PTCS INSTRUCTORS
PTCS is currently hiring instructors to teach for PTCS in 2020-2021 with our advanced training certifications
Qualifications include:
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Master's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology or equivalent
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Earned the prestigious certified strength & conditioning specialist.(C.S.C.S.) credential
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Possess an advanced personal training certification, such as ACSM-HFS, CES, or equivalent
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Have completed our rigorous comprehensive training program and earned CPRS certification
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Have a minimum of 5 years personal training experience
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Have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience
Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc & Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, C-IASTM, CPC
Chris received his Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from SUNY Plattsburgh, his Master's Degree(MPT) in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and he received his advanced Master's Degree in Musculoskeletal & Sports physiotherapy from the University of South Australia(equivalent to a U.S. Residency). Uniquely, Chris has been a personal trainer since 1996, changed careers in 1997 from Marketing to Physical Therapy.
His passion for learning is evident and contagious. He loves to present at conferences, private seminars and fitness venues. Chris has earned the prestigious C.S.C.S. credential through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 2002. Chris has been a practicing physical therapist for 20 years with a strong clinical background in orthopedics, sports injuries and spinal dysfunctions and a personal trainer for 20 years. He has worked in hospital, industrial rehabilitation, outpatient, and private practice settings and has also been a fitness presenter for the past 15 years. He has created five dynamic live seminars for personal trainers, physical therapists and massage therapists, five home study and five Elearning courses on human movement. He is presently working as a physical therapist, presents at fitness conferences, teaches live seminars for PTCS and other continuing education companies while consulting on various fitness and health-related projects.


Stephen Sefchick, MSA, MS, ACSM-CEP, NASM-CES/GFS, TPI

Robert Ruffalo, PT, DC, CCSP, TPI, CGFI-MP3

Lizza Mcintosh, PT, MPT, LMT, CPT

Paul Kirkpatrick, MS, BS, CSCS, ATS, ACSM-CPT
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Stephen Sefchick, MSA, MS, ACSM-CEP, NASM-CES/GFS, TPI
Stephen Sefchick lives in Hilton Head, SC with his wife April and Son Leo.
Stephen received his Bachelors of Science with focus in Exercise and Sports
Science from Bluefield College. He went onto complete his first Masters in
Science Administration with a focus on Leadership from West Florida
University. He then completed his second Master’s Degree, earning
Master's Degree of Science with a focus of Exercise and Sport Science.
He completed the well respected Clinical Exercise Physiologist through
A.C.S.M., he completed both NASM's Corrective Exercise Specialist
certification, is a golf exercise specialist and is TPI Certified.
Robert Ruffalo, PT, DC, CCSP, TPI, CGFI-MP3
Dr. Ruffalo is uniquely both an experienced physical therapist and
John Mennell, an orthopedist, and the late Dr. Janet Travell, who
Lizza Mcintosh, PT, MPT, LMT, CPT
Lizza was born and raised in Southern California, moved to New York in the
from the NCCPT and started her own private pay company Forever Moving.
Her goal with Forever Moving is to provide an encouraging and positive
Paul Kirkpatrick, MS, BS, CSCS, ATS, ACSM-CPT
Paul Kirkpatrick is a health and fitness professional from Randallstown,
Paul has successfully passed and become an Advanced Training Specialist
personal trainer, Precision Nutrition Certified coach, and is a
qualified TRX instructor. As a former professional basketball player he
specializes in sports performance training as well as weight loss, lean mass
gain, post rehabilitation, metabolic training and assessments, and sports
nutrition. Paul earned his Bachelors of Science in Sports Medicine from
Howard University and is currently finishing his Masters in Exercise Science at