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Evan Chait is founder and president of Elite Athletic Performance Institute
(EAPI), a
Cutting-edge Corrective Exercise and Performance Conditioning center that
works with professional and Olympic athletes, high school and collegiate
athletes, and the “Everyday Athlete.” Evan is also the founder
of Kinetic Physical Therapy, an integrated approach to rehabilitation,
combining physical therapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, kinesiology,
and integrated manual therapy.
Evan graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts
and continued his educational growth by studying from the best in his
field. From the likes of Dr. Michael Leahy the founder of Active
Release Techniques®, to Gary Gray the father of functional
biomechanics.
An internationally renowned physical therapist, Evan has lectured on
and taught his unique blend of manual therapy techniques and sports conditioning
concepts to coaches and teams all over the world. Evan has gone the step
beyond physical therapy; he is a corrective and performance conditioning
specialist, movement specialist, and rehabilitation specialist.
Evan has developed one of the strongest performance enhancement, rehabilitation,
and conditioning teams in the country. His innovative and systematic assessment
process combined with revolutionary exercise concepts, manual therapy,
and flexibility techniques have brought about impressive and proven results.
Evan has received top accolades from professional athletes for his ability
to correct chronic sports injuries.
Evan has been featured in ESPN magazine and on ESPN radio. He has worked
with over 50 NBA players and has acted as a Rehabilitation and Performance
Consultant to the New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets. He has lectured
most recently at the IDEA World Conference in Las Vegas and in New York
City. Evan has also co-authored a book along with Dr. Robert Gotlin, an
acclaimed New York physiatrist, entitled Sports Injuries
Guidebook.
Ed, co-founder of EAPI, is a highly motivated professional, combining
extensive experience as CPA, chief financial officer, collection specialist,
chief operating officer and forensic accountant. He holds the responsibility
for any sports management consulting, operation management, and accounting
or finances for EAPI. Ed possesses an accomplished record in increasing
revenues, implementing improvements, and assisting the legal process.
With over thirty years of professional experience and being licensed
in New Jersey and New York as a Certified Public Accountant, Ed has become
an essential part of the EAPI and Kinetic Physical Therapy team.
Karen has been a strong asset to the company since 2001 and her guidance
along with her experience has helped facilitate the growth of the company.
Karen’s leadership is the most valuable asset in directing a staff,
which has grown from 2 to 16 employees. She has 13 years experience in
the medical field and management positions, and is an integral part of
the company within the organization.
With Karen’s strong work ethic, professionalism, and management
skills she has truly become an essential part of EAPI and Kinetic Physical
Therapy. Lastly, her compassion and funny wit only enhances her effectiveness
as the Director of Operations.
Stephen Blayney, Director of Kinetic Physical Therapy, has been an integral
part in the growth of both EAPI and Kinetic PT over the past three years.
Stephen graduated from Northeastern University in 1999, and since then,
his various experiences have helped bring him to the position he holds
today.
Prior to joining the EAPI team, Stephen managed a 4,000-sq.ft physical
therapy facility in Providence, RI. This facility consisted of over 15
employees and housed not only, physical therapy but also a sports performance
academy and fitness gym. Stephen has continued his education by becoming
certified in Active Release Technique™
and has acquired both Nutritional and Acupuncture certifications related
to various pain protocols. In 2005 Stephen was hired as Medical Consultant
for the New Jersey Nets. By using his manual therapy and soft tissue techniques,
Stephen was able to better serve the athletes during their treatment.
He is also the founder of Golf Right™,
a unique business that trains local golf professionals, amateurs and junior
athletes. Stephen is forever growing in his career and takes pride in
continuing his education to better serve his clients.
Tommi has a Master’s degree in Sport Sciences, majoring in physical
education from the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland. He has also studied
in Norway and England. Tommi is a Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist and he educates coaches and trainers through writing articles
and public speaking. His field of interest is enhancing movement and performance
in forms of group and personal training. Tommi has also led our successful
Junior Conditioning Programs for the young athletes in the surrounding
areas throughout his time here at EAPI
Alex Chemerov has a Bachelor's Degree in Adult Fitness from SUNY Cortland.
He is certified by the National Academy of Sport's Medicine with certifications
as a Personal Trainer and as an Integrated Flexibility Specialist. Alex
fills his day by training individuals as well as small groups. He also
has a passion for educating trainers and the public on the importance
of a lifetime commitment to fitness and health.
Wendy has had much experience in the health and fitness field. She has
participated in the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and continues
to educate herself in subjects such as, Midlife Fitness for Women, Senior
Fitness, and Youth Fitness. Wendy spends much of her time training individuals,
mostly women, and educating them about the importance of fitness at any
age.
Eric, one of our qualified exercise conditioning specialists, plays a
significant role in our facility. It is Eric’s responsibility to
oversee the clients and instruct them on correct form and give them the
guidance needed during their program. By working closely with both the
trainers and the physical therapists, Eric has made it a priority to not
only work with but to also learn from his colleagues.
Eric, in his spare time, studies martial arts and is also the student
director and a head instructor in a large martial arts academy. His future
plans include, starting a class where he can combine both his martial
arts skills and conditioning knowledge to better ones health and fitness.
Theresa has worked with the EAPI & Kinetic Physical Therapy team since
the facility opened. Having numerous responsibilities, from scheduling
clients to keeping the facility running smoothly, she is the friendly
face clients see when they walk in. Theresa, not only an employee of EAPI,
but also a mother to three very active boys has had the opportunity to
utilize EAPI’s services. From personal training for her sons, in
preparation for their specific sport seasons, to physical therapy, for
treatment of various sports injuries, Theresa and her family have been
strong assets to the company.
Diane has joined our team as nutritional consultant. Here, she meets with
clients to discuss and answer any of their nutritional questions. Diane
is a graduate of the and accredited as a holistic health counselor
by the . Her focus is to promote healthy
eating and a well-balanced lifestyle for people that are interested in
long term health and happiness. She offers a six month program in which
she meets one-on-one with clients on a bi-weekly basis to customize a
program based on their wellness goals and nutritional needs. In addition,
Diane provides workshops and seminars on healthy food choices, sugar addiction,
eating for energy, understanding food labels and women’s health
issues.
Diane holds a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Dickinson College
in Carlisle, PA and has worked in clinical research in the pharmaceutical
industry for more than 14 years. Her passion is dance of all types. Diane
has been dancing recreationally for 30 years and believes that regular
physical activity is the key to physical and mental health. The love of
dance supports her overall wellness and her two young daughters keep her
on her toes!
For more information on this program and training, please visit Diane’s
website at
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