He received a master’s degree in exercise physiology from the University of Miami, FL in 1991, and is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He graduated from the Florida School of Massage in 1998 and has studied craniosacral therapy with the Upledger Institute and the Milne Institute. He recently completed the Exercise Coach certification from the CHEK Institute.

David is currently the clinical exercise coordinator at the Allied Therapy Center. He has spent the past 11 years as the rehabilitation coordinator at the Helping Hands Chiropractic Center and has recently worked with Dr. David West at the West Family Chiropractic Center. Prior to moving to Gainesville, David was the staff exercise physiologist at the Miami Beach Sportsmedine clinic.

His clinical work involves a variety of patients with orthopedic and myofascial disorders and he has developed unique approaches to integrating massage and exercise therapy for treating a wide range of patient conditions.

David began his career as a personal trainer in Miami, Florida and worked as a strength and conditioning coach under the guidance of Bill Foran, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Miami Hurricanes and later the Miami Heat. He currently offers personal training and sports specific training programs for clients and athletes of different backgrounds.

Linda S. Nowak, LMT
Linda is a licensed massage therapist who specializes in the treatment of myofascial and orthopedic patients and has spent the past 12 years as the staff massage therapist for the Helping Hands Chiropractic Center.

Linda graduated from the Florida School of Massage in 1994 and she has studied cranoiosacral therapy techniques with the Upledger Institute and the Milne Institute. She has also studied neuromuscular therapy (NMT), positional release techniques, Reiki, chiropractic rehabilitation protocols and carpal tunnel syndromes. She is certified in the use of ultrasound and electrical stimulation equipment.

Linda combines her intuitive skills with considerable experience in clinical and chiropractic settings in the treatment of her patients. She has come to understand that the healing process involves an integration of a skilled, experienced therapist with receptive patients who are committed to their own self-care. Successful treatment involves patience on the part of both the therapist and the patient and Linda focuses on developing her patient’s awareness and sense of process. Thanks to her intention and many years of experience, she has developed the ability to direct specific healing, function, and energy to the body.