HOW LONG DO YOU WANT TO BE ABLE TO PLAY?
TRAIN MOVEMENT NOT MUSCLES
We work, play and compete in a three dimensional word. Our philosophy at Physiotrain is to strengthen, stretch and balance train in all three planes to enable your musculoskeletal and neurological systems to optimally perform in real life movements for as long as possible.
WORK PLAY COMPETE
FOR LIFE
TRI PLANER STRENGTH TRAINING
A Healthier You
TRI PLANER BALANCE TRAINING
Movement efficiency
TRI PLANER MOBILITY TRAINING
Joint health
PHYSIOTRAIN
At Physiotrain we believe most injuries are caused by the muscle imbalance movement dysfunction cycle. We integrate proper body mechanics and optimal posture alignment through movement based training and tri-planar dynamic core exercises. This integration directly decreases the prevalence of repeated tissue trauma, interrupts the dysfunction cycle and improves function and performance. Life is three-dimensional. Physiotrain understands the importance of exercising in all three planes to create optimal performance in sport and everyday function.
TRAIN FOR FUN
TRAIN FOR EXCITEMENT
TRAIN FOR ADVENTURE
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to inspire and facilitate an ongoing commitment to healthful and active lifestyles through Physical Therapy, Movement Science and Applied Functional Sciences. We create and redefine the role of Physical Therapy in the field of wellness, performance training and injury prevention by bridging the gap between Physical Therapy and Personal Training. We serve the growing population of individuals taking a proactive approach in improving their health and quality of life. We understand and appreciate the complexity of each client’s physical and emotional uniqueness by providing individualized exercise programs designed by licensed Physical Therapists who specialize in Personal Training.
DR. RICCARDO SPECCHIERLA
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Riccardo received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the EIM in August 2015. He graduated from California State University Northridge (CSUN) with a Master of Physical Therapy Degree in 1998 and received a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in 1997. He completed the Kaiser Permanente Orthopedic and Movement Science year long courses and co-founded Physiotrain, personal training by Physical Therapists. He became a Fellow of Applied Functional Science by completing a year long fellowship at The Gray Institute for Functional Transformation. He worked as a trainer and educator to the trainers at Sports Club LA, one of the top sports club facilities in the Nation.
Dr. Riccardo has been practicing as a licensed Physical Therapist since 1998. He achieved his certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist in 2005, certification in personal training by the National Academy of Sports Medicine in 2006 and Titleist Performance Institute Level 1 in 2009. Certification in Applied Functional Science 2014, 3D Movement Analysis and
Performance System certified in 2014. In 2012 he became a “E” licensed soccer coach through US Soccer. He has achieved a level III ski instructor certification by Professional Ski Instructors of America and was a competitive Category 2 United States Cycling Federation road cyclist.
Dr. Riccardo is a highly motivated health and fitness professional who has a lifetime commitment to education, fitness and sports. His experiences as a competitive athlete and a Physical Therapist gives him a unique perspective as an educator and health and fitness professional. Dr. Riccardo provides the ultimate preparation for life and sport by applying his knowledge of injury prevention and implementing triplaner movement base training methodology.
TESTIMONIALS
After 20 years of training, having played competitive contact sports in my youth and in college, I was convinced that I was well educated in strength training and physical fitness. Over time, however, I found that injuries were becoming a more common occurrence in my training and sporting activities. Working with Riccardo, I found that these injuries were not something that I had to accept as part of the aging process but a direct consequence of how I was exercising. Transitioning from a traditional weight-lifting based training routine to one that focuses on functional movements, flexibility, and balance, eliminated the pain and restrictions that my previous injuries were causing. Thanks to Riccardo, I am stronger and healthier today than I have ever been and am able to continue to participate in the sports that I love.
Geoffrey Stewart CFA, Fund Manager
I have sustained injuries throughout the years working with various trainers. When I started working with Dr. Riccardo over ten years ago I instantly noticed a difference in his attention to detail and his ability to design a workout that is appropriate for my age and specific to my sport. His Physical Therapy education, training experience and knowledge of skiing mechanics have been invaluable in keeping me fit for my yearly heli ski trip. He has helped me recover from skiing, tennis and even yoga injuries. I highly recommend Riccardo as a trainer or Physical Therapist as he is the best trainer I have ever had.
Reza Zafari, Managing Director - Private Wealth
I have been working with Dr. Riccardo for well over 5 years. Now that I’m in my early 70s, I feel the benefits of his exceptional skills in my golf game to chasing my grandchildren. I am stronger, more flexible and in overall better shape than I was when I was younger. He understands one’s individual needs and designs a personal program with those in mind. He is knowledgeable, caring and makes working out challenging and fun. I only wish I started working with him sooner.
Janet Rifkin, Professor of Law and Dean Emerita
Dr. Cooper, a pioneer of modern aerobic exercise, once said, “We do not stop exercising because we grow old - we grow old because we stop exercising.”
The wisdom of this quote dawned on me when my DNA analysis revealed that I share genes with centenarians. Thus, in order to epitomize my God-given potential, exercise became crucial. For the past ten years, I have been exercising with Dr. Specchierla, affectionately known as Riccardo. Now, the backache that once distressed my L5 vertebra feels like a long-gone memory. Thanks to Riccardo, aging does not fear me anymore. By growing older each year, I feel better, stronger, and healthier than ever before.
Riccardo has also trained my two teenage sons for more than 6 years and has helped them win 3 national karate championships. Bravo Riccardo, we have been honored and privileged to work with you for the past ten years, and look forward to doing so for fifty more!
Arslan Khan. Ph.D
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310.699.9609