People call me "Mambo Mike" because I've been dancing in the mambo scene since 1999. For more than 30 years, I’ve lived an active life, with activities including martial arts, running, powerlifting, bodybuilding and training in the military. For 25 of those years, I’ve been a health and fitness professional: a wellness coach, a personal fitness trainer, a martial arts instructor and practitioner o
f Chinese Medicine. Over the years, I’ve gained valuable knowledge from other experts in the health and fitness industry, allowing me to develop a very functional, integrated and holistic approach to health and wellness. Read more at: http://www.mambomikewellness.com/about
PROFILE
• Served in the U.S. Army active duty from 1989 to 1992.
• Studied pre-medical sciences at New York Technical College from 1992 to 1996.
• Leader of recreation and art therapy at the Association for the Help of Re****ed Children from 1992 to 2003.
• Certified personal trainer and boxing instructor at the New York Health and Racquet Club from 1994 to 2003.
• Tai Chi instructor for Northeastern Tai Chi Chuan 1996 to 2003.
• Graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2002 with a Masters Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine.
• Trained in the areas of acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, massage and bodywork.
• Strength training since 1983.
• Training in martial arts since 1987: Tai Chi Chuan, Hsing-I Chuan, Aikido, Judo, Jiu-jitsu, Boxing, Fencing and Wrestling.
• Private dance instructor. Latin dancing since 1999: Mambo, Salsa, Cha Cha, Bachata and Merengue.
AWARDS
• Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2002
• NCCAOM Certified Acupuncturist 2002 (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
• New York State Licensed Acupuncturist, 2002
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer 1994 (American Council on Exercise)
• AFAA Certified Personal Trainer 1994 (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)
