Molly Regan CPT
Adaptive Fitness Trainer, Rock Steady Boxing Trainer
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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 Molly plans to pursue her Rock Steady Parkinson's Boxing Certification in addition to other interests in Adaptive fitness. she currently provides 1:1 Adaptive Fitness sessions, Leads Tuesday & Thursday RSB Boxing Fundamentals. |
"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
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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 |
"With proper training and nutrition, you can achieve a much better quality of life"
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Support Adaptive Fitness Trainers
Our dedicated support trainers have experience in Training, Rehabilitation Physical Therapy, Massage therapy, Orthotics & Prosthetics. They are passionate dedicated professionals who believe in our mission. We are lucky to have them on board!
Michale Reyes-Adaptive Fitness Intern
DJ Hughes, CPT
Jane Uemera, PTA
DJ Hughes, CPT
Jane Uemera, PTA
Devon Palermo LPTA, CPT
Director & Head Adaptive Fitness Trainer
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. With over 15 years of experience in both fitness and rehab, 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 also regularly coaches individuals looking to lose weight, improve their body composition, increase strength, and improve for sport. In addition he also regularly trains group adaptive boxing fitness classes for everyone at ANY level. 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! Devon regularly presents on adaptive fitness to local area hospitals, support groups, Walk n rolls, and expo's including: Virginia Hospital Center National Parkinson's Foundation Health South rehab Stroke Comeback Center Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Disability Awareness Experience Abilities Expo (dulles) Air Force wounded warrior care fair Spina Bifida Assn. Walk n Rolls Medstar NRH Catalyst Adaptive Sports Med Fit Tour-UC Irvine in Southern CA National Institute of Health Brain Injury Services He is the Author of the DisAbility Fitness Handbook (An exercise resource for those living with disabilities) and The Never Give Up Blog. He 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 he 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