Each person that teaches RFST and MFS has special interests in various aspects of our training, and the individual nature of each instructor or intern must be taken into consideration when selecting a trainer. Thus some instructors or interns focus more on the physical aspect of Resistance Stretching while others focus more on the psychological, spiritual, emotional, or psychological aspects. Chose an instructor that focuses on those aspects of the Resistance Stretching that you are most interested in. Each instructor or intern also has additional therapeutic skills and interests that bring unique advantages to working with them.

There are two levels of Meridian Flexibility trainers. Certified Meridian Flexibility instructors have completed the ten program certification. Certified Meridian Flexibility interns are in process of completing the ten program certification.

The Meridian Flexibility Center has exclusive rights to certify Meridian Flexibility instructors and interns. All certified instructors and interns must complete yearly continuing education courses to keep their certification. There are five levels to become certified, and anything under level five is considered an intern.

Also, be sure to check out the complete list of instructors: Instructor Listing by State

  Bob Cooley — Founder & President

Bob Cooley is the founder and president of the Meridian Stretching Center and the developer of a revolutionary stretching technique known as Resistance Stretching. An expert on flexibility and its relation to health, he has united biomechanics, structural kinesiology, Hatha yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a genetically based personality system in his powerful stretching program, The Meridian Flexibility System®.

Bob has over 20 years of teaching and research experience in such diverse fields as biomechanics, motor learning, stretching, movement, yoga, Chinese Medicine, personalities, and psychology. In 1978, he addressed the U.S. Olympic Swim Committee's Advanced Coaches Seminar on his head-up free-style swim stroke, which he developed to avoid "swimmer's shoulder". In 1979, he wrote a paper with Dorothy Voss, one of the developers of PNF, which is the forerunner of current rehabilitative stretching techniques. Bob did graduate research at the University of Massachusetts Exercise Science Department, where he worked with the developer of current biomechanical computer analysis, and the University of Maryland Biophysical Studies Department.

Bob has stretched Dara Torres, Olympic gold medallist swimmer, Eric Flaim, the four-time Olympic speed skater, Daniel Pelzig, choreographer for the Boston Ballet, athletes from the Boston Bruins, and professional dancers. He is a flexibility and psychological trainer for professional athletes, tri-athletes, and CEOs. Currently he is writing his second book on personality system entitled The Sixteen Geniuses - Sixteen Genetic Personality Types.

Contact Bob at:
Bob@MeridianStretching.com

  Tom Longo — West Coast Director & Certified Instructor

Tom teaches Resistance Stretching classes and workshops and he works with individual private clients in the San Francisco Bay area. He creates custom flexibility training programs and provides counseling on diet, nutrition and cross training. He works with both general audiences and serious athletes.

Tom was flexibility trainer to Dara Torres, winner of two Gold and three Bronze medals for swimming in the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Tom accompanied Dara to the Olympic Swim Trials, Olympic Training Camp, and then on to Sydney for the Olympic Games. For Dara, Tom provided flexibility training, injury prevention and correction, as well as nutritional counseling.

From 1992 to 1999, Tom trained and taught at The Meridian Stretching Center in Boston. He works closely with Bob Cooley, developer of this revolutionary system of stretching, to continually develop and refine the system. He assists Bob in creating and instructing the Teacher Certification Program for the Meridian Flexibility System.

Tom takes the mystery out of stretching, using strong communication skills and an innate understanding of how to create leverage in stretches. His knowledge encompasses extensive study of the human structure, flexibility and strength training, and personality theory, plus over ten years of practical experience. Uniting these with his own creative passion for health, he helps others recapture their innate flexibility and strength as well as physical and emotional excellence.

Tom stretches to strengthen and develop his body, to support his athletic abilities, and to advance himself both physically and mentally. His favorite areas of study include diet and nutrition, physical health, and spiritual and emotional development. He loves to share this knowledge with clients for a more rounded and balanced program.

Tom is the computer-modeling specialist behind Bob Cooley's research into computer analysis of human range of motion. His credentials include a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and over ten years of computer modeling experience at firms such as Andersen Consulting.

