week on a 300-mile walk and I have Adam to thank for it. Cheers, Dave ”
    — -David T. Adventurer/Long Distance Walker
  • “ I have been working with Adam on and off now for the past 7 years. Beginning in High School, through College, and now as a Professional Soccer Player. Most recently I came to Adam for help with hamstring injury. I stated my symptoms and what was going on. We’ve been doing a lot of great rehab work around the affected hip and leg. I’ve also been performing vision and vestibular exercises that have really helped improve my recovery and physical performance. I’ve found this work to be more comprehensive and quite different from what I have experienced other places. I feel it has really helped accelerate my healing process and I’m very close to 100% training level now and I’m about to hop back in with the squad. I’m super happy about that and I look forward to continue working with Adam whenever anything else comes up. ”
    — -Max Glasser, Athlete, Monterey Football Club
  • “ My acupuncturist sent me to see Adam. He recommended I see him over a year ago. I wish I had taken his advice then. I’ve had a few injuries: broken arms, broken toes, terrible head bonk that paralyzed me for almost a minute, meniscal tear. I could go on. I was left with searing right lateral hip pain, searing left SI joint pain and a swath of chronic angry low back pain that wrapped around my trunk (spondyloarthropathy).I’ve lived with all that for well over 5 years. I am fit and I like to do and play everything active and I had been forced by my pains to only hike or walk. It was the only thing my body could tolerate, and it hurt. Physical therapy, chiropractors, doctors, had minimal to no impact on my pain. Crazy, but after the very first appointment with Adam my pain completely changed. It moved around a bit. I had pinches here and there in my neck and back but within hours it was clear my S I joint and hip pains were unnoticeable. I actually had tears that first night, from happiness. I’ve seen him four times now. My balance, strength, energy, and ability to engage in sports has blown my mind. It’s like he’s getting rid of the dysfunctions by erasing the memories that caused them and then I feel better. He’s “training” my mind to deal with them. I hope you find the same relief. He’s a true healer. Oh, did I mention that the loud, janky noise I’ve suffered for years in my left ear disappeared too? The appointments are always too short. I wish I could suck-up what you know and help my family, friends, patients. Thanks. See you in a couple of weeks. ”
    — -Sharon G, Nurse Practitioner