What is MECA?
What is The MECA Back Institute?
The MECA Mission Statement
Who is the MECA Back Institute? |
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At this time there are three primary individuals who make up The MECA Back Institute. However, even as such a young Institute we are proud that there are numerous people throughout the world utilizing the MECA Principles both as students and teachers. Please stay tuned for a data base containing names of certified individuals and associated facilities.
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Dr. Jeffrey Anderson, Founder & CEO |
Throughout nearly 15 years of private practice, Dr. Anderson came to realize that the majority of his patient's physical ailments could be managed with efficient and effective exercise programs. Based on his strong foundation in biomechanics, Dr. Anderson knew that abdominal strengthening exercises, though beneficial and necessary, when done traditionally came with a biomechanical penalty. Consistently seeing the stiffness or lack of elasticity in the overwhelmingly large majority of backs he treated from the professional athlete to the unconditioned, he knew it was imperative to create a different way of strengthening the abdominals to manage back health. Strengthening the abdominals without penalizing the spine, and educating the masses on how to care for their backs whether symptomatic or asymptomatic became a primary focus. As a result, the MECA Back Protocol was created and due to The Protocols success in 2008, The MECA Back Institute was founded.
True to his commitment, in 2008 Dr. Anderson attained his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification from the NSCA. Today, Dr. Anderson actively lectures to both professional and public audiences utilizing current research on the biomechanical elements relating to back, neck, hip and knee problems. He is a Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Palmer College, Davenport, IA and holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Dalhousie University Halifax, NS.
See link below of Dr. Anderson training Harry Connick Jr. on the Today Show
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/37942593#37942593
Amy has successfully owned and operated, Personalized Fitness Solutions (PFS), a personal training studio in Harwichport, MA since 2003. PFS specializes in private/semi-private training and group classes in a supportive, non-threatening and unique fitness environment.
Graduating from The University of Vermont as a National Collegiate Scholar, Amy received her Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management. Amy is certified through a number of organizations, including but not limited to the American Council of Exercise (ACE), the Pilates Institute of America (PIA), and Art of Strength (AOS) and has studied through Balance Body University. Additionally, Amy continues to attend numerous courses, seminars and workshops, in order to bring the most cutting edge research and knowledge to her clients.
While working with clients from all walks of life, Amy recognized that a practical and effective solution to alleviate the lower back epidemic was not only needed, but was also vital. Although aspects of Pilates helped some it did not help everyone, especially the individuals with a long back history and chronic back problems. Strengthening the core and improving core stability and range of motion were beneficial, but there was a distinct void that needed to be filled. That critical piece was found when Amy was introduced to the MECA Back Wedge and The MECA Back Institute in 2009.
Being incredibly committed to her clients and always striving to bring them the most up-to-date information, Amy was overwhelmed when introduced to The Wedge. Incorporating The Wedge into her clients fitness programs and her own quickly filled the void that Amy had been searching to fill. The positive feedback Amy received from clients after integrating The Wedge into her client's programs and classes was unprecedented.
Clients who suffered from chronic back pain for their entire lives were finally experiencing lasting relief. Those who had never suffered from back pain could not believe the improved strength, body awareness and resilience that resulted from using The Wedge. Amy witnessed her clients' lives transform in an unparalleled manner. Amy recognized how invaluable The Wedge and The MECA Back Protocol was in the fight against chronic back pain and was instantly committed to educating and helping others beyond the confines of her own studio. It was then; Amy knew she wanted to be a part of the MECA Back Team.
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