Contact Tom at:
650.494.0889
tom@meridianstretching.com
www.StretchWorks.net

  Elizabeth Smith-Troy — Certified Instructor

Elizabeth became associated with Bob and his stretching techniques after sustaining serious spinal injuries in a bus accident in January of 1991. She tried everything short of major surgery to relieve her pain. Stretching with Bob was the only thing that worked. In acknowledgment of how stretching has changed her life, Elizabeth has completely devoted herself to perfecting her own stretching practice while teaching others. She assumes a very intimate role in the lives of her students, providing advice and information about nutrition, spirituality, and life paths. She encourages individuals to reach their highest potential through the use of the Meridian Flexibility System®.

Elizabeth accompanied Bob Cooley on his trip to the Sydney Olympics to assist in the training of Dara Torres. She also appeared on ABC-TV's Good Morning America Program with Bob and Dara on January 30, 2001.

Contact Elizabeth at:
914.475.8838
elizabethtroy11@hotmail.com

  Steven Sierra — Certified Instructor

Steven Sierra has been working with Bob Cooley and training clients in the Meridian Flexibility System® since 2001. He specializes in training Olympic and Professional Athletes, Executives, and helping severely injured and disabled individuals.

Most recently he is working with NBA players Allan Houston (New York Knicks) and Charlie Ward (Houston Rockets) as well as Jayson Werth (Los Angeles Dodgers). He is on the Elite Training Team with founder Bob Cooley— this is an exclusive group of Meridian Flexibility Instructors who create rehabilitation and ‘upgrade' programs for some of the best athletes and performers in the world.

Prior to meeting Bob Cooley, Steve was co-owner with Marcus Riggleman of Phoenix Fitness in Allentown, PA where he oversaw member services, equipment management, and fitness training. After meeting Bob, Marcus and Steve opened Studio 16—A Meridian Stretching Studio — in Bethlehem, PA dedicated entirely to the RFST and MFS.

Steve says: "RFST is the ultimate in fitness training. After meeting Bob, I dropped 30 pounds of un-needed mass and actually became stronger! I now enjoy weight training without suffering from the characteristic aches and pains often associated with strength training. I now look and feel the way I always wanted and I keep improving everyday. The emotional and psychological benefits from RFST and MFS are the parts missing from most physical training. My life is now moving in the directions that I have always wanted."

Steven is a NASM certified personal trainer. He also spent 4 years in the Air Force serving our Country.

Contact Steve at:
484.553.3298
sierra@meridianstretching.com
www.InnovativeBodySolutions.com

Markus Riggleman — Certified Instructor

Markus is a Certified Meridian Flexibility Instructor in Allentown, PA.

"In July of 2001 my brother Chris Maher asked me to go meet and get stretched by a gentleman named Bob Cooley. The rest is history. Thanks Chris and Bob!"

Markus has been studying under Bob Cooley ever since. Being a certified professional personal trainer and fitness instructor since 1991, he has many years of experience in the fitness industry. His clients range from professional and amateur athletes to executives and fitness buffs just looking to get in better shape. He was co-owner of Phoenix Fitness and Studio 16 in Allentown, Pa for many years before deciding to work with clients full time. Presently he owns and operates Maximum Human Development, a flexibility and strength and conditioning training center in Allentown, Pa. He also works with several athletic teams and teaches fitness and stretching classes at Lehigh University. Markus has been a competitive athlete himself most of his life. Participating in various sports in high school, most notably cross country and track. Currently he has had a successful power lifting career, winning a National Championship. He is also presently a student of Tai Chi as well as pursuing a Natural Doctor degree from Clayton College of Natural Health.

"I am a logical thinker by nature. Bob Cooley's information is not only solid but very practical. As a competitive power lifter, I soon learned that by being more flexible and having longer muscles I became much stronger and lost excess bulk. Plus my body moves more freely and also I feel much better. For years I would strength train and not value stretching. Now I know better. Anyone desiring to develop themself and be a better person both inside and out would truly benefit from Bob's information. Athletes in particular will find more strength, range of motion and effortless movement and most importantly less injuries. I encourage everyone to check it out for themself. You will be amazed…..Keep on Stretching!"

