Molly Regan CPT
Adaptive Fitness Trainer-Level I, Pilates, Yoga
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"Mighty" Molly joined the DPI Adaptive Fitness trainer team in early 2017 as an adaptive fitness intern. Her interest in adaptive fitness was sparked after experiencing firsthand the benefits of adaptive fitness when she traveled with a family member living with a spinal cord injury to several adaptive workout sessions.
She began shadowing and learning all things adaptive fitness under the supervision of the adaptive fitness trainer team while she pursued her ACE fitness certification which she completed in August 2017. Since that time, she has become a dedicated adaptive fitness trainer consistently working on improving her knowledge and craft with continuing education and train the trainer sessions she currently provides 1:1 Adaptive Fitness sessions with a focus on Pilates and Yoga for her adaptive clients. |
"Tough times don't last, Tough people do"
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Robby Febo CPT
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"No Days off"
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Marquise Hill CPT
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"Pain is temporary greatness is forever "
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Pablo Hernanadez CPT
Adaptive Fitness Trainer -Level II
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Pablo has worked in a rehab setting as a therapist technician and as a personal care manager for many years. He has been instrumental in implementing specific exercise programs designed by therapists to his clients which has significantly improved their quality of life. "Working in Rehabilitation for six years, I realized that motivation is a key part of therapy and as a very motivated person, I will always find a way to help people achieve their goals".
Pablo was instrumental in the set up of our nationally recognized Rock Steady Parkinsons boxing program at DPI and so is our lead adaptive fitness trainer for the Rock Steady Parkinson's Boxing program offered at DPI Adaptive Fitness. Pablo's background is in Sport administration and Health, he has degrees from University of Nuevo Leon (Mexico) and the University of the District of Columbia. In his spare time Pablo enjoys speed skating, working out, hiking and being outdoors as much as possible. Pablo currently works offsite with DPI Adaptive Fitness Clients, he is not currently accepting new clients. |
"With proper training and nutrition, you can achieve a much better quality of life"
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Jane Uemura LPTA, LMT
Adaptive Fitness Trainer, Massage therapist
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Jane joined our Adaptive Coverage Trainer pool in March of 2021, a recent grad of the NVCC PTA program she brings a unique skill set to the Adaptive Trainer team...
" I was born in Los Angeles, CA and started moving around the country after I married my husband, who was an active duty Air Force officer for over 20 years. We settled in Northern Virginia after my husband retired from the military in 2018, having lived here a total of three times. Other places we have lived were: Colorado Springs and Denver, CO; Minot, North Dakota; and Montgomery, Alabama. We have met some wonderful people and seen some beautiful parts of the country along the way. After majoring in Human Biology in college, I explored different career options in health and wellness before settling on massage therapy. I have been lucky enough to enjoy a long career in massage therapy (over 20 years), and was able to carry it with me through all of our cross-country moves. It also allowed me a flexible schedule to be an involved mom to our now 21 year old daughter. Once my daughter graduated high school and moved out I looked for a new challenge for myself, which I found in NOVA’s 2 year Physical Therapist Assistant program. I graduated in May 2021, and received my license in July. I am excited to put my new skills to work in service of DPI’s dedicated clients." Jane works 1:1 with adaptive clients, is a group class trainer, and accepts booking for Massage Therapy at DPI. |
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”-Helen Keller
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Michale Reyes
Adaptive Fitness Intern
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Michale joined the trainer team in July of 2021 as an adaptive fitness intern. He demonstrates a passion for helping others and a commitment to learning safe and effective adaptive training options. Learn more about him...
"I was born September 19,1998 in Boston MA. 2 months after being born I moved back to my home country of Trinidad and Tobago, later in life I again moved but this time back to America. Ever since Being back I’ve lived in the DMV area. I graduated in 2016 from Fairmont Heights High School. After Highschool I went to Barton CC in Kansas to run track and graduated with a degree in Engineering Technologies. I then transferred to Texas state and finished running collegiate track there, I am currently still finishing up my degree from that university in Criminal Justice. In my spare time I enjoy the gym, basketball, and giving back to the community I grew up in" Michale is currently registered for his NASM trainer certification, he is a consistent adaptive gym attendant and assists with program design follow through with our adaptive clients and group class coverage. |
"Last one, best one"
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Devon Palermo LPTA, CPT
Director
Adaptive Fitness Specialist
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Devon is a leading authority on Adaptive Fitness for those living with or recovering from a disability.
He is the Founder and Principal director of DPI Adaptive Fitness and founder of the Adaptive Fitness Legion 501 c3 non-profit With over 15 years of experience in both fitness and rehabilitation, He is the go to resource for clients, therapists, and doctors looking to maximize the benefits of adaptive exercise to improve strength, balance, function and abilities. He has worked with and helped to maximize independence and function for individuals following or in addition to traditional therapy who are recovering from Stroke, Spinal cord injury, and other neurological conditions, Amputation, Vision impaired, and Seniors. Devon regularly coaches adaptive individuals looking to lose weight, improve their body composition, increase strength and stamina for function, and improve for sport. He also regularly trains group adaptive boxing fitness classes for everyone at ANY level and is working on kickstarting an amateur adaptive boxing program for competitive adaptive athletes. He has worked as a strength and conditioning trainer for the DC Wheelchair Quad Rugby Team the Capital Punishers in their first two years as a division 1 team in 2016 when they went 6th overall and 2017 when they went 3rd overall in the nation! He has also trained Paralympic athletes from several other countries. Devon regularly presents on adaptive fitness to local area hospitals, support groups, Walk n rolls, Major Universities and expo's including: Local rehabilitation hospitals in the DC, MD, and VA surrounding areas National Institute of Health National Parkinson's Foundation National Spina Bifida Assn. Walk n Rolls Stroke Comeback Center Brain Injury Services Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Abilities Expo (Dulles, VA) Air Force wounded warrior care fair Catalyst Adaptive Sports Med Fit Tour-UC Irvine in Southern CA Shenandoah University George Mason University-Rehab Science Northern Virginia Community College-Physical Therapist Assistant Program He is the Author of the DisAbility Fitness Handbook (An exercise resource for those living with disabilities and has also written guest articles for the PTDC (the largest personal trainer resource center on the net) The Stroke Comeback center, Medfit Professional Magazine, and the Myoblog Devon was recently recognized as 1 of 12 top trainers in the nation for 2019 with a nomination for PFP trainer of the year and was also recognized as a top medical fitness professional with a nomination for 2020 Medical Fitness Professional of the year. Devon enjoys staying fit and active, reading, learning daily, and spending time with his wife and kids. He currently leads in person adaptive boxing clinics, virtual adaptive fitness classes and 1:1 Adaptive Fitness sessions. |
"Keep Fighting, Never Give Up!"
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DPI Adaptive Fitness Training Center
3545 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 101
Fairfax, VA 22030
(877)-264-5836
For all business inquiries please contact us at
DPIadaptivefitness@gmail.com
*Services provided by DPI are NOT Physical Therapy services and so, we can not and will not bill insurance companies
DPI Adaptive Fitness Training Center
3545 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 101
Fairfax, VA 22030
(877)-264-5836
For all business inquiries please contact us at
DPIadaptivefitness@gmail.com
*Services provided by DPI are NOT Physical Therapy services and so, we can not and will not bill insurance companies