His credentials include: National Strength and Conditioning Association - CPT; National Federation of Professional Trainers - PFT; BALAZS - Boxing Basics Certified.

Recent Major Athletic Accomplishments:
2001 ADAU NJ State Bench Press Champion
2002 ADAU Bench Press Nationals Champion
2003 ADAU Classic Bench Press Champion
2004 WNPF PA-DE-MD State Bench Press Champion
2004 WNPF National Powerlifting Champion

Client base includes individuals of all fitness levels:
Atlantis Aquatic Club (ATAC); Lehigh University Swimming & Diving; Lehigh Valley Comets Ice Hockey Team; Arena Football Player-Chad Clark; several top High School athletes; Executives and Professionals; and Fitness Enthusiasts.

Contact Markus & Maximum Human Development at:
610.349.6981
markus@meridianflexibility.com
finixfit@msn.com

Bjorn Holtan — Certified Instructor

Bjorn Holtan is a Certified Meridian Flexibility Instructor and the owner of Studio B - a studio established in 2003, dedicated to the practice and study of Meridian Stretching. Mr. Holtan's past clientele run the gamut from Olympic hopefuls, professional dancers, performers, to stretching enthusiasts as well as novices and people suffering from chronic physical and psychological impairments. He offers weekly Meridian Stretching classes and private sessions. He also offers ON-LINE TRAINING SESSIONS (see description in ON-LINE SESSIONS).

Mr. Holtan began his career as a Meridian Flexibility Trainer, under the direction of Bob Cooley, the founder and President of the Meridian Stretching Center. With Cooley's expertise and guidance, Bjorn has learned how to target each of the various Meridian lines in the body to promote greater physical, physiological and psychological flexibility to achieve a complete balance of mind, body and soul. As an accomplished and well decorated athlete, Mr. Holtan immediately recognized and began to combine Meridian Stretching with athletics both as a coach and participant, eventually leading to his own studio and business —Studio B.

Prior to becoming a Meridian Flexibility Trainer, Mr. Holtan was the assistant swim coach for San Francisco University, with over ten years of swim coaching experience including high school swimming, He currently trains the San Francisco Triathlon Club, other club and masters teams, as well as several top state and national level athletes.

As a member of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse swim team, Mr. Holtan was named Most Valuable Player as well as Conference Champion for his first and third place finishes in the 200 and 100 yard Butterfly, respectively. He was also a top competitor in several international swimming events and triathlons, most notably the Eurogames, Madison Classic Triathlon and Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim.

In addition to his full time employment as a Meridian flexibility trainer, Bjorn continues to coach swimming for the San Francisco State University Masters Swim Team as well as leading several local swim clinics for completive swimmers and triathletes.

Bjorn is also a member of the Elite Training Team.

Contact Bjorn at:
Studio B.
Bjorn Holtan
60 Dearborn Street, Studio 4
San Francisco, California 94110
415.503.1888
bjorn@meridianstretching.com
info@trainingwithbjorn.com
www.trainingwithbjorn.com

Chris Maher — Certified Instructor

Nic Bartolotta — Certified Instructor

  Anne E. Tierney — Certified Instructor

Anne Tierney met Bob Cooley a year ago while completing her Masters degree at Lehigh University. Immediately upon being stretched she knew it was something that every athlete not only would love but also desperately needed, especially at the collegiate and professional levels. Day after day, year after year athletes are constantly adding stress and tension to their bodies – Resistance Flexibility and Strength Training® finally offers a way to take it all out. Over the last year she has worked with Steve Sierra as a Meridian Flexibility Intern, during which she has gained experience working with an Olympic-hopeful swimmer, golfers, and collegiate-level basketball and football players. She is currently part of The Elite Team of trainers, formed in April of 2005 and made up of Bob Cooley, Steve Sierra, and herself. By working directly alongside Bob Cooley and his top trainer, Steve Sierra, her education has advanced at a great pace and she has acquired invaluable information and experience due to her direct association with the two of them. They handle the most extreme, unique, and difficult cases as well as the top-tier athletes and executives. Currently, their clientele includes: NBA players Allan Houston of the New York Knicks and Charlie Ward of the Houston Rockets, Major Leaguer Jayson Werth of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and executives of major corporations. As a Certified Meridian Flexibility Intern, she has learned the concomitance between the physical body and psychological, spiritual and emotional traits.

Prior to joining Bob full-time in May of 2005, Anne was an Associate at Standard & Poor's Corporate Value Consulting Practice in New York City where she worked for a year valuing intangible assets and investment portfolios as well as assisting on litigation cases. She also teaches private basketball lessons and runs her own summer basketball camps, "ANNe-U-ALicia Basketball Camps, " in her hometown of Lake Zurich, IL with her business partner Alicia Ratay.

Anne graduated Magna Cum Laude from Lehigh University with a double major in Finance and Economics in 2003 and received her M.S. in Economics in 2004. She has enjoyed much success in the classroom as well as on the basketball court. Upon graduation she received the Richard H. Johnson Award in Economics (top undergraduate economics student), the University Service Award (unsurpassed dedication to Lehigh University through an organization), Undergraduate Merit Award (Outstanding Achievement in Academics), and Lehigh's Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award for 2002-2003. As a Division I basketball player, 4-year starter and 2-time Captain for Lehigh University, she graduated as the all-time leading scorer and rebounder at Lehigh as well as holding numerous other records: All-time leading rebounder in the Patriot League, 2000 Patriot League Rookie of the Year, fastest player in league history (male or female) to reach 1,000 points, 4-time First-Team All Patriot League selection (2000-2003), 2-time Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the Patriot League, 3-time Verizon District II Academic All-American, and 2003 "NCAA Woman of the Year" Nominee.

Contact Anne at:
anne@meridianstretching.com
847-687-6416
www.InnovativeBodySolutions.com

Joanna DiRice — Certified Intern - Level II

A 1989 graduate of the Florida School of Massage, Joanna has been practicing massage therapy for sixteen years in the Boston area. She has been involved with Meridian Stretching for fourteen years under the tutelage of Bob Cooley and Barbara Chandler, and is now a certified instructor of Meridian Stretching.

Joanna's caring approach integrates her massage techniques and stretching knowledge for each individual's specific needs. Her massages carry with them the knowledge of meridian stretching, and her stretching includes elements of massage. The benefits of these therapies include reducing trauma, detoxing, relieving stress, improving circulation, and decreasing depression, anxiety, and fear. The massage and stretching, especially in combination, promote restful sleep, normalize blood pressure, and improve body self awareness.

Joanna has an instinctive sense about what each client needs and what will help them. Her touch and knowledge help facilitate the body-mind-spirit connection.

  Doran Christie — Certified Intern - Level III

Doran Christie has been studying the Meridian Flexibility System with Tom Longo and Bob Cooley since 2001 and is presently a Certified Intern teaching in San Jose, California. Doran has over 20 years of training in Therapeutic Yoga and is certified in Neural Linguistics.

Doran is a personal flexibility trainer working primarily with women. She blends her yoga training and Meridian Stretching with her many years of practical experience and resulting intuitive development and understanding. She works closely with each client to create the benefits of stretching, strengthening and flexibility to create change and balance in one's life. She completes each session with a sensory relaxation to assist in integrating the work into the body memory.

Doran and Tom Longo currently co-facilitate Meridian Flexibility Workshops throughout the Bay Area and will soon be expanding the Workshops to Hawaii.

Contact Doran at:
San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area
Doran Christie, Certified Intern
408-269-7807
doran.christie@gmail.com

Phoebe Barnes — Certified Intern - Level II
Phoebe has practiced and studied Resistance Stretching and Strength Training for many years. She completed her teacher training in 1995 and has been teaching group classes in Meridian Stretching for 7 years. Her classes focus on Resistance Stretching with partner and group assists. With her private clients Phoebe is dedicated to searching and finding the root of the problem maximizing results and healing.

"The Meridian Flexibility System has changed my life many times over and I see it change the lives of others through my guidance and teaching."

Currently Phoebe is a Certified Intern working with Barbara Chandler under Bob Cooley's guidance.

Contact Phoebe at:
fibi2@comcast.net
781-516-2303

Frank Albanese — Certified Intern - Level II

Contact Frank at:
danny71@vzw.blackberry.net

Roy C. Iggulden — Certified Instructor

Roy Iggulden is a Certified Meridian Flexibility Intern of Boston, Massachusetts. Roy has been stretching and instructing in this system since 1999. His style is attuned to each client in an extremely individualized manner, with the intention to break through sub-conscience barricades that exist within everyone. His focus is on improving people's lives through performance enhancement, achieved through the stretching process. The performance enhancement and stretching are not limited to the physical world, but include all pillars of life. Roy offers one-on-one sessions in the greater Boston area.

Roy became involved in the Meridian Flexibility System when pain and inflexibility were getting the better of him. Playing in countless sports leagues and spending a substantial portion of the working day in front of a computer had taken its toll. Muscle and joint pains were the norm and he thought this was just an inevitable step in the path of life. The Meridian Flexibility System taught him that the "cow paths" of life are just one well worn option. Numerous transcendent paths are also always present, for those with the ability to look beyond the common perspective.

Roy's background is in Materials Research. He received a Bachelors Degree in Composite Materials Engineering in 1994 and a Masters of Science in Materials Science and Engineering in 1996. He then worked for IBM for over 8 years focusing his efforts on the enhancement of materials, where he received 15 patents and authored or coauthored over 25 papers. His focus has now evolved from the enhancement of materials to the enhancement of life.

Contact Roy at:
Roy C. Iggulden
617-519-0271
iggulder@yahoo.com

Henry Nye — Certified Instructor - Brookfield, CT

Henry teaches the Meridian Flexibility System and Resistance Stretching classes and sees individual clients for private sessions in Fairfield County, CT, and in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley, New York. Through his helpful nature and his personalized stretching and health recommendations, clients attain balance in body, mind and spirit; feel a greater sense of well-being; and realize personal and professional potential. While specializing in athletes and performers, Henry welcomes and enjoys all.

Henry's interest in stretching started early as a teenage athlete. In 1999, he began training in the Meridian Flexibility System and Resistance Stretching under the mentorship of Elizabeth Smith-Troy at the Yoga Center in Fishkill, NY, and through her, met and trained with Bob Cooley. As a competitor in cycling, swimming, marathon, triathlon, and dancesport, Henry immediately felt the benefits of Resistance Stretching above and beyond those of other stretching philosophies. He started teaching advanced MFS and RS classes at the Yoga Center in 2002 in order to share these insights with others.

From 2002, Henry trained in shiatsu at the Ohashi Institute in NYC to enhance his knowledge of meridians and the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is a certified health counselor having completed his program at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in NYC in June 2005.

Henry uses his training in stretching, shiatsu, and health counseling, together with his 20-years of experience in process integration as an engineer and manager with IBM, to seamlessly integrate MFS and RS into his client's lives.

Contact Henry at:
Hankn3@aol.com
914-646-5939

  Lyndi Schrecengost — Certified Intern

Lyndi Schrecengost is a freelance writer specializing in health, fitness, environmental advocacy, and the arts. Lyndi has an extensive background in marketing, creative concepting, and writing, with a diverse group of commercial and public-sector clients in and outside the Washington, D.C. metro area. In 2003, she was distinguished with an International Association of Business Communicators' Silver Inkwell Award in the area of marketing copywriting. She has served as a ghostwriter or a co-writer on several trade publications, including Public Dollars, Common Sense: New Roles for Financial Managers, K.C. Craichy's Super Health: 7 Keys to Unlock Vitality, and Bob Cooley's The Genius of Flexibility: The Smart Way to Stretch and Strengthen Your Body. Lyndi is an avid runner, who uses Resistance StretchingÆ as a great cross-training option. She also actively pursues her interest in the arts, including poetry, photography, and painting.

Some thoughts from my clients:

"Lyndi was excellent at helping us capture and tell our story in a compelling and engaging way by putting a warm, human face on the technical work that we do. Lyndi's writing and conceptual work have given D.C. Greenworks a whole new image and a whole new way of thinking about ourselves and the work that we love to do for our clients." - Dawn Gifford, Executive Director, D.C. Greenworks

"Lyndi has made a very positive impact on our company, Living Fuel, Inc. She is responsive, very talented and brings much more to the table than writing, as she was instrumental in our marketing strategy development and research behind the projects we undertook. Best of all, she is very professional, has high standards and solid business judgement. We highly recommend Lyndi." - Scott Eibel, President, Living Fuel, Inc.

To learn more about Lyndi and what she does, go to: www.lyndiwrites.com, or Email Lyndi Schrecengost.

  Donna Ricci — Certified Instructor

Donna Ricci is a clinical psychologist and professional organizer who, for more than 20 years, has been helping people increase their awareness of themselves and their environments. She has worked with countless clients helping them to express their creativity while coping with the demands of daily life. She has an understanding of the mind/body/spirit connection and believes that overall quality of life is enhanced when pursuit of that balance becomes a life long process. She believes that both physical and psychological traumas become trapped in the body and that a combination of cognitive therapy, attention to the external environment and a physical regimen can help release those traumas. Her extensive work with people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder lead to the development of methods to improve organizational skills in both the psychiatric and general communities. Creative Spirit Organizing (www.creativespiritorganizing.com) is a company she began with the expressed purpose of helping people to increase their creative flow and output by identifying the barriers that inhibit their success. She has worked extensively with musicians and artists in helping them dismantle those barriers and become more fully expressive in their creativity.

She has done research on Noonan's Syndrome and has presented on various topics including Organizational Skills Development, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Asperger's Disorder.

She has been trained as a teacher and musician and is also a quilter whose work has been displayed and sold throughout Massachusetts (www.belladonnaquilts.com). Her avocations have instilled an appreciation for the flow of creative spirit and its value in our lives and in society.

She also has a private psychotherapy practice in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Contact Donna at:
donna.ricci@gmail.com
617-461-0461

  Luther Cowden — Certified Intern - Level V

Luther Cowden is a certified Meridian Flexibility Trainer who travels internationally to offer Resistance Stretching classes, workshops, private assisted stretching, couples stretching, workplace stretching, and online training. He was introduced to the Meridian Flexibility System by Chris Maher and originally trained by the founder, Bob Cooley, along with Tom Longo in San Jose, CA. He has continued his training with Bob Cooley, Steve Sierra, and Anne Tierney in Connecticut, New York, Texas, California, Florida and Costa Rica.

His past clientele includes professional and Olympic athletes, artists, dancers, performers, musicians, authors, executives, severely injured individuals, as well as people just looking to get in shape.

Luther worked with Kate Wodash and Jay Lyons to create the first Meridian Flexibility Center in the Southwestern United States based in Austin, TX. Luther also travels internationally and has taught Resistance Flexibility and Strength Training throughout North and Central America.

“I use RFST to upgrade all aspects of myself while providing the same service for others. I love helping others be everything they wish to be whether it’s a better athlete, artist, performer, or person. I enjoy working with people who desire a life free of pain, tension, and stress. I also enjoy the challenge of teaching others who may not at first be very open to or interested in creating and maintaining positive health.

I envision living in a world where people serve as positive checks and balances for each other. A world where every time people encounter each other, they create upgrades in each other's physical, spiritual, emotional, and psychological health. I want us all to help each other feel good, because if you ask me, it's all about feeling good!

I have found MFS and RFST to be one of the most powerful positive gifts that I can share with others. I want stretching to be a practice that releases people's barriers allowing us all to come together as one and be free with each other!”

Contact Luther at:
email
512-743-7111
www.FlexibleStrength.org
www.EveryoneStretchEverywhere.com

Barbara Feeney — Certified Intern - Level II - Stamford, CT

Certified Massage Therapist

Contact Barbara at:
bfeeney_1@msn.com
203-629-0979

Maura McIntyre — Certified Intern - Level I - Riverside, CT

Personal Trainer, Nutritional Counselor, and Wellness Coach

Contact Maura at:
maurann77@yahoo.com
203-570-9806

Susan Bianchi — Certified Instructor - Bethlehem, PA / NY

Susan was introduced to Bob Cooley nearly 5 years ago and knew from that point on her life would never be the same. Since that time she has trained extensively with Bob, Anne and Steve and has completed all 5 levels of certifications. She continues to attend and asssist at certifications as well as teach workshops in PA and NYC.

Susan enjoys the diversity of her client base, from elite and professional athletes, CEOs and healthcare professionals, to those recovering from trauma and injuries. Each person's body has a unique story to tell and helping them discover their body's potential is the passion behind her work.

Susan is a Wellness Coach and holds certifications through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and the CHEK Institute. Her emphasis is on core strength, stabilization and functional movement.

She is grateful to Bob, Anne and Steve for their ongoing support as she continues her quest to grow, learn and empower others.

Contact Susan at:
sbianchi@care2.com
610-751-9150

    Peter Guare — Certified Intern - Level V - Albany, NY

Human Hyperformance (www.humanhyperformance.com); Optimum Breathing Development, Emotional Freedom Technique, and Quality of Life Coaching.

Contact Peter at:
pguare@nycap.rr.com
518-727-6233

Karen Lauchlan — Certified Intern - Level III - Natick, MA (MetroWest)

Cranio-Sacral and Massage Therapy

Contact Karen at:
klthistle@mac.com
508-653-5500 ext 3

Daniel Lyon — Certified Intern - Level V - NY, NY

Pilates Instructor

Contact Daniel at:
kingdink@yahoo.com
917-881-4899

Marvin Schwartz — Certified Intern - Level III - Ottawa, Ontario

Integrated Kabbalistic Healer

Contact Marvin at:
schw1949@gmail.com
613-233-0744

  Dr. Nicole Zivalich — Certified Intern - Level IV - Wayzata, MN

Naturopathic Doctor; Master Herbalist; Certified Nutritional Counselor; 2nd Degree Reiki

Contact Nicole at:
nikiz@visi.com
612-801-5195
www.TransformYourEnergy.com

Stan Alexander — Certified Intern - Level V - Aften, VA

Tae Kwon Do - 3rd Degree Black Belt; Qigong and Meditation

Contact Stan at:
alexanders@ntelos.com
434-760-1607

Kate Wodash — Certified Intern - Level IV - Austin, TX

Certified Pilates Instructor; Pilates for Equestrians, Customized Sports-specific Pilates

Contact Kate at:
katewodash57@yahoo.com
512-809-5782

  Jay Lyons — Certified Instructor - Austin, TX

Jay was introduced to many modalities of body work over a 20 year quest to be pain free after a motorcycle accident that nearly took his life. He found many temporary fixes for the pain and discomfort while investing a lot of time and money in each system. None of the systems "fixed" him, they only provided temporary relief. When Jay read Bob Cooley's book, everything made sense. There was a reason Jay was not healing and Bob's book gave 16 FAST fixes. These 16 basic self stretches provided instant relief, strength, and a real stretch at the same time. YES, pain relief, strength, and stretch in muscles that had
not been used in over 20 years. The 16 stretches gave him 100% control over his work out and pain management.

This health quest has taken Jay to NYC to be trained by two of Bob Cooley's elite trainers, Anne Tierney and Steve Sierra, as well as by Bob Cooley himself. At present Jay's clientele include rock climbers, executive and clerical staff, land surveyors, software engineers, Vietnam Veterans (PTSD), small business owners, building contractors, massage therapists, professional chefs, and corporate trainers.

Prior to learning body work Jay worked as an Administrative Professional Chef for over 20 years with great success in multi-million dollar corporate dining, catering, and retail specialty food operations. In the mid 1980's he was hooked on computers and technology creating his own .com company until late 1998. Since 1999, Jay has worked in the educational industry integrating technology into curriculum for everyday use.

Contact Jay at:
Austin, TX
512-913-1331
jay@fullbodystretch.com
www.fullbodystretch.com

Tracy Saraduke — Certified Intern - Level V - Evergreen, CO

RN in Colorado; Licensed Acupuncturist; 2 years training in Rosen Method Bodywork

Contact Tracy at:
tjsaraduke@aol.com
303-670-9181

Paula Sylvester — Certified Intern - Level IV - South Boston, MA

Certified Massage Therapist for more than 12 years.

Contact Paula at:
poosylvester@verizon.net
617-268-5863

Reggie Lamptey — Certified Intern - Level I - Maplewood, NJ

Personal Trainer; Massage Therapist; Football and Track Coach

Contact Reggie at:
BodyDefining@yahoo.com
973-885-8936

Janet Matthies — Certified Intern - Level V - Wellesley, MA

TeamMates Fitness; Certified West Coast Pilates Instructor; ACSM Certified

Contact Janet at:
matthies@bellatlantic.net
617-335-2707

Jane Hawksley Ogle — Certified Intern - Level I - Schenectady, NY

ACE Certified group instructor and personal trainer; IDEA Master Trainer

Contact Jane at:
Jane@plazafitness.net
518-482-2266
www.PlazaFitness.net

Michael Day — Certified Intern - Level I - Stamford, CT

Yoga Instructor

Contact Michael at:
daylyte1102@aol.com
914-953-2710

Matt Belanger — Certified Intern - Level I - Stamford, CT/ NYC

Contact Matt at:
mbnc111@aol.com
203-536-3940

Rona Goldstein — Certified Intern - Level I - Somers, NY (Upper Westchester County)

Yoga, Reiki, Shamanic Practitioner, and Intuitive

Contact Rona at:
rlgintuitiveart@optonline.net
914-248-5688

Leslie Clayton — Certified Intern - Level III - Atlanta, GA

Leslie Clayton, founder and director of Body Awareness Studio in Atlanta since 1993. Leslie has a professional Ballet and Modern Dance Background. She taught Children and Adult Ballet and Creative movement for 20 years. She is a Reflexologist, Polarity Therapist/Yoga, Certified Energy Medicine Therapist. She began her Pilates Training with Ramana Krysanowska in New York. Leslie is a Certified Level III Meridian Flexibility Intern.

Leslie brings Pilates trainers, fitness professionals and health care practitioners together for continuing education and always strives to maintain the highest standards of fitness, health and well being for her trainers and her clients.

404-252-7550
leslie@bodyawarenessstudio.com
www.BodyAwarenessStudio.com

Daryl Fink — Certified Intern - Sacramento, CA

Daryl is available for private sessions in the Greater Sacramento area. He uses Meridian Flexibility techniques in addition to his extensive personal experience with multiple healing disciplines to tailor an integrated wellness plan for his clients. Each plan is customized to assist clients in optimizing their health through a process of continual improvement oriented towards achieving their personal goals. This is accomplished by addressing all aspects of the person, while using Resistance Flexibility and Strength Training as the platform for change.

daryl@meridianflexibility.com

Carrie Collins — Certified Intern - Level II - Chicago, IL

Carrie Collins received her training in the Meridian Flexibility System from Steve Sierra and Anne Tierney. She was introduced to Resistance Flexibility Training in 2003 while living in San Francisco, CA. Carrie is a classically trained pianist and found that the system not only relieved tension from long hours of practicing, but also helped balance and strengthen her body, mind and spirit. Between training she teaches piano to over 40 children in the Chicago Area and is an avid rock climber.

Carrie specializes in training musicians, actors, athletes and executives.

Contact Carrie at:
773-750-5031
clcollins78@gmail.com
www.stretchchi